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    Why don't we use isolated supplies in our homes?

    I'm sure most people here know that shaver sockets have an isolating transformer inside. This means that should a person come into contact with the live conductor and earth, the risk of electrical shock is greatly reduced because the secondary side has no reference to earth. My question is a...
  2. D

    Decent homes price work

    Hi all. I've been given a call today about going self employed for a decent homes contractor. I'm working for a company doing the same thing at the mo. Does anyone have any idea on what is a good rate for the kitchen and bathroom rewires in the Essex Suffolk area. I'd just like to get an idea...
  3. Dan

    14 day cooling-off period is now in effect for selling in homes

    In case you missed it change to the rules came in on 13th June 2014 - completely replacing the Cancellation of Contracts made in Consumers' Homes or Place of Work Regs 2008 - that required 7 days notice and we had to give the customer a special bit of paper with the details of their rights on...
  4. M

    Nursing homes.

    I have been asked to carry out a CU change at a local nursing home and I wanted to know, are they classed as domestic dwellings? I.e would I need to notify it to the LABC??
  5. driverman

    caravan park homes

    Hi Guys, I was asked a question recently about caravan parks. Not my area really. Any one know the max distance for local isolation for a caravan park home (like a bungalow)? I think the distance for a touring caravan is 20/25m flex can be used. But is a caravan park home treated the...
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    code for sustainable homes assessors speccing 10kWp solar PV

    grrr got a last minute quote request to install 10kWp of solar PV on a house that's needing to meet code for sustainable homes level 6. so far so good, but the roofers have the slates stacked up ready to install, and nobody has thought to inform the customer that they will actually need to...
  7. S

    Feed in tariffs for poor energy efficient homes

    Can someone point me to information on feed in tariffs if you dont meet the D standard, is there a sliding scale or what happens? Thanks
  8. J

    homes under the hammer

    On friday they bought a house for £35k spent £10k on everything but electrics ,only an electrician would spot only 1 double socket in the lounge with a heater plugged into 1 socket. and all the other sockets in the house, which wasn't many at shoulder height. Why do a place up to sell if the...
  9. Dan

    Fourteen million homes under Green Deal by 2020? Not at this rate!

    Current uptake means Green Deal won’t deliver on its goals for at least 20,000 years, says ECA. Read the full news article
  10. T

    pricing prestige homes

    Evening all, would like to gather other sparks views on pricing large Victorian town houses in sort after areas in London worth 6m plus, I usually charge 200-250 per day in Kent for your average house adding a few days in case of problems or changes etc, I've been given the opportunity to price...
  11. N

    mobile homes, static caravans and log cabins

    Hello Chaps, what qualifications are needed to carry out work on mobile homes, static caravans and log cabins? i am planning on doing my level 2 2330 in September and i am curious to know what i need in order to work on those types of structures. cheers Sam
  12. C

    thermograph inspection for homes electrical system

    hi I plan to purchase a thermograph camera to inspect my home electrical system(wiring, panel, receptacle, lighting .. etc) have any one here been in such expierence? if yes, please give some detailsabout how to analyze the findings. i mean what is the normal limit oftempersture after which...
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    log cabins holiday homes

    hi been asked to quote for installing 4 log cabins on a holiday park.its first one like this I have done there is 100a supply split into 4 separate meters on a pme.The longest submain is going to be around 100 meters have not been to site yet.I was going to fit 100ma time delayed on swa to each...
  14. G

    ECO funding for hard to treat homes - external wall insulation etc

    Hi All, I thought we needed a thread specifically about the ECO funding that's supposed to be becoming available for external wall insulation for hard to treat homes - ie solid wall houses. If anyone has information / useful links on this topic if they can please post them up and I'll add the...
  15. H

    care homes

    Hi chaps, Quick question what is the frequency of testing on a care home? cheers
  16. M

    building regs and code for sustainable homes

    hi there was wondering if anyone could recomend suitable types or manufacturers of lighting for a refurb in order to satisfy the above regulations, need to be for ceiling mounted lights, wall mounted and 1500mm twin luminaires? Is actually for a training course im currenty on cheers
  17. S

    Smart Meter Installtion Programme - Opportunty to fit Supplier isolators to all homes

    I have read several forums threads regarding the dilemma faced by electricians over the pulling of the suppliers protective device. I have read threads where electricians have been put into awkward situations where the only way to rectify an unsafe situation immediately would be to cut the...
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    Solar Pv for park homes FIT?

    Hi We have a customer interested in solar pv on a park home site. The customer pays for the electricity that they use to the park home site. I believe there are several meters at the park home that show what each park home has used. Is it possible to install pv on a park home (grid connected)...
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    Replacing a Socket the 4 Homes way

    No mention of any safe isolation, no mention of a volt meter never mind an approved voltage indicator if you want its full title anywhere in the tool list, Socket back box and faceplate Cold chisel Plaster filler Hammer Hammer drill and masonry bit (12-18mm) Electrical screwdriver Pliers Wire...
  20. SolarCity

    All new homes to have PV panels as standard?

    A Tory MP speaking sense? Now there is a thing. Carlisle MP calls for all new homes to be solar-powered - Solar Power Portal

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