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  1. C

    Getting back in to it after a long layoff.

    Hi Was just wondering what tests i need to do to get back into sparking. I'm a time served spark with C&G 236 PT1&2,AM1&2,NVQ L3 in Electrical Installations. I never bothered or need to update to latest reg's i worked with a friend who did all that (I was lazy and used to do 3/4 days and party...
  2. O

    Hello, from a long time lurker.

    Hi guys, I've been lurking around this forum for a few years now, but never really introduced myself and what i do. I'm currently working for a worldwide oil company building & testing Well pressure control and Wireline/logging winches, as a Lead Electrical Technician in charge of 5 Sparks and...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    How long to wait for payment?

    Evening all... I sent an invoice for an EICR exactly 3 weeks ago and have not heard back from the customer. This hasn't happened before and I was wondering what the suggested waiting time is? He was a decent chap and friendly (also very busy) so I dont think at all that he is not willing to...
  4. T

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Going for NICEIC Registration at long last.

    At long last I am finally getting around to applying for NIC approval. I've been meaning to do it for ages but "other " stuff kept getting in the way and delayed the application. I've just been re reading the Guide and one part has me worried. There is a paragraph that says: "How you have...
  5. V

    So long second-fix?

    Not sure if this has been discussed...can anyone else see where the issues lie with this? Ever seen a sw/fused spur, a 20A switch or a 3 gang 2 way light switch on a 20mm back box chock full with cables inside? How many times you nicked a live conductor while screwing it back? Where does...
  6. O

    long shot

    So the client has this aged lamp post in their garden - they say the sensor has gone - I didn't have time to test it but I did take a photo: So I've googled it with no success - so anyone know if this part is available still or a "sensible" replacement? Thanks
  7. Marvo

    Inspection Camera / Endoscope With Long Range

    I already have one that works well for viewing objects that are close but the maximum distance it's good for is about half a meter. I'm in the market for another inspection camera but I need one with a long focus range maybe between 30cm and 4-5 meters. Just wondered if anyone knew of such an...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    PIR with long(ish) range?

    Hello all.. The customer wants his garden light to switch on the moment he walks into the garden, the sensor is around 12 meters away and it doesn't switch the light until he is half way up the garden. There is nowhere nearer I can locate the PIR. I realise screwfix/toolstation have PIR's...
  9. G

    power over long distances

    Hello all, Been asked to look at a project involving running power to CCTV cameras but over stupidly long distances, just wondering whether anyone on here had any experience with such things that could maybe help me out. And by long distances I mean up too 1 mile!! Cheers, Gavin
  10. M

    How long does it take you to do a Domestic rewire?

    For arguments sake lets assume it is a 3 bed semi with normal pendant lights and normal socket numbers and the house is lived in by a family of 4 people
  11. A

    Long time looking first time posting! hello -

    Hi, would be very grateful for some advice please. Can anyone advise me as to the best dimmer switches to buy for the following set -up. I would like to control 3 lighting circuits from 3 locations in the master bedroom. I would prefer a wired solution. All advice/recommendations appreciated...
  12. Sintra

    Not long now

    I for one am looking forward to getting to spend 2 1/2 weeks at home with my family. :) Christmas Countdown 2013 - Find out how many days until Christmas 2013
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Which extractor fan for long duct run?

    The customer has a bulk standard axial fan located in the ceiling of a small shower room (approx 2mx1m). The shower room has no door, just an L shape into shower from bedroom. The ducting goes through the loft at a run of approx 5 meters. It pretty much starts off vertical for around 1 meter...
  14. S

    long thread SWA gland

    Does anyone know where these are available? I seem to remember seeing them and I have a job where the box I am going through is deep enough not to allow the nut to do up with the banjo.
  15. R

    down sizing long lighting circuit

    I'm testing a car park lighting circuit at 200m long. 4mm singles to first point at about 100m and then reduces down to 2.5mm. Trunking used as additional CPC to reduce Zs values. How would you record that on a test sheet? And is there a regulation about downsizing?
  16. P

    Install Teams Required Nationwide for long contract

    Contact Leigh or James on 01228 267026 or email [email protected]
  17. J

    RFC testing , downstairs ring going upstairs to a long radial

    so end to end L-L 0.4 N-N 0.4 E-E 1.1 very reasonable , but when the l-n are crossed over at the consumer unit . ok down stairs but the reading goes up to 16 ohms upstairs but when l-e are crossed over at the consumer unit the last four sockets upstairs give no reading. at this point i am...
  18. O

    Long Shot

    Ok, being a little lazy. Customer has a 10+ year old 12v garden lighting set up and a couple of the light fittings have failed. There is no meaningful/useful product detail on the units. Anyone know if these can still be bought? Apologies for the lack of info! :winkiss:
  19. P

    help regarding long meter tails

    Hi just after a bit of advice,we are wiring a new build where the meter is, the tails will be coming from outside into the kitchen they will be coming up the wall to the ceiling along the the middle of the joists to the consumer unit in the wall what is the best way to do this 1) shall i run...
  20. B

    Long Shot

    I'm installing a Solar Powered irrigation system for an allotments site, and as an added bonus I was wondering if I could make it qualify for the FiT. It's purely DC so I'd need a DC meter. I can't find one through any website I can think of, and plenty of places say they don't exist (ofgem...

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