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    Backup generator for domestic property

    With the weather and power outages recently, I have a customer who has bought a 6kw generator he wanted to 'plug' into his consumer unit so when the power goes off he can use the backup. He wants me to fit. I want to check I have covered everything before I start. There are a few points I...
  2. J

    ELECSA Certification Scheme ELECSA defines LANDLORD property as Commercial

    Can anyone clarify this. I have been informed that ELECSA defines Landlord (i.e. Rental property) as commercial property, & therefore not covered by their Part P scheme. Does anyone have any experience of this? It seems strange that Domestic rented property is not covered by the ELECSA Part P...
  3. B

    conduit used as cpc

    Hi all again I'm doing another condition report for a property, no cpc for sockets, cooker lighting, what's the best way to test continuity, I'm thinking of doing the same way as R1+ R2 line to earth terminal, also would you record results in r2 box or R1+ R2 box, I'm having a bad day
  4. G

    CU in Rented Property

    Hi All, I hope am in the right place for this question. We live in a rented property and have recently been having some issues with the downstairs lighting in particular, this has been passed on to the agent but nothing has been done as of yet. I personally don't think it is right and passed...
  5. M

    solar tie into domestic property

    Hi All newbie to solar as mentioned before am in process of MCS approval just wanted to check been to a job today to install immersun unit fitted quite a few units no problems, but today found that solar company had put henley block in place for mains tails before the meter! so main tails...
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    Rented property, TT system, No RCD.

    Over 2 years ago a friend rented a house, After a brief look, the dangers were apparent. At the mains a TT system with small bonding cables, and no RCD just a Henley block fitted where the is a shadow mark the size of an old voltage operated trip, then rewireable fuses. Round the house every...
  7. J

    Inspecting Rental Property & Joining NIC/ECA etc

    Would like to inspect & test domestic property, & issue Certification accordingly. 1. Do I have to join one of these schemes? 2. What are the economic considerations, i.e. in the long run is it in my interest to be in one of the schemes? 3. If so, which one would be best for me (I am...
  8. J

    Best Alarm Systems for Domestic Property

    Hi, looking for advice on the following - wireless alarm 2 keypads for operating alarm on/off 1 or 2 alarm sounders 4 PIR detection sensors 2 door sensors Would have put this in the alarm section but it's locked?! Any advice where I can get a decent alarm, don't mind paying good money for a...
  9. C

    Rewire in a property with a thatched roof

    Hi All, after some advise. I have been asked to rewire a grade 2 listed building in Norfolk with a thatch roof covering one bedroom of the house, there is no attic space below the thatched area ( vaulted ceiling) with only 1 ceiling mounted light going into that room so no cables any closer than...
  10. richardg

    Voltage spikes? Equipment?

    Some help and guidance needed for a property I was called to inspect. After inspecting a domestic property and being paid to rectify all the faults I have been stumped with the problem of recurrent lamp failures! The house has a history of regularly blowing all types and makes of lamps- as part...
  11. S

    Rental Property (Scotland) Electrical Safety (Bonding) Legal Position

    Hi Guys (and I assume that you mostly will be guys..), A quick introduction, I have spent most of my adult life working overseas as an aid worker, so am pretty used to surviving "less than optimal" electrical installations. But the wiring in this house that I have just moved into does seem to...
  12. A

    Advice for a period property

    Hello, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to offer advice on a Victorian house we are thinking about buying. It has solid walls with no cavity. The house is around 3300 square feet and has an E rated EPC (but capable of going to D). Space heating is projected at 50,000 kwh and the...
  13. dlt27

    RCD Tripping.....External influences...

    Had quite a few problems lately with rcd's on dual boards tripping and on 2 occasions I haven't been able to find the problem (trips once every couple of days) . I have meggered circuits, ramp tested rcd, used megger mA meter for earth leakage etc. On both occasions there was an earth leakage of...
  14. J

    pricing

    Hi guys. Pricing again. What is a reasonable recommendation to price for a periodic. Still trying to get use to this whole pricing business so that I'm not out of pocket neither is the customer. Thanks
  15. R

    Puzzling Earth Fault

    Hello all. I have a really puzzling fault at a property. There is a 16th edition Dis Board onsite with a 100a 30mA rcd protecting the front end. The Installation is TT. I wired a new extensions to the property in 2005 and oversized all earthing to adhere to the prospected 17th edition. There...
  16. J

    Repositioning Main Fuse and Meter - Domestic Property

    Hi, has anybody had any experience with repositioning the electrical meter and main fuse within a domestic property and the costs involved, thanks
  17. T

    HELP please with next inspection date

    Currently doing occupied property work for Camden Council at the moment and have a slight issue with Next Inspection Date and also the Extent of the work covered. My issue is with the non-full rewires that we are doing at the moment. Where it is just a Kitchen Ring Rewire and CCU change plus a...
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    Remote control of electric heating away from the property.

    Please be nice its my first post on the forum. :tongue3: I have a customer who is currently converting a property to use as a holiday let. He lives 300 miles away from the property and wants to turn the heating on or off while he is away from the property for the holiday makers who visit it. I...
  19. O

    Guess the size of property

    I came across this on a recent holiday - a mighty beast. Anyone like to suggest the size of property?
  20. S

    Website One.com

    Hi all I currently have a Vistaprint website which is okay but seems to be viewed by everywhere around the world except for local traffic. I am considering starting again with a different source & One.com seem to offering a good package has anyone used them (especially as first year is free !) ...

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