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    Question on number of points served

    Hi could anyone tell me the correct way to count the number of points served when doing inspection tests, over the years i have seen electricians count lighting circuit points different ways, some have said to just count the light fittings but not the switches eg a single fitting with 2 way...
  2. W

    PIR - what code...if any?

    I have started a PIR for a small work shop and have come accross a 1.5mm 4 coreSWA supply feeding the overhead low bay lights, the cable is terminated into galv adaptable boxes at various points with the lights flexes entering the boxes, the workmanship is good and all seems in order but the 4...
  3. H

    Telephone points.

    Hi guys need some help with telephone points. I currently have 1 main point for the phone, which i have an extension plugged in to connect to the alarm. I need 3 more points for sky tv, what is the best way to wire these, i am an electrician, but have never had an experience with phone lines...
  4. R

    OK i might end up feeling silly after this one - Points of Utilisation?

    Just trying to work out my Max demands and diversities for a job and assessment, just want make sure all firm in my mind. However question is. (all be it may a stupid one) Diversity OSG Tab1B. No. 10. S/O - 100% of current demand of largest point of utilisation + 40% of current demand of...
  5. R

    Going ELECSA

    Hi guys i know been good few posts but thought would ask got my assessment in 6 weeks with David Goddard, anybody met the fella.? Gonna read through all the tips and points on all the threads but anything anyone experienced anything recent that could benefit me and my nerves please shout...
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    advice on pricing

    Good day all, I have been asked to give a price to rewire a big house which is being turned into 2 x 3bed flats and 2 x 2 bed flats. the builder has given me a "list" of all the points they require, double sockets, spot lights, pendant points, cat 5 points, bt points, sub mains ,em...
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    earthing tv at points

    am i required to provide earthing at tv points which will have a chrome face plate,an if it was to be white plastic is the metal back box supoosed to be earthed an were from
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    Can someone help explain continuity testing

    Hi I am new to electrical work and I have invested in a multimeter to test components of boards. My meter has a continuity test function. I have read up on it but some of it still doesnt make sense to me. 1. When I put my negative probe to a ground point and then touch a pin or hole on the...
  9. B

    Pricing new build

    Pricing to wire a new build 3 bedroom bungalow 2 of the bedrooms are on suite 30 double sockets 20 light fittings 3 phone points 3 tv points and all the usual smoke det., cooker, etc. no electric showers what do you think a reasonable price would be?
  10. S

    wiring tv/fm/sky plus points

    has anybody ever wired tv/fm/dab/sky plus points. I have never done it, need to find out how. Any help would be great. Thanks :D
  11. J

    key points in the regs

    my 7671 17th regs come through today (£55 off eBay :) ) Just wondering if there are any recomendations from you guy on what pages to sticky which will help with my c+g Level 3 exams....301,302 and 303 I am only asking as it seems a bit of a maze to me, as this is the 1st time I have looked...
  12. S

    Moving Fire alarm points.

    Hi guys, can't get into the alarms section so hope I'll get an answer here. I have to move some call points, sounders and 1 x alarm as part of a bigger job. My question is can I extend fire cable connecting these points? What would be the best method (through crimping and enclosing in metal...
  13. B

    Shaver points in bathroom cupboard

    I was wondering if anyone could help out with this.... I have a job to price and the client wants 2x shaver points just for there toothbrush charger bases. They don't want the duel voltage type as they're "too big and ugly". I have suggested the single voltage type (MK K700) to go in the...
  14. W

    fire alarm call points

    hi all ,can anybody confirm the correct height that a call point should be from floor level,also can they be positioned next to a light switch,this would be very helpful thanks
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    Labelling Earth Connections

    To what extent are you supposed to label earth connections? I usually only put safety electrical connection labels on the points where the earthing is bonded, i.e. on pipes, metal work, etc. At places like joints between tape and cable and at test points for instance I don't put labels. I...
  16. sythai

    Phone points help please...

    Hi chaps... Sorry basic stuff but been a long while since I've had to do much phone wiring. I am right in thinking I can wire all my extension points back to the master socket ? Or do I have to daisy chain of each extension to the next ? I'm sure both methods work but first one would be...
  17. J

    Number of points served?

    When filling the section in that says no. Of points served do you put in the number of actual pendants and downlights etc or just the number is switches on the circ.
  18. sythai

    conservatory electrics... points pricing

    Just seeing if any of you chaps do regular work for a conservatory company....? Got a meeting next week with possible new contract and want to finalise my points pricing. Got everything ready apart from fan? Was thinking £90 not including materials for fan+controller..... any thoughts please...
  19. M

    Bms points

    What is the going rate for terminating a bms point, excluding running in any cables etc?
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    Outside lights 2 switching points - Advice

    Hi all, Take a quick look at the attached image. Im planning on making some outside lights switch from 2 points. First point would be via a Time Switch and Photo cell. Once the time switch comes in the cell will power as long as its dark etc. But if its dark for some reason before the time...

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