When running surface mount T&E in offices and shops I have been in the habit of running it in conduit or mini trunking for the added protection.
Working along side another spark who asked why I bothered, he just clips direct along walls etc.
I realised that I could not remember why I started...
Was speaking to someone today who said they were upgrading there shower to a 8.5kw but not changing the cable which is a 6mm. He said it's a run of about ten meteres going through floorboards and up to switch. Surely this must be borderline? personally I would use a 10mm2 but just thought I...
Anybody know how easy it is to get the removable little corner sections for showers? Is there anywhere that flogs them, or is it best to go straight to the manufacturer? Are they even likely to help?
A bit of back stroy: Are you a Napit regisetered spark working out of Wirral? Did you have a...
Hi all, what a minefield! Just starting out and have recently created a quotation and iinvoice template but struggling to know where to start with Terms and Conditions. It seems some companies don't guarantee work to installations over X years old, won't cover any accidental damage, won't...
I have a customer who would like a flood light at the side of there house, They dont want a standard 150w-300w or G9 halogen type fitting.
They asked about the option of 1 large powerfull floodlight about loft hight facing straight down and spreading the light across the distance of the side...
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Can anyone help, I have a test in 10 days they what me to test a Direct on line starter ( DOL ) and a single phase and 3 phase motor
Dead test and live test the above unit. I’m looking for the correct safe isolation and test procedure ( fault founding if a fault is put onto the DOL and...
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I see tesco are now doing fireangel plug-in (light pendant then bulb plugs into bottom) smoke alarms ! mains powered & battery backup. Silencer & test button. low battery warning. Batteries included ! £19.57
Wonder how many people will fit these ? :D
Suppose you could even knock some...
Evening everybody,
With the job situation as it is, I was thinking of writing a few letters to firms regarding subbing to them instead of going through the agencies. This will save them money in agency fees and possibly gain me a bit more per hour but also give them the same flexible terms...
Hi , i have got a lot of twin&earth clipped direct to the walls of the cellar steps going into light switches and sockets , diagonally and horizontally , is this acceptable and if so do i need to fill the holes in the switch&socket with silicone sealant. Ta
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Just wondered if anyone has bought anything of this crowd?
They have some great deals on sds drills and I was going to buy some of them,alas they don't deliver to the Republic of Ireland but I have a friend in Northern Ireland and I can get them delivered to his address.
While I'm at it...
Hi,
Could someone please advise:
I already have a shower in the en suite which goes direct to the consumer unit. I now want to fit an additional 9.5kw shower in the bathroom which is next to the ensuite. Do I have to run a seperate cable to an addiotional point on the consumer unit or can I join...
Whats the current thinking on this?
In older properties is it wiser to place the CU on wooden board or is it ok straight onto an unplastered wall, the wall is dry! internal.
Sorry im a newbie!
Any thoughts or pointers
Thanks Guys
Si.
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