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    Megger MFT1730 2016

    I am thinking about buying the Megger MFT1730, I have read bad reviews (before 2014) on the no trip test and z readings being off. Does anyone know what the 1730 is like now in 2016? is it worth buying? has there been any software upgrades to fix the issues? any info is appreciated
  2. Risteard

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB/ECS Phone lines - terrible service nobody answers!

    To be fair (RE: value for money) it isn't actually dear at all. From memory it is roughly £35 for 3 years (if not employed by a JIB member company) for an ECS/JIB card. They obviously deal with a hell of a lot of enquiries and, as I understand it, have only a very small office staff. The JIB's...
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    When there is no Earth and the fault grounds out through gas service (picture)

    I'd be running for the hills. I wonder if the person taking the picture was aware of the grave danger they were in standing there!
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    Old MEB service head fuse bs number

    Hi Guys, i came across an old MEB service head the other day when carrying out a landlord check, I've not come across one of these before and could do with knowing what type of fuse is normally in them please, it's just the BS number for my paperwork. i have attached a picture
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    Question regarding service cable / head for EICR

    I'm doing an EICR for a customer in an old property at the moment, and there are a few things I'm not entirely sure about. The consumer unit is in a kitchen cupboard, mounted behind the units below the worktop on what looks to be some old wooden panelling from a previous kitchen (the back panel...
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    Minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and Water service

    Hi, I have noticed the following item in a new construction site. Could anyone can give me further suggestion, please. 1. What is the minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and water pipes (Cold water)? This is for new underground cable lying. Water pipe is to run parallel...
  7. Dan

    Risk assessment service surges in popularity

    Thousands of risk assessments undertaken on the ECA's free 'e-RAMS' online service Read the full news article
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    Underground electrical service ducting / containment : colour coding?

    Evening all, Could someone advise if there is a regulation/guidance note that defines colour coding of underground ducting / containment for electrical services, I assume the 'accepted' colours of yellow -gas, blue - water and black - electrical are standardised but I could not see where this...
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    Cable Fault Location Business

    Hi All I am hoping for some advice. I have saved up enough money to purchase a cable fault location machine and was hoping to start my own little business. Can anyone tell me whether this would be a good business opportunity? Is there a demand for such a service in the UK? Is there a lot of...
  10. K

    Siemens rwb1007 timeswitch service indicator reset.

    Hi has anyone come across Siemens time switch.....and anyone know know how would they be reset....Thanks.
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    Service cable burial location

    I need to sink an earth rod in the general area of where I know the service cable is buried. There's a thin layer of hard standing to break through then it should be soft clay soil. Basically just need to know if the cable comes out the front or the side of the house. Can't see from inside...
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    Qualifications during armed forces service

    Hello guys, i've recently got into the Royal Engineers as an Electrician, I know that you do not gain all of the qualifications an Electrician needs to work in the civilian sector during the training courses, I was hoping somebody here knew how the system works in relation to getting time off to...
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    tradesman saver PLI

    Anybody with these? I have been for two years and recently called to change policy cover to include 3 phase. Woman on the other end didn't understand the difference so I explained and she held me on hold while she spoke to the underwriters. When she got back to me she said as long as you are...
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    Testing for Landlords in Scotland

    After the recent law change, are you guys operating in Scotland now having to provide PAT testing with your EICR? Having just completed 2394/7/27 I'm looking at PAT testing the cooker hood, extract fan, washing machine etc. I can't see how it can be feasible to provide an EICR and then...
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    Landlord inspection

    Hi guys how it's ok post here iam looking for someone to do me a inspection landlords cert. Req. I live in Exeter. Thanks
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    Service head within flat

    Customer would like service head and meter moved in flat, they contacted SSE who said that they need to get their electrician 'me' to move the rising main, they will then come and move their equipment. Doesn't make any sense to me. I assumed the service head and HRC fuse belong to the DNO but...
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    main fuse blown

    was called out to house earlier where couple had returned from holiday to find they had no power. on closer inspection I discovered that the main 80amp fuse had blown, no mcbs or rcds had tripped. any ideas ?
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    Gas boiler service

    Hi I had my gas boiler serviced a few weeks ago and just received the invoice. I haven't received any other paperwork in regards to the service. Isn't it compulsory to issue some sort of cert. We don't even know if the boiler was ok. If I have a Periodic Inspection of the electrical...
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    Gas service bonding.

    Whilst looking over a job for someone as a favour I was asked something which I wasn't to sure about, I'm sure the good folk from here can clear it up. There's a local shop that has gas heating in it, the gas meter is located in a shed a few metres away from the shop. There is no 10mm earth at...
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    Service head cutout

    Hello, Can anyone help me please. I am trying to identify the rating of the cutout in this service head. It has been boxed in and can't tell what it is . Can anyone here tell by just looking at the photos below? Many thanks for any help. Chris.

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