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    signing off domestic works (part p)

    hi all, ive been working with electrics for 11-12 yrs now mostly rewires and ive been asked to get what ever it is i need to give a certificate for domestic installs. i currently have my city and guilds 2330 and im in the process of doing my nvq3 (log book). so what do i need in order to get...
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    19 years old starting off

    Alright guys. Im 19 and i have just finished college doing my 2365 level 2,3 and 17th edition. i have had one years and a half's worth of experience but because i cant seem to find work at all. i have a megger mft 1553 and tools I got offerd a 5.5k lone by the job center and they said for...
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    slightly off topic...

    Just looking for a bit of advice regarding an upcoming job interview. How shall I dress? (No daft comments lol) The last "interview" I had was about 12 years ago. The company is a nationwide "outdoor multimedia advertiser" and the role is to install and maintain the electrical aspect. I feel...
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    30mA rcd trips at 17mA when submain connected mcb is on...ok when submain mcb is off

    Hi all Ok...been to a job today with a random tripping 30mA rcd its a bit of a full on install...at a undertakers.... 3p cutout feeds 3 main switches...1 for a workshop db...for a flat over the undertakers...1 for the undertakers.... from the undertakers mainswitch...we have a swa submain to a...
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    Tips starting off.. stuck in a catch 22..

    Alright guys i'm in an annoying situation here. I'm 19 and i have my level 2,3 city and guilds 2365 (3 years two days a week at college.....)and 17th edition. I get work as an electricians mate time to time but its simply not enough. i have had about 1.5 years worth experience can do alarm...
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    PIR Sensor dims light when off

    Hello all, Firstly, as a DIY'er I would have put this in that forum but for some reason I can't seem to post to it. I have installed a LUXOMAT Indoor 180/R-2W UK on my landing to replace the switch : http://luxomat.com/en/pdf/en/datasheet/92616_92615.pdf It appears to work, when I walk up to...
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    Dont Bite my head off straight away!

    Hi All, I'm new to the site and am after some advice from some experienced sparks and also apologise as I am almost certain this will probably have been covered before. I have been an electrician for 7 years and for the past 6 months have been self employed. I'm very comfortable with work and...
  8. sparkymalarky

    Man United Vs West Ham Saturday 27th Sept - 3pm Kick Off - *TICKETS*

    Hi lads, I have 4 season tickets for this game with one of them now unused as a man can't go to the game now. Seat is in the East Stand Top of Tier 1 approximately behind the goals. Selling for the game at £55, this is not my price, but the price from my supporters club. Anyway, if anyone is...
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    Advice for writer: forcing all lights to go off

    Hello! I'm a budding writer and need some advice: I'm wondering how a house could be forced into darkness. Somehow a fuse must blow and cause the lights in the whole house to go out. I want this to be achieved without water being involved (water can't be poured onto an exposed wire for...
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    LED bulbs on very very dim when switched off

    Hi all, I bought some E14 LED bulbs and when I switch them off they still emit a little light. There is no leak from the switch. I found out that a few friends also have the same issue. Any ideas why this could be happening?
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    Does C&G 2394/95 allow me to sign off installations?

    Hi Guys I have recently passed C&G 2394/95, does this mean I am no able to sign off installations and issue certificates? For example a friend of mine has asked if I can test and issue a certificate for a house he wants to rent out. Do I need to be registered with someone like jib? Many thanks
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    Am I Being Ripped Off?

    Hi all, First off - apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong forum, I tried posting in the DIY Advice forum but there's not 'New Post' button for some reason. I was after a quick bit of advice as I've recently had a lot of work done (partitioning a big room in to bedrooms/bathroom) and...
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    OK, I'll kick off tonights Political thread.....

    So on LBC this afternoon, between 5 and 6, Ed Milliband was live on air answering questions from callers.... All I can say to the jumped up, champagne socialist, Millionaire, - is GOD HELP US.
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    Spur off Ringmain to outside socket and lighting

    Evening gents, just wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I want to put a socket at the top of my garden, which is approx. 30m run. I have got a long enough length of 4mm 3 core SWA to cover the socket. Just wondering whether it is possible to also spur off to lighting in the garden...
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    Switched fused spur off ring main for electric fire and LED strip

    Hi Ive been searching everywhere to confirm with regulations that you are able to install a fused spur outlet off the downstairs ring for an electric fire (which is only to be used for the flame effect it provides not for heating as have central heating) and a LED Driver for a strip light...
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    Competency to turn off (condemn) circuits?

    Hi there, I am wondering how much power people have in the event of coming across a dangerous circuit. Do you have the power to be able to terminate a circuit and lock it off to prevent use, until certain works are met? Or do you advise the owner not to use the circuit? Are there any certain...

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