Getting everything ready for Hitler arriving at 9 on Monday. Just checking the standards there's 2 versions of MIS 3002 available to download. Is it a trick question? I'd normally just have the latest version 3.2 in my trusty MCS file that I use every day! 3.1 is still there to download -...
Recently I have seen 2 rough jobs by so called experienced electricians,one had fitted a twin socket on a length of plastic conduit and instead of using a fitting on the end had simply pushed the conduit into the box.The second was on a rented property and the electrician had joined a 2.5 t&e...
Email just popped into my inbox about MCS consultations across technologies. Microgeneration Certification Scheme - Consultations
Deadline 31st October
Hi All,
We had our recent MCS assessment and got a few non-coms for lack of the appropriate documents/current versions despite using most of them for the last three years.
Was wondering if anyone would like to offload any of the following to partially recoup your investment in them? PM me if...
Hi, Just received feedback on the Non conformities corrective actions that arose on my initial mcs verification. One issue I am having trouble with is that I am being asked to produce an MCS certificate, yet in order to log in to the MCS website database to produce an mcs cert, you are...
Had an email from trading standards today saying they had added my company to this site: **URL REMOVED**
An entry is automatic derived from REAL membership.
Opportunity to big oneself up in reviews,
or to slag off the competition.
And they really want you to buy a £75 upgrade for the privilege...
Just doing a quote from the new guide,
wondering were you find the tables for beyond 45 degrees of South any help greatly appriciated.
I have a job we are looking at slightly South of West ie 248 degrees or 68 degrees past South
Any help greatly appriciated
I'm looking for some input on minimum installation standards for an installation that is a hybrid of US and EU equipment for an installation I am working on.
The project is located in a Caribbean island that uses 230/400V 60Hz. My solar training is all US focused although I am originally a UK...
Hi,
Noticed the attached today. On several stands the power had been wired to single gang metal clad sockets with associated back boxes, note that no cable gland appeared to have been used only a plain grommet. The cable appears to be Twin and Earth.
Comments please!
Hi all.
My company is going to be doing work across Europe, I'm currentley the QS but don't have much experience about the standars abroad,
Can some one tell me what I will need to do to meet eu standards and do they except niceic certificates, any help will do, just not to sure where to start...
Hi Lads, anyone know what the difference is between the standards of BS fuses and the europeon standards of DIN and VDE fuses?
My supplier of switch gear is now telling us that there is now going to be a leading in time if I want to buy BS fuses, as they have to be imported, whereas DIN and VDE...
What do people make of the attached pic, it is feeding 2 off 500W flood lamps on a post plugged into a house next door to the cricket club.. Would anyone in the Bristolish area want to have a word with them?
Hi,
I'm just about to finish my C & G 2330 course and am moving to France. I know that experience counts for pretty much everything but can anyone tell me the fundamental differences between the UK and France in terms of standards.
Thanks,
Matt
We've just got our Trading Standards approval! I'm well chuffed!
Now we're officially not rogue traders :D
Now... A couple of questions...
1: What is an RCD???
2: I'm a bit confused about the wiring in a plug socket I'm replacing. Am I right in thinking that the green and yellow wire is the...
EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking for (2) Electrical Standards Engineers to join them on a permanent basis.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement changes to standards for a technical plant that supports the companies strategic...
Here's the full title:
"discussion regarding new industry initiatives regarding professional standards and support for electricians"
Anyone else had a call re this and asking if you'll agree to go on an Online Discussion Group early in July??
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc