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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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Thread
    • company electrical work other testing within
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    The Evil Within.. anyone playing it?

    Im at Safe Head Boss... gotta love this game he just anviled me throught the skull! ....
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  7. A

    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
  8. B

    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...
  9. G

    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
    • Thread
    • 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...
  14. B

    Bathroom Hairdryer

    Hello All Wise and Wonderful Persons!!!! :rofl: (only joking!) I am currently working in a house which is being complete refurbished. Whilst walking through the job with the client, he asked if it was possible to have a power supply for a hairdryer within the basin unit in the bathroom, so...
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    rings within rings

    I tested a job last week and ive been typing up a quote this morning and I cant find a regulation as to why you cant have a ring within a ring or a figure of 8 so to speak.. maybe im half asleep but ive checked the BGB and all i can find is appendix 15 which refers to reg 433.1.103 none of the...
  16. A

    rings within rings

    I tested a job last week and ive been typing up a quote this morning and I cant find a regulation as to why you cant have a ring within a ring or a figure of 8 so to speak.. maybe im half asleep but ive checked the BGB and all i can find is appendix 15 which refers to reg 433.1.103 none of the...
  17. W

    Websites SEO and online marketing

    Im looking at scrapping my existing website, which was only a basic reference based site i am planning on getting a professionally built, optimised site and using the company for seo to build the site up, and get a decent presence this isnt cheap but i can afford it within the marketing budget...
  18. M

    Switch within a ring circuit

    Hi All, Im extending a ring circuit for a customer but he wants two switches for his washing machine and dishwasher, he doesnt want socket outlets showing on top of the work surface but just wants these two switches, is there an easier way of doing this but keeping the ring circuit. Thanks macu
  19. driverman

    IR testing an individual circuit within con/unit

    Hi, When carrying out an IR test on a circuit within a consumer unit, can it be carried out safely with all the other circuits on? Can the circuit under test be isolated by switching off protective device (MCB)? Under 2395 exam would MCB have to be locked off also? Or would it be better to...
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    NO water mains

    With regards to main bonding, what is the solution if there is no sign of a water mains? The plummer says the stop cock is outside the property in the street and there is no off valve coming into the house.
    • Grant M
    • Thread
    • isolation mains never properties water within
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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