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I have a customer who has purchased a underfloor heat mat for his bathroom, to fit under his carpet. When fitting this thing I told him it required an earth, as it was not within the cable feeds to the elements. I put a 1.5mm Earth cable down to behind a pedastal basin, so that they could...
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I’m after some advise/just to bounce ideas off and for someone to pick holes at my plan so I can address any issues at the early stages before I splash the cash and fall on my a$$!.
I’m looking to setup 7 LED lights to come on at dusk and off at dawn (or there about!) in India. Based on...
A client wants to put gas hob ign, dishwasher, cooker and fridge freezer into grid switches. The main problem I have at the moment is the Tech Spec on the cooker lists 'Power (w) 40'. Surely this is the inside light bulb!. The cooker is a Zanussi ZYB460X. espares lists the main element at 2Kw...
Just checking - completely off grid fit is 8.9p but no export tariff at the minute isn't it? I've totally confused myself and I can't find any information about off grid Fit at all, just buildings that don't meet the D rating. Going to have a look at somewhere in the middle of nowhere this...
We are quoting our first small off grid solar project which I am really keen to get. A couple of questions though...
I understand the client can claim the generation part of the FIT, but what is the current rate for off grid?
Is an EPC needed? There is no mains supply obviously, and no heating...
Hi Guys & Girls,
I'm getting ready to rewire the kitchen and want to install engraved grid switches (Don't want an engraved cover plate), just looking to find out your opinions on best manufacturer and cheapest prices.
Cheers in advance
Hi there, I have recently had a sunny boy 2000HF and x 8 sharp 230 panels installed to my house in spain,
as there is no feed in tarrif scheme at the moment in this area of Spain I just wanted the system to reduce our electric bill (stop or turn back the meter while the sun is out).
all works...
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I am looking to fit a grid switch to the ring main in a kitchen. It will not be pulling much load (extractor, gas hob igniter, dishwasher, and the drivers for led lighting). I plan to wire it just by linking between the supply terminals from the ring. I appreciate it is putting a few...
Its been ages since my training and I've never installed to batteries before, so it'd be great if someone could point me in the direction of a resource where i can brish up my knowledge! The project is for a client who has bought about 5 (remote) acres and wants power for an electric gate and...
going to install an mk grid system (6 way) for a kitchen. The kitchen has 4 double sockets, 2 ovens, fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and an extractor. What are peoples opinions on best way to wire this? Would you have a seperate circuit for the grid, looping the feeds at the back of the...
I would like to know if anyone in this forum is working for National Grid ,and how to get my feet in this company.What i would have to know before apply for a electricians role ?
We have nothing booked in at the moment, so using the time to research off grid inverters as I have been talking to someone who wants to be 100% self sufficient for all energy consumption.
Has anyone planned anything like this before and can you offer any advice on how to scope out such a project??
my Client is looking for skilled labour with BESC Overhead lines, National Grid and current Drugs and Alcohol Cert. Please call on 07941 277731 for more details - project will last approx 4 weeks and is in North Wales.
my Client is looking for skilled labour with BESC Overhead lines, National Grid and current Drugs and Alcohol Cert. Please call on 07941 277731 for more details - project will last approx 4 weeks and is in North Wales.
Hi guys I'm just writing about solar & future. I attended the Cuts Road show last week and they (DECC and other panel members) were talking about grid parity. I need a definative definition of what grid parity is, they were saying it will happen in 6 years. So they are saying that between the...
hi all, wondered if anybody can point me in the right direction on this, i have just decided to leave job and go it alone, i have an assement
booked and need to provide a job for the date in question, if i install a grid switch for kitchen applainces, does it need to be in
the kitchen, or can...
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