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    what description of works to use for minor works cert. when replacing a boiler????

    hello, when issuing a replacement boiler works cert I have been told to class it as and addition to an existing circuit. but alls I'm doing is reconnecting a boiler to an existing supply by means of a 3amp 2pole isolator switch . any advise on what should be recorded?? thanks.
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    Major works notification

    Hi, I've changed a consumer unit for a customer but noticed the earth and bonding conductors were undersized at 6mm csa. Do I put this down as a departure from 7671 or not issue to cert until the problem is rectified? Thanks Chris
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    Minor or notifiable works question.

    Hey guys, Im a bit confused with this, a kitchen isn't classed as a special location, yet I've seen it excluded when issuing minor works certificates. I have the opportunity to do some work in a few weeks for a company that fits kitchens, the vast majority would be additional sockets, new...
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    How earthing actually works in a fault

    Hi gents, It's straight forward that in an event of a fault earthing will deliver current from exposed metal parts(electrical accessories) to the Earth, and it grounds to Earth potential. So the question is, if for example, in lighting circuit a fault occurs, how it will go from a ceiling...
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    Do I need to be registered with a competents Person scheme for minor works?

    hi all my question is do I have to be registered with a competent person scheme like the niceic or elecsa to issue a minor works certificate after doing minor works in a clients dwelling? i have completed my part p and 17th edition also testing and inspecting thanks
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    Faulty socket? Works the sink disposal but won't power a dishwasher?

    Chaps, I'll don a tin hat here as someone is going to tell me I'm dim. Problem is this: old property, plug socket under kitchen sink, it powers the sink food disposal churner thingy but when I unplug that and try to install a new dishwasher it won't send any power to it?? I just tried plugging...
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa certs

    hi guys is it possible to buy Elecsa certs over the counter or can you only get them off there website ? ran out of minor works certs and need them sharpish. cheers
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    Am2 worth appealing

    Hi just found out a have failed my am2 on the installation section Firstly I wondered if I can get any information on how I failed apart from them saying what circuits I failed on ( lighting/ bonding and swa to 16amp socket ) I thought I did all these correctly and can't see what I can fail on...
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    signing off domestic works (part p)

    hi all, ive been working with electrics for 11-12 yrs now mostly rewires and ive been asked to get what ever it is i need to give a certificate for domestic installs. i currently have my city and guilds 2330 and im in the process of doing my nvq3 (log book). so what do i need in order to get...
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    How The DIY Area Works And The Step By Step Guide Rule

    Although this is primarily a trade forum for electricians we get lots of requests for DIY assistance so this DIY section of the forum was made specifically to accommodate those DIY requests. Where any information is given here, it is done so with no implied or guarantee of accuracy. As a...
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    10.5kw shower works on a 32 amp T1 MCB (via a 6mm t/e cable)

    The ELFI is 0.4 ohms. It is also protected by a 30mA RCD. Can I leave it on?
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    Odd fault

    Hello not done a new post for a while was at me mates house yesterday and he said sometimes his TV appears to momentarily loose the signal for a split second, then the video and sound are from then onwards, out of sync by a second or so. its a free view digital signal he's talking about. if...
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    Opinions Wanted

    Hi All, Really keen to hear what people opinions are on this installation completed by a contractor last week.
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    Minor works certificate for DIY installation

    I've recently installed some LED downlights in several bedrooms in my house, but it has recently been brought to my attention that I need the work inspecting and be issued with a minor works certificate. Is it usual practice for homeowners to do their own installations and be issued with a...
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    minor works cert

    After a bit of advice. A friend has had some structual building work done at his home so building control are involved. Basically a new window which needed new steels ect. He re-decorated the room and put new socket faceplates on and changed strip light to 4 down lights. Building control have...
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    Remedial works following an EICR

    Hello everybody Looking for some help here hopefully someone can help. i have been giving an EICR to rectify the defects. This is a 2 bedroom 2 story house. The purpose of this EICR was on an estate agents request due to selling of the property. On the observations the tester has down 'no...
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    House extension so need to remove and replace FIT installation

    What is the deal with temporarily moving an array to complete building works? No doubt it will be a complete nightmare but hopefully some good experience here? Do they notify or keep quiet?
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    2006 Mazda3 Remote Locking works intermittently.

    Hi, Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer. I have a 2006 Mazda3. I have had it about 3 months and have found the remote central locking only works sometimes. When I get out the car and close the door and press the fob lock button, sometimes the car locks, often it doesn't. Locking...
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    EMdrive funy tory NASA don't know how works bulb

    Few days ago Nasa published raport http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20140006052 in 2013 Chine scientists also confirmed EMdrive ( Everyone understand that engine is moving but they not understand WHY and How )
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    Estimating Software

    Evening, first post so go easy on me! Up until now i've always estimated manually, trawling through the details etc.... I cover domestic, commercial and mid/light industrial with works up to £50k but more regularly below £10k. I've now got an opportunity on two very large luxury new build...

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