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    thinking on install after 12th

    hi guys , just been pottering about on segens site, ive gone through the desgner and got a 2kw system for 3k upsolar poly 240's Fronius 2.0 mounting kit and switches etc me and the mrs have no money what so ever, but i just cant think i might be missing out here on getting the FIT, my dads...
  2. O

    What were they thinking (if they were)

    white trash repairs – Not grounded in science - There, I Fixed It - Redneck Repairs Usually good for a laugh, but this one is just sheer recklessness.....I hate to think what is hidden off frame.....
  3. Joe S

    Thinking of changing from NIC Domestic to Approved, how?

    Hi all, I have been on my own since 1st Sept '11 after working for other people for years. I am NIC Domestic and have been for years but I have now picked up a couple of builders who are keen to use me more often and most of their work is domestic but they occasionally do commercial. How easy is...
  4. N

    Thinking of starting a maintenance company

    Hello, I work in electrical maintenance for a big company, maybe time to start my own firm. From what I have read Part P will be needed for domestic works. What is required for works in shops etc? Has anybody any advice on where to begin on starting their own company? I'm 17th edition, part 1 &...
  5. C

    HJ Solar modules, anyone here used them before?

    Hi All, I'm new to the group and this is my first post, so please be gentle. I'm thinking of buying HJ Solar modules and I wonder if anybody here has used them before and can vouch for their quality? They are known as Zhejiang Hengji PV-Tech Energy Co Ltd. on the MCS website. I am thinking...
  6. O

    well no more thinking about it

    Hi all yep as the title goes I have just purchased a KT71 Pro kit from our sponser Test Meters and got my 5% discount via the forum. So why now then afterdithering for the past 6 months well my attitude is if it aint paying its way then bin it but I have totted up the amount of requests I have...
  7. J

    Thinking of teaming up to reduce hassle, improve efficiency. Interested?

    Hi, If anybody out there is up to their necks in MCS admin and would like to focus more on what they can do best, i.e. designing great solar PV systems and running an installation team, then we should talk. From my experience of how the PV market went in Germany, France and Spain after Feed In...
  8. S

    Problem with alarm system

    Hi fellas, wondering if I could pick your brains with this one, I know it's off topic but the alarm forum is access only. Friday afternoon I fitted two extra honeywell vipers on an new style optima compact system (basically looks exactly the same as the logic 6 with on board keypad). I fitted...
  9. P

    PIR advice

    Hi, when doing a pir on a house what do you do when coming across these situations preventing you getting an R1+R2 or Zs? 1) you can't access 5 or so ceiling spots because they have been helpfully siliconed in place and taking out will cause damage. and 2) You come across mains spots that...
  10. S

    Subject: Sound Thinking

    Subject: Sound Thinking If you had purchased £1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have £49.00 today. If you had purchased £1,000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have £33.00 today. If you had purchased £1,000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you...
  11. S

    Singles in mini-trunking

    I have a run to a 9.5kW shower. Prefer not to disturb the ceiling (flat roof above) and am thinking about using mini-trunking round tops of walls, then down to shower. Small mini-trunking would be great, but I know I'm going to have fun with 10mm T&E in small trunking - so I'm wondering whether...
  12. R

    Thinking of taking 2391

    I'm thinking of taking my 2391 but i not long finished my apprenticeship so just wondered if i shud gain more experiences before i pay out the money for it. Thanks
  13. 9

    3 phase

    hi i am a domestic electrician just not long served my time and i went to look at a job the guy is wanting 3 phase sockets in for food machine 4 of. not sure of the power the guy thinks he knows electrics and wants me to use exisiting taty singles which are in for isolators the now would...
  14. R

    Thinking of going it on my own.

    Hi guys, i'm a scottish 17th edition electrician and im thinking of going out for myself. as i passed my 17th edition i am deemed competant to test and inspect however i am not an approved electrician. i was just wondering what papers i would need to write up certification.
  15. S

    thinking of starting up business in glasgow

    i am an electrician working as a subby id love to start the ball rolling on working for my self doing domestic work in the glasgow lanarkshire area anyone else trying the same?
  16. B

    am i right in thinking....

    that you only need part p if your installing an additional circuit or altering the earths? cheers :)
  17. S

    Thinking of wiring up a garage with existing equipment

    I've built a garage recently, its now all waterproofed and I'm thinking of putting some electrics inside. Just not sure exactly how I should run the electrics inside. I'm no qualified sparky and don't believe I know everything (far from it) but I consider myself competent on domestic...
  18. P

    another unfloor heating question

    just about to start a 40sqm underfloor heating job and want to pick some experienced minds :) i have worked out that it is going to draw 5600W so 24A its a 10m run so i have worked out i can use a 4mm cable with a 14v drop and a cable rating of 26a. can i get away with this ? or am i...
  19. B

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme company thinking about coming out of sjib

    hi guys,new to this and my 1st post. my employer is thinking about coming out of the sjib. they say it is only the employee that gains from being in it,is this a pile of nonsense and if so what benefits does my employer get from being in the sjib? thanks,your feedback is much appreciated.
  20. Z

    Megger MFT1710 Multifunction Tester

    Hi guys, I was thinking about buying a used Megger 1552, but now I am thinking about the new MTF 1710 tester. It is a bit more expensive but since it is new it will have warranty and such. Anybody has experience with this new tester?

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