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    Replacing security light fitting

    Hi Guys, I need to replace my halogen security light fitting with one that is LED and also comes with PIR. As this is a swap, am i allowed to do this myself based on current regulations? If so can you recommend a good security light fitting with PIR? I have looked at a few online and went on...
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    Tips and Advice for certification assessment

    Hi all, I will be looking into getting assessed for the first time in the next few weeks, and as i have not previously obtained qualifying supervisor title to my list of credentials i am a little in the dark with it all. I have applied for the full scope certification and have experience in...
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    High Zs on lighting circuit

    Hi all I have a house where all the circuits meet the Max Zs for that circuit yet the lighting circuit is testing as 747 ohms Zs It looks like it used to be a TT system and been converted to a TN-C-S system. As its also got an main tcd before the board. Could this somehow be causing this high...
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    Schemes

    After seeing Anthony's posts today I would add this guys, if you practice Domestic installation work them to be competitive and to get on you need to be in a scheme, yes, yes I know they stink, but a lot of organisations now insist on them, there is a very strong chance you will not get work...
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    Installing sockets in a thin block wall.

    Hi guys, I have been asked to install some additional sockets for a family friend. However when I have been to look at the house (1950's built) I have found that the upstairs walls are really thin. They look like breeze but are much softer (I can pratically scrape them away with a screwdriver)...
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    Is there a danger with relays without diodes

    I came across this LINK on Wikipedia the other day, since then I’ve done some googling and found out this is a known fact that if relay hasn’t got a diode fitted, this might/will cause a spike and might damage something on the Elise S1 circuit. I copy~pasted this form google "Since an...
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    multi room fan activation without triggering lights in all rooms

    Hi all, I'm not an electrician but i need some advice before i hire one to help me complete an installation which was started by a chap who has let me down. I have a large inline fan which sucks air from 4 rooms. it is supposed to be triggered by the lights, which are pir's, in each of the rooms...
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme working without Niceic /napit

    I notice that fully qualified sparks are starting to rebel against being mothered and bled by these organisations ..... Have any of you guys got advice for dealing directly with building control ? I really cant see why I should pay one of these organisations to go over my work when I'm fully...
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    MFT without calbration

    was having a look at megger MFT and was just wondering, is buying one without calbration a really bad idea or is it just a case of getting it calibrated ?
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    Condition report for the old installations

    I have to do a Condition Report for an old installation. Everything is ok but the installation doesn't have RCD's, even for those circuits required by the 17th Edition. Can I write that the installation is "satisfactory" without RCD's ?
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    Running a Bathroom Fan without the lighting being on.

    Finished a bathroom several weeks ago which included 4 downlights, mirror light, timed fan, Fan iso above door, occupancy sensor and a switch outside to override the occupancy. All was good or so I thought, till the snag list came to the builder. It read, I wanted blue LED GU10 over the shower...
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    Off to work shortly

    It should be bloody banned on God's day. Hopefully be back on here for lunchtime, Just got a couple of supplies to get in and some Dol starters ready for some extractor fans going in next week. I know it won't be the same on here this morning without me but it won't be forever, so stay strong...
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    rcd protection

    EICR tnc-s system ....lighting circuit ......cables buried less than 50mm ....not rcd protected....what code should i put (i think code 2... but could it be c3 (not compliant with current regs)
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    Plug Socket Showing Up Without An Earth

    Hi guys Have a problem with the tumble dryer that wasn't working and when the technician came out to check the socket with his device it showed up that the plug socket hasn't got an earth. How would an electrician go about fixing the problem? Thanks in advance Nathan
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    Smoke alarm problem - AICO Ei141

    Hi, Our house has three of these alarms, interlinked so if one goes off then it sets the others off a couple of seconds later. For reasons I needn't go into I had one of them disconnected last night by removing the main unit from the base plate, and removing its battery. Also the lighting...
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    RCD test without RCD

    Is there anyway I can test an installation without an RCD so I can be sure when I changethe board the RCD will trip in time? Or calculation, such as V/R eg 230/Zs.????
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    LED Lights without drivers

    Hi I am looking to engage an electrician to install 10 LED lights around an outside pool and I know, from the research that I've done, that I have to have a driver in the pool plant room. I am trying to choose the fittings beforehand, however nearly all the LED lights on sale come with drivers...
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    selling pv sol software

    hi there is anyone selling copy of pv sol or pv syst software. if so can you please let me know thanks
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    Becoming fully qualified without an employer help!

    Hello everyone, I completed a city & guilds course to level 2 in 2007 and have been working on site as an improver through agency's ever since I left collage. Now that I'm at a high level of experience I want to finish my training to be fully qualified. Now as I understand it the courses have...
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    RCBO keeps tripping - without explanation

    The wiring in the house is split into separate circuits each with their own RCBO for 3 for lighting (separate for ground floor; upper floor; and basement) 3 for power (again as above) 1 for cooker 1 for shower 2 for fridge/freezers The problem exists only on the ground floor power circuit...

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