Hi everyone
Sorry if it's a repeated question tho.
Agents followed me a failed visual EICR which has C2 for lack of RCD on cooker circuit and lighting circuit containing bathroom and been advised by other spark to replace CU. CU is approx 20 years old.
For me it would be C3 with a note...
im wondering whether or not you guys know the best place for modular plates, I buy quite a lot of modular plates
Electrical
Audio visual
Data
I currently use blue charge direct, anyone know of a better place? Got to be Euro modules though.
Hi,
Just wanted to get some opinion about running power cables, data cables AV too, do you guys run this in the same trunking next to each other?
Is there a law that should be followed Ive seen plenty of these around.
Thanks
Morning All
I have seen a few post on these now but they are all from a few years ago, have peoples views changed on these? are they worth the paper they are written on? should we stay clear of them?
NIC are as ever very CLEAR on this.
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I am not sure if this is the right place to post.
Looking to add more to my company with the addition of Visual and home automation installations.
I am looking for what courses would be recommended to complete for doing aerial installations and fault finding?
Whats the best home automation...
Hi all, a bit of help please in regards to a switch I need to change.
Does anyone recognise this brand? I have to buy one and I can't find a match.
I thought it was a BG flat plate but they don't look the same.
Cheers
I was called to a job that had a dryer blow up and cause smoke damage to a launderette. Machie. Had failed due to age etc.
To Keep it brief there was no visual damage whatsoever apart from the machine that has been scrapped anyway and taken before id even seen it. i did usual tests on switch...
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I have been asked to complete an EICR on an HMO property (6 room, student rental). I have done previous installation works at the property and the electrics are in VERY GOOD condition. This is confirmed on the last EICR (which I didn't complete).
The Previous electrician has only given...
help please guys / girls.
I am rewiring my house and want to include a system so that I can watch movies / listen to music in any room from a central computer or harddrive and also create mood lighting.
How would I wire for this ?
I have attempted this and would like some help before I...
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im going to have a look at a job tomorrow night. The lady states for the last 10 months! The boiler has been tripping the rcd on and off. You turn the central heating on and it trips in about 30 minutes. The women was a bit vague over the phone as she also says it trips with hot water...
Guys,
I have rarely used these 3 page documents, mainly because I feel they have little value with regards to doing a professional job.
Sadly plenty of sparkies are covering landlords requirements with these certs.
In my humble opinion, covering the landlords lack of willingness to delve to...
Does anyone have a link to either a blank or editable domestic visual inspection report?
Would be greatly appreciated
P.s. I know they are not worth the paper they are written on but have been requested to carry one out by a mortgage provider
Cheers
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I frequently get asked to inspect a light fitting or a socket to ensure safety. Customer is asking for a cert to confirm. How can I record to give customer a cert without providing a EIC cert.
depending on the job I usually test ze zs and IR and ring continuity if required.
i use to visit loads...
I feel I should know this but I don't, we do Eicr typically 5 yearly on commercial installations, but people keep mentioning annuals in between this. What is typically done ? Is there a form ? Is it from EAW regs 1989. Any come across this cheers
What is missing from all of these pictures? All taken at the same job.
1. This is the main incoming isolation board:-
2. DB 1:-
3. DB 2:-
4. What's the fault in this picture of the main earth terminal (earth bar for the full installation)?
How many things can you find in this picture? Its a 6mm T&E leaving the house to fed a garage via a 2.5mm SWA. I gave up counting at 11 faults, can you list them?
OK I'll give you the first two because its not very clear in the pic.
Missing cable support (clips) on both the 2.5mm and the SWA.
Hi Guys,
I've found Blue PAT appliance labels.(on good old Ebay)
They say Passed, Visual Inspection Only, Electrical Safety Test.
I'm reading through the 4th edition, but has amyone else come across this type of label?
They have a retest box, but that is not required for the 4th edition.
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