homes

  1. Midwest

    AFDD's in Care Homes

    I work in a care home. Recently we had some sockets installed. The Eaton DB's we have, will not accept AFDD's apparently, so the contractor fitted a AFDD in a metal module next to the DB. I understand the reasoning for AFDD's in CH's, but one socket was for Sky Q equipment in a protective...
  2. L

    Losing homes from rent increase or Mortgage hikes ?

    THis has become a daily conversation ..... Not that it truly worries me .But Jesus , we know more than 20 people that really could be homeless this time next year .Fixed rates from £1100 a month now been told to expect £2k . Ok, some have been silly and over cooked their finances etc etc .And...
  3. S

    What electrical qualification would be most appropriate to wire caravans/mobile homes?

    We have started a business building garden rooms/caravans/mobile homes under the caravan act. We have only done one so far and I got an electrician in to wire it out and certificate it. Effectively it was a small house, plumbed bathroom, mains gas boiler to feed rads and shower, and electrics...
  4. michaelw6

    Park homes electrics (portable building)

    Hay guys and gals, doing my first park home CU change. I cannot find a copy of an installation cert for a portable dwelling can anyone point me in the correct direction please. And a quick question. the customer said the last electrician has quoted to install a Double Earthing for the oil roads...
  5. Crist1an

    Problem with my homes electrical

    Hi I was trying to get some help with this problem I’m having in my house , I recently did some remodeling in my home and decided to put a dedicated sercuit for each of my bedroom because before they where all jumped together I also added new lighting to my kitchen and added a bedroom to my...
  6. D

    Modular (Flat pack) Homes anyone been in one yet ?

    These are quite interesting https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/homeandproperty/goodbye-bricks-and-mortar-we-visit-a-factory-which-pumps-out-two-houses-a-day-and-one-in-five-homes-could-be-built-this-way-by-2030/ar-AALGFuz?li=AABN2Qe I have seen them on Tv but never been in one , do they feel...
  7. D

    Should we really be working in peoples homes in Tier 3

    Londin and now surrey have a very high covid rate and been placed in Tier 3 restrictions which got mr thinking, we aren’t supposed to go in peoples houses socially, so should we really be working in peoples houses ? Other than for emergency call-outs etc thoughts ??
  8. Dartlec

    Joys of "Park" homes - Can an RCD be described as "Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker" ?

    Seems to be my month for finding odd bodges by supposed professionals. Installing an external socket in a shed today at a park home (non-mobile home) and find this label on the consumer unit: and this behind the door: It looks like the CU was installed at the factory and then shipped with...
  9. happysteve

    gov.uk guidance 11 May: working safely during COVID-19 (including in homes)

    Published today, Monday 11 May: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 ... including: Homes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes Construction and other outdoor work...
  10. Dan

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO.

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO. I'm trying to find the video and or article where PM questions were extended. Kids who live with parents at two seperate homes can still go to both homes...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • apart covid customers electrical work emergency general homes meters unless update work
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  11. R

    Testing Smart Homes

    Evening All, I have been asked to test a newly built smart home. This place has the works! Everything from the heating, lighting, alarms, music etc is controlled (by Loxone). I feel a bit overwhelmed about this and was wondering if anyone had any experience doing this? I believe the lights are...
  12. D

    Minimum set of qualifications to trade/work in homes?

    I get different answers to this every time. Some say you *have* to be a member of an approved trader body (NICEIC etc), some say you only have to have the regulations (now 18th) and even a diploma is not absolutely necessary. What is *absolutely* necessary? If you job in homes, which body...
  13. Stephen Tromans

    Photovoltaic panels for park homes

    Has anyone knowledge of PV panels being fitted to a park home? I can find very little on the web. One firm I contacted said they couldn’t but did not give me a reason. Any information appreciated.
  14. JK-Electrical

    Smoke alarm rules to apply to all homes in Scotland

    Kerching!!!:D I think it's only a matter of time before the rest of the UK follows suit. I do hope that the Scottish Government includes a requirement within the forthcoming legislation that the installation of smoke and heat alarms are undertaken by suitably qualified, professional...
  15. exdevonboy

    Mobile Homes - routing cables etc

    Hi, I would appreciate some advice please...I have been asked to install an external light and a new socket in a customers mobile home (a Carnaby Serenade, if that helps). Never having worked in a mobile home before, just a few general questions for anyone who has had experience of doing...
  16. J

    Loxone smart homes.............

    any trained or know/ installed their gear? I want to jump into the smart home market- doing a bit of research for what course to go on- looking like it might be a Loxone one...
  17. P

    Lyttle Smart Homes NI

    Electrical Installer, Smart Home Installer (Loxone)
  18. M

    Hello Elecicians Forum

    Hello: In all honesty I'm primarily posting to keep my account alive! I often come here for advice and read threads for tips on approaching particular jobs though. Having said that, if anyone reads this and has opinions on wifi sockets, smart electrics I would be interested to hear them. I'm...
    • mot
    • Thread
    • hello homes smart sockets
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. T

    Pull cord call system testing cost

    Hi guys, been asked to give a quote on testing pull cord facilities in retirement homes but have no idea what the Base rate roughly is for doing this? Each bungalow has a small main unit (tynetec), bathroom pull cord, smoke alarm attached and the wireless pendant for residents. If anyone can...
  20. A

    Caravan or Mobile Home? Which one is it.......

    Hiya all What we have is a holiday home site type effort where there are 13 caravan type looking units of accommodation. They do not have towing facilities nor are wired for running lights while towing. They are sat on wind down legs for adjustment. Mobile Home - A transportable leisure...
    • Adrian Sadler
    • Thread
    • caravan earth electricians vans home homes mobile van vehicle
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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