I live in a ground floor flat which has 7 lights and a shaver plug, last night I turned on the bedroom light and it fizzed and then seemed to lack energy rather than blow a bulb. All the lights failed and I immediatley went to the fuse box, and low behold none of the switches had turned off...
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Evening all.
I have a thought that I'd like to discuss.
Using the current PIR certs, the absence of brown indicator sleeving on the blue S/W of a twin & earth cable used as a switch cable for a light for example, currently warrants a code 4 as it doesn't comply with BS 7671.
Code 4's, are...
Hi and yes im new !
ive been a lift engineer for 12 years and recently updated my qualifications to include 2382 2392 Full scope part P, i also have 2377. Im looking for work as everybody is, just a job would do me im not asking for much lol. Anybody can help please dont hesitate to mail me at...
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Hi all,
I have just created an account here as I am in need of a little advice, I am unsure if this is the right forum but if anyone can be of help, it would be greatly appreciated!
I am looking to hold an event that will require 64 to 128 Xbox 360's & screens. On top of that I will need...
hey guys i worked for a big company for a number of months then recently they asked me if i would consider going self employed and working on a price so on monday i started my 1st day as my own boss i am now registered with the inland revenue and just waiting on my UTR number coming thru
now...
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I've been asked to install and American TIG welder in a workshop at a site where i do some more normal commercial works.
The Welder requires a 400v Supply (no problem as TP supply nearby) but the current DB is a Hager unit for whichi can only find max MCB's of 63A. this welder requires...
Hello All.
This is an informative site and I'm surprised I didn't find it sooner!
I have a number of questions and these relate to my current situation and where I want to be in a number of years.
I am currenty employed as a Maintenance Engineer with a Automotive supplier and work shifts...
Hi there all,
I've been asked to do some work in a recently refurbished college, It was fully rewired and a very descent job was carried out indeed, however there is no RCD protection :confused:...
When I questioned the caretaker within the premesis he informed me that the installatio...
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Hi to all.
looking to take up training to become qualified & join the electrical industry.
Can anyone advise or recommend what training to take based on the following:
1) Wish to undertake domestic work only.
2) Wish to be able to self certify.
3) Have basic installation skill but NO...
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i have just carried out a pir to a pb 1 bed flat thats 15 yrs old the ccts are protected by type1 mcbs no rcd protection to shower or bath room htr. ceiling light is a batton lampholder extractor fan ip rated supplementry bonding ok the socket cct has rcd protection can you tell me if this is...
Just wanting to check and get advice on immersion heaters. I have wired up them before but on the job that i'm on, the house is needing 2 3kw heaters for 2 cylinders. The consumer unit is less than 10m way from the airing cupboard, so would a radial circuit with 4mm cable and a 32mcb be okay...
Hi, when you do a complete/full rewire on a domestic property which must have smoke and heat alarms installed is it a requirement of BS 7671 that a certificate must be completed for the new smoke and heat alarms as well as the new installation certificate. Typical properties are 2 up 2 down...
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