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  1. C

    Book Recommendation Electrical Installation for beginners?

    Hi there, As the title suggests i am looking for a book literally something like electrical installation for dummies. Since i have typed this in with no joy i was wondering if anyone could recommend a book or sort of Haynes manual type thing. I would like to install outside light, and light...
  2. S

    Three phase INDUSTRIAL fuse board recommendation

    Hello I have a small industrial unit with a messy distribution board. It has 100A breaker and around 10 circuits (lights, sockets, air compressor, three phase 16A fuse etc....) Can you recommend a quality new board from Schneider Havell or Hager?
  3. R

    GS38 Compliant voltage indicator recomendations.

    Hi all, Level 3 student here looking to purchase a GS38 complaint voltage indicator and could do with your recommendations please. I need a voltage indicator for safe isolation that is GS38 compliant so it can be used for safe isolation procedure and used on NICEIC competent person assessment...
  4. Midwest

    Track Lighting recommendation

    Never installed the stuff before, but considering it for a new property we've bought, where I can't trash the ceiling without her indoors getting the hump. It will be for the dining room part of a kitchen diner. I've seen there are loads of retailers, but it seems that apart from cheap tat...
  5. Soulcraft Electric

    Recommendation required: Earth leakage clamp meter

    Reposting in the right forum... Torn between the Fluke 368 (pricey) and the Megger DCM305E. Anyone have any preference/horror stories? Default is "Yellow" but the price is scary...
  6. J

    Security Alarm recommendations

    First fixed for a security alarm about a year ago in my house and it's nearly time for second fix, I've only ever installed veritas r8's before, what do other people use? Are veritas a good brand as I have nothing to compare them to. I would like perhaps some phone app connectivity, the only way...
  7. J

    GU10 Spike Light recommendation

    Hi Guys, Can anyone recommend a good GU10 Spike Light (twin) to use, getting fed up of the brands I've used leaking after a few months. Cheers
  8. J

    Comments on specification recommendation

    Hi all, Bit of a long post - sorry! Am developer/client on a residential project (new block of flats) where an engineer has specified some equipment, and was hoping to get some feedback from guys on the tools if you see what I mean?. Integrated LED spots (type not specified - to be confirmed)...
  9. A

    Audio Distribution System Recommendations

    Hi All, Was hoping if peeps can give me some advice. I have an upcoming installation, 5 bed house new build and the customer has requested for the full works, electrics, tv, sat, data in every room, 16 channel CCTV (possibly home automation) and lastly mentioned about an audio distribution...
  10. Dozer 73

    Conditional reporting , how in depth do you go to satisfy your recommendation

    Been sparking now 25yrs plus Did testing and inspecting 10 year ago Do a lot of new installation tests and conditional reports of our own installs once they are up for renewal , so don’t really have to put codes on any thing because it’s all usually pretty much up to current regs This thread...
  11. S

    Brass 45A DP switch recommendation please

    I need a 1 gang 45A DP switch in brass finish but the rocker switch needs to be brass not red like most seem to be. Anyone know who does these? thanks
  12. Baker1988

    Eicr, board change recommendation?

    Hi hope every one is having a good weekend. I have recently started a job with a can who do eicr's/foxed wire testing and as I have only been qualified 2 years and worked mainly in commercial new installation so I have not had much experian in domestic eicr's. They are starting to train me by...
  13. R

    Holesaw kit recommendation

    hi just looking for s holesaw kit recommendation, I cut a lot of metal and occasionally wood and plasterboard. I've been looking at the starrett and Bosch kit
  14. L

    Recommendation of Ultra Quiet Contractor - Underfloor Heating

    Hi All; I have a flat with 6 areas warmed via underfloor heating. Each of the areas are controlled by its own thermostat Microline Ultra-Thin Thermostat with display, and there are 2 models used: 2 x OTN2-1991 with floor sensor (bathroom) 4 x OTN2-1999 with built-in room sensor (other rooms)...
  15. Andy C

    Wholesaler recommendation

    Which wholesaler do fellow forum users use? I am looking to start up again in the new year on a part time self employed basis and wondered which wholesaler had the best service. Also the ones to avoid please. Thanks in advance for any replies.
  16. P

    Stud Detector recommendation

    Hi Guys My colleague and I are currently looking to purchase a new stud detector but at the moment are struggling to find one that will detect stud, and cables through plaster skim and concrete. Could anyone help with recommending a detector they use that will pick up stud, conduit and cables...
  17. amlu

    small wired alarm system recommendation

    Hello Im working on a quote for rewiring a small restaurant, got an alarm system in the specs and got to price something in there. 5 PIR sensors and 3 door contactors, control keypad, all wired. Its not my daily part of business and im not sure whats good on the market those days. Can you...
  18. sam400

    Floodlight recommendation.

    Hi can anyone recommend a good quality PIR LED flood light 20w or 30w that has an sensor overide facility, not one where you have morse code the switch but proper job with a s/live in the flex thanks sam
  19. Hellmooth

    Thoughts on recommendation

    Had a call out from an estate agents I do work for, seen this and recommended to the agent it was addressed, and possibly an Eicr carried out as who knows what the rest of the property could be like! I don't know what its feeding as was late at night and only there to address a faulty cooker hood!
  20. T

    PAT Testing software and app, recommendation please.

    Hi there, Does anyone use a PAT Testing app that downloads to software that they would recommend? I'm currently using EasyPAT but a lot of the information gets lost between the phone and the computer and is then missing on the certificates. Plus, there is minimal help available. I'm not...
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