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  1. ebow72

    Moving a Fused Outlet

    A friend of mine who has a shop has asked me to move his oversink water heater (I have no idea why either). He has moved his sink though but again not sure why. The problem is he doesn't want any disruption to the walls etc, so am I ok to use a crimped connection, there is no room for a...
  2. V

    Remove Email From MCS Database / Stopping Spam

    Hi Guys, I am getting fed up of all the bloody Trade Price list coming through on my email, and having to filter through them to all the time. Any idea how to stop this?? or how to remove my email from the MCS Database? I always respond asking to be removed from the mailing list, but it never...
  3. whinmoor

    Eversolar TL4000 - G83 or G59?

    We planned to install 20 x 200W panels using an Eversolar TL4000 in Norfolk. We applied for G59 permission but the DNO (EDF Energy Networks) hasn't yet responded to us. Can this inverter be installed under G83 as most of the documentation supplied with it refers to G83? Or can we remove one or...
  4. K

    "Safety- do not remove" aluminium tags

    Does anyone know where I can get the "SAFETY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION- DO NOT REMOVE" tags in aluminium? I can't use labels as there is nowhere to stick them.
  5. S

    Bath and shower with 13amp plugs ????

    Just done first fix on a new bathroom and customer has a new whirlpool bath being installed and a steam shower very fancy and both with radio etc etc. However they have both been purchased on web from abroad. Both have come with creepage protectors fitted inline with a 13A plug on each. My...
  6. 3

    Help. Socket removal

    I have been asked to remove a few sockets which are to be plastered over. It's part of the ring main so it would be easiest to connect them up box in tape up and plaster up.Is this ok? Is it the best practice? Can I do it a better way?Cheers
  7. N

    Idiotic instructions did make me laugh

    5ft light fitting opened the box , removed end caps ,removed diffuser , removed center contol gear tray found instructions and it read !! Firstly unpack your light fitting ....... Mmmm instructions are in the fitting how can i do that second remove end caps ...........Mmmmm instructions are in...
  8. J

    Changeing CCU and removing main head fuse

    Hi all, I am just finishing my Level 3 City and Guilds level 3. I am going to replace an old re-wire-able fuse type CCU with a dual RCD CCU. When replacing a CCU in the past i have just removed the main head fuse to disconnect the supply going to the CCU. But someone at my collage has...
  9. T

    HMRC plans to remove ECA for FiTs and RHI systems

    HMRC have just published a consultation document that expresses their plans to remove the Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA) from any system that is eligible to receive income under either the Feed in Tariff (FiTs) or the soon to be introduced Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The changes...
  10. Goody

    To remove or not to remove the unused MCB's

    I came across a CU with one RCD. Two ring circuits are on 32 Amp MCB each and 3 lighting circuits on 6 Amp MCB each; the other MCB’s are left on the CU serving no circuits. Should I remove them and put blanking plates (plastic) to cover the hole or leave them there with label “not in use” This...
  11. J

    Earth leakage trip minor works

    Hi Looking at a minor works job in a flat, board which isn't split has a BS4293 RCCB as a main switch fed from an Earth leakage trip. I know both are obsolete and the SSC for the RCCB is 1500A. Am I right saying I can't just remove the earth leakage trip and replace the RCCB with a BS61008 as...
  12. W

    Starbreaker MCBs

    This is a really basic question. I have an old Crabtree Starbreaker c/u (dated 1992) that uses mcbs that slot in. Is there a recommended method to remove them as obviously I do not want to use unecessary force. The instructions tell how to intstal them but not to remove. Thanks, Paul
  13. G

    Non paying customer - what are my rights??

    Hello all, I'm in a bit of a complicated situation and can't believe in the current climate that there isn't anyone else out there who has experienced something similair. I recently completed a rewire for a small building contractor, whom I have worked for previously with no problem but...
  14. C

    Old Style meter, can I remove it?

    Hi, I have 2 meters, one old day night meter and a newer one, can I remove the old meter as it doesn't really seem to be serving a purpose, its still ticking away and has tails to the cutout. Cheers in advance:)
  15. J

    Seal on cut-out fuse

    I have just moved away from commercial engineering including some electrical work. I sat the part P course at TS4U and now intend to operate as a self employed domestic electrician. Could someone tell me what to do if I had to remove the suppliers cut-out fuse? Could I remove it myself then...
  16. E

    Service Fuse Removal

    Got wrong today :( problem with earthing at property, was splitting tails to install shower db had both a pme and tns setup, had a good ze for tns but also a bad read on the pme. got leccy board out and he had a go for pulling the fuse, and then he got on the phone to his office and reported...
  17. S

    Bathroom Sockets in UK

    How can an electrical socket above the wash basin be made legal in the UK (Scotland)? We were puzzled that there were no electrical sockets in our newly purchased house when we moved to the UK 5 years ago. So we simply installed two sockets and a standard electric mirror cabinet (which provides...
  18. B

    can an electrician remove boilers cover?

    Hello everyone, I am thinking to do some practice on the boiler wiring in my own house. Can I take the boilers cover off? Some people say only gas safe engineer can do it. Is it true? Normally what need an electrician do regarding the boiler wiring, maybe only the wiring of the stat and...
  19. I

    replacing flex cable on panel heater

    Hi all I was hoping for some advice. I have a dimplex panel heater for the bedroom however the location I want it means that the flax cable isn't long enough to reach the intended socket. I have some spare cable but I've hit a problem. When I tried to remove the current cable I wasn't able to...
  20. C

    Main EB fuse, Do we need to inform ??

    I heard that the Elecricity Board needs to be notified when removing the main fuse to change a CU, is this true or just when you have to cut the seals? as i knew it was their property but i've never known anyone to do this before ?

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