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  1. L

    Replacing damaged Consumer unit

    Just a quick one. Am I correct in saying that replacing a consumer unit that has been damaged by arcs, sparks and heat is not notifiable under Part P? Quote: "2.7 Regulation 12(6A) sets out electrical installation work that is notifiable. All other electrical installation work is not notifiable...
  2. A

    30v on 2way switch when turned off??

    Went to a job today, where the client had removed 3 halogen bulbs to install LEDs. When the light was turned off from one side it would make the bulbs flicker with switch off, but if it is switched from other side it was ok. I dissconnected 2way switch and if was working fine. There is a new cu...
  3. P

    RCD keeps tripping??

    No, don't panic, this isn't a plea for help, just sympathy. Asked to check out a bungalow this morning, (friend of the wife) apparently the "big switch in the fuseboard keeps tripping?" Oh well, turned up with the family in toe as I thought this won't take long. Old Wylex board with BS 4293 RCD...
  4. T

    Effect of Lightning Strikes on a Building

    Good evening guys, I have just had a call to go and have a look at a hotel tomorrow that was hit by lightning yesterday morning. All i know is that its a 2 story building and was hit and now has a hole in the roof and that there is no lightning protection system in place. They are worried that...
  5. P

    Advice - damaged panel

    Would appreciate some advice... We have a damaged panel (cricket ball!) Looking at the daily generation figures in similar (hot & sunny!) weather before and after, it doesn't appear to be having any noticeable effect on generation. However I'm concerned when (if?!) it rains, water could get in...
  6. jason121

    Panel Damaged

    We have had our first phone call about a damaged panel. System been in well over 18months. Glass shattered on Sanyo HIT 250 panel. Has anyone had this yet and just wondering the best place to start the process of replacing with new. Thanks in advance
  7. D

    Damaged On Site Guide

    Just spent another £20 on another on site guide which seemed to deteriorate at the first hint of a drop of water. I've been looking for an alternative reference guide to keep in the van to protect the more expensive books. Found one at www.dottweb.co.uk which has a decent amount of info in it...
  8. E

    Damaged Cable Help??

    Ok so iv just been called out to a job where a builder has put a pick axe through a 35mm 3core armored cable supplying a house (its a submain from a meter housing). So my question is does any one know of a waterproof connection for this size of cable i cant seem to find one and my suppliers...
  9. A

    Fire damaged flory in false ceiling

    Hello all, Just been to look at a fire damaged light fitting in a shop. A component inside the fitting had over heated and melted through the diffuser and started a fire. I have found the problem was this little critter: Obviously this one is from another fitting that was fine. The burned...
  10. D

    low voltage effects on low voltage starters

    I was recently asked to check some faults at an older persons community housing complex. Passive RCD sockets had locked out and were in fact damaged and a high number of fluorescent light starters were also damaged. When I was called out I passed a gang of workers from the local electricity...
  11. S

    EICR on a Flood Damaged Property

    Good Morning All, I will start by stating that the property concerned is a restaurant where I have now isolated the original electrical systems because of water ingress. Being from Yorkshire we have been hit by flooding yet again recently and I have been asked to perform an EICR on a flooded...
  12. J

    Can EICR damage TV?

    Hi guys Did an EICR last week in a council house and the occupant has complained to the council that during my testing I've damaged her TV! I did an insulation resistance test with line and neutral linked together, to earth. I normally do it at 250V then, if the reading is healthy, at 500V...
  13. C

    damaged swa cable

    hi, had a customer call me after he put a spade through his armoured cable supply to his garage, wants me to joint cable undergroung which is fine i thought, obviously using the appropriate jointing kit etc, but now he has asked the question if a socket could be added at the damaged point of...
  14. 1

    JCB ProSmart Phone...

    Mine has just arrived today and currently sat on charge. My thoughts are that it's got to be better than the BlackBerry Curve that I've been using for the last 18 months. I did a forum search to see if anything had been posted about this bit of kit and couldn't find anything so I'll share my...
  15. J

    damaged swa

    We've had some contractors digging out for us and they've skinned the outer pva revealing the swa. Of course they had a 'no fault' clause. What can I use to repair the 150mm damage. Joint, tape or ??
  16. L

    Has this cylinder been damaged?

    Guys Called to a HW fault of a heating system, fully pumped 2 plan, 2 X 2port valves The cylinder is a santon pp120b, the connections are signal in on 1, signal out on 2 and 3 is to grey(permanent live) on the valve, it was wired correctly on 1 & 2 but a neutral was run to 3, has this been...
  17. C

    Flexible 12V LED strip fried?

    As an accountant I never checked the voltage of the 12V eBay flexible LED strip and plugged it into the 220V mains. Can anyone tell me if the entire strip is fried or if I can cut one out to rescue the rest? How do I know which one (if it is only one)? Apologies if this is a very basic question...
  18. A

    Megger 1553 - possibly damaged from PFC test

    Hey, I have a Megger 1553 and lent it to a friend, who is an experienced spark with 2391 and good knowledge/experience of testing. However, friend carried out PFC test using 3 leads, even though PFC should be carried out using 2 leads on this unit. Since PFC was carried out incorrectly the...
  19. B

    fire damaged property

    hi all doing a test for a property that has been fire damaged but when i tested all the white goods all failed 4 out 5 appliances failed on earth continutiy a little suspect yes i know but i did double check meter and leads all appeared ok the final appliance failed on earth leakage is it...
  20. D

    water damaged gen meter & inverter

    Chaps, Our customer's had a flood which damaged his generation meter & inverter. Has anyone had any experience of changing their registered serial numbers, MCS certificates etc? Tanks

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