Hi all, hope your having a good month and hope this news doesn't spoil it a little.
Unsure if many of you are aware of some information I found out recently which may affect some of you if not all from some time or another.
I have been overseas for a while and not had to use scrap yards to weigh...
I did my Part P qualification 6 years back, so the certificate expired a year ago. Been doing wirepatching for years but decided to do a Part P, semi retire and earn a bit doing ad hoc work. No chance once I realised what insurance, test gear, calibration, and registration would cost. Did a...
A new draft version of the G83/2 regulations has been released for consultation including major changes to the rules about when advance permission is needed for connecting a solar PV system to the grid. These changes have massive implications for the industry as a whole, but particularly for...
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I've got a barn install going on which does not require an EPC. Can a DEA provide the letter stating that, or does it have to be an NDEA? The FIT generator guidelines don't seem to clarify. Anyone got experience of this?
Thanks.
If your CU is 6 mtrs away from the main incomer and all the cabling is 25mm, can you get away with just having an isolator installed within the 3mtrs from the meter/cutout or is that frowned upon by the DNO. What i mean is do they expect you to have switched fused protection on your side...
Has anyone actually read the New Planning rules? A rather important change has been made and i've heard nothing about it.
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2012
I will highlight the part that will kill off the longed for pre-july rush...
Hi All,
I've just been told by a local planning officer that a new set of rules concerning solar will be enforced from the 6th April. Unfortunately she said she did not have the new set of rules yet. Does any of you know know where to access them? How will our life change after the 6th April?
Quick thought, Would an extension to an existing system even be covered under the EPC rules?
Had a quick read and it only seems to be for new applications? Might be a market here :)
Rung up the nic to order some EICR forms and they said we do not have any In stock. I said so what shall I do as I have a report to fill and they said use the old pir for now as its jus came in.
they make the rules when they want
Hello guys
Recently 2 of my friends have been to Sidcup to apply in person and to pay 230 pounds (!!!!!) to have in the same day the JIB card. Both of them are fully qualified ( 2391, 2391, 17 edition ) and a lot of experience as well. They received BOTH Electrical Labourer card ( ????!!!!! ) ...
The Man Rules
AT LAST a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear 'the rules' From the female side ...Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
1. Men are NOT mind...
Hi all and a happy new year, I have been asked by a familly member to carry out some domestic electricaL work, some new circuits and additions/alterations to existing over in Galway, Ireland. Does anyone now what the rules are regarding signing work off (if needed). Thanks :clover:
Lads in these times of MADNESS! how are u all keeping the paperwork up to date? real deposit? cooling off period? methord staements?risk assesments?structial survey?wind calcs? OR IS EVERYONE EXCEPT ME SUPER SOLAR INSTALLERS:juggle2::juggle2:
Just got off the phone to elecsa and apparently after December 31 2011 you will need an nvq level 3 or equivalent to register on any part p scheme. Has anyone got any ideas what the equivalents might be ?
Think this is going to effect alot of people
Hi folks, external meter cupboard, thinking about installing Henley block, isolator and RCD to an outbuilding in it. The backboard has printed on it: Property of [elec co] nothing to be added" etc. Are there any rules about this? Can I add provided it's done properly? I want the elec co to...
Seen as we have so many rules and regulations that we have to stick to, thought it was about time we made up some rules for the customers.
Minimum of 3 coffees a day please with biscuits.
Please tell us that you or a friend has had a go at fixing/replacing something, makes our job...
Hey up all, i'm after some advice please. I have a friend who is applying to rent his house out for student accommdation however he's hit a little snag. The university's set standards insist that the smoke detectors MUST be hard wired. He has a qualified tester ready to inspect and certify any...
Hi all,
i am moving to Australia at the end of the year and i want to find the Australian wiring rules code i.e. as/nzs 3000:2007. Does anyone have a copy for sale?
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