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  1. Amp David

    Won't be renewing my scam membership this year

    Finally decided its a load of rubbish and won't be renewing it, Elecsa. Had enough of having to abide by there rules and fork out hundreds on a yearly inspection a chimp could pass. Decided instead to get this new meter, should be the end to all my scam worries.:drool5: Megger 1502 Multi...
  2. B

    Intermediate switching.

    I know I should be able to work this one out but my head is hurting ... Currently there's a two-way switch in operation at each end of a hall. Customer wants to be able to switch from upstairs as well, but cable run-wise it's much easier to run to upstairs from the switch which is currently...
  3. F

    Using a car instead of a van

    Hi, This is my first post on here, so hello everyone! I've been reading thread on here for weeks now and thought I'd best join! I'm starting out in the domestic electrician world shortly and wondered who else uses a normal saloon car to run their business. I have all the tools I need and can...
  4. C

    3 phase - DB instead of cartridge fuses ?

    hello, I am doing the wiring in 8 flats and a comunal area. i have 3 phase supply at the bottom and i am wondering if i can put the 3 phases into a 4 way DB first. then i am thinking to leave meter tails coming out of the trunking for each meter which will be installed. is this something i can...
  5. 8

    Had an electrician around to do an EICR but was given a quote for work instead.

    I've recently had an electrician around to do an EICR on my HMO property. The property consists of four flats (each flat on their own floor but not accessed via one door hence a license able HMO even though they each have separate metering for utilities). The property was completely...
  6. G

    Threading conduit with WD40 instead of Tallow

    Anybody else tried using WD40 when threading conduit? its also good for cleaning the threads as well after you have filed the end with a round file (or used your pliers) and cleans away metal dust better than an old rag....also less messy than Tallow :innocent:
  7. J

    RCBO instead of switchfuse for submain?

    I haven't seen this job yet (going in morning) but apparently the customer's builder has found that the majority of cables for upstairs circuits have been pulled through past a metal joist and it's skinned a few of them, their re-wire about 10yrs ago was a complete shocker so I'm not surprised...
  8. A

    electric line shows 100 volts instead of 122volts PLEASE HELP !

    Hello everyone, one of the electric lines in my house suddenly began losing power, it shows only 100 volts instead of 122 like in other lines, as a result I can't use it and it's one of the main lines in my house. Can someone please give me an advise what I should do to fix it? How can I find...
  9. D

    Help with Wago instead of ceiling rose method

    Dear All, This is my first post in the forums - so a little background first. I have basically no practical electrical experience but I have almost completed the 'Domestic Electrical Installers' course through OLCI (I have my Part P). I know a lot of you fully qualified guys don't like this...
  10. D

    Pros & Cons of splitting incoming tails instead of using CU dedicated feed ?

    Just wondering if some of the experts thought there were definite advantages & disadvantages of splitting the incoming tails using a Henley Block etc and supplying a separate dedicated supply to the PV system as opposed to simply using a dedicated MCB/spur within the CU ??
  11. D

    Phone charger instead of 2xAA batteries

    My daughter has one of those IKEA LED light strings over her bed powered by 2x AA batteries. After about 2 nights the lights are noticeably dim (depending on how long after she goes to bed I manage to sneak in and turn it off for the rest of the night). Got me wondering, as I have a few mobile...
  12. T

    2 end clamps instead of mid clamps?

    Starting to run out of time to get the parts needed to complete our jobs before deadline. Only parts I am short of now is Schletter mid clamps. Could i use 2 end clamps slightly offset in their place. I cant see any reason why not but would like experienced installer to confirm. Thanks
  13. i=p/u

    back too the books instead of trying to keep up with yous.

    i can do all calcs for designing a circuit as in Ib,In ,It etc. heres my wonder. how can you work out whats the max distance you can run a circuit without being caught on VD and max Zs. easy way maybe im missing. i know IxR=V and you can just keep rechecking till you get within values. or...
  14. A

    Posting letters instead of flyers

    Just had a little brainwave driving through a suburban village I was working, would just like some feedback to see whether its a good idea or not. Work has gone a bit quiet this month, so we planned on getting some flyers printed and go door to door. Although I hear response rate is like 1%...
  15. S

    Lets scrap Part P! and have a system like this instead.

    Can we have a system where every installation has its own log book, where it details any work carried out by who, with their own personal registration number, so all work is traceable, if needed. Every notifiable job done, will be sent directly to bco for a fee of £10, larger companies will end...
  16. D

    isolator instead of henley block

    Been thinking when doing a cu change if I need to henley block the tails instead i'm gonna fit an isolator. Wylex Isolator REC2S 100A 2 Pole Switch | eBay UK more practicable & maybe cheaper.
  17. S

    20 amp joint box, instead of 5 amp

    Is it OK to put a 20 amp joint box on instead of a 5 amp on a lighting circuit, baring in mind it will be about to be tested? I know its a bit of a stupid question. Is just because I have no 5 amp lying around. Cheers.
  18. R

    Using MCBs instead of switch fuses on tail extensions????

    If you extend meter tails more than 3m you need a switch fuse, right? Would you be able to use, say, a 100A DP MCB in an enclosure instead? If not, why not? Ta.
  19. R

    Patress instead of knock out?

    Duuuudes. Bit of a stupid question but something that has never occured to me before. Can you use plastic patresses instead of metal knock-out boxes when putting sockets flush with the wall (i.e. chased into the wall)?? Is there any reason why you shouldn't?
  20. S

    90v instead of 0v

    Hi sorting out a couple of light fittings yesterday and found there were 2 live conductors a neutral and earth coming from inside. one of the lives was 240v and not switched at all, the other one was switching from 240v to 90v. chap didn't want his floorboards up so for now isolated the switched...

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