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  1. sparks1234

    This might be fun

    I have been asked to quote today for a new sub-main, it is to feed a computer room. They want a new feed back from the incomer as there are machines off the rising main. Now, they have asked for 100 amps single phase. So far so good, I asked what are they actually going to pull, load wise and...
  2. B

    this might be a wind up

    Just had a phone call this guy is a bit concerned about a job he's just had done , he said it's all wired in white flex (could have been fp. not too concerned ) then he said that each floor (ground and first ) plugs into a commando rcd socket nearly fell off my chair laughing apparently it...
  3. D

    Finishing off other peoples work

    Hi I have been invited to quote to complete a half finished total rewire on a flat. 1st fix appears complete - but I cannot vouch for cable routes and connections without removing plasterboard etc. Although I have been given the go ahead to do this, there are obvious practical limitations. The...
  4. steamboatwilly

    Childproof Light Switches?

    Folks, Doing some work in a cottage next week and the client has a young autistic child who's favourite game is to constantly switch the lights on and off all day. They want me to change the wall switches for something which he can't intefere with. Any ideas what switch plates might be...
  5. mrloy99

    rcd query

    Hi all, I remember when the use of rcd socketsfirst became widespread(before they were generally being incorporated in consumer units) We were told then that there were two types "latching" and "non-latching" . The first type would re energize after a power failure --usefull for a...
  6. L

    alarm install

    installed a wired alarm recently and customer now wants to get it to call him if intruder gets in as he works away what methods are there for this to be done
  7. P

    Rcd protection

    Hello again I know this might sound stupid bit it aint if you dont know I do some Electrical work for one of the national kitchen diy stores only just started and on my paper work it says install RCD protection to existing ring main ok I can obtain a rcd shower/garage unit with an rcd and 32amp...
  8. D

    Recommended books tor a starter

    Hi Chaps, could anyone offer me suggestions for a few books as a reading list please? I'm hoping to get in to college to start my 2330 in September and am looking to have a sneaky read through some books first to make sure I think I can handle the academic side of the course. Can anyone...
  9. S

    Non Contact Voltage Detector

    I've got a standard non-contact voltage detector for identifying whether standard cables are live. Is it possible to get one that will work with armoured cable too?
  10. L

    Anyone have a good knowledge of BT systems etc?

    Need to get some answers about multiple line dialing systems. cheers
  11. H

    London Rewire Prices

    I have been asked to quote for a rwire of a 2 bed top floor flat in SWLondon,Its a normal run of mill rewire and in Donny I would probably charge about £1800+Vat,what do you recon a southern spark would charge(on average,rough guess)
  12. K

    socket outlets near a bath

    hi i was wondering if any one could help a hotel that i do some electrical work for are updating their rooms they are putting baths in all the guest rooms all the rooms have 1 twin s/o in which are about 1 to 2Metres from the bath does any one no what the regs are on existing sockets near a...
  13. S

    Elec Local or Private training.

    Lads, I've been looking at Elec Local a franchise that offers full training and support and helps get you up and running for an initial fee of £30k. Thats van, tools, training and support.. Can you have a look and tell me what your honest thoughts are? ElecLocal :: Electrician Franchise &...
  14. R

    alessandro volta

    Spare a thought tomorrow.its the anaverssary of alessandro voltas death.i know he wasan i tie,but just think ,if he had lost his argument with luigi galvani in 1800, we wouldnt have a voltaic pile or battery if your being modern and ane frog with a nail in it devided by an ohm might not equal an...

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