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    mains linked smoke detectors within flat entrances

    I have been asked to install mains interconnected smoke detectors in the entrance lobby of flats that are linked together with the common ways detectors. the common way detectors are already installed using the existing lighting circuit. Is it okay to use the supply from the detectors in the...
    • Bhafc
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    • common detectors flat flats install lighting linked mains smoke within
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Service head within flat

    Customer would like service head and meter moved in flat, they contacted SSE who said that they need to get their electrician 'me' to move the rising main, they will then come and move their equipment. Doesn't make any sense to me. I assumed the service head and HRC fuse belong to the DNO but...
    • Lazlo
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    • flat service service head within
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. robd

    Hot tub volt drop

    Hi All, Been to look at a job with a hot tub 27A load, 30 metre run. Don't do much volt drop calculating but here's what I did, anyone disagree? Thinking 6 mm armoured so: 7.3x27x30/1000=5.91v max permissible (5% of...
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    untrained/unskilled persons carrying out electrical work/repairs within a company

    Hi All I would like some opinions from fellow sparks,I work as a foreman electrician for a large Logistics company and I am part of the building maintenance team we have all trades in the team. Each depot has a what my Manager calls maintenance men ( I call them caretakers/Janitors), they carry...
    • thebassman
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    • carrying company electric electrical electrical work led out persons within
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Emergency Lighting within Welfare and First Aid rooms

    Can anyone confirm or deny whether it is a statutory requirment for luminaires within a Welfare and a First Aid room to be emergency fittings, or would standard fittings be acceptable if there is for example an emergency bulkhead luminaire above the door?
    • andybird
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    • emergency emergency lighting first lighting rooms within
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    USB ports within sockets

    HI all A client ask if i could look into the idea of having one of those USB + standard stock installed in her house. I know there are a couple of comments in this forum but just thought I would ask as they are older threads. So has any one has any experience with them (as i have not) if so...
  7. uksparks

    Level of IP for unit within meter cupboard

    Hi, I have got to split some more tails etc and pop a mini consumer unit in someone's meter cupboard. I always put IP rated consumer units in, you know, just 2 way etc. Is it really necessary or would you say putting a normal metal clad unit it would be ok? Its just this time I have got to...
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    Within Competent Person Schemes

    Hi, I would appreciate answers from those who have worked within a CPS. From the 'Practical Solutions' thread some will have seen that I raised that it might be possible to effect change from within the schemes. However, this is from the slightly naive vantage point of little...
    • andyelectric
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    • competent cps level person policy scheme schemes within
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Testing other peoples work ( within same company )

    hi , im currently working on a new build housing site and have been testing alot of the installations, some i have 1st and 2nd fixed etc, but others i have not, some of them i havnt wired the property but i have done the 2nd fix and then tested it too, i have been filling out the electrical...
    • Bulb6
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    • company electrical work other testing within work
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    The Evil Within.. anyone playing it?

    Im at Safe Head Boss... gotta love this game he just anviled me throught the skull! ....
  11. grumpyjohn01

    scam within a scam?

    Just notified some work to Elecsa and realised I was being charged £3 'per tick' when I got to the part where you 'detail' the work done....naturally when I realised this I only made 1 tick as in my mind the others didnt strictly apply, however this would be a matter of judgement and could cost...
  12. saucyjack

    Cooker control switch needed or not?

    Hi guys, just a quick question: I appreciate that if you're installing a cooker, then there ought to be a cooker control switch fitted within 2m of the appliance etc., no probs. However, what's the deal with a separate oven and hob? I've got these to install soon, and it's my intention to feed...
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    Serious Party political Broadcasters required, see within

    As the election is only 9/10 months away, I wondered if anyone here really did like a particular party and would like to write a small bit regarding it so we can then get a private poll up to see if we can work out what the members here will be voting, it might give an indication to next years...
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    Boiler trips rcd within 30 minutes

    Hi guys 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...
    • Andystraughan
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    • being boiler minutes rcd surely trips visual within
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    EICR Flood

    Hi Guys on a job that was affected by recent floods carrying out an EICR My question is that although the downstairs and kitchen rings are testing up ok I have concern because the cables that were run under floors were sat in water for over 4 weeks. I can't find all JB's but there must be more...
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    door alarm system

    Hi everyone. I have had a request to fit a door alarm system. Basically client needs a buzzer fitted within an office that will operate when either the front or back door opens at night time only. I have a general idea of fitting 2x door magnets, when door opens buzzer activates, psu fed by...
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    Installed cables within safe zone then moved by others.

    Hi all, hope someone can help. I've completed part of a new install in a clients new build house. The cables have been installed in safe zones or in line with accessories and routed via holes drilled in noggins and are all protected via split load RCD 17th Ed Consumer unit. The plumber...
    • Fuzzy165
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    • cables installed led money moved others safe safe zone trying within zone zones
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Installation teams required within London and home counties

    We are about to enter into a partnership with a major supplier for domestic installations upto 4kwp. We are therefore looking for installation teams to carry out the complete install (roofing and electrical works), in the London and Home Counties area's. We will be carrying out all surveys and...
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    Help with EICR code!

    Hi, just wondered what your thoughts are on this, 3 bed town house Whole house ring final, mixture of 2.5 / 1.0 & 2.5 / 1.5 twin and earth cables, End to ends = 0.78, 0.78, 1.6. R1r2 = 0.61 (spur). ZS = 0.66! BS7671 recommends a max of 100 square meters which using 2.5/1.5 = an r1r2 of...
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    Solar PV for my new roof?

    Ihave a South facing Slate roof big enough for a 4KW Solar installation. Itis on a 3 storey semi detached house in the South of the UK Iam soon having the roof replaced and am looking into Solar PV Iwould appreciate any comments and experiences that you can kindly offer Isthere anything the...
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