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  1. Spunkywads26

    Minor Works Cert & Bonding

    Hi All, me again. I quoted a small job in a landlords house. The CU is located in a cupboard under the staircase and has rammed with the tenants rubbish. I asked the landlord what type of CU was in there and he told me it was replaced 2 years ago for an RCD board. I moved abit of stuff and...
  2. ipd1961

    Meter Change, Minor Works Certificate required?

    I wonder if I can have any guidance on this issue. In a commercial building we look after they have the old type of meters to check the usage by the occupiers. We have been instructed to change them to a "Smart" type of meter which will be connected to our BMS to accurately record usage, peaks...
  3. S

    Cambridge...Domestic works.

    Hi All, Im looking for an extra pair of hands, ideally somebody who has a bit of experience working on domestic (social housing). Driving licence (unless local), hand tools and a decent attitude are a must. Day release apprentice, mate or Sparks. Long term work, Self employed status. Please...
  4. Soulsurfer

    EICR issues and small works.

    Hey all, Been to do an EICR on an oldish property before rental plus add in some sockets in garage etc.. Problems mostly been sorted while doing the new sockets etc.. but have no r1,rn or r2 on what I presume is supposed to be a ring final covering the entire house. I haven't gone any further...
  5. M

    Certification. Minor works and EIC or one or the other

    I was talking to a fellow spark today and he said I have gone about this wrong. But I disagree so I would like your opinions. Been out to a property with and old rewirable fuse board. (I don't know what that's defined as). They had a spur out the back feeding a disconnected 2.5mm T&E feed in...
  6. A

    Zs, Ze how the tester works?

    I understand how to test Ze and Zs and that Zs is the total impedance from the suppliers tranny to the final accessory in a circuit your testing. Also that Ze is the suppliers earth resistance. However i have a few questions 1.) how does the test meter actually work to measure Ze by connecting...
  7. M

    I Need Work Electricians mate required

    I'm looking for an electricians mate/improver to join our team. We are based in Southampton but our works are throughout the south coast to midlands and Wales. Must have experience in commercial/shopfitting works, also transport/tools and willing to stay away. Works are varied, some days and...
  8. EMMEC

    I Need Work Hi North London Team looking for works

    Fully equipped &qualified team of Sparkys ready for new challenge. No job is to small :)
  9. R

    Minor Works cert

    Hi, I have been in discussion with a friend Regards minor works certs for a couple of jobs he did recently. 1. Move light (cable is not extended just moved 300mm using slack in loft) 2. Change single socket to a double socket. He has insisted he is not altering the circuit and that it is...
  10. P

    What electrical work am I allowed to do as an unqualified homeowner?

    Hi Guys, Hope this is in the correct section. I just recently discovered that I am technically not allowed to install an extractor fan despite being outside of the special zones and would need an electrician to fit so they test and issue certificates. Now I have found clear information on what...
  11. C

    Do i need to install smoke alarms

    So I've got a job they want a consumer unit moving to the adjacent wall and a few alterations in the kitchen and a couple of new dedicated circuits one for a double oven and one for the Hob. This obviously will require a EIC The property is around 20 years old and has no mains wired smoke...
  12. drzsta

    RCD needed With minor works?

    Hi, Just a few questions as I rarely do any domestic work. I'll be changing a few single sockets to doubles and also adding a few extras on the existing ring. Currently has no RCD protection and common sense suggest that because I'll be adding sockets I should add RCD protection? Downlights...
  13. B

    Zs,Ze,R1+R2

    Zs=Ze+R1+R2 if you have R1+R2 and the Ze of cu through dead testing what is the need of doing an earth fault loop impedance test once you've energised the cu?
  14. A

    Thinking of starting up

    Hi, I'm currently working as a domestic self employed sparks mate however the work is few and far between at the minute. I have 2365 level 3 and around five years experience. I was thinking of starting up on my own just doing minor works and nothing notifiable to fill the time when I'm not...
  15. D

    I Need Work Wanted Electrical Improver/Trainee Manchester Area

    Looking for a keen Improver/Trainee to learn the trade. Will be working with fellow electrician's carrying out install and remedial works. Be assisting on testing jobs. All commercial works, good opportunity for someone starting out. Must have own vehicle. Some working away and nights. PM us...
  16. M

    Certifying existing works

    Hi, I was called to a job where the customer asked me to undertake an EICR and Boiler safety check (Yes, I am gas safe registered as well). When I arrived I found a fairly new boiler and a 17th ed Split load CU (not AMD 3 standard), I questioned why he wanted it all tested as it was all fairly...
  17. D

    Two Way Lighting

    Had another question about lighting this time as it seems to be what I struggle to get my head around the most and the book is very simplistic. I came across a configuration today which I didn't think would work but it does and i just wondered what possible combinations there are? and what do...
  18. akwoody2

    MWC or EIC?

    Evening chaps, A little help with what i think is a grey area. Im going to install a twin socket from the DB off the 32a ring RCBO. Does this class as an alteration where i will issue a MWC or does it warrant a EIC? Thanks
  19. O

    Todays guessing game .......

    So I was doing some fault finding today - and the customer said that they had had some recent work done - so I asked to see any paperwork that had been left..... they produced an EIC... this is what the scope of works was: So anyone like to guess what they've had done? and no there wasn't...
  20. N

    Who can issue a Minor Works cert?

    I have been through a time served electrical apprenticeship, achieved LV 3 2330, AM2, NVQ, and all other stuff to do with, 6 years ago. I do not not have test and inspect. I have always worked for large contracting companies, in the cushy side (maintenance) and have never had to supply certs for...

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