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  1. L

    opinions on my apprenticeship

    im about to qualify working for a company which only does temporary electrics so im used to working with all different voltages and terminating SWA i have done 70mm and helped with 150mm but in my job we never do any containment so i just would like to know what other company opinions on me...
  2. O

    Pricing opinions for this job

    Bored out of my tree currently (for once chrimbo stuff sorted early) so trying to get the labour for this quote figured out... Been asked to do some electrical work for 2 properties to be rented out. Both currently empty. Details listed below (sorry its a long list of stuff) Solid hard walls...
  3. W

    Sunpower system, which is best? Opinions?

    I have a small roof and to get a 4kw system wiil need to use the Sunpower E20/327 system. I have narrowed it down to 2 installers who seem competent etc. One wishes to put the panels with a PowerOne 3.5 inverter, the other installer would use a Samil 3680. Both inverters have 10 year...
  4. Gazthesparky

    Rewire opinions

    Hi all just been to have a look at a job and wanted options on what circuits to install and quote for the Job is a total renovation so I was asked to go and carry out a eicr on the installation. I have suggested a total rewire due to lots and lots of diy wiring and it will be quicker to rip...
  5. S

    Your opinions please...

    Hi all, hope you are all out busy earning, or if not at least enjoying yourselves.. could i get your opinions on this please CITY & GUILDS 2330 LEVEL 2 & 3, 2394, 2395, 2391, 2399, 2393, 2382 + 4 DVD's C&G | eBay i have now got both textbooks ((electrical installation NVQ and technical...
  6. gazzamikes

    Opinions please

    I'm looking at the option of connecting smoke/fire alarms to a texecom premier security system. Are these any good and does it work doing it this way? Thanks guys
  7. D

    Opinions on code please

    Doing an EICR on a sports pavillion built in the late 80's. There are several communal wet rooms each served by 2x 3ph shower heaters.The heaters are in cupboards outside the changing areas,a copper pipe goes through the wall and runs through the shower area surface to 3x heads. Each wet room...
  8. F

    Need some opinions

    I've recently completed a domestic electricians course over the past 6 weeks and have C&G 2393,2382 & 2392. My knowledge of circuit design is good (Ib,In,It , volt drop etc). I've pretty good construction skills also. Having completed a basic rewire of my small 2 bed home (tested (loop...
  9. H

    Right or Wrong - Termination of SWA - Opinions and Suggestions please guys!!!!!

    Above is a picture of 2 16mm SWA cables terminated into a termination block. In my opinion this is the correct way to dress in the SWA and terminate it into the incoming side of the termination block, not putting it into the same termination as the outgoiong cables. Is there a reg that says you...
  10. M

    opinions

    Hi everyone I've recently come across a Rcd unswitched fused spur, acting as DB at the origin, which only feeds a small communal lighting circuit, my opinion this still right but not always ideal
  11. ses

    Opinions

    Came across a problem on a rewire where in the kitchen the original sockets Where all spurs dropped from upstairs Could not chase walls as all tiled and customer not wanting to replace So options where: Wire 2 x 2.5mm radials with jb's above and drops down 4mm radial with jb's and drops...
  12. G

    Business idea buzzing around in my head - opinions sought!

    Right, a few years back when I moved in with my partner, we had many problems with the oil boiler & central heating system which my partner had installed by an allegedly qualified OFTEC engineer. The list of problems we've had has ranged from the 'new' boiler not actually being new, it was an...
  13. polo1

    Opinions please.....

    Would you regard the contactor shown to be suitable for continued service (ignore the damaged tail for the moment)? Regards.
  14. Joe S

    Opinions on the load of this cooker circuit???

    I have been to look at a job tonight for a new oven to be installed. The circuit is a 6mm T&E with 32a MCB. The appliance end of the circuit has the Electric hob (5.7kw) wired into a Cooker connection point and it also has a spur in 2.5mm for the old oven which has been binned. They have bought...
  15. M

    Megger cm500 opinions.

    Hi. Thinking of buying a used cm500 tester with a years calibration. What's your opinions on this? Thanks
  16. phb

    opinions/ advice on which codes to give on EICR

    Hi I was sent to do a EICR on a DB in a commercial kitchen and could do with some opinions on which codes to give. seeing as I haven't done a EICR since the spring and only doing new installation certs I have a fair idea but feel a bit out of confidence with it. thanks in advance for your...
  17. imago

    Kitchen ring, opinions?

    The job is sockets changed in the kitchen and a new CU with upgraded earthing and bonding in a smallish three bed semi. The current installation is in very good condition and basically the outlets side of things are broken down as :- Ring for garage. Ground floor ring (four doubles in living...
  18. 1Justin

    Cutting it fine on voltage drops. - Opinions?

    Hi. Cutting things fine here, so an opinion on voltage drops would be nice. Doing some work on customers shed supply which is a bit of a cludge right now. I am trying to re-use rather long, but existing (measured and verified R1+R2 and IR ) buried & concreted over 1.5MM SWA to a customers...
  19. 7

    Please help, opinions advice much appreciated

    Hello there everybody once again Im looking for some advice. Basically i have an interview as a lectrurer at my local training facility and as part of my interview i have to create a presentation to year1 apparentices about earthing system in UK So far Im completing a powerpoint presentation...
  20. L

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC or ECA?

    Hi all, I'm new to E.F. I'm a small electrical contractor who is currently 'Part P' registered with ELECSA and although most of our work is in the domestic market we have picked up a few commercial clients. We have now found the need to become Approved Contractors/Installers (through client...

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