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  1. D

    Advice required regarding finding a suitable "certifier" when not personally registered

    I am an old "spark" who is looking to re-enter the industry working self-employed in domestic premises. Can any of you kind folk help with the following. I am City and Guilds qualified (A and B ) and also have the 17th edition certificate. However due to working in other fields / abroad for...
  2. K

    Regarding becoming qualified

    Hi guys. I have about 10 years of experience within the electrical industry, mainly domestic properties from small houses, to big houses with advanced electrics. Currently working in Canary wharf in a large resedential block of flats. I actually don't have any electrical qualifications. I...
  3. B

    Looking for safety advice regarding cooker

    Hi. I pulled out my cooker today to clean under it and i noticed what looks like a scorch mark. I've never noticed it before and just want to be sure it doesn't spell trouble. I've attached a pic. Thanks for any advice.
  4. F

    Help regarding a Horstmann Electronic 7 timer

    Hi, I'd like some help on an issue I'm having with my Horstmann electronic 7 timer if anyone can help me please. Our electricity bills currently seem very high for this time of year, they're coming out at £80 a month for a 2 bed apartment, with both me and my partner being out between 08:30...
  5. HappyHippyDad

    A few questions regarding domestic swimming pool..

    I have been asked to price for a supply to an outdoor swimming pool (domestic). The electric supply will be for a air source heat pump and the pool pump. (see pics) The pool is above the ground rather than buried in it (so figure 702.2 applies with regards zones). It has metal sides and metal...
  6. B

    Need advice regarding electric oven replacement please

    Hi, My current oven is a whirlpool 2.3kw hardwired to a 13amp switched spur. The oven I’m thinking of buying is 13amp and requires a 2.1kw connection. Can I use the cable from the existing oven and connect it to the new oven? If so, is it legal to do it myself? Thanks in advance!
  7. M

    Advice needed regarding part p and local authorities

    Hi all New here Looking for some advice! AM I JUST BEING THICK ? I’m fully qualified jib registered Electrician. Ive just done my part p with hopes of eventually going self employed But want to build up some work first as I’m still currently employed with a firm doing maintenance. From...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Understanding the new regulation regarding Main Bonding.

    Regulation 411.3.1.2 states .... Main bonding conductors shall connect to the main earthing terminal extraneous conductive parts. It then goes on to say... 'Metallic pipes entering the building having an insulating section at their point of entry need not be connected to the protective...
  9. sham

    Hello, I'm after advice regarding accounting for my LTD company.

    I am considering doing my accounts using an online service as in Sage, Quickbook or other. Reason being that I feel I can be on top of my spending and earnings whist I'm updating information online on their software instead of just saving receipts and relevant information and handing it to an...
  10. V

    Help regarding three-phase upgrade for flat conversion

    Hello all, I am about to receive planning permission for 6 one bed flats conversion from an existing family home. The current single phase 100A supply will not be sufficient so I have applied for a 3-phase upgrade. My question is on maximum electrical load per flat. I have done a similar...
  11. Z

    Question regarding signing off 32a ring circuit with broken CPC ring continuity

    I installed a kitchen ring recently. Went back to test after the builders had finished and found that the CPC is broken somewhere inaccessible, everything else tests normal. I’ve got continuity on live conductors, and even with the broken CPC, each socket is connected to the CPC and tests with...
  12. D

    Regulations/requirements regarding communal lighting

    Hi, I've just bought a new build flat in a 8 storey building. The communal lights from floors 1-7 are permanently on as well as two staircases. The ground floor is the only floor with PIR's installed. It's such a poor design and I can't see how this can be allowed in this day and age. In no...
  13. C

    Advice needed regarding P.I.R Outdoor security Light.

    Hi there, i currently have a outdoor light that comes on only when i flick the switch. i would like to install a motion sensor light instead. my question is can i use the existing wiring setup and switch, and just keep the switch in the on position so the light will come on when it senses...
  14. J

    New Member, Looking for professional help regarding GN3 and On-site guide.

    Good Morning all, I am a new member, initially drawn to the forums by the technical help given by you guys and any potential help I may be able to offer. I am currently doing my AM2, (After 8 years in the industry) As I believe that I need all my papers up to date for the way the industry is...
  15. A

    Help please! I need an information regarding a plug for a electric bike charger.

    Hello guys, can somebody help with the name of this plug for this socket that is showed in the pictures attached. Thank you!
  16. GBDamo

    Sanity check regarding electric underfloor heating.

    Been asked to look at an electric UF heating system. As yet it is laid but no connected and no supply is present. There are two mats at 1600w so total 3200w, 14A. My intention is to run a feed off a 20A RCBO via a 20 DP isolator to the thermostat. Run in 2.5 T&E, clipped direct total <10m...
  17. B

    Queries regarding Inspection Report I've just had completed

    Hi, My first post so please go gentle on me! I had an Inspection Report (EICR) completed on my house a week a go. It failed on two items: 1) Gap at the back of sockets in the utility (which I knew about, I meant to screw these down, but I only put them up loosely as I knew I had to take them...
  18. E

    Advice needed regarding insurance work

    Hi. We’ve recently suffered a house fire that has written off our kitchen and damaged most of our house and we’re in the process of having it repaired. The electrician has been and inspected and found that the wiring is not in line with current regulations. They have proposed that they install a...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Advice regarding inrush current please?

    I have just fitted 5 x 200w LED floodlights on the same switch. I fitted 3 yesterday all worked fine. However the owner said they tripped once after I had left, no further info as to if they tripped immediately or after a while. I have just fitted the last 2, the MCB is tripping immediately...
  20. P

    Advice regarding new installation needed

    Hello all. I will try to keep this short and hopefully sweet: I finished a house rewire recently. I am supposed to issue an NICEIC certificate. The owner of the house owes me some money for part of the work(£2000). He initially agreed to pay the money owed, but he has now turned around and says...

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