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  1. Rockingit

    Domestic CU's - who's fitting what and why?

    It's been about 4 years since I last had to supply/fit a domestic board, what do people recommend these days in terms of brand bang per buck? Looking to fit a 14way SPD fully configurable as a replacement, probably leave the existing 6-7 ccts on the one RCD side as not going to be re-wiring...
  2. Rockingit

    PRICING - larger domestic EICR - what to price?

    Have a larger rural property (small-holding, barns, workshops etc) which needs an EICR doing prior to a heap of work. Reckon it's going to take me 2-2.5 days to do it properly (at around 50%). Fixed price EICR not appropriate clearly but I don't want to scare the client with a big number when...
  3. L

    Second CU in domestic workshop - some advice please?

    Hello, If I wanted to put a second Consumer Unit in a domestic workshop with the following criteria, what cable would you advise for the extension. Remote CU would be 50m away from the main board. The main board is not in a house but a separate garage, is a dedicated supply and has it's own...
  4. J

    Advice for getting into domestic electrical work with 18th and 2391-52?

    Hi Guys I am 19 years old and currently an automation maintenance engineer (3 year BTEC/NVQ LVL3 apprenticeship) at a large industrial firm and hold 18th edition wiring regs along with the C&G2391-52 certificate. I have always wanted to start up my own business due to all the perks it comes...
  5. T

    Upgrading a CU on a domestic property requirements

    Hi all, I wonder if you can help me out please. I have been approached by family friend to upgrade their CU in a home they are looking to sell. I am a registered Electrician, but do not hold my Part P qualification as the heavy majority of my work is done on Commercial works. I am fully...
    • tmac87
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    • competent consumer unit upgrades domestic domestic installer part p property requirements
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    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  6. S

    Domestic minor works

    Hi all, I am new to the forum, just passed my 18th edition but was working in different industry for a number of years. I have 2 questions that am hoping some of you experts out there can help with, all based on domestic works: 1) If I move a socket about a metre on the same wall do I need to...
  7. D

    Is it safe to use 10mm flexi conduit for single circuit cable run, less than 3m, mounted in ceiling, 2 LED domestic lighting points?

    Trying to replace a single run, approx 3M with no bends, of a single 1.5mm twin & earth cable between 2 lighting points in a domestic space. Cable to be mounted IN the ceiling & plastered over. Both points to carry an LED light fitting so minimal current. Is it safe to use 10mm conduit? BS7671...
  8. R

    Domestic smoke alarm dates

    An electrician has reported that an out of date domestic smoke detector is a C2 on a EICR. The customer has asked me for a second opinion. I am thinking that it should be reported to the client, but as a max a C3. Any thoughts please.
  9. Mike Johnson

    Reported content: Post in thread 'UK - 3 phase domestic supply'

    Post in thread 'UK - 3 phase domestic supply' by John-SJW has been reported by Mike Johnson. Reason given: Content being reported:
  10. J

    3 phase domestic supply

    I watched this vid on Youtube. Interesting. They have 3 phase supplies. Does anyone know the cost of upgrading from a single to a 3 phase domestic supply? View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7wxNtrorQ&lc=UgyPTN2d89tBByfm4Dx4AaABAg.9CrcYe7x50b9CsC6DnPJKw
  11. A

    Newbie advise to domestic installer

    Hi just wanted some advise as I’m thinking of a change in career and been looking into Electrican for a while personally for me the 4-5 year route, level 2&3 city and guilds then 2 years work experience with the additional qualifications needed to get a gold card is quite a long proces. And I...
  12. O

    domestic sub main question (fusing)

    Hi All, Been called to a customer property for nuisance tripping which i have resolved but when inspecting installation i have found an issue. The customer has a cabin at the back of the property with a CU inside, fed by 10mm SWA. it has 32a RM, another 32a (still locating its purpose), 16a...
  13. J

    A few Qs for non - domestic board move

    Hi I am a sparks from the 15th Ed, did 16, 17 and last year 18th. I am out of practice though as have been office based for 12+ years in a different industry with only doing minor stuff for myself (in conjunction with Building Control) and minor non-domestic works. Like many I may have to...
  14. C

    what qualifications do i need to become a domestic installer in scotland?

    I have been asked to get a list of qualifications that i will need to become a domestic installer in Scotland. I am a below the knee amputee and i am looking to get back to work. I am interested in becoming an electrician i have no experience and for now just want to be a domestic electrician to...
  15. H

    Working in domestic properties - how responsible are you?

    Hello Over the last 2 weeks I have been doing some electrical work for the neighbour of my Daughter as they had been let down by 2 other Electricians. I normally do design work but am 18th Edition C&G 236 qualified, as I am waiting to start a new draughting contract I have been doing...
  16. M

    Domestic work and Corona Virus

    Hi. I have been recently told by a friend that I will need to issue and sign a waiver to say I do not have Corona virus and get the client/home owner to sign it aswell to say they dont have it, Every time I go to a property. Is this some people have done or need to do from now on. Mainly due...
  17. B

    Ring FC in domestic inst

    Hi all This is a post regarding wiring of sockets in domestic installation common practice I have seen would be downstairs RFC Upstairs RFC Kitchen/Utility RFC Would any of use extend on that further ? Is it a good idea to have kitchen/utility on ring and then down ring ? Would use install...
  18. M

    Moving from design into domestic install

    Hi everyone! I am just looking for some advice if you could please, Ill give you a quick run down. For the past few years I have been working in electrical design as a CAD Technician. Mainly doing lighting calculations, layouts, SLD's and cable calcs etc. Well i have come to a point where my...
  19. D

    No RCD domestic lighting

    Firstly sorry if this has been asked before. Carrying out alot of EICRs because of the new rental laws. Keep coming across boards with just one RCD. Lighting circuits not protected normally I issue a C2 for this and had no problems but one landlord who thinks he knows everything has queried my...
  20. K

    Could I ask if you could help explain the comments re a Domestic ElCR report that has come back unsatisfactory please

    Background: I have a ex council 1st floor flat that I bought, I moved in to care for my disabled mum and so rented the flat as I could not do enough hours work and care. I was told I am a kind landlord and when asked to do things I will jump immediately as I would not like my tenant to have a...
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