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    First electrical inspection

    Hi all, Hope you're all keeping well. We're having a first electrical inspection soon and was looking for some advice please on how best to prepare. Has anyone had an initial inspection recently, and if so, what kind of questions or angles does the inspector look/go for. I'm confident on the...
  2. telectrix

    Broke the Bugger. the first break in my 76years!

    not been on lately due to spending the last 2 and a bit weeks in hospital having broke my femur. problem was the break was right at the top of the bone just below the joint and as such irrepairable, so the sawbones fitted me with a new shiny metal ball. Good news was that the pelvic socket was...
  3. S

    Notifying DNO for first EV install

    Hi, So I plan on installing my first EV charger soon. What's the usual route. Do I notify the DNO and sit and wait for approval or is there a shortcut? What are most electricians doing? I've met a couple who are claiming to be 'banging out' EV chargers but that doesn't really chime well with...
  4. Q

    What do people charge for the first hour and for callouts

    I couldn't seem to find a recent thread relating to this but sorry if I'm repeating past posts. Evening all, Am I am wondering what others charge for the first hour of jobs... historically Ive charged £40 per hour regardless but have been thinking when you consider the driving to and from, re...
  5. bigspark17

    Checklist for first solar install

    Hi guys/gals Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting so many queries since the energy price rise and looking to get one under my belt. I want to go in properly and that it is being installed to a high...
  6. H

    First and second fix electrics

    Hi. I've had a kitchen extension done and the builder has charged for first and second fix electrics. He has since said that my consumer unit needs upgrading to add more RCBOs but this will cost me extra. I would've thought this should be included, am I wrong? He has also said that I will need...
  7. M

    First fix bedroom lighting - locations

    Hello Finally getting round to add more light circuits to the bedrooms beyond the existing one pendant. Most of it fairly easy, but 2 things are not 100% on: 1) wardrobe lights: where do you normally clip the wire for it to protrude from the plaster i.e. anywhere behind the future wardrobe...
  8. B

    Fuse Box RCD vs RCD Adapter - which should trip first?

    In an attempt to isolate for certain whether my fridge freezer is causing my main RCD to trip or something else, I used an RCD adapter in the socket that the fridge is plugged into. (Note - The tripping had stopped after unplugging the fridge freezer, but because it’s the second appliance to do...
  9. I

    My first EICR and I'm confused! I'm industrial this is domestic

    Hi, I'm an industrial spark and taking my 2391 next week (wish me luck, I need it). I decided to get a bit of practice and started an inspection on my own house. I got as far as, b32 socket (ring?!) breaker looks slightly browned, better check it. 3 cables in the breaker two identical and...
  10. W

    NAPIT Certification Scheme First NAPIT Assessment since being transferred from STROMA - EICR's

    Hi all I have been full scope with STROMA and undertake EICR's in both a commercial and domestic setting, I have all quals, ins etc to undertake these For my first assessment NAPIT's asessment check list is asking for 3 EICR's from each category from the past year I am just a sole trader so...
  11. Rocboni

    Sky + & TV first Fix

    Hi all, Looking for some advice on first fix for sky and freesat TV, I've quoted a WF100 shotgun and a single to both bedrooms and lounge, plan was to run all shotguns to external point for Sky to terminate into LNB and fit amp and digital aerial for the 3 freesat points. Terminated in each...
  12. D

    This celebrity sparks encounters Pablo cable for the first time...

    Scroll to 10:22 and it shows him picking apart some Pablo special twin and earth I have encountered this fake bootleg cable 8 or 9 times on new builds and it is dog sh!t cable , why builders are using it I have no idea...
    • Dustydazzler
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. R

    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
  14. M

    DIY first time wiring light

    Hi I just replaced my folks outdoor floodlight but now worried I have done it wrong it is working but wanted to check. it has a junction box all seemed easy however when doing it I spotted cable had 4 wires…the black one wasn’t used before so I just ignore it..now worrying I have done...
  15. M

    First day here with a kitchen receptacle question

    Just wanted to say hi before I post my question. I don't give too much information about myself online, but I will say I am a retired US Navy submarine electrician. There are some differences between shipboard motors, generators, switch boards, motor controllers, pumps, valve position...
  16. E

    First MFT Advice (Megger or Di-log)

    Hi I just bought a Di-log 9118 (haven't used it yet), and i'm just having a few second thoughts as i have realised that i could have got a Megger MFT1711 for a similar price. I only want to get something at the lower end price wise to start with (ie £500-£600) mainly to do domestic work for...
  17. E

    First little job on own house - advice

    Hi, I am currently studying/training to start a career as an electrician and i have recently finished my C&G Level 2 and currently studying for my Level 3. In the meantime i want to do a few minor works to my house to keep my practice my practical knowledge/keep things in my head. My MFT and...
  18. G

    Hello first post

    Just saying hello to all, I'm 62 and retired but like to keep up with things and just bought a regs book, I'm sure I will learn a lot from you all.
  19. I

    Hello there! The first of many questions...

    I am preparing for my first practical assessment. I have been asked to discuss three reasons for conducting a polarity test on a de-energised installation. I have said that it reduces the chance of electric shock, it avoids damage to accessories and or equipment and potential fire risk if...
  20. Raptor0014

    UK First consumer unit change.

    Did my first consumer unit change yesterday. A few dodgy things with the old board as I’m sure most will see. Owner wanted bringing up to date with individual circuit RCD protection and surge protection. So fitted a Fusebox 10 way RCBO board. Complete with surge protection. Also removed the...

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