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  1. EricMark

    RCD types, what is the real story, should we worry?

    I made a mistake, I bought a new consumer unit, and 14 RCBO's all marked on the box type B, did not really want type B I felt type A was good enough, had it fitted only to find RCBO not type B but curve B and type AC, so ordered 2 type A RCBO's for the main ring finals, and think that is likely...
  2. S

    Bulb flicker for 1ms. Is this reason to worry?

    Hello. Today in night bulb in my room flicker for maybe 1ms,so fast. Light flicker for 1ms. It happened once. And never in past. Now its fine again. Is this reason to worry? There is not storm here in Poland,also weather is warm. No circuit overload,only laptop and pc on.
  3. Ash_C

    Don't worry about this little guy

    Introducing myself, Ashley from Eastbourne hoping to transition back to the tools after a minor intermission in medical engineering. Hopeful to gain some of your knowledge and wisdom. Cheers
  4. reddwarf4ever

    Builder safety worry

    in 2003 i engaged a builder to extend my property. 1-when I asked for 3 light switches to control 1 light, it took him a week to find out how to do it....he ran multiple cables , just in case, until he found out how it should be done... 2-he fitted a consumer unit, but immediately it kept...
  5. T

    Don't worry an Electrician fitted these, no cert, no VAT!

    Ho hum, on my travels today asked to inspect (cursory!) state of wiring. Love the sink with induction hob. The thermal damage and exposed singles behind the oven and floppy sockets a treat to behold. Just a little light entertainment. Now...I know I need a course in photography but you can see...
  6. Pete999

    Pete's Videos no need to worry anymore folks, you heard it here first

  7. leep82

    EICR

    Ive recently mentioned on another thread of mine that when it comes to completing EICR's my experience is limited. I have my testing and inspection qualifications but have generally only used them to verify new work that i myself have installed, all relatively easy. At the minute I am sub...
  8. D

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma Worry - Don't bother, they're sound and normal and not just after you for your money!

    Just had my Stroma assessment. I just wanted to put all the guys minds at ease that are awaiting theirs. Went ok and I was pooing myself to say the least. (Who enjoys being interviewed about their job and knowledge) Had a guy called Gary who was very chilled and eased my nerves. Got a couple...
  9. H

    Dodgy kitchen and lighting circuits

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice on what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to household wiring. Our flat was wired by questionable electricians (before we moved in) and over the years lots of problems have cropped up. Each room has at least 4 spotlights, 90% of...
  10. K

    IPAF training 3a and 3b Theory test?

    Hi this is my first of many questions on here. I will be booking to do the IPAF 3a and 3b training tomorrow (pay day), Could some one give me an idea of what to expect for the theory test please? I'm new to the trade so the more I can prepare for it the better as I'm starting to suffer a...
  11. D

    Why do I worry?

    EICR's increasingly bother me and have resulted in the odd sleepless night. Simply because in testing and inspecting a complex installation that is unknown to you it is not possible to check everything and the one thing you miss might be the very thing that caused fire or electrocution. Not only...
  12. gnuuser

    oy worry worry worry

    spent the past three days at the hospital bedside of my son. emergency surgery for appendix burst and massive infection. hes home now and doing well but it was a bit of a scare for him. hes a big strapping lad of 22 and built like a bull but hes got to take it easy for a couple weeks even...
  13. S

    RCBO trip times - no, not the usual what should it be . . .

    I was doing a board change today and 10 out of the 15 RCBO's were returning a value in the region of 19ms at 1x and 30 at 5x. Tried more than 1 MFT (both Metrel but got the same sort of results). So this is still within the 40ms's but with new RCBO's would you personally accept or return them?
  14. Dan

    Layout has gone fixed-width! Don't worry, you can change it back though!

    If you browse using the PC or Laptop, you'll find the forum now has a fixed width layout. If you don't like it though, you can always change it back. Scroll to the bottom of the forum and you'll see a drop down box on the left, select "Default Orange and Blue" and you'll get the old 'fluid'...
  15. L

    "Don't worry about it, i'll be living here for years"

    New to the domestic trade so starting off as i mean to go on by doing it right and safe! just finished the first fix at an old farm house. new sockets on a 20 amp radial using the t&e from an unused storage heater fed via a hager board. and wall lighting. the farmer asked me why i couldn't just...
  16. M

    TN-S & TT on same installation what should I class it as?

    got a 16mm earthing conductor from main supply sheath goin in to the MET + an earth electrode(rod) next to the supply with a 10mm earthing conductor comin off it to the MET Should I class it as a TT system for test results and mark the EIC as TN-S & TT :nonod:
  17. 5

    Converting storage room with mains in to toilet

    Hi can anyone give me some advice on this. Ive been asked to convert a storeage room into a downstairs cloakroom for a diabled family member but the room contains the mains intake and meter for the property. Could this be boxed off or would it have to be moved?
  18. I

    IR readings Puzzeled

    hi there carried out IR test on radial lighting circuit today. L-N 700MOhms N-E 650Mohms L-E 320Mohms just wondered why the L-E would be nearly half the value ???? ( test carried out at 500v dc, TNCS system circuit disconnected at board)
  19. C

    'Other' Trade Quotes

    Ever worked with another trade and been asked to do something against regs because it suits them? Then it's time to list them here! Here's mine for starters:- "Just install the switches at the end of the bath - don't worry that the ceiling is too low!" "Don't worry about the IP rating of the...
  20. RogertheBodger

    Can't spell? Don't worry

    I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in...

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