Hi Everyone
Sorry if this is a very basic question, but when fitting a fused spur off a ring main say for lighting, fans etc, what to you put for over current device the 32A Mcb or the 3A plug-top fuse. also if you are runnin say some lights and a fan off same 3A fuse do you record R1+R2 from...
Hi, im looking to become NIC EIC approved in the near future.
I am confused as to what qualifications i need and what the process involves in becoming approved?
At the moment i have the following;
EAL LEVEL 2 Electrical & Plumbing Installations
C&G 2330 LEVEL 2
C&G 2330 LEVEL 3
3 years...
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I'm just completing works which included replacing the CU.
Therefore I'm providing an EIC for the complete installation.
Does the client still need an EICR? (they may be letting out the flat)
The EIC obviously contains all the test results you would find in an EICR, probably more allowing...
I have been asked to test my friends renovated property, fully rewired, and said i'd do it for £100. He is a qualified spark but i did check his 1st fix work to verify his workmanship and all seemed ok to me. It has if i remember - 3 rings, 2 lighting circuits, cooker, smoke alarms, 2nd small...
Is it me or is all this paperwork getting to you too?
Doing a small bathroom job today and as there is no RCD protection I'm changing the MCB to a RCBO.
Can I use a MWC or do I have to do an EIC??
tin hat on
thanks
Hi guys, 2 questions.
on a eic for number of points served would 8 downlights in a bathroom be 1 point or 8?
Also if the customer has requested switch heights at say 100mm high would you write it on cert to cover yourself or wouldn't bother?
Thanks.:stuart:
Quick question if i may.....
Details of departures from BS7671.......... what info is meant to go in here?
What is the breaking capacity of a BS1361 Type 2 main fuse?
Many, many thanks.
Hello all... again :)
If I can see CPC connected correctly at a light fitting, and I have CPC at the switch, but I'm not getting a closed circuit when testing r1+r2 at this one particular light fitting (all the rest in the house are fine, good readings) - what would be an appropriate note to...
Completing my EIC's for assessment tomorrow with the NICEIC ... I'm used to using Elecsa certs and haven't come across 'Reference Method' before.
Changed CU, tested all circuits. Most of the cables are run either through the plasterboard walls (not in conduit, no thermal insulation), or...
Hi,
I am using my own editable EIC (not the Electrical Certificate Software from NICEIC) to print and issue to clients.
When I issue out these certificates to clients, should it have “Certificate Number issued by NICEIC” or can I use my own number sequence? Any feedback on this is much...
What are your guys views on the assesment. what question do they ask and do you have to show them every invoice youve done?
how long does it take for a DI ?
What if you cannot get 2 jobs that uv done because clients away or sold up?
Cheers.
Hello i was hoping someone could advise me on which way to go with this:
I carried out a PIR on a car garage and afterwards explained to the customer the observations/recommenations before i wrote the report up in which i recommended a CU upgrade as the old one had rewireable fuses, nothing...
when filling in the test cert for a new extension ( 4 circuits ) Do you have to fill in the max demand for the whole installation or just the work you carried out and tested?
Hi guys,
This is my first post so here goes....
I recently passed my NICEIC Qualified Supervisor assessment for my company and was wondering where this leaves me on pay & signing of my own private work?
Thanks,
Paul
Hi all During r1 r2, ELI and PFC tests of a lighting circuit would it be a problem to leave lamps and ballasts etc in GN3 shows them out but I can't see a problem
Hi, I am just filling an EIC and I have no difficulty filling in the details for the “Final Circuits” but how do I fill in the details of “Distribution Circuit”?
The circuit in question is for the garage; the SWA cable from main DB terminates on to a mini DB in the garage and the garage has 2...
Evening all,
My son lives in Dublin, he's looking at a property to buy out in the sticks a bit, consist of 3 bed cottage & large no of out buildings which have planning consent for conversion to holiday lets.
He's asked if I would go over & do the electrics, of course I said yes.
I then...
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I was recently asked to wire 2 newly built houses but was told by the builder I was to expensive. He has now asked me back to connect the circuits that he has installed to the c.u and wants me to supply an E.I.C which I have told him I cannot do asi can only certificate my own work. What...
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