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    is part p part of nvq level 3 17th edition or an extra course?

    hi to all, this may sound like a daft question to some but i am nvq level 3 17th edition with over 9 years in the electrical trade, but mainly construction sites for large companies. i have now found myself looking for work in domestic but all are asking for part p in their ads. my question...
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    Trussed roofs - adding extra timbers.

    Okay, I'm beginning to fret more and more about my lack of work and the crazy prices that I'm seeing. Can I ask other installers if they reinforce trussed roof timbers? I know they will take the extra weight structurally but it is my understanding that the fixing required are too large for the...
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    Extra qualifications after a HNC for installation work

    Ive completed a HNC in electrical engineering, and was working in an industrial environment. Ive now gone for a job that is predominantly installation based. What extra qualifications do i need? Thanks
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    have i got correct testing forms

    the house im working on at moment has had a conversion to attic, i had to change the board for extra ways.. do i use eic for new circuits and eicr for existing circuits or can i put on one eic and comment on what happened , i.e changed board for extra ways
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    Maintained Emergency light with an extra cable - what does it do?

    I was asked to changed a light bulb today on a maintained emergency light, changed the bulb and nothing. I had a check of the connections whilst I was there and it was wired in 3 core old colours, there was 3 lives in a chock block. Two neutrals going into the inbuilt connector in the light...
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    shower code ?

    what is the old shower IP code in terms of drip? went to a job recently and the show was really old it had a drip code of 1 drip, I beleive that this was in the old 16th edition. Can anyone tell me what the shower old codes mean in terms of drips e.g is one drip in complience for zone 0 under...
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    Ceiling rose aka joint box + 1 extra choc block thingy!!! and more wild west!!

    found this in the ceiling whilst at a customers house the other day. and also spotted this on my travels lol
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    Extra wide down lights

    Hi gents, I have just been to look at a job to renew 14 existing down lights. Not a problem normally, but the existing holes are 10 cm wide and I need the fittings to be fire rated and IP 65. Has anyone found any that would fit this size of hole? I have looked at the conversion kits, but they...
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    Installing an extra meter for flat

    Hello, Something I havnt come across as a sparky till now. I've been asked to install an extra meter for a flat above a shop. How do I go about doing this? I mean it's obvious to wire but who do I need to contact etc. and as it ok for me to do it or do the electricity board have to do...
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    want to offer your customers 10% extra on generation tarrif post december

    2p extra paid on generation is a huge gain on the reduced fit 3 year contract garantee, contact me for details Mark
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    Extra PIR

    Hi, is there a way to add another PIR to a security light that has an inbuilt PIR already - the fitting is a TIMEGUARD MLB150C MULTI PIR Halogen Floodlight. The instructions don't say how to wire in another PIR terminal connections in the security light with PIR are; L N E L1 looks like a...
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    Brand NEw Socked & See Fuse Finder & Extra Reciever

    I have a brand new socket and see fuse finder as pictured below, but also includes a second reciever unit which is ideal for large installations where two people can search for the supplying board. Full Spec here: Socket & See Easy Fuse Finder Kit :: Sparks Direct Supplies Any questions feel...
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    Extra string for pm topup + Quote for Bristol area ?

    This is my first post so please be gentle - Nice forum most comments seem helpful and positive. If anyone would like to comment on the idea of putting a third string on the northeast side of the below roof to topup the afternoon - i think for a short while during a summers day there would be...
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    How Much Extra for slate?

    How much extra is everyone charging for slate over tiled roofs? We get so many I sometimes forget to add a bit fo extra cost on.
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    Sanyo HIT Panels: anyone have practical experience?

    I am being offered Sanyo HIT panels at a fair hike in cost, but supposedly they are much more efficient (and also happen to fit my awkward roof quite well). Has anyone used these, and how much better is generation vs monocrystalline?
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    Re-wire done other week, now require extra circuit.

    Hello, I've never had this before so sorry for sounding silly... I did a re-wire for a customer the other week, now they have decided they would like an outside socket. Every things been tested, there's a spare way left on board so all I need to do is run a new circuit but what cert would I...
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    5 x 10V 2A panels but what to do with them

    I have been given very old panels from where I work. there are 20Cells on each panel and I have tested both at 2A at 9-10V. Open CCT voltage is not much more than that. They are 4"x4" poly silicon cells. I am in Ireland so no real payback of a proper grid tie system. I have a large 1500VA UPS...
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    Extra Low Voltage Downlights (help)

    hello there have a possible job lined up to fit 4 elv(12v) downlights in a smallish room, now the room is not classed as a special location so as i understand it a pelv or selv circuit could be used. i have not previously fitted elv downlights so not really sure about whats available or what...
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    extra fuse board CU

    hi to all. a friend asked me a question the other day and i was unsure so thought i would see what you think. his customer wants an extra fuse board on its own supply (not a sub) with its own set of tails from the supply. do these tails have to be 25mm too as this would be difficult to pull...
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    Extra long tails?

    I've been to look at a possible rewire job today, but have never seen anything similar in a domestic premises. Incoming to garage, 6 metres from house, then to a really old looking fuse box/main switch (house was built in the 60's, so not 'really' ancient!), then out from main switch, 3 cables...

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