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    Electrical works in an extension

    Hi, This is my first time post here. I have had an extension built on my own house in NW London. A double storey side extension and rear Kitchen extension. New Kitchen and Bathroom installed. The work has been going on since 2011 due to money constraints, but is now finished. I had the...
  2. D

    minor works high Zs Values

    test, cant seem to post????
  3. S

    Remedial works on A.N Others EICR

    Hi to all. Not been on for a while due work and Dad being ill etc , so have a quick querie Actually its one i have not encountered before . I have a 2391 and have alweays done my own remedials following a PIR now known as a EICR :) If i take on the remedials from another that carried...
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    Subcontract works

    Hi does anybody know how to subcontract to British Gas or help link at all tryed emailing and ringing them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Difficult customers - and remedial works

    How does everyone deal with difficult clients? Today I have had a client kick off claiming we have scratched their floor. The flooring is lino so is prone to scratching. We have been putting spot lights and despite dust bowls and dust sheets some dust has got onto the floor and this has shown...
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    Full Certificate and Minor Works Certificates

    Hi All, Not posted on here for a few years! I have a question that i hope someone can clarify. I need help understanding the differences between a full cert and a minor, correct me if im wrong a minor is for jobs that are non notifiable and full for special locations and notifiable works...
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    Minor works heat Mat

    I been asked by a customer to install a heat mat. The problem I have is I can only connect to the 32a ring. I've noticed a few connections made in connectors and tapped up. also there consumer unit is under the stairs which has a sink and toilet. The head is under the sink which was once boxes...
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    increase the number of sockets in a room

    Afer Bedroom Extension increase the number of sockets in a room do they need a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate that confirms check part p electrical safety dwellings or minor electrical works certificate? please advice thanks (The circuit have RCD protection). Regards universal
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    Testing new floorboxes plugged into existing electrak

    Hi, We are adding some floor boxes onto an existing electrak in an occupied office,could anyone comfirm the tests we have to complete,only i've been told its classed as a plugged in appliance so doesn't require any tests.Is this correct?
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    Filling out Minor Works Certificate

    Just finished installing some low voltage downlights to an existing circuit , I'm going to test tomorrow to save disconnecting the lamps/transformers I was going to test LN-E 500v on the insulation resistance test , what do I have to write on the minor works certificate and where to show that...
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    Signing off works

    HI GUYS LOOKING FOR SOME GUIDANCE PLEASE AS IT SEEMS TO BE A BIT OF A GREY AREA. I AM AN ELECTRICIAN AND HAVE BEEN FOR 20 YEARS (COMPETENT). IVE RECENTLY SET UP BUSINESS ON MY OWN AND HAVE BEEN ASKED TO REWIRE A DOMESTIC PROPERTY THAT IS BEING RENOVATED. SO MY QUESTION IS 'DO I NEED TO BE...
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    Getting stung with extra work!

    Just started quoting for my company. How do people word/get round saying that any extra work needed due to departures from the regs? As i know a few people who have lost out big time with having to do extra work and not get payed. Many Thanks
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    replace shower and add rcd minor works?

    does adding a RCD to a existing shower circuit and replacing the shower like for like only require a minor works and is it notifiable? i say minor works because its only a alteration / no new circuit, but fully test the circuit cheers
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    Minor Works? Installation? Notifiable?

    Hi I recently visited a property the was experiencing tripping of an Mcb when turning on a 3 kw hand wash appliance in a down stairs loo. All earth cables present and correct, old wired board but with plug in MCB's No Rcd protection. Some Numpty had wired the hand wash to the 6 amp alarm and...
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    Minor Works, Insulation Resistance Testing, and 612.3.3

    Hi all I couldn't find any previous posts on this topic specifically so looking for some advice. I am adding an external security light for a customer. I am extending the existing downstairs lighting circuit. Normally when testing Insulation Resistance I would test between L-N, L-E, N-E...
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    Minor Works Cerificate question

    Hi Folks, I am filling out a minor works certificate for 2 fused spurs I have fitted from 2 socket in the livin room to supply 2 wall lights 5A fuse fitted in spur. My question is on the minor works cert where it says Method of fault protection, do I put Automatic disconnection of supply...
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    Will I be covered for insurance ?

    Hi all I've had a handyman fit some lights for me in a hotel. He's given me a minor works for them but I've just had an electrician tell me that I won't be covered if I showed them to my insurance company if something happened as he isn't registered but the certs are legit is this right or are...
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    Quoting for works - How do I challenge NIC/EIC stipulated on requirements

    I'm NAPIT registered FULL SCOPE which states - and is therefore approved to undertake the design, construction, maintenance, verification and/or inspection and testing of electrical installations up to 1 kV within the work SCOPE OF APPROVAL Work Category Date of Approval Date of Expiry...
  19. telectrix

    Fuse Finder. Any Recommends?

    Want one that works on live circuits, and not just sockets, without having to take out a 2nd mortgage. LOL. anyone got a decent one they could recommend? cheers, Tel.
  20. driverman

    RCD changes. minor Works for each?

    Hi guys, question for those that fill in NIC minor works forms. When changing a 30mA RCD like for like, I appreciate new times would have to be recorded, but anything else? Company I work for are changing about 30 RCD's which have failed a periodic report. i take it 30 x minor works required for...

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