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    Airbnb testing thoughts

    What's your view? Is there any literature? Stories? Airbnb leittings are for furnished rooms, flats and houses (and shepherds huts etc) that are supplied with electrics and are kitted out with appliances. 4th edition PAT in service guidelines cover hotels (for guests as "members of the public"...
  2. T

    Progress with DNO regards provision of earthing terminal, thoughts?

    Western Power Distribution - Information for electrical installers - https://www.westernpower.co.uk/connections-landing/connections-useful-information/information-for-electrical-installers I have been contacted today regards policy and methods regarding provision and maintenance of earthing in...
  3. M

    New rented sector regs what’s your thoughts on this

    Housing Minister tightens up rules on electrical safety to better protect renters - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/housing-minister-tightens-up-rules-on-electrical-safety-to-better-protect-renters Well they are going to bring English housing in rented sector into line with the current...
  4. D

    ... advice on this situation please

    Evening, Im working for a builder on a kitchen extension.. Now the usual procedure with this building contractor is do the essential checks (bonding, Ze ect) make sure its up to scratch and fit a separate board to feed my new circuits... nice and simple However im just finishing the first fix...
  5. PJH2903

    Thoughts on kiln installation in customers garage

    I'm going out later today to quote for installing a kiln in a customers garage. He has sent me the specs for the kiln and photos of his consumer unit. He tells me that the only other heavy load item is a 10.8kW shower. The run from the CU to the garage is approximately 25 metres The kiln is...
  6. A

    How qualified am I, your thoughts please.

    Evening all, I hope your all full of Christmas cheer! I have a long standing query. I've spent a lot of time within the Security industry and I'm considering jacking it in and going back to a spark. My question is how qualified do you guys think I am to just go ahead and apply for a few...
  7. Leroy Merlin

    SY Cable? Thoughts?

    Morning all I've recently been introduced to SY cable through work. I've had a look for more information on the web as I wanted to check ratings, uses etc. but I'm getting a lot of mixed information... many people say they use it but many others are saying that it doesn't comply with BS7671...
  8. W

    summer house supply thoughts

    been asked to price a socket to a Summer house , throwing it out their for any views which may help me decide my course of action , Ideally i would like to get back to the Consumer unit , but its virtually impossible without major structural upset , and can not go external from it either due to...
  9. gazdkw82

    Thoughts on electric/hybrid/LPG vehicles

    I currently have a 2007 Volvo v70 estate that I like but is thirsty. Im using around £150 of diesel a month. I'm looking to change to something with saving money on running costs being the main driving force. Iv looked at electric vehicles but I'm really concerned about how limiting it can be...
  10. multimick

    bonding thoughts with a sure stop remote tap fitted

    hi all terrace house lead water incomer with old stop cock which i assume is redundant as plumber has fitted a surestop stop tap the one which works by air pressure switch,,i put the main bond on incomer before sure stop (only about 2 foot of pipe) he swopped it to after the sure stop...
  11. H

    Your thoughts on this Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate

    Can you please give me your thoughts on this Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate I have received? Page 2 is blank. Thanks in advance
  12. Gavin John Hyde

    Thoughts on compatible power tool batteries?

    Just been looking at some cordless SDS drills, need one for a job with no power on site.opted for the DCH253 SDS+, only £128 for the drill on its own. so get to the batteries. The Dewalt branded 18v 4.0Ah battery is around £48.00, the 5.0Ah Dewalt battery is £68.00 Looking online(amazon) you can...
  13. gazdkw82

    Elex-Coventry feedback thoughts

    Not seen a thread. What's everyone's thoughts on the show?
  14. Pete999

    Not agreeing with it, just after some thoughts from fellow sparks

    Been watching an American documentary on the IBEW Electician's Union, realise it's an American idea, but do you think this sort of thing would work in the UK? just asking for opinions please. Do you think it would upset the Schemes much? would it take far to long to organise and Police, if...
  15. Gazthesparky

    Peoples thoughts Rcd protection

    I can not make up my mind what to do for the best. I've now encountered this a few times so just want peoples thoughts on this situation I have a customer who wants single socket fronts swapping for double conversion sockets they don't want the mess to the decoration. I went out to quote for...
  16. AJshep

    Whats your thoughts on this

    Whats everyones thoughts on this picture ? It was taken in a new build property. The contractors are still building over the road and the electricians are still working on the building site. Obviously everyone can see no identification on the switch wires but most of the switches do. What bugs...
  17. Daniel Oake

    Your thoughts on XS sponsor 18th edition course

    I'm looking to pay for the 18th edition course next weekend that XS offers through the forum, this will be my first edition as iv'e just finished level 3 (2365). Hopefully this will help me be a bit more employable over my other colleagues. Has anyone sat this course with XS yet and if so what...
  18. Gavin John Hyde

    Thoughts on new builds........

    Been to quote for some work today and the house is a new build. Built by Linden Homes. At first glance looks good but when you stop and look a little closer you see several of the walls inside are not straight that there are big curves and deviations in them. when you look down on the...
  19. Daniel Oake

    Power to a shed. What are your thoughts?

    Iv'e come across a shed that was supplied via a 13A Fused connection unit with 2.5mm squared flat twin and earth on a 15 metre run inside 20mm plastic conduit that was clipped to their wooden fence every 300mm. Supplies 6 double sockets and one 5ft LED light fitting. (earthing arrangement is...
  20. C

    2365 level 3 options thoughts on able skills

    hi everyone. I've recently finished 2365 level 2 going 1 day a week to a local college. I've just been informed that the college (and neighbouring colleges) will not be doing a day release level 3 as City and Guilds have changed the classroom hours to make it a 18 month - 2 year course. I'm a...

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