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    Maybe I need to go to see an optician!

    Ok, can anybody tell me exactly what this RCD is? I think its a 100ma Its on a TT system, before a 16th edition board and the client is getting occassional nuisance tripping. I've tested the 30ma RCD on the socket circuits and it trips OK and this one doesn't trip. Sorry for the scant...
  2. S

    Lead Generators

    We haven't gone donw this route yet but thought everyone might be interested in the conversation I've just had with a customer. We met her yesterday at an event and she's rung and requested a survey. Just after she rang us she registered for a free quote and has been rung by 6 different...
  3. E

    The worst install ever (maybe?)

    Well I have seen it all now, picture the scene, old buildings with various roofs, which all join up, flat roofs on different levels,and some pitched roofs also. In the middle of all this is a pitched roof that is covered with green mineral felt, there is an air duct (300x300mm) that runs along...
  4. S

    HNC.. maybe?

    Evening all, Just wondered if anyone was contemplating doing a HNC in electrical engineering/building services engineering? and maybe some advice if you have already chosen this route? I am a 20 year old time served qaulified electrician with alot of drive so id rather knuckle down and get as...
  5. B

    how a fault was explained to me (word for word //)

    I have a septic tank which is worked by a pump on a ballcock type of basis. There is electricity geting to the device because I touched the top of the balllcock arm and got a shock. The weighton the ballcock device which sets the electric pump going when the tank is full has disapeard and I...
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    EICR codes again earths to double ins fittings

    Just been to an inspection today, as with many of them its suffering from a bit of DIY, bathroom downlights are above 225, so are out of zones, but are not IP rated, so I will probably give them a C3 ? They are double insulated but the earths have been nicely snipped out so are discontinuous &...
  7. richy3333

    Switch on a Hager BS4293 RCCB?

    Hi All. I've been undertaking a PIR/EICR and the property has a load of old Hager BS4229 RCCBs on various boards. Can anyone tell me if this is a switch on a Hager BS4293 RCCB and if so, what it is for? I've spoken to Hager and sent them the photo and they don't know?! The switch is to the right...
  8. S

    Immersion Heater Thermostat Knocking

    Evening all. Just had a callout to an immersion heater making wierd knocking sound within 30 seconds or so of being switched on. Seems to be the thermostat in the dry pocket and if I hold the thermostat then the knocking stops. Polarity, voltage etc correct. Top 22" immersion heater... Need...
  9. B

    Wanted (long shot) sb200hf

    Anyone got one spare???????????????????????????? i know...................................i mean 2000hf never cud multitask
  10. S

    Customers!

    We're know for being patient, courteous and have great customer care but I'm finding myself getting ever so slightly exasperated. It's killing us to get panels, inverters, deliveries, subbies to forego some of their other work to help us out. We've turned down loads of customers to keep our...
  11. S

    switch -on

    Hi all back on night shift The current to a tungsten-fileament lamp at the moment of switch on = is it is lower than the running current or significantl greater than after a second or so
  12. sythai

    Smoke alarm set up....

    Hi Chaps.... Just been going through some plans for a loft conversion. Standard sort of size 3 bed property (4 with loft conversion) And they've specified x 9 smokes throughout - everywhere apart from kitchen ! and 2 x bathrooms. Not sure what to make of that really, bit excessive maybe ? Not...
  13. RogertheBodger

    New Voltage Tester

    Need a new voltage tester, been looking at the Megger TPT220, but it seems like the T5-1000 comes highly recommended. The Megger has an RCD/FI test function that allows for the simple testing of 30mA RCDs, RCBOs and safety breakers. A test between phase and earth on a circuit protected by an...
  14. B

    Is it just me. Maybe I'm getting old.

    Look at the code 1 on this very proudly presented PIR. Now look at the circuit schedule mcb rating and related readings. :confused::(
  15. M

    outside socket price

    Would you say 60 pound for a outside socket is fair. Thanks
  16. T

    Industrial maintenance

    Hi there all I'm new to these forums but hopefully I'm doing it right I am after some advice as to is there any books that anyone can recommend on Industrial testing and Inspection and electrical maintenance . I have done 2391 so i have knowledge on testing but done only domestic and I find...
  17. C

    which crimps for domestic

    hi guys can anyone recommend a decent set of crimps for domestic wiring, mainly twin and earth cable, tried roleson but really don't trust them because the cable is easily pulled apart, or maybe i pull a bit to hard?
  18. M

    Code 1 or 2 maybe??

    hi all, im currently carrying out F.E.T's to alot of bus stations around the country and today came across a right old rusty metal clad mem 4 way sinlge phase db. The location of the db is in a feeder pillar outside but sheltered from the weather. The db is rusty as its about 15-25 years old...
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    google ad words. does it work?

    does anyone on here use it, does it get the phone ringing and most importntly does it get the money rolling in?: cool:
  20. S

    Sub mains from sub mains.

    Hi all, this may be a no brainer for some of you, I have a job on a farm that has the mains from the house to a workshop where there is a sub main in old 3036 fuses, none of this is a problem as I will be upgrading the sub main board , I want to run another sub main from the sub main in the...

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