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  1. S

    Right level 3 training

    Hi. I'm looking at some level 3 courses. The most obvious to me at the moment would be inspection and testing considering Im a domestic installer. Howevet Im not sure this is really going to test me as I'm 80% aware of what needs to be done anyway What I'm looking for is some advice on an...
  2. i=p/u

    Schneider Vigi units

    I've Been sent to test a plant room, which has these Vigi units, it's a TT system. I'm having trouble trying to get the breaker and vigi unit to hold and the test button seems to do nothing. After reading another post I'm thinking the wrong gear is used. The neutral from Breaker has been...
  3. Jackflash

    6 way consumer units

    Hi, What type of consumer unit would you install in a residential property when there's only about 5 circuits? 3+3 boards are super expensive 5+5 split load boards always seem to be the cheapest but seems a bit overkill then it's a few too many rcbo's to make it financially viable. Do people...
  4. S

    RCD Protection Units For En-Suite

    Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello and if I may, ask for any help and advice as it would be really appreciated. I'm aware that the latest electrical regulations state that circuits within a bathroom/shower room/en-suite, need to have RCD Protection. However, where would...
  5. M

    Mk consumer units

    Hi Does anyone know how many years the manufacturers warranty is for MK consumer units are as I cant find anything on the internet and one of my customers asked me this question so I said I would check. But not having much luck thanks mark
  6. L

    Extending tails on old consumer units.

    Any experiences of this most welcome! I have to replace an old consumer unit (Hager) fitted with single pole MCBs with twin pole (Live and Neutral) MCBs. This is where the main feed enters the property and the main company 300mA RCB is fitted. Currently all the neutral tails from the house...
  7. H

    FDB11 RCD Units Advice

    Ho guys anyone know much about these? Got a burger van thats been out of use for some time. Been bought by a new owner and needs sorting out. The incoming goes into a large FDB 40A 35ma RCD unit, this then feeds a steel 10 way Mcb board, from this the lighting, cooker and fridges go...
  8. L

    2 Way Garage Units For Sale, 30mA RCD

    I Have 4 Garage units for sale, £19 posted. Pictures attached
  9. B

    Vertical Consumer Units

    In most circumstances consumer units are mounted horizontaly ie the right way. I have seen instances where a board has been mounted verticaly and doesnt look particularly right. Well to be honest, it wouldnt. I have been to a recent LV switchgear manufacturer on a seminar, and this issue came...
  10. J

    Two units from one FCU

    Hello All Fitting a new kitchen and trying to avoid too many switches/ limited space above the work tops. One option is to connect the Fridge freezer and a wine cooler from the same 13A FCU. Very few options to put a plug/ socket anywhere in the adjacent cupboards as they are all occupied by...
  11. T

    consumer units replaced

    Good morning sparkies Just wanted to run this by you. I do small maintainance jobs in 4 small flats & 5 small houses. They came under new management a couple of years ago. They have had a full EICR carried out last year & have had all the proteus 16...
  12. J

    CompEX Course Units 01-04

    Hello all, I am due to go and do my CompEX 01-04 very shortly, I was wondering if anyone has done this recently what sort of pre-study they done before attending this course. I've heard this course is pretty rigorous but should be manageable providing student put in the time and effort. Any...
  13. S

    Voltage optimisers

    Hi all first post not sure what I'm doing but here goes I've today been asked to install voltage optimisers at work in domestic properties been told should take around an hour each yet when I thought about it I am wondering do I not need to test the whole house as I'm going to be changing the Ze...
  14. H

    What's the difference between all of these units...

    1) Power Unit 2) Super Set Back Amplifier 3) Super Set Distribution Amplifier 4) Set Power Unit I don't know what one I should get to replace my old box which says it's a Power Supply Unit.
  15. M

    Compex Units 01-04

    Hi All I am new to this forum so here goes... I am booked up to do my compex course units 01-04. I have heard it is a very difficult course with numbers like only a quarter of people in classes passing? I was looking for anybody on here who has any advice on material to read up on in advance...
  16. jason121

    Voltage Optimisation Unit

    Any thoughts on these units, customer asked about one today, never fitted one. Consumer unit located in kitchen unit so not a lot of space left
  17. M

    rcd not tripping

    hey all ive been called to a caravan where the power keeps tripping out. ive got a 30ma rcd, which feeds a db with main switch, zs of 16.6 and all circuits clear. when i drop the 10mm tails off the load side of the rcd and test on x1 im getting >40 and x5 >400. and >51mA. ive tried 2 new rcd's...
  18. vxwestie

    Voltage optimisation Units

    I have two customers wishing to know more about voltage optimisation, a pub and a farm. Both having 3phase 100amp per phase supplies What units and companies have people delt with? Who comes recommended as decent to deal with?

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