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  1. UKMeterman

    Electrician Jobs Storage heater swap out first floor flat Didcot

    I am looking for an Electrican to do a swap out of a storage heater in a first floor flat in Didcot.
  2. S

    EICR in Flat - cross-connected circuits, T&E tails, composite earth

    I'm practising EICRs on friendly locations as I'm still in training - technically done my 2391-52 but frankly need loads more practise. I've just done an EICR on a flat and a few things that I didn't know how to code/address came up: 1) How do you code (and look for) inter-connected circuits? I...
  3. M

    First time doing an EICR on a flat

    Hi all Done a EICR on a flat which had the link fuse in the service head .. had an earth wire coming off the orange cable to an earth block. Carried out a ZE test got 14 ohms and got same reading when did ZS on the board (yes did disconnect earth for ZE) .. the main earth is wired into the...
  4. Marvo

    Flat twin cable with sheathed CPC.

    I see they're introducing a new type of flat twin cable with a sheathed CPC. In my location there's no requirement to sleeve CPC/bonding conductors and you never see it done. We just install and arrange wiring in enclosures or DB's in such a way that there's no realistic chance of the...
  5. J

    Mains cable to consumer unit top floor flat

    Im starting a re-wire of a top floor flat, they have run an 16mm T&E with a 6mm earth from the ground floor to the 3rd floor feeding the CU, replacing this cable is practically impossible as there is no way of getting down without going through other flats. Looking for some advice of how others...
  6. oceanearth

    Which Narva 7 Pin Flat Trailer Socket W/Reed Switch?

    Want to swap my trailer plug over with one that has a reed switch to deactivate the reverse sensors when I'm backing in the boat. They come in open and closed circuit models. How do I test my plug on the car to work out which kind I need?
  7. homebuyer2023

    Buying flat, Consumer Unit replaced but no notification

    Hi All, I am in the middle of purchasing a small 1 bed flat in England, and have been sent a Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate by the seller (horizontal red form with 6 pages). The certificate states work was done 4 years ago including new sockets, downlights and a 'new consumer...
  8. T

    How to check if 3 phase is easily available for a flat ?

    My daughter lives in a flat in London in converted circa 1900 5 storey terrace in Bethnal Green. She is considering getting a Stiebel Eltron instant water heater fitted, however if she wants one that is powerful enough for a bath, she needs 3 phase. Are flats like houses in that each flat is on...
  9. patoune

    UK Flat roof electric velux > 'no contact' message on pad

    Hello, I've got an issue with my electric flat roof skylight velux: the pad reads 'no contact' with the flat roof velux. Please see attached picture. Have you come across this issue before? The plug is switched on. Thanks very much everyone!
  10. R

    I hav e 2 sockets that are inacessable in my flat, I have an inspection in a few days

    Two sockets totally inacessable, council electric inspection in a week. Most sockets are accessible
  11. H

    All electric flat require a 3phase supply

    Hi! Currently doing a job that they have decided against getting gas meters and going all electric. Electric boiler 9.5kw 2x shower 9.5kw Hob say 6.5kw 2x 32a ringmains 2x 6a lighting circuits I understand they have had a 13Kva supply installed. Obviously this will not be enough to run all...
  12. Blake1

    Earthing spike for upper Flat via flat ground floor

    Two flats, I live on ground floor, neighbours have just moved out from upper floor flat, lived there over 20 years. Spoke to new owner last weekend about possible issue with electricity could they check empty flat. Issue concerns high electricity bill, whereas previous owner paid half for their...
  13. UKMeterman

    Electrician Jobs Periodic inspection and UFH test required 2 bed flat in Cardiff

    I am looking for someone to carry out an in service inspection and test of a two bed flat in Cardiff and also check that the under floor heating is in full working order. Property is vacant and the testing can be done over the next couple of weeks,
  14. mak

    CIS allowable expenses flat rate on travel and food?

    I got a question for those who are CIS and file their own self assessment. I use public transport how should I calculate it? Is there a flat rate for public transport? What about food, can I claim anything if I'm 10 hours away from home?
  15. J

    Best Light for Reading, Computer Office: Flat Panel or Globe Dome Light?

    We are thinking of installing new ceiling lights, in Standard 10 feet ceiling. We originally have 4 inch diameter light in the hallway. My son would keep the door open to prevent getting hot, however this hallway light was hitting the side, peripheral of his eye, very small and lot of light...
  16. M

    Advice: flat below me is being rewired by unqualified electrician.

    Hello, Some advice please as I think that the flat below mine is being rewired by someone who isn’t qualified. The small basement flat below mine sold a few months ago. I know the property was in a bad state and the wiring and electrics go back to the 1970s. The new owner is attempting to...
  17. Mark42

    Electrician Jobs EICR needed please: 2-bed flat in Westminster, London SW1.

    I have a rented flat in London (a long way from home) which needs an EICR. Approx 10 circuits, single floor. Anyone on here who could be in the area sometime in the next few weeks please? Tenant present, or collect key from agent next door. In Greencoat Place, not far from Victoria Station. All...
  18. P

    Flat about to be EICRed

    Hi Guys A first floor flat I rent out requires an EICR. It was purpose built in 1990. I'm no longer in business or up to date with regs and realise that there may be some issues lol. The meter box and cutout (100Amp) feeds the Main CU and an E7 CU installed in the flat on an outside wall inside...
  19. littlespark

    Cause of sudden flat battery

    My eldest girl has a 10 plate Kia picanto. Bought for her by her grandparents, and she was supposed to be taking it away today, up to Aberdeen to move into her new flat. During lockdown, it hasn’t been used all that much, but it has been used. A few weeks ago, I swapped out the radio for a cheap...
  20. P

    Overhead to granny flat? Would I need a specialist?

    A granny flat will be at the bottom of a long narrow garden - 50m from supply at front of main house out to the new building. The granny flat is very near to a supply pole but I have been told that only one connection can be made to any one property. This leaves me two options - overhead (30...

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