Following on from the burka thread where many expressed their annoyance with people wearing a burka in public, I thought I'd express my annoyance of wear the Tw@t-bun aka top knot or man bun, anywhere let alone in public.
Whilst they themselves might not pose a risk in public places, other...
An intriguing job offer has come up. The customer wants to build an off grid toilet/wash block for a campsite
Solar panels powering leisure batteries to provide lighting (and not much else). We're not using an inverter anywhere in the system so no 240V
The electrical side of things I'm ok with...
Alright People,
So I've been working for an installation company for the last 5 years and I've decided to go out on my own. I need some help setting up. I'm wondering who you guys use for your public and employee liability insurance, what extra cover you might have found appropriate and how...
We've had a few argumentative threads and / or people again in the forums and it's having a knock-on effect on new member registrations and general posting experiences by all members. This isn't how a forum should be. So we're stepping in again, and this time will be the last time.
We're going...
The Draft for Public Comment stage for the IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems is now open, and the closing date for receipt of comments is Friday, 7th November 2014.
The draft document and the comments form for feedback are on the following webpage...
So, there's now another 138 page draft document out for public consultation with responses due in by 7th November.
You can read the article on SPP website, click through to the IET website, add your details and access the pdf.
I haven't read the whole document yet but it seems very...
Hi guys, i just bought a over voltage mcb model eaton pop270 together with a 2pole main switch and would like to verify how to connect it? basically the over voltage mcb connects mechanically to the main switch and trips when the incomer exceeds 230v obviously there is some tolerance. thanks
Currently working on a flood Damaged Pub/Resteraunt, NO wiring was affected by the flood as the water was only about 6" Deep - Concrete floors throughout.
As a result of flood repairs the owners have decided to do a full refurb whilst the flood repairs are also being done, this involves...
As a result of a point being brought to my attention, and without naming the individual and adding further to the embarrassment I've already caused him, I wish to publicly apologise on the forum for accusing him of being a Yorkshireman.
In my mitigation I didn't realise it was him...
I would like to be able to plug a mobile catering trailer up to a mains source.
The trailer is behind a hire shop and the manager has agreed to come to an arrangement that will allow us to hook our trailer up to his mains if I can find out how to do it legally taking into consideration all the...
Hi,
I saw this today in the public toilet at Desford Birdland, really nice place by the way, but couldn't resist taking a photo of this in the toilet. Really good place, loads of birds, the lot, excellent for everyone of all ages.
TROPICAL BIRDLAND
the extension lead went under the door and...
Hello fellow sparks ,would anybody be kind enough to give me advice on public liability and indemnity insurance ie good /bad companys , things to look out for and avoid ,thanks amptramp .
Please help with the question. I think I may have got it wrong in a mock test. I put The licensing authority the other answers could have been The original designer or the owner, can not remember the 4 answer option.
When carrying out the period a periodic inspection on the public house, which...
Just a quick question when taking cables across a public footpath I know the depth is 24 inch and all the relevant gravel and tape. But I can't get any deeper than 24 inch but there is a gas main and mains LV crossing my path. So essentially my ducting will be crossing there's do I need to...
So I'm wondering if I should put this in the pub to keep it between us or should I put it in the public forum to let everyone see.
I'll put it in here.......
In the three years I have been going I have a few observations.....
1. In that three years, I have seen no news reports of non...
I have pm'd the guy a few times as he is relatively local to me. I now know who the installer is and have had a look at the property on Google Earth.
I suspect he has been well and truely shafted. The company involved are spun out of a laminate flooring stack em high sell it cheap chain...
good news everybody !
passed my 2396 design project :-D
it was never in doubt lol.
not with my ego anyway ;-)
took around 60-65 hours in total if anyones interested , and the project was by far the best part of the course.
would happily do another just for sh**s and giggles.
but i can safely...
Hi,
I'm looking for some advice. I had a phone call today from a company asking me whether I'd be interested in performing some EICR's for them which they supply to the public. I am aware that someone considered a 'competent' person can perform these but what is the minimum qualification that...
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