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  1. 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...
  2. La Poste

    Thailand transformer opinions please.

    Ok here's a few pictures of my mates transformer that supplies his property, his property is in northern Thailand. I know the pictures are not great but the tranny doesn't look like it has an earth. If it has no earth what would members suggest doing to make it safer? I was thinking: 1. Rod...
  3. G

    Schletter mounting kit... any opinions?

    We're thinking about moving across from Schuco to Schletter for our mounting kit, mostly for cost reasons, plus it does look to be pretty decent kit. If anyone uses / has used the kit, I'd appreciate any opinions of it good or bad relative to the schuco kit before we take the plunge. The final...
  4. S

    ZN shine / 8.33 Gallium - opinions

    So - we're looking for a budget black on black mono - these panels are at the budget end of the price range. Are they : Rubbish don't touch them with a barge pole Cheap as chips - an ok budget panel Great value - reasonable for the bottom end of the range. Apparently they are covered by a...
  5. S

    Samil Inverters - any opinions?

    I'm up against a quote with a Samil inverter which is coming up cheaper. Having looked at the prices of the Samil I can see why. I have looked online to see if I can find any discussion about their quality and performance but can't seem to find much at all. I have quoted for SMA 3600TL and...
  6. VoltzElectrical

    Please read this, your opinions are required!

    I have been selected to take part in an online forum by the IET about the state of the industry. If you have anything you wish to raise then please detail them in BULLET FORM. I will then raise these in the forum on Wednesday evening. Please no long narrative rants, just succinct bullet...
  7. Jimmy Boy

    Opinions please on 100A pre CU Isolators

    Lads I have decided that on all of the commercials I maintain I want to fit 100A Iso's in main switch type same as in a CU between tails from meter to CU, no great drama of course but I want the enclosure to be very robust, and last a life time, any advice on where to site these, ie near CU ( If...
  8. P

    Any opinions on this Solar product please

    Hi All, Can anyone please reveiew this for me - any feedback would be useful. Energy By Tesla - Create Your Own Tesla Power System Thanks, Paul
  9. H

    hnc opinions

    has anyone done the hnc in electrical engineering, is it worth it?
  10. L

    Need Expert Opinions

    Hi I have been reading the forum's for a few weeks now and am interested in your opinions. I joined the Royal Navy in 79 as what was then an OEM ordenance electrical mechanic (Weapons and electrics) which then became an MEM(L) 6 months later which meant my main job was Heavy and Domestic...
  11. O

    EICR Coding Opinions please

    Ok, so here I am testing/inspecting some new floodlights installed at a local community facility. The installers, in their wisdom scarpered without leaving anything resembling a certificate so I'm doing a EICR on the 2 circuits in question. The "post" end of the circuits is shown here, there is...
  12. U

    Opinions Please!! ... Re - Earthing...

    Been called to a property today as cust has had her house rewired by a cowboy (issued a paper NICEIC cert, couldnt/didnt actually reg the job as wasnt even reg with them etc...).. Loads of things wrong, however a couple of items I would like a 2nd opinion on 2 points please as not 100% certain...
  13. J

    AM2 - Opinions needed

    Problem solved :D
  14. A

    Opinions welcome

    Tracing a faulty wire through box trunking in a laundrette, got to within 10 meters of the DB and all the wires in the trunking where 10mm earth, when i checked inside the DB the previous installer had used the 10mm earth to run the 3 phase supply to 2 machines out the front of the shop and just...
  15. R

    Opinions please - need new car.

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy a second hand car sometime very soon and would welcome any opinions based on the following: I'm 6'6" and currently driving a Yaris, I basically have to fold myself into the seat best I can and it's uncomfortable as anything! Comfort is essential as I do a lot of miles...
  16. O

    Todays EICR - opinions on codes please

    Been doing an EICR today and would value some opinions please: The socket is well under 3m from the sink (yes I realise its not a bath or shower) so is this a code at all? Its actually a spur from a double which is in the cupboard so I could simply remove it. The right edge of the socket...
  17. C

    Opinions required on work quality please.

    Hi All I have just had a PV installation fitted and not very impressed with the job on the roof, I was under the impression the idea was to grind a bit out of tiles for the fixings so they sit properly, I would be grateful for any opinions on the quality of the job, I have posted a load of...
  18. P

    garage lighting & socket circuits inc outside sockets design opinions appreciated

    Hi, following the success of my last post. I now wish to layout a drawing of my garage prior to wiring it. I have a 5 way consumer unit fed by 6mm swa. The cu has a 63amp 30ma rcd. My plan is to- 1.- A 1mm2 T+E lighting circuit, incorporating 4 x 5' twin flourescent fittings + 1 x4' single...
    • paps1976
    • Thread
    • appreciated aus circuit circuits design garage lighting opinions outside socket sockets
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
  19. J

    Average pay for Solar PV work? Opinions

    I was after the opinions of other Electricians on pay for PV Solar work. I'm on £120 per day before deductions. I have to travel 2-3 hours to most jobs. I'm the only Spark on the job and I need to fit the inverter, isolators DC side, do the AC cable run and fit the isolator and a new board if...
  20. S

    Franchise? your opinions

    anyone seen this before....what are your views? Gas-Elec Safety Systems Franchise, Safety Inspection and Electrical franchises | FranchiseSales.co.uk
    • steve447
    • Thread
    • franchise opinions
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Business Related

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