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  1. Rockingit

    Really need to chat with one of the Scottish members who know their Parts B & F for Scotland

    And here's why.... My long suffering Aussie owns a place in Scotland that's been rented out ever since she foolishly decided to move down with me years ago. It's a beautiful place which is mostly why she/we've kept it on, part of a conversion of dwellings from an originally much larger complex...
  2. J

    Can I use multiple GU10 led lamps with their own PIR sensors in one room?

    Can I use multiple GU10 led lamps with their own PIR sensors in the same room? I have a row of existing lamps 600mm apart in a straight line & I would like to leave them turned on but only come on when someone is there. Here is a link to the type I am considering if it is possible. -...
  3. O

    SPD's need their own MCB?

    Hi, now everything is SPD's I've been told they need to be on their own MCB. So incoming line goes through the main switch then busbar then MCB and into the SPD, SPD neutral joins into the incoming top of the main switch, and earth attaches to the CPC busbar. I think. What stops the MCB...
  4. T

    Van der valk rail system - good or not

    Has anyone used van der valk rail system - specifically pitched roof with their hooks & is it good? Thanks
  5. pirate

    Why do Norwegians run cables in their downpipes?

    A friend is currently travelling in Norway. He tells me he sees cables run in downpipes everywhere...some are loops, some have leccy tape over the ends, some are Cat5, but loads of cables in downpipes. Can someone tell me why?
  6. C

    Neighbor says they need access to my mains box to install their smart meter?

    Hi Everyone, Hope you’re all well! I’m wondering if anyone is able to shed some light on a situation I’m having with my neighbour. I received a text last night saying the below: “ Hi , hope you’re both well. My flat came with old key meters for gas and electric. When I first moved in, I...
  7. Improver2829

    Evening all, Has anybody here completed or currently doing their NVQ lvl 3 portfolio with EAL?

    Evening all, Has anybody here completed or currently doing their NVQ lvl 3 portfolio with EAL? I’m into my 4th year in the industry now having started this NVQ in December ‘18. I have tonnes of experience now that I can evidence through videos and pictures but I’m struggling with putting the...
  8. L

    Anyone else still not bothered about their MFT's testing A type RCD's ?

    Seems many are using older MFT's and cant be assed to keep paying out ?
  9. C

    Do sounder bases still require their own circuit?

    Hi, Im wiring a fire alarm system and I was going to use the sounder bases as opposed to stand alone sounders. Can the sounder bases be wired within the zone circuits or do they still need a sounder circuit wiring as well as the smoke heads? it’s an ESP Mag fire system. thanks
  10. Pretty Mouth

    Bonding conductors and their sheaths

    Hi all. I have a gas pipe to bond. The client isn't keen to have the cable run internally, so I plan to run it around the outside of the building. In conduit is one option, but will look at bit ugly IMO, so am considering clipping the 10mm direct. Anyway, it's thrown up a couple of basic...
  11. Hellengeek

    What should someone do if they see their electrical socket sparking when inserting a power plug?

    What should someone do if they see their electrical socket sparking when inserting a power plug?
  12. Dan

    120 members deleted their accounts on there since we had the option

    120 accounts deleted since having the option. That's not bad. No bans I don't think. Once was extended for life. Can't say who. And 8000 I removed for not logging in for 2 years. So our new figures is under 15,000. We had 3000 login over 30 days. That's not bad. 20% of users.
  13. M

    Just received a call from an agency - Should I take on their work?

    Just received a call from a company called professionals immediately who would like to sign up trades to undertake emergency call-outs for very good rates & no strings or obligations. Electrician has to collect £'s from customer & then send the agency their cut which has its benefits &...
  14. Ian1981

    Mcc panels and their Appropriate standard

    Can anyone tell me if a MCC panel is covered by BSEN 60294 and therefore is excluded from the scope of bs7671 as far as the scope of any inspection and testing of the fixed wiring for the installation? Thanks.
  15. O

    Anyone go their email addresses?

    In Wiring Matters which arrived today: Just thought it would be handy to send them both links to a variety of threads on the 18th edition
  16. KEV 1 N

    Lovely old Isolator found in Cellar

    Found this in the cellar of an old house in Durham... The neutral is fused so I’m guessing it’s “really old” Any body know roughly the era it would be?
  17. oracle

    Why do test equipment suppliers use the xxth edition to plug their stuff

    There is no such thing as an 18th edition tester. The Regs are for installation requirements only The standards for test meters are BS 61010 and BS 61326 and other specific standards but NEVER BS7671
  18. O

    The IET - protecting us or their profits

    about fake books: Electrical professionals warned of fake IET Wiring Regulations on sale - The IET - https://www.------.org/policy/media/press-releases/20180924.cfm
  19. N

    Daddy and/or mummy job hunting for their child

    I seem to see more and more posts either on Facebook, Indeed or Linkedin in which parents are doing the legwork for their child in respects of looking for work. When did this start happening? As an employer I can think of nothing worse than a parent approaching me instead of their child. To...
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  20. Sparksaflyin

    So who’s done their 2396?

    I’m assuming the answer is quite a few of you? If so what did you think of it and how beneficial do you thinks it’s been to your career and overall knowledge?
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