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    Show us the dodgy install..... Picking up the pieces after the cowboys

    We have all been to those jobs where we think boy.. What the hell is this, or install you think what the hell how can this actually work. Or even worse how has it not killed anyone.. Ill start.. How would you code this DB?
  2. G

    dodgy shower

    I went to a property today to do a repair in a bathroom for a letting agent, upon entry noticed the shower cubicle had an electric shower fitted very low down, instead of the riser rail being above it, it was on the wall next to it so when the tenant ran the shower it would spray all over the...
    • guinnessgixer
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    • dodgy shower showers water
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. N

    Zdb dodgy reading

    Hi guys, I'm at a job the now testing a d/b when testing a Zdb on a 3-phase board br- <0.01 bl- 0.09 gr- 0.09, what would cause such a difference in result, it comes from the meter to a busbar and then to the d/b, all 3 cables same size and same length of run, I will try to see if its slack...
  4. T

    Spam and dodgy emails

    Is anyone getting loads of this lately? I'm getting stuff asking me to update my account profiles with Co op bank, Contact Nationwide Building Society re my account (neither of which I have) Some from Internal Revenue Service of United States of America telling me my cheque to them bounced and...
  5. amlu

    rewire pricing help

    hello, please point me in the right direction did two jobs, both in 4 bedroom properties, working together on proper refurbishment under a dodgy building company. one was moving 3pendants, 3 new sockets, 23 led spotlights on dimmers, new bathroom install, new kitchen, aerial+2 aerial sockets...
    • amlu
    • Thread
    • aerial company dodgy help materials pricing rewire
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dodgy copies of BGB selling on Amazon UK

    Just to warn people... I recently left a bag on a train that contained amongst other things, my copy of the BGB. Obviously extremely ****ed off to lose such a valuable book, I was somewhat please to find that I could get a replacement from Amazon for only £32. Book arrived in 3 days, from NEW...
    • Heisenberg
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    • amazon cheap copies dodgy getting people priced selling thought
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Jimmy Boy

    Dodgy components and recalls section

    Does anyone think we should have a sub forum for posting troublesome components ? Manufacturers must have product recalls ? and we must have accessories that don't play ball ? J
  8. jibjob

    Dodgy MCB

    Evening Gents, While carrying out an EICR I came across 3 mcb's in the board that when switched off were still allowing up to 20/30 Volts into the circuit. Hob/oven circuit 32a, ring final 32a & shower 32a. The other 2 mcb's a 16a to boiler & 6a to lights were fine. Mcb's are made by Schneider...
  9. M

    Dodgy install.....

    Was installing new sockets around my gf's dads house lifted a floor board and what do we have here.....
  10. J

    Dodgy readings

    Dear sirs, I'm a recently qualified sparks with minimal installation experience and have landed a job carrying out EICR's on social housing. I have something strange that occurs now and again and I'm unsure of what to do about it. Its when I do the R1+R2 on some lighting circuits with the...
  11. Resu

    CK Screwdrivers - Dodgy set?

    I recently started an apprenticeship and bought myself the CK premium tool kit, which includes almost everything I was told I'd need. I bought these in good faith after reading all the wonderful reviews. On first use today one of the Phillips head screwdrivers - PZ1 - the tip snapped in half...
  12. F

    Dodgy Downlights

    My brother inlaw had his loft converted about 6 years ago. All of his downlights, in the loft conversion ,have been fitted close to rafters, close to insulation and with not the best ventilation around them, some of the lights have signs of over heating. They are not fire rated downlights, and...
    • fredrico
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    • aus dodgy downlights lighting lights
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  13. A

    Dodgy socket for sale

    Found this on eBay, slightly worrying as it appears not to have any shutters over the live and neutral contacts :rolleyes4: Cheap chinese ****e. USB Wall Power Supply Wall Socket with USB port Interface - White | eBay
    • ash_s3
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    • aus dodgy for sale sale socket
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  14. A

    Dodgy looking installs!

    As I drive about I cant help but notice a lot of installs that have been done over the last few months are looking nothing nothing short of dangerous! Arrays are being positioned above the ridge line and right up to the edge of the roof. I saw one that was so badly done I had to mention it to...
  15. T

    Dodgy Installations

    With this rush, have you seen any Pv installations that break the rules? Here are a few I have come across,
  16. S

    Suspected dodgy cert - how to proceed?

    Just got back from a survey for a quote for outside socket for family friend. Did usual check of earthing arrangement. Discovered gas and water main protective bonding are both connected at MET, run to intended destinations by point of entry of gas and water, but are left coiled up and not...
    • SW1970
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    • aus cert dodgy how to
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
  17. G

    Landlords dodgy dis board

    Went to look at a ropey socket and a sticky pullswitch this aft. Went to isolate the supply and found a small cu with no front on and 1 of the breakers hotwired off 1 of the others to feed kitchen sockets! No rcd protection here either so when i asked the tennant about this he said he had rang...
    • GLENNSPARK
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    • aus board dodgy electrical landlord landlords round
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  18. 4

    Dodgy agency............... BEWARE sole trader sparks !

    Hi all. Recently had the misfortune of working at Gatwick airport on a major build with a mickey mouse contractor and agency! The electrical contractor was Davies & Fox and aledgedly went bust. I was there for a few weeks employed through an agency called RIGHT CONTRACT SERVICES LTD who are...
    • 4petessake
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    • agency dodgy sparks trade trader verdana
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business Related
  19. T

    yet another poor installation

    hi all, went round a friend's house today - he gave me a call and asked if i would look at his electrical installation as he thought some things weren't 'quite right'. i had no intention of doing any work, this is more experience for me as i'm still learning. first up - tails from the meter...
    • tawraste
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    • another dodgy double electrical installation socket tails
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
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    Dodgy Customer

    I am writing to warn you about Easy Services 24hr. They run a service company supplying electricians, plumbers etc to commercial companies and they use local trades people to provide this service. I carried out a job with them on 9th April and I am still chasing them for payment. each time I...
    • ACL
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    • aus customer dodgy invoice payment
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Australia

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