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  1. O

    Time to voice OUR opinion

    So its now less than 1 year to metal CU's and fire retardent cable entries..... So is this a good idea or not? I think its a ill thought out requirement and needs to be reconsidered... So please vote in my poll!
  2. G

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Using Niceic sheets commercially and differences of opinion

    Hi everyone, As the title says does anyone else feel as if the Niceic sheets are not very commercial/industrial friendly? And generally not very user friendly... Also it seems to me as I work with diferent Sparks on different jobs that they interpret different sections in different ways. For...
  3. M

    People's opinion....

    Afternoon to all..... i have a question to ask all of you and wondered if any of you could help.. I was carrying out some work on one of the other sparks jobs today and questioned why he had three earths at a socket. It is a ring main. Now before you say it it is not a fly lead as it's in...
  4. C

    Steca Inverters - Your Opinion.

    My name is Daniel and I am Program Manager for CTDI. We are the Official UK Service Partner for Steca. We deal with all Support Issues for PV Grid ConnectedInverter for the United Kingdom. What are your opinions on Steca Inverters, on all theranges? Do you have any issues or opinions...
  5. W

    Potential Eicr code opinion please

    2x 3kw extraction fan motors with no starters or O/L cutouts, switched on and off direct via rotary isolator is it even to be coded? would like any opinions please
  6. D

    Need an opinion on this meter set up.

    Hi chaps, been a while, hope I've not missed much! Did a preliminary visual check today on an installation so I could quote for a board upgrade. House is a 1900s semi with a cellar and was re-wired about 20 years ago so all cabling is sound, but it's a bit of a mess of 15th/16th edition...
  7. B

    shower

    Hi all I'm issuing a code 3 for shower without pull switch on eicr as I consider it to be isolated via Mcb in consumer unit, would anyone else agree
  8. L

    Difference of opinion with the father-in-law!!

    Hey fellas, just a quickie, I just need one if you smart fellas to clear this up! The in-laws are currently putting in their new kitchen and they have larder unit which comes with 2 LED strip lights around the inside frame with 2 double insulated pre wired LED drivers. Father-in-law was trying...
  9. S

    Opinion on new MFT

    Anyone seen one of these and if so know if it is too good to be true on price? (£195) http://www.dyinstrument.com/duoyi/?q=multi_function_tester/DY5500
  10. K

    What's your opinion?

    Alright , on my quest to learn the trade , I have a question? when making off glands , would you .... A. Use adjustable spammers or a talon wrench to NOT scratch the gland or B. use grips and not be too bothered about scratching if it slips ? The reason I ask is because I was taught to...
  11. W

    Quick eicr code opinion

    Flats landlord area 2way consumer unit supplying landlords lighting and 1x hallway socket (max likely demand of about 10a) supplied by 60a 1361 from a 6 way ryefield board tails from 60a 1361 to meter to cu are 6mm single insulated, not mechanically protected, about 600mm in length from fuse...
  12. G

    Need 2nd opinion on cable.......

    this has been bugging me for weeks.......... been using Fp200 for all socket / lighting circuits on current project , the usual 1.5/2.5 stuff and im almost sure , but not 100% , that the tinned solid core cpc is the same size as the L / N ?? its certainly not a 1mm earth in the 1.5 cable...
  13. C

    EICR coding opinion?

    Bathroom light fitting ceiling rose b/c type in zone one C2 or C3, RCBO protected, existing install designed to previous regs? thoughts appreciated?
  14. P

    Second opinion on EICR codes

    Hi guy as from title I am after a 2nd opinion on coding faults I have found during a EICR of a hotel and there are a few (wouldn't believe it's a 5 star!) The most common is light switch inside bathrooms, a touch plate I.e hover your hand over it and it will dim etc. Now these are installed...
  15. chrish_1977

    your opinion please

    Anyway, I sub contract to a company doing council properties. Long story short neighbour of property I was working in asked if I could do a fuse board change as she was privately owned. I said yes and stated it would be through my company and not who I work for. She agree and the board was...
  16. O

    Newbie saying hi and asking for a little advice/ opinion

    Hi all. :waving: I'm new and would like to say hi and ask some advice :) I've been a sparky for 9 years and consider myself handy at my job. I was employed by the same company back down south the whole time and served an apprenticeship with them so only really know the employed way of life...
  17. S

    opinion on this wiring job

    Ok... ive recently completed 2330, so im no time served. However see the photo and give me your views, is this as incredibly dangerous and dodgy as I think... I rent a house, my landlord is an electrician, supposedly JIB. I went to test the element in my oven and couldnt find the isolator...
  18. R

    OLCI honest review and why they let me down

    In my opinion OLCI have not lived up to there word when selling me this course! I cant give an honest review on this forum as OLCI complain to the owners to have it removed! However if anyone would like details and my frank and honest opinion about why in my opinion they havnt lived up...
  19. K

    What's your opinion on + 4kW peak?

    Just wondering on what everyones opinion is on installing more than 4kW (peak) is. We have for quite a long time installed more than 4kW on the roof. This is based on the fact that the inverter is limited to G83 and therefore will not exceed the 16A per phase limit but makes it all the more...
  20. D

    Type 1 Surge Protection - Second opinion required

    Hello chaps, With the advent of amendment 1 and Surge Protection playing a big part now I need a second opinion on a job I'm quoting for at the moment. I'll admit my experience with these devices is zero apart from the usual Type 3's that are common place now in homes. I am rewiring a church...

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