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I have a AFCI Siemens Breaker 15, the window is currently clear but when i hit the test button the window turns yellow, is this normal ?
The AFCI...
Anyone ever took part in any of the virtual classroom training sold by the NICEIC?
Interested in learning more about fire alarm systems and...
I have been carrying out an EICR on a property and have come across this black tarry substance on 2 of the cables.
I have seen the pitch oozing...
I got one of these ready built consumer units for my father in laws EV install. Got the cables run in, mounted the charge point etc…. Then took...
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As per Part P of Building Regs, once electrical work is performed by a registered competent person, the installation certificate needs to be given...
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Hello, my name is Kelvin. I'm a trainee hydraulic engineer in Indonesia. I apologize if this question has been answered before / if this question...
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A quick question. Would I need to TT a stand alone socket detached from main building (TNCS) that could be used with a Class I...
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Question for the experts since I haven’t had this problem before. Working on my sons house installing a 3 way dimmer. Attached is a photo...
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I'm struggling to find the information which is...
Further to my other thread about the connected neutral. I have decided to write (politely) to the rather difficult customer and explain that I was...
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it switches on...
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I'm just about to start on my own and been wondering, how do you guys arrange your assessment visit to the customers properties?
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How do i access the earth rod to service it, where abouts will it be located and does a tt system have upfront rcds which will be probably in...
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So I am a fully qualified spark with my own company, however I also have a few properties I rent out. One of my tenants asked if they can have an...
Connecting my Quick windlass to the Side-Power should be simple enough.
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I have been tasked with a kitchen rewire. The current DB is fed by a 16mm armoured.
There is a split load old contactum DB which I don’t...
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