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  1. L

    Volt sticks and what is you opinion

    What do you all thick about Volt sticks and there use in the in the electrical industry ?.
  2. G

    Asked to give second opinion.....

    Customer thinks first spark is over egging the pudding and it's not really that bad. Opened door took pictures and closed door, yes it is that bad. Not a bad days work, 5 hours travel, 15 minutes taking pictures, 15 minute write up.
  3. Moley

    Opinion on Netgear GS724Tv4?

    I'm looking for a change. I'm currently running a HP Procurve 2824. Nice unit but noisy and as it's in a bedroom it's a bit annoying. I've unplugged two of the three fans and it's not as noticeable as it was but I think it's time for a change. It's only a home network (probably worked that out...
  4. T

    Looking for opinion on whether this scenario is compliant

    Went to daughters house to replace a couple of broken sockets and did a Zs and RCD test after replacing. CU was replaced and notice on it said inspected 2015. Plastic dual RCD 30 ma/Main switch 60947-3 isolator. System is TT. (100ma RCD?) Zs at socket was 11.75 ohms L-PE 2.64 ohms L-N. No...
  5. 2

    Cooker - diversity. A second opinion would be nice

    6mm to kitchen. Separate hob and oven. Rating combined just under 13000w Am I right in applying diversity and the two appliances sharing the same supply. 45a dp switch off to two ccu's 32amp mcb 60898 6mm supply cable T.i.a
  6. M

    Second opinion please

    Hello everyone, I was wake by a friend to have a look at an Eicr that was done on his rental property . The Eicr says I quote : "Due to the c2 codes listed in section k , this report is unsatisfactory. The old consumer unit has type 4 (D) breakers where make it impossible to achieve test...
  7. H

    Commercial EICR - Your opinion?

    Hi All, Being doing a commercial EICR over night (7-7) for the past week, still got a good few nights to go. The installation is most likely 40-50 years old, was originally done well. About 5 years ago they had another contractor redo a lot of the electrics to accommodate the current owner...
  8. N

    Bathroom Extractor Fan opinion...

    Hi all, The flat I rent out has recently been having condensation issues throughout the property but especially in the bathroom. The ceiling has now gone black with mould. The council who manage the building have inspected the property and said I need to install an extractor fan in the...
  9. Ironbones

    Give me your opinion C&G Level 3 or HNC/HND Electrical Electronic Engineering - give me both barrels

    Hi All I have gone through past post on this, but I want some input so give me both barrels. I am a full qualified heating engineer (gas and oil certified), I worked as a commissioning engineer for large biomass boilers (up to 2MW) these systems are heavily automated, I did this until I was...
  10. H

    Hello from me, and opinion welcom

    Firstly, I've decided to put my head above the parapet and say hello to everyone here, also looking for some advice regarding a re-wire of a 2 bed bungalow I'm about to embark on. My client has instructed me to carry out a full re-wire of his 2 bed bungalow, now I know regulations say on a...
  11. J

    Opinion on Supply System Type Wanted: TN-S or TN-C-S

    Hi - My first post to this forum. I am having a disagreement with another electrician on the type of the supply characteristics for a domestic installation, i.e. whether it is TN-S or TN-C-S. I have uploaded a photo of the cutout/supply head. To resolve the disagreement I suggested we ask...
  12. D Skelton

    Freedom of speech - Should it be absolute or restricted

    Should we be allowed to say anything we want or should certain speech be restricted or regulated? Do we have a right to offend or do we have a right not to be offended? I've got my views which I'll chip in with later, but for now, as the title suggests, what are your thoughts and why?
  13. R

    What's Your opinion on this?

    Hi folks, I was just curious to know what the most important and attractive attributes would be for you when considering taking on a new electricians mate? I have listed the ones I can think of below. It would be really interesting to know how different electricians in the industry rank their...
  14. E

    Attention Subcontractors - what's your opinion on electricians pay?

    Not sure if this has been posted but its in all our interest as Im sure you'll all agree we are massively underpaid and have rubbish working conditions. Sparks link 4: Electricians Working Rights Initiative -...
  15. J

    Quick opinion on nest wiring.

    Hello, I'm currently working on a new rewire, and the client decided to use a nest system after I had wired in for a basic S plan system. I've noticed the link from the box to the thermostat is 12v, however i've wired this in 1.5mm cable. I'm assuming this will be ok as in the instructions it...
  16. M

    Your opinion about a training center

    Hello. I am a newbie that just started working as electrician's mate and I am interested about following an electrician course having the option for weekend attendance. Someone from a college that has the workshop in Luton called me yesterday to arrange an interview to check my eligibility. Is...
  17. A

    VDE insulated screwdrivers - your opinion

    Hi all, There is a parrallel thread about your favourite VDE screwdriver, What is the exact reason you prefer one to the other ? In your opinion, what makes a good electrician screwdriver, and what's the common weakness of each insulated screwdriver you already used ?
  18. O

    Opinion on Seaward apollo 400

    Can anyone pass on their thoughts on the Apollo 400? Though it can be mains powered, it appears to offer EB at 200mA, does this mean its unable to conduct high current EB test? Does it have the functionality to compensate for long lead lengths on EB tests. Anything I should be aware of with...
  19. T

    Lighting/flourecent connector blocks opinion

    Hi everyone, I hope all is well Today I was installing some new IP65 Non-corosive twin flourecents. They where in exchange for similar lights. The wiring was done (or at least added too) by some DIY know it all. While I was installing one of the lights I had to make adjustments to the...
  20. C

    Could I please ask your professional opinion of some electrical work done for me?

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all well :-) I am new here and I am not an electrician, I'm a customer / client - have done 4 refurbs and have a fair bit of experience hiring electricians, everything's been in London but Im in Bournemouth doing up my parents' old house so had to find new...

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