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  1. M

    Rcd size

    Hey can you please explain rcd size. Garage cu it comes with 6amp mcb plus 16 amp mcb with 63amp rcd. While same cu bought else where maybe have 40 amp rcd and another 25 amp rcd.
  2. N

    16mm tails with 100amp fuse?

    I am going to be changing the consumer unit in a house. The owner arranged to have an isolator switch fitted by N power (free of charge). Ive been to look at it and the guy has fitted it with 16mm tails. The customer was told that this was because the tails to the ccu are 16mm. But it has a...
  3. C

    Downlights fitted 5mm -10mm from timber, fire hazard?

    There are newly installed down lighters but the are sitting close to a timber joist above the ceiling, the bulb and the bulb carriers get very hot, I don't beleive the downlighters are fire rated, is this a problem?
  4. O

    Bathroom fan stays on when cfl lamp is fitted

    Guys got a call this morning customer changed the lamp in the bathroom from a standard incandescent to a energy saving lamp and when he switched the light off the fan kept running so I asked him to check it with the lamp removed and the fan went off after 5 minute as it should. So I have never...
  5. P

    Isolator & consumer unit fitted in meter box

    Had solar panels fitted today, and was surprised to see that they fitted the isolator switch & a 1 gang consumer unit inside the external meter box. A short time later, a Meter Plus inspector arrived and went berserk at the sight of 'other equipment' being fitted on the back-board, taking photos...
  6. D

    new 3kw system is it worth having it fitted

    Hi Every one im thinking of getting a 3kw system fitted before 1st Aug I have a couple of questions that need answering. 1) How much will I make each year from the new system. 2) Will I still generate electricity in rain dull winter days. 3) Am I doing the wright thing as energy bills will...
  7. S

    4kwp system supplied and fitted 5,995 incl. VAT and scaffolding

    Been out delivering leaflets today trying to drum up some enthusiasm regarding solar P.V. Spoke to a few customers who were out mowing the lawn etc. The general thought on the street seems to be they don't trust it, or don't want it. Age group ranged from 40-80. Anyway whilst out in one of the...
  8. F

    Can 7.8kw of panels be fitted onto a G83 3680w 16 A system?

    Right guys, perhaps a rather odd question but I am considering adding another 3.92kw of panels onto my North West roof. I already have a 3.92kw system on my SE facing roof which was installed on 26th March and is performing very well indeed with approx 12% generation above SAP predictions...
  9. rustynails

    Would Lesley on Cory still be alive if an RCD had been fitted?

    Some of you may or may not be aware but Lesley in Coronation Strret died. In a shocking episode she fantastically, at last, decided to put a live toaster in a sink full of water. Now, if an RCD had been fitted to the socket circuit with which the toaster was plugged into would Lesley still be...
  10. I

    digital showers

    has anyone fitted or used one of these?
  11. Top Cat

    What is the hardest fault you have ever had to find?

    Thought i would start with one i had 30 years ago! Office block, loads of fluorescent's etc all the ground floor not working, rewireable fuse. Fuse wire disintegrated so fault not overload. Meggered everything, clear L-E, N-E. but picking up control gear for L-N. Thought i would try just...
  12. E

    thermostatic element

    Has anyone ever fitted one of these to a dual feed towel rail? Customer has a dual feed rad and complains that rad gets dangerously hot? So im looking into wether an element with a thermostat can be fitted. Ive spoken to the company that supplied the rad and they say they dont do them with...
  13. D

    Voltage Optimisation & PV

    I have fitted a 3Kw PV system to my house and was looking to fit a voltage optimisation unit to the incoming supply but was wondering if the lowering of the incoming voltage would affect the efficiency of the PV generation. Has anyone fitted 1 of these before and know if they are worth the extra...
  14. richy3333

    Looking for advice/ideas for a visually impaired customer

    Hi. I have a new customer where the wife is visually impaired. Apparently she is registered blind but has severe restricted tunnel vision. I have the EICR to do next week after which I will be meeting with the couple to discuss the findings and meet the wife. The house has not ben habited for...
  15. brs73

    has anybody had upvc windows fitted?

    morning chaps, i need to get some upvc windows and doors fitted on my house and i was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for trustworthy companys. i based in north london i dont wanna drive myself mad with the dodgy salesmen/shysters etc so any help would save me a lot of messing...
  16. P

    Shower anyone?

    Went to look at a job yesterday and seen someone had decided to put a isolator on the shower as one wasn't fitted. Talk about making something alot more dangerous than it was, it was even wired in harmonised colours. Further investigation showed there was a isolator fitted but was in the kitchen...
  17. K

    'had a new consumer box fitted, it keeps tripping'

    No problem mate, I can come and have a look. whats the cost. Explain I cannot give a fixed coast as I haven't a clue how long it might take to fix. £45 for first hour then 20£ an hour 'Can't you give a fixed cost, I haven't a lot of money' No.
  18. A

    light triping rcd

    hi all had a call today from a customer. She has a 17th ccu the lights circuit keeps triping the rcd but only trips it when more then one light is on. I was thinking that it could be the rcd didnt no if any one else had any idear before i go round tomorrow to have a look.
  19. D

    Getting Contractor switches fitted - Northernpowergrid area

    If you ask the DNO (Northern Powergrid) about contractor switches they'll send you to Meterplus (a division of NPower) and Meterplus will want to extract £82 plus VAT from your pocket. However if you find the supplier is NPower or British Gas your in luck. First find the supplier by...
  20. Amp David

    No links fitted in motor terminal box?

    Is this correct. We have removed a 2KW air extraction fan today to relocate. L1L2L3 connected to U1V1W1 but their wasn't any links fitted to make either star or delta. There's no plate attached anywhere either. How come, always thought the links had to be fitted to make star or delta for the...

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