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  1. M

    Identifying single core cpc's and neutrals

    Just wondering if anyone has any handy tips when trying to identify single core cpc's and neutrals? I work in a few food factories than are in constant production and switching off supplies is not an option, so identifying circuits can get pretty tricky. Identifying neutrals is pretty simple...
  2. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Say it like it is Mate

  3. O

    Dual colour warning labels

    So do you stick them on CU? Are they necessary? Are they a waste of time and materials. Cards on the table - I think we should boycott them completely!
  4. A

    Does this pricing for kitchen sound right? Jobs in London

    Does this pricing sound right for a kitchen rewire London 8 spot lights x £60 point 1 heat detector £70 outside lights x 3 £210 oven 6mm supply £200 hob supply 6mm £200 fridge freezer supply £60 dishwasher supply £60 extractor supply £60 5 double sockets £480 aerial point with only means...
  5. Dave301

    Main Bonding

    House has had gas installed. Meter is outside of property at front. The box is not attached to the building and the gas pipe enters the property under the floorboards. The pipework goes to the boiler at the rear of the property under the floor the whole way. Is it OK to put a bonding clamp...
  6. bartkusal

    Gas bonding comercial

    Hi everyone, Wasn’t here for a while, would like to get some opinions on my issue, if you don’t mind folks. Gas bonding issue, gas incoming pipe is at one point and it’s boded as soon as it enters the premises, the meter is about 20 meters inside the premises, I have my boss insisting that...
  7. haptism

    Earth marshalling point

    Hi all, have a question about an earth marshaling point. Just looked at a building where there is no bonding present at the incoming water stop cock (although a bond has been made somewhere, from a sub CU). If i put a clamp on the incoming water is it acceptable to run a cable to earth bar of a...
  8. D

    Do I need a Certificate

    Hi, I have a 6 gang grid plate, which has switches for my Fridge, Freezer and Dishwasher, and each has there own connection point around the kitchen for the respective appliance. I am wanting to move the connection point for the fridge about 150cm, and lower the freezer one about 20cm, and...
  9. Leesparkykent

    BT wiring

    What's the preferred method for wiring telephone points? Is it best to Star/spider wire or loop in and out in a radial? which method does BT prefer? Is there any benefit of one over the other? Cheers
  10. T

    Can anyone estimate for this ?

    put in two ring circuits (18 D/so) and do dead tests, connect into consumer unit, do live tests A visual inspection of the lighting circuit with tests Dead and live and record loft with boxes and boarded (Lim) but some wiring in sight A risk assessement and method statement/Toolbox talk affix...
  11. L

    DNO maintenance on 11KV line

    Something that's always confused me and never been explained to me is when the DNO work on a 11KV line they clamp the 3 phases togeather and spike to ground. Then further down the line they do the same. This creates an alternative path for the electric to travel (through the ground) making the...
  12. L

    EV Charging point installers

    I was just wondering if many folk are now involved with the installation of EV charging points? Demand in this area is obviously increasing. I'm very keen on green energy and I'm considering specialising in this area, is anyone else doing the same?
  13. B

    Trying to help my hubby

    hi everyone My hubby is an electrician with 15+ years experience however he struggles with having confidence in pricing jobs and worries that he he asking for too much, I don't think he charges enough and he often lets people take advantage of his good nature, he is part p registered, we live...
  14. D

    Campsite Tv Point Set Up

    looking at a campsite hook up set up, and it's been suggested including tv points at same time. Any ideas what's the best way to do this? Thanks in advance
  15. E

    Telephone Line Question

    Not sure if this is in the correct section Hopefully someone can help me with this one So recently rewired a house and included was some additional telephone points. All cables installed correctly away from mains cables The telephone points are wired in cat 5e There are two slave points and...
  16. F

    Socket distances

    Hi all, I'm first fixing fancy flats at the moment, started doing some kitchens, I need none less than 5 drawings that all contain mistakes or out of date information, but that's not the point of this post. When it came to chopping out the sockets, I realised that one will be 65mm from...
  17. S

    Home network Advise

    Hi Guys, not sure if this is the right place or not as it is a combination of systems. I am looking for some guidance to best equipment and how it should be installed as well. i am away to try create a Local Network for my house. Hard wire in my desk top computers in my Office room with 3...
  18. rolyberkin

    Course Work Woes

    Anyone got any examples of a critical path network for building construction, electrical work and commissioning, getting to that point in a unit of going down the pub and getting lashed. I am meant to be on a dry month to lose some weight!:-) What is the point of this? If I say I refuse to...
  19. gazdkw82

    socket off the back of MCB

    I was having a look at my cu the other day and noticed that someone had connected a double socket (socket is situated just below the cu) straight off the mcb, which includes the wiring of the final ring. I'm unsure if this conforms with regs etc We do actually use it for the intruder alarm...
  20. G

    pricing tips

    Can anyone give me any tips on pricing a new build? All points are marked on the archiects drawing. I can count up the back boxes, sockets, pendants etc I can also measure the cable required from the plans When you price per point I take it you include the cost of the fittings. Do you...

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