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  1. V

    Should a completion certificate always be given for works carried out please?

    Hi Everyone, I had a new consumer unit installed in December 2021, the electrician said that he had more testing to complete and would come back and said it could wait. My oven also began tripping on the same day, which he felt was a faulty oven. I asked to schedule for a few months and...
  2. I

    PIR security light works in reverse

    I've just changed the bulb in an outdoor PIR security floodlight (to LED). But the light stays on by default, and turns off when I go outside. I don't think there is a control to "reverse" its mode of operation.
  3. M

    UK Minor works certification

    Hi everyone, I’m brand new to the site and hope everyone is doing well. My question is this: I have a 2365 level 2 diploma and have been doing some electrical work around the house , i.e. moving existing sockets and adding a spur. Can I issue my own minor works certificate? Or am I just over...
  4. ziddyshin

    Do I need to join a scheme to sign off Minor Works Certificate?

    Hi, I would like to do some minor domestic electrical work while I am completing my NVQ level 2 in electrical installations. I have the 18th edition and part P qualifications as well as an NVQ level 2 in inspection and testing. However, I have read and heard from other electricians that you need...
  5. Sparkgap

    Super low mains voltage, what works?

    Some months ago the transformer feeding my road had a HV phase loss with the result that my house was only getting about 85V. It was interesting seeing what stuff worked and what didn't: for example, 60W bulbs glowed, fluorescent lights didn't(!), some LED lamps worked, others didn't, and my DAB...
  6. C

    How can i have power flowing in a circuit where 1 item works but rest of chain does not?

    There is power flowing. I have checked with multimeter. One light on the line works..even replaced the switch it is connected to. Rest of line still down. Been down for months since a large storm although no indications of lightening strike. Replaced breaker on Sunday...no dice. On Tuesday power...
  7. gmdaly

    new minor works certificate for a fused spur

    Hi, can someone give me some advice RE completing a small works certificate for a fused spur coming from a ring final. 1) In part 2 of the AMD2 small works cert, its wants Zdb supplying the final circuit. Does this mean the Zs for the ring final that I measure or the MaxZs 32A MCB which is 1.1...
  8. R

    Surge protection on minor works

    Evening all, Pretty straightforward I think. I was led to believe that surge protection needs to be fitted on all additions and alterations including when doing minor works unless the client signs a waiver. Another sparky I work with claims that this does not apply if you are just adding a an...
  9. U

    Star delta Pump motor - Doesn't work clockwise but Works anticlockwise

    Hi I'm having a problem with a 20 HP pump motor from a hydraulic press to try molds. When we energized the machine, it starts with star correctly but when it changes to delta, pump motor stops. The breaker doesn't strip and fuses were ok. Video (clockwise rotation)...
  10. K

    Horstmann Electric 7 only works with boost

    Hi all, any suggestions, as my Horstmann only works when boost is switch on, even though an electrician has checked it two times! I do believe the settings are correct, any suggestions as to why this might be? Should the 'timed boost' have the black arrow there when the red button is on also...
  11. S

    EICR - I completed all remedial works now being told he needs to do a full test again

    Hey all, Could do with some help. I had a company recommended to me who quoted me to do an EICR on my rental property. (£265). I thought this was quite expensive but as I've been messed around no end by tradesmen I thought I'd go with the recommendation and pay the extra. I also asked him to...
  12. Raptor0014

    Views on Minor Works Certs

    Morning all. I was chatting with another spark the other day and he’s telling me I’m making excessive work for myself by issuing minor works certs for everything I do that isn’t covered with a EIC. Eg if I change a socket I check everything first (Ze, Zs, PEFC, PSSC, R1+R2, RCD Trip times...
  13. happysteve

    MEIWC - Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022

    happysteve submitted a new resource: MEIWC - Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022 - Fillable MEIWC PDF form for 18th Edition Amendment 2 Read more about this resource...
  14. N

    Leviton 3-way smart switch works, but I think it's wired incorrectly!

    I installed a Leviton smart switch in a 3-way circuit and the corresponding coordinating switch in the picture (right switch). The lights function as they should using both switches. However, I recently was about to install another switch on left side of the box, when I looked at the...
  15. M

    Safe system of works around pv array

    Due to an incident of an induced voltage on the array framework and someone getting a shock what’s people safe system of works in place to minimise this happening ?
  16. N

    does this need a minor works cert

    As above ,does any of the following work require a minor work cert, changing MCB's, changing sockets, fitting CU blanks, filling CU holes with intumescent sealant (CU not to IP rating ) all noted during EICR's some FI's which turn out to be loose wires in circuits This is Scotland...
  17. C

    How do you charge for remedial works after EICR failed?

    Hello everyone, Need some advices to be fair. How do you charge for remedial works after an EICR did not pass? Are you charging on a daily rate? Thank you
  18. D

    Minor works testing FCU

    Hi wondering if someone can advise me on something.. Im installing a few outdoor lights, will spur them off a ring via fused spur. question is when i’m testing do I take the max zs values of a 3/5a 1362 plug top fuse or zs at light fitting and use max zs for the mcb? Please explain in detail...
  19. Aaron b

    Limitations on minor works

    Hello, I need to fill out a minor works cert for a apartment. Is it acceptable or common practice to mark earthing system type as a limitation? The owner isn't around so it's not going to be simple getting access to the buildings incomer. I would assume it tns as the transformer is in the...
  20. A

    Issuing minor works certificate

    Hello all, I'm a mere PAT tester and access this forum alot as I learn so much from it. I wanted to ask about like-for-like socket changes and issuing MWCs. I test fixed appliances also so I understand the correct isolation procedure. I often find damaged sockets and fused spurs and I'd like to...
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