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    Cable tray or basket for Domestic install

    HI I am thinking of using steel cable tray or or basket with a cover for a vertical in a domestic garage to the consumer unit. I am looking at this solution because clipping to wall is no longer particularly viable due to number of cables and the damage past clips have already done to the wall...
  2. littlespark

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  3. T

    Domestic kitchens

    When wiring a domestic kitchen is ok to supply integrated appliances from 32A/ 2.5mm ring via 20A D.P. Multi grid Switches , using 2.5mm on out going side of switches to a 1 gang socket or spur ?
  4. E

    3 phase boiler install on domestic property

    Hi all, A customer is looking into the option of upgrading to a 3 phase power supply in order to get a new electric boiler system installed. They currently have a single-phase supply. They have an out-building with an electric car charger. Would an option be to have say a 1 way 3 phase board...
  5. R

    Starting an apprenticeship should I do industrial or domestic

    So I have two offers one person does more industrial offices, prisons, university’s etc. The other guy does more houses and stuff like that. My plans are after my apprenticeship is to go on my own and maybe if I get big enough to get people working for me. So I was just wondering what’s the...
  6. D

    Debate with fellow domestic sparky

    So , I was at a house this afternoon pricing a small job and there was a fellow domestic installer sparks there as well, pricing the same job (awkward) We got chatting about part pee amongst other things (boring) Long and short I mentioned the garage / outbuiding rewire + replacement fuse...
  7. Dartlec

    Reasonable operation limitations in Domestic EICR? (Live testing only)

    This old chestnut Client decided they couldn't wait a few weeks for me to do an EICR so got someone 'off the internet' who immediately failed it (probably fairly, since its a house, with fuse wire protection on all circuits it appears). Looking at the report for a second opinion and under...
  8. S

    DIYer and Domestic Installer training

    DIYer wanting to be confident in his own work at home, therefore seeking some formal training/accreditation, would Domestic Installer course help? Thanks.
  9. P

    NICEIC assessment how do I notify domestic work before being registered?

    Hi, looking for some advise please. Ive applied for NICEIC registration and I’m awaiting my assessment, my problem is that I’ve been advise by the NICEIC that the assessor will need to see 3 jobs on the visit and the certification needs to be in my company name. As any domestic work needs to...
  10. F

    Industrial to domestic transfer

    Morning all. Long story short been an electrical engineer for 10 years. looking to take on domestic work (and no Ime not claiming it easy or that Ime fully able) My qualifications include electrical HNC, electrical Maintenance NVQ3. Engineer operations NVQ 2+3. Mechanical BTech. Compex, IOSH...
  11. B

    Domestic Electrical work Glencoe help!

    Hi We have recently brought a 3 bed semi near glencoe and need some electrical work carried out, does anyone on here cover this area and able to help? Thank in advance Matt
  12. W

    domestic earthing

    Currently in a TT earthed property. The supplier refused to connect to incoming as its too close to the ground to physically fit. TT has always given good readings to not cause any issue. It has been mentioned to me by a qualified HV spark that I could simply tag my main earth terminal to the...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    A question for domestic installers who are with Stroma......

    I am a domestic installer. I have done the domestic installers course only, so do not have level 3. I have been with Stroma for perhaps 7 years and as most of you know Napit are taking over the competent person scheme. This year I was given the choice of either staying with Stroma for one last...
  14. R

    Looking for advice on the best brands of Domestic CU available

    Hi. Can any electricians who carry out domestic installations recommend the best brands of CU currently available. I am a recently retired electrician (over 50 yrs in the trade) but worked mainly in industrial/commercial installations and maintenance. Working now for family, friends and...
  15. R

    Feeding domestic db from 3phase db -advice please

    Hi All So i have just got a job of doing a rewire on a small flat, which includes change of DB etc... Currently this is fed from a 3 phase DB in a commercial premises below. The feed cable is over 25m long (16mm T&E). the client has asked for a sub main tennant meter to be installed. At the...
  16. T

    Relays to control lighting in a domestic house.

    Hi all I'll freely admit, I'm out of my depth here. I've been asked to sort some lighting in a bathroom do do the following: Main lights and some accent lights from one switch. Mirror lights and the same set of accent lights from another. I guess it can be done using 230v relays, but haven't a...
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    In need of some advice involving car charging points (domestic).

    Hi I've recently qualified to 18th in 2020, I've been in the industry for 5 years now and just need a bit of advice about going down the route of car charging. In just a domestic sense what extra training and research do I now need to do if I wanted to start installing these?
  18. James

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Domestic - 4 or 5 pin plugs for 3 phase supply from inverter?'

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    Another Domestic installer course noob saying hi

    Hi, and thanks for having me here.... I am considering taking one of these domestic installer courses so thought I would join up to a site like this to look around to pick up help, ideas and be realistic in what I hope to achieve. The reality is at 45 I don't expect to switch careers and become...
  20. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody ever fitted a DC Rapid Charger in a domestic property?

    I have a customer who lives in an exceptionally large house on outskirts of Bath. for context the previous tenant was a billionaire! Initially wants a 22kw 3 phase AC ev charger, no problem there subject to DNO confirming the supply is adequate and fuse ratings etc.. He is lucky as his house is...
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