just got a call from a quote i did for a hot tub.
did not get the job by the way!
bit annoyed really, but it got me thinking!
Ok, new sub board req (rcd protected)from a new henley block where i would have split tails.
10 meters internal run 6mm, 25 metres external run with armoured, lift 16...
hi, i would like some advice on approximately what I should expect to be paying to "first fix" electrical circuits in a being built new build 2 storey, 4 bed house. floor space @3200 sqft.
I have been quoted £2750 for labour alone, plus parts at £600.
does this seem too much? too little? or ok...
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Im getting a bit fed up of the installation side of being a spark. Looking for a new challenge. Thiking maybe about doing a HND and seeing where that takes me or maybe some kind of project management course. Not sure which directions i can take to further my career and do something...
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Carried out all my r1+r2 tests in db and recorded, carried out ze and zs tests.Comparing the results, my r1+r2 are higher than my zs in some circuits, i have read its earth parrallel paths. What results should i record on test sheet as formula zs= (r1+r2) +ze suggests my results are...
Getting fed up with trying to squeeze all my test leads kewtek adaptors etc in small compartment of megger case....
Would like to buy additional protective case to put all these bits in along with my clamp meter + test lamp, and just keep the megger hard case for tester alone, any ideas ...
There are too many stickys on the General forum. I have to page down a long way to get to the first non-sticky post. I would suggest that most of these stickys could be moved to a 'Useful information' page instead. This also applies (to a lesser extent) to most of the other forums.
Went to look at wiring up a new shower last night but the customers old shower had the connections at the bottom and the new one has them near the top.
Consequently, the previous DIYer or (ahem) Tradesman, has cut them tighter than a Gnat's Chuff.
Is it O.K to just join out in the shower unit...
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A friend asked me to fit their mum & dad 2 more down lights in the bathroom. Said if they supply the mets i would install the fittings, test and cert for £60. Way too much they say, was thinking more like £20/25
Told um that its not just a case of fitting the 2 fittings its the testing of the...
Hi guys,
Just after opinions if you bond in 10mm to M.E.T. (same as gas/water) an external oil line. Said oil line goes from oil tank, under ground and then up into external boiler ? Flow/Return and cold feed come from inside the property.
Cheers.
Been looking for a 3 phase DB for my first 3 phase installation.
Most prices for 8x3 way units are £240+ but have found the Chint at only £119 INCLUDING the 4 pole isolator. This seems too good to be true. Has anybody any experiance or items to check out (apart from the BSEN numbers)
Chint...
Please help me if u can folks...
Just had a guy refuse to fit my new cooker because the loop reading was too high.
He said it should have been under 0.93 but was actually 190!
Hate to fit the girly stereotype but i havent a clue what this means and now i have no cooker :(
Gonna have to call an...
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The above is due to there being 2 existing units.
Would the best thing to do be to terminate all in an adaptable box then onto the new CU?
Cheers
Nick
Hey up, got asked to do a garage as a foriegner the other day, when i got there it is actually a 2 bed detached house ! They are planning to apply for a change of use at a later date.
It will have a cooker cct, 2 ring finals, and 2 lighting ccts and maybe even an electric shower.
They...
I may be in a slightly sticky situation. Before i start, i dont reccomend doing what I've done, as i understand it you should ALWAYS notify building control BEFORE you start a job if youre not registered to self certify
I had a rewire thrust upon me a few weeks ago when i was unemployed, so...
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im installing a new consumer unit, it maybe that the new consumer unit wont fit in the same gap as the old 1, if i mount the consumer unit in another position, can i junction box the cables and extend them to the consumer unit?
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these will be surface spots and the transformer cant be local i can use any size cable i need to ,the furthest point will be about 10m away
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I recently installed 4 decking lamps for a customer - the customer supplied the lamps which are IP 56 rated sealed units, with 2W super LED bulbs. The customer has called to say they are extremely bright and do I have any ideas for making them less so. (he attaches no blame to me as he...
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Are these readings for r2 (not R2) too high?
kitchen ring: r1= 0.13 rn = 0.12 r2 = 0.33
cellar/living room ring : r1= 0.15 rn = 0.15 r2 = 0.40
Bedroom1 and 2: r1= 0.48 rn = 0.48 r2 = 1.17
what could be the problem if so?
Thank you for your skills
Si.
I am hoping that you experienced electricians will be able to advise me.
I spent 17 years in the British Army as a Radar Technician having completed my Radar Apprenticeship. Since leaving the army most of my career has been spent in the Middle and Far East where I have installed and...
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