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    Main earth for a submain

    Hi everyone, apologies in advance, it's been a long day and I've not even had my lunch yet, so I'll try and keep this quick! Running a supply to a wooden summer house, coming from existing CU on a 20A MCB with 30mA RCD as the main switch. It's going to run in 4mm 3-core SWA buried under a...
  2. N

    Galaxy 16 plus not setting properly

    Hi there A strange problem has started happening with our Galaxy 16 alarm. When setting it and leaving the house everything seems fine. But when returning home, a couple of seconds after opening the front door the alarm goes off. We enter the pin to stop the alarm and everything's fine. But is...
  3. amlu

    new Contactum full metal board

    Had a go installing one of those new proper metal boards. Contactum defender version 1.0 Disappointed a lot. Heavy metal fuse cover no way to hold it up when you work on it. Lid closing holes dont align with the threads behind properly, plus the bolts are located in a very very wrong place, no...
  4. H

    Which trusted trader

    anybody think it would be a good idea? Find Trusted & Local Tradesmen - Which? Trusted Traders niceic do apparently.....................anybody else been invited to a "give your thoughts" get together?
  5. uksparks

    If you are going to change it, at least do it properly!

    If you are going to change it, at least do it properly and not mount it on the old back of the Wylex rewireable board! This is a 17th Edition CU as well, looks like its been dragged through a skip.
  6. C

    4-Noks Elios4you Android app not working properly after 3 months

    I tried to put the review below on Google Play, but had to reduce the words considerably. I would appreciate experiences/observations regarding this product. Is there a better alternative? Thanks. Since mid November (3 months) we have used the Elios4you app to monitor our solar panels, based...
  7. S

    How to properly test an RCD

    .....and there's plenty of humour on this thread Ben, forget your multifunction tester when it comes to RCD's. Use your multi meter, push the RCD button, and check that both poles have opened, and check the type and rating of the RCD. Job done, Regs complied with. The only truly useful...
  8. A

    two methods to verify a low ohm meter i think is not working properly?

    I am looking to answer a question on a course, and cant think of 2 methods to verify readings on a low ohm meter....please help?
  9. N

    Two gang two way wiring not working properly

    I am testing a property that has the following problem - There are three switches, one two gang two way at the bottom of the stairs (call it hall) - controlling hall with one, landing other One two gang two way at the top of the stairs (landing), controlling hall with one landing with the...
  10. C

    would a register work?

    Do we need a register like gas safe. Would it work and be policed properly.
  11. P

    Testing a PV system.

    Hi guys Just had a call from a friend who's brother as fitted a 4Kw system to his roof. He would like me to test it. I've not done any work on PV systems and not sure what tests need to be done. I first thought an installation cert should be done but after reading bit on this site im not so...
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    EICR Price and Specification

    Hello all, Just wanted to share an experience from today and see what others thought on this subject. I managed to acquire some feedback from someone I provided a quote for yesterday - I asked why they had decided on another service and the answer was because they were £80 and I was £155. The...
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    downlights not dimming properly

    Hi Guys, I have a dining room with 4 spotlights and a living-room with 6 spotlights. Both are switched seperately with dimmer switches. However, when I try and dim either the lights dim really quickly and go off. I have to try and turn the switch when they are off and turn back on again to try...
  14. L

    Sub-mains needed?

    I was looking at a job today and ran across the following: 2-year old installation, 100 amp main fuse, Henley block next to the meter, with the main tails in and then out to the house. Along with this are three sets of 16mm SWA coming out of the Henley block (neutral and earth wires not...
  15. Rockingit

    Gas fitter jailed for accidental death

    I realise that the plumbers forum will be full of this, and justifiably so, but from a skilled trade to another, this is a hard and cold lesson for us all: if it's not done properly, it can kill. BBC News - Gas fitter Andrew Hartley jailed over Zoe Anderson's death
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    Is it even possible to monitor my solar pv installation properly or am I scuppered?

    Hello everyone, this is my first post. I'm not an electrician, but I'm really in need of one, it seems! I have had a 4KW solar array installed to supply my home. It's ground mounted in the field next to our garden so is quite some distance from the house. The installer has put the inverter...
  17. S

    Real Useless cant even do my renewal properly

    I sent my check to REAL in December for my renewal but no certificate arrived. I gave them a call in January but was told they were busy and would get to it. Come February no certificate, so I gave them another call and they said no check as arrived. Been trying to ring them since last week but...
  18. R

    EICR and trying to compete.

    Hi all, Just a quick request, having looked on the net and failed i am looking for a pdf or the like that simply highlights what a EICR should include if done properly so that i can attach this to my quotes when submitting them to domestic customers. This is an attempt to highlight to them that...
  19. M

    Help, im confused about what qualifications i need in what order

    Help !! I was recently made redundant and want a new direction and career and have decided i want to "try" being an electrician. I have looked at "domestic electrician" courses as i want to really concentrate in this type of area but im seriously sceptical..i mean come on...qualified sparky in...
  20. G

    That's one way of installing a socket behind a wallmounted plasma TV!

    Rough as!

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