domestic

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. H

    Domestic Additions/Alterations WA

    Hi guys I've gone the mining route for the last 20 years and as such I'm a bit rusty on the domestic side of things. Anyways my questions are: 1. in a domestic household, do we still try to have 2 lighting and 2 power circuits mixed? 2. What form of RCD is everyone using right now? Is it 2...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. H

    A 32amp hot tub and a 40amp sauna on a regular, domestic 80amp supply

    Hi all I’m new here so hello and thanks for looking. I’m looking for what is, I’m hoping, a quick bit of advice. I’m having an 8kW sauna heater fitted and also want to buy a hot tub. I’m going to get someone in as I need a new circuit, consumer unit etc. But hot tubs have a long delivery wait...
  13. T

    Earthing for domestic house

    Hi, Please could you help my friend, who is having electrical work done at his house? …The ground wires in his house all go to the consumer unit (main fuse box) and there they connect to the Neutral of the incoming mains power supply. In other words his "earth" is the neutral of the mains...
  14. L

    Hi guys. To those in countries with TNC-S. What are your requirements regarding installation of earth rods for domestic installs?

    Hi Guys. Firstly, am glad to join the group. Secondly I am very curious to hear from those who have TNC-S as their electrical supply I have 2 questions (1) Are you required to install an earth rod (stake or mesh) on the homeowners property? and (2) what are your regulations regarding its...
  15. L

    Domestic heat/smoke alarm mains powered from different lighting circuits?

    Hi folks, Friend is currently renovating his house, including a loft conversion. He had originally hoped to go with Grade F1 (tamper proof batteries) radio interlinked alarms. However architect has stipulated all alarms must be Grade D (mains powered with battery back-up), but can be still be...
  16. westward10

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Domestic - Help needed finding low voltage led lamps'

    Post in thread 'Domestic - Help needed finding low voltage led lamps' by Markyd has been reported by westward10. Reason given: Content being reported:
  17. S

    EICR coding domestic

    Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm not quite sure about RCD protection for a domestic dwellings - No RCD protection on circuits where cables are not buried to 50mm - I'm of the opinion its a code 3 however some colleagues are saying its a code 2 ( I cant find clarification on this ) - Any ideas...
  18. M

    BS7909 to Minor Domestic

    Hi all I work in temporary events, mainly concert touring. I have completed BS7909 training and am electrically competent. I have been doing video and power for live events for the last 10 years and luckily enough am quite sought after, However due to Covid19 my industry is very much on hold...
  19. Pretty Mouth

    NICEIC competent person scheme for domestic EICRs

    Not sure this has been posted on the forum yet, thought it may be of interest. It appears NICEIC are launching a CPS for electricians carrying out EICRs in the domestic sector: http://www.niceic.com/join-us/private-rented-sector-scheme Looks like it's an add-on, as you already have to be...
  20. littlespark

    Recommendations for domestic aircon

    A customer of mine has asked For best air con unit for a domestic bedroom. They already have a tower on wheels type but are looking for something built into the wall. I would think these would be specialist units, but is there a simple out of the box solution? I haven’t visited so I don’t know...

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