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  1. T

    Questions regarding EICR for rental property

    Recently booked an EICR for a 2 bed rental property (first time letting this property). Quoted price for the test. How long should an electrician allow for the test? Should they automatically do any remedial works needed? Should they phone me and quote for any works needed? Many thanks in...
  2. Northernjay81

    Advice please regarding Electrics issues

    Hi, looking for a bit of advice by those in the know. Living in a rented property (sadly not cheap at all) and had so many issues within 4 months it's unbelievable. Was just looking for a quick bit of advice in relation the pictures attached. Been advised by a friend in the building industry...
  3. B

    Regarding carrying out an EICR on my own home.

    I was registered with the NICEIC until about 3 years ago as a competent person under BS7671, 17th edition. The EICR on my home expires shortly and I am capable of carrying out the appropriate testing and measurement but am I allowed to do it? As I am planning a cellar conversion, I will be...
  4. L

    A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
    • lrubin28
    • Thread
    • basic couple installing outlet outside questions regarding screwfix
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Raptor0014

    Advice regarding isolator for 3ph TT system

    Morning all, I’m scratching my head with this and granted I don’t do a lot of commercial work. Hence I thought I’d ask. Setup is a pub with a 3ph supply and it’s TT So it goes Incoming head - 3 x 100a cutout Meter 3 pole isolator for L1, L2 & L3 L1 to single phase into plastic DB L2 to...
  6. M4rtyj

    EV grant question regarding motabilty claim

    Evening all, I wonder if someone could help with a little info on the EV Grant scheme, I have a customer who wants an EV charger installed at their property but this customer has revealed tonight that the car is a motability car in which the registered keeper is at a different address as He is...
  7. M

    Advice Regarding Connecting 16amp plug to 32 amp

    Hi, I am an amateur with little knowledge of electrics, so please bear with me. I recently bought a petrol generator Pacini 6.5KVA Petrol 13HP Generator, Electric start - https://ige.ie/pacini-6-5kva-petrol-13hp-generator-electric-start The purpose of the generator is to power basic...
  8. F

    UK Advice (please) regarding suppressor / "snubber" for LED lighting

    Hi all Hoping someone might be able to advise. I've got two sets of LED lighting this is affecting. One is the plinth LEDs I originally raised a thread for some months back; one is two LED wall lights. The problem I have is that, when the lights are off, they flash briefly every ten seconds...
  9. T

    Does anyone have any literature regarding Inspection Schedule on an EICR which would help to fill it out correctly.

    Thanjs
  10. C

    interesting question regarding two flats two metres one consumer unit

    interesting question regarding two flats one consumer unit hi a quick question. there is a property which is split in two flats. at the moment they share the electricity bill. there is one meter and one consumer unit. thinking ahead if we want to add two submeters. for example two coin metres...
    • chi won
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit flats interesting metres question regarding unit
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Raptor0014

    Question regarding an existing installation

    Morning all, I was working at a property yesterday and came across something I've not seen before (which isn't unusual given I haven't long since qualified) and as I thought it could be potentially dangerous I thought I'd ask on here. One of the jobs the client wanted was a new socket outlet...
  12. B

    UK Responsibility regarding work in bathrooms

    Hi All, general question regarding how far you would deem your responsibility regarding works in a bathroom. Works undertaken would be shower install(new). It would be RCD protected. Bonding would be checked and installed if needed. Now in regards to other circuits within that location, ie...
    • Braddrs1414
    • Thread
    • addition bathroom electrics bathrooms electrical work regarding responsibility showers work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. S

    Rental legislation regarding EICRs

    Hi guys We are currently undergoing quite a lot of EICRs through Letting agencies and finding that they are way behind getting them all completed before the April deadline and they don’t really seem that concerned either ?‍♂️ I’m just wondering weather any of you currently carrying them out are...
  14. C

    Help regarding 2365/5357

    Just some advice really guys, doing my 2365 hotel plan , just some advice on whether I'm on the right path or completely going south
  15. C

    Regarding smart light fittings

    Hi I hope someone can help, I have a light switch at the bottom of the stairs and it switches the light on at the top of the stairs. At the top of the stairs i have a light switch which is two gang for the top of the stairs and for the bathroom ( on the same switch). I understand I will need a...
  16. B

    Basic Question Regarding Outdoor Panel

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and an avid DIY’er. I have recently become a new home owner and noticed that we have an outdoor electrical panel. I plan on installing a doorbell to our home which has no pre-existing wiring for one. My question is as follows: Would I route the 16V transformer...
  17. L

    Hi guys. To those in countries with TNC-S. What are your requirements regarding installation of earth rods for domestic installs?

    Hi Guys. Firstly, am glad to join the group. Secondly I am very curious to hear from those who have TNC-S as their electrical supply I have 2 questions (1) Are you required to install an earth rod (stake or mesh) on the homeowners property? and (2) what are your regulations regarding its...
  18. G

    Whats the rules regarding a fusebox/meter in a bathroom?

    We are looking to convert a spare room into a new bathroom but the mains comes into this room and the meter/fusebox are in a small cupboard 2m up one wall?
  19. U

    UK Question regarding Internet phone line

    Not sure if this is right place to ask, but anyway. Long story short, signed for BT and are getting the equipment delivered tomorrow. This building used to be a pub and has been converted into flats. BT have run their check and have said there’s definitely a line somewhere in the flat, however...
  20. S

    Question regarding eddies currents 3 phase

    I have to supply a 3 phase + neutral circuit but I have to run it through a contactor. The contactor is 3 phase no neutral and will be bushed onto the left side of the board with 2 bushes (one for feed, one for load). The other side of the board is bushed onto some trunking where the load will...
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