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  1. G

    Eicr coding

    Doing a test the other day and found a couple of metal light switches no earth to faceplate just to back box but both lugs were fixed. What code do you reckon I'm saying 3 but it's a 2 minute job anyway to rectify. Can't recall seeing it before though Cheers
  2. Midwest

    'Whats this mean on a rcd test' Where's the thread gone?

    Ditto above, is it jut me, I can't seem to find this thread anymore. An email link says I 'do not have permission' to access this page?
  3. A

    Lighting manufacturers

    Which products do you tend to use and why? Any manufacturers that you try to stay away from?
  4. F

    480VAC MCB & RCD required

    I'm doing some electrical work for a firm that is building some equipment to be installed for a client in Canada. The minimum rating of the 3 phase MCB's and RCD's need to be minimum 480 VAC Any names of manufacturers that provide MCB's or RCD's to operate to 480 VAC would be much appreciated...
  5. S

    Using AC isolator for low DC voltage?

    Can I use an AC isolator for 80voc /< 8amp DC off a pair of PV modules? Shouldn't be any real arcing at this voltage or am I wrong?
  6. M

    701.753 vs manufacturers instructions

    Customer wants underfloor heating in his bathroom and wants to use a B & Q Homelux mat. Downloaded manufacturers instructions and technical data to see if this mat complied with the above reg. As it didn't appear to be in compliance (fibreglass mesh as opposed to earthable metal) I emailed...
  7. Rockingit

    Domestic Ventilation Installer

    Having been asked now twice in as many months for certs on mechanical extraction in new builds, I've done some reading up and everyday is a school day. Hands up all those (like me) who never knew that since the 2010 version of Part F, installation of ordinary ventilation fans on new builds...
  8. G

    Cooker Installation

    Hi, I've recently bought a dual fuel cooker which requires hardwiring. The user manual states that it needs to be connected to a double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A. However, i've just had an electrician round who, after looking in the manual, said that the oven only needs 8A...
  9. B

    Biomass training

    Not PV, but I thought some of you might be interested in my experience of Biomass training (HETAS H005BR and H005) this week. In doing courses for PV ST and HP working at height etc, I have generally thought they spread stuff out to fill the time available and that I could have covered most of...
  10. D

    Manufacturers name?

    Can anyone help me find these FCU's? Or give me a manufacturers name? One of them is faulty and the customer would like to keep them all the same if possible. He says the spark who installed them bought them from CEF, but my branch doesn't recognise them from the picture. Any help would be...
  11. P

    solar course

    Hi, looking for some info on solar courses, mate is intrested in getting into this, has no real electrical experience (auto spark). Asked if i knew what was best but i dont have a clue, any ideas what courses or qualification are reqd. Thanks in advance
  12. N

    Dear lighting manufacturers

    Dear lighting manufacturers, you do make some very nice lights, but please can you manufacture them so that we can comply with the regulations , we cannot connect a fitting with three single insulated cables connected to a terminal block and wrapped in insulation tape and pushed into the ceiling...
  13. B

    Manufacturers Performance Guarantees

    Evening guys... I've been trying to find a thread on here about the potential problems when consumers eventually try and make a claim under their Manufacturers Performance Guarantees.......... I've been asked by a couple of customers what the procedure would be.....who covers the initial cost...
  14. M

    discussion: why impose an anti-dumping tax on China's solar products

    hi, everyone. this is mechiel, a working staff in a Chinese solar company. I am quite confused with european and american motive of imposing an anti-dumping campaign. Is that really helpful to this industry of theri own? For those who knows little about China, they keep distorting China's image...
  15. D

    changing over shower

    Have a customer who wants to swap the broken shower for a direct replacement same make load etc is this ok to change if there is no rcd or should I tell them that this must be fitted.
  16. N

    Fusing Fans to manufacturers spec

    Well chaps ive been looking at the manufacturer requirements for fusing down fans ,an every one appears to require only the permernant live to be fused so having words with those nice people at scolmore click you can do it easily with the grid range that doesnt actually look like grid fuse and...
  17. kingeri

    EICR - estimating dates of alterations and additions

    I find it relatively easy to judge the age of additions and alterations to installations with some degree of accuracy (I think). One useful clue can be the date stamp or sticker on accessories and MCBs etc.. My problem is I don't know how to read most of them. Is there a method I am unaware...
  18. johnboy6083

    Crap Panel Manufacturers!

    Hi all, Today i have been working on a small pumping station. One of my jobs was to look at the discrimination between two sets of fuses. I open up both sections of the panels, and have a look. I see whats happened and decide on my course of action. (63A fuses feeding 100A fuses, so the second...
  19. M

    Height of shower over bath

    Hello everyone Need a bit of advise I have been asked to install a bath in a room that was previously a wet room for a disabled person. Now as per usual the customers don't want to spend a lot of money. At the moment there is an electric shower installed at a height of approximately 750mm to...
  20. Michaelp

    Mcb or Rcd Must be all from the same manufacturer

    Sometimes a panel have many types and names of mcb and rcd.Like hager,abb,legrand etc. Is this true, That all mcb and rcd on a panel must be from the same manufacturer? If yes then why is that?

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