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    Germany will reduce their FiT by 15%.... because they installed 5200Wp !

    Saw this comment over at Solarpowerportal.co.uk and thought it was worth a repost: Decc wants FITs in line with Germany although they have over 10years of large scale rollout and the economies of scale and eficiencies that go with it. Below are the new rates for Germany which are considerable...
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    Software for drawing electrical installations

    Hello I've had a peek in the search engine to look for any threads on software that I can use when supplying electrical quotes but had no joy. Is anyone using something or know something (ideally free) that I can use. All I'm looking for is to be able to quickly draw the layout of a room and...
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    3.68 kW or 4.0 Kw - does SP Networks (Scottish Power) allow 4.0Kw installations?

    Just started in North Wales. I am confused between the 16a 3.68 kW requirement (eg SSE Scottish and Southern Energy) in their area without surveys etc. and the 4 kW maximum allowed for the FIT and the fact that at 4 kw the installation falls outside the limits of G83 requirements. The...
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    Periodic testing of pre - 17th edition installations

    Hi, as this is my first post, please forgive me if this question has already been asked. When carrying out a periodic inspection of a commercial/industrial installation, the earth loop measurements are higher than currently acceptable in the 17th edition regs and are subsequently highlighted in...
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    Practical Training for Electrical Installations

    Hi, was wondering if anyone in the sheffield area was willing to take on a NVQ 3 qualified electrician. I'm wanting more experience before I start to take on work. The only catch is I'm still working full-time (not in the electrical industry) so any saturday work for free labour would be much...
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    Morals and Ethics on electrical installations

    Hi guys, I'm still a student so forgive me for any basic and dumbass questions but was wondering on what best practice is in the field. If for example you are faced with a replacement job, eg. an electric shower install which does not have the correct (width) cable or lacks an isolator switch...
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    Household Garage Lighting Installations

    Hi, I've been told, Fluorescent lighting within domestic household garages needs to be of IP54 (enclosed luminaire). The current lights are std battens, without diffusers. In the case of the garage in question, the lights are around 2.5mtrs from floor level, well away from external influences...
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    ****star in training, or something like that

    Helloo everybody, thought I would let everyone know a bit about me before I start posting and making a contribution to the site. I am a 30 year old student in electrical installations. that is probably the best way to describe the stage I'm at, I have done a few exams, am 17th edition and doing...
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    EICR on installations with multiple distribution boards

    Am confused by the two 'types' of EICR - i.e. for either single or multiple distribution boards Section N is confusing me the most - the 'single' version asks about supply details but the 'multiple' one doesn't :thinking: Am I right in thinking that you use the 'single' form(s) for the first...
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    Tax relief on installations

    One of my clients wants to claim back tax relief through using his capital allowance entitlement on installations such as his new air con and fire alarm system. Anybody know a good reputable adviser that they can recommend?
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    courses for AV installations

    Can anyone recommend the best courses for installing AV installations
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    New Electrical Business inc MCS accrediation for PV Solar installations

    hi all, Im new to this posting so go Easy please :cheesy: Im looking to get into the PV install business as I feel that there could be a good earner to be made from the installation of this type of electrical work. Aswell as normal everyday Electrical work. A few questions Im trying to...
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    New info from DNO (SSE) regarding G83/G59 application

    Finally some good news from the DNO, SSE are stopping charging for network assessments unless there are more than 6 installations at one site or over 4kWp on one phase. We will still have to pre-apply though if over 3.7kW. Here's the text of their email: Introduction: We are writing to all...
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    Sub Contracting out Installations

    Hi, Looking to subcontract out the installation / MCS certification. I think to cover off the MCS police i will need to enter into a joint "partnership" agreement with the installation company. Effectively they sub contract in the front end and approve my sales approach, design etc. Anyone...
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    Free labour on Solar Installations.

    Hello Based in South Wales. City and Guilds, 17th Edition, 2391 Inspection and Testing qualified, tools and transport. Looking to get involved in a couple of Solar installations for free.
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    PV Installations???

    How much electrical work is involved in one of these installations? The only reason I ask is because a job has been mentioned in this field and I'd like to find out more about the work involved as an "Installer" Regards 1SC
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    PV Installations

    Just wondering how many people you all have on an installation?
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    Mobile Tempory Installations

    I've just started a new job with a Marine Salvage company. When we set up on site we have about four containers with various functions All these are fully tested and certified The mobile diesel generator is fully tested and certified When setting up on a quay side what tests need to be done and...
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    Building Control Approval for Solar PV Installations

    Hi Everyone, We are a Solar PV wholesaler in the Midlands and a lot of our customers are asking us whether they need Building control approval for all their Solar PV installations. This seems to be a bit of a grey area and some installers seem to do it and others don't. Can anyone confirm...
  20. Goody

    Precautions whilst Testing Electrical Installations.

    Hi folks, It’s obvious that wrong voltage setting on the meter, not removing sensitive equipment or not disconnecting loads will give wrong IR reading or fry up the equipment. During IR testing the cables are pressure tested with certain voltage & current to see if they leak...

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