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    No sign of Earthing...?

    Good morning... been called out to replace a DB on this domestic supply... no earth noticed and only bonding is 6mm from the incoming water supply... Any advice as to how to document this would be greatly appreciated.. would like to get certification correct without any guess...
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    EIC vs EICR advice please...

    Many thanks... great advise... One more question.. I know it doesn't look too good but is it perfectly acceptable to provide the Green Self certification EICR...? thanks...
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    EIC vs EICR advice please...

    Hello, I have a question regarding certification if anyone can constructively help please... I am a registered domestic installer (looking to go AC very soon).. I've been asked by a landlord to install a new CU in one of his properties connecting to existing cables (tested of course)... I've...
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    Tools stolen and ways of tracing them back...!!!

    thanks.. will do that
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    Tools stolen and ways of tracing them back...!!!

    usually don't and if I need to park right up against a wall or directly infront of the store im going in... don't ever leave my testers anywhere near my tools aswell but sods has it the 1 time I do I get stung...! no advice on how to trace them back if possible...?
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    Tools stolen and ways of tracing them back...!!!

    yep, an absolute kicker in the nuts.. I'll try your suggestion tho and suss out car boot sales nearby.. cheers
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    Tools stolen and ways of tracing them back...!!!

    hello, so I've been hit by the "scum of the earth" pests who decided to raid my van as I was parked outside tool shop... amongst hand tools and screwdrivers etc that they stole:mad: they also wandered off with 2 of my multimeter testers..!! Can anyone help me know if theres a way of tracing...
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    Kevin please change careers before killing someone

    ...does that "Kevin" guy work near Leeds aswell..?? had similar problem, drove 2 hours early Sunday morning to get greeted by fireworks display and burning smells...! should be reported asap even if family friend...
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    Mcb tripping...?

    Got one ordered in... Prob knackered but gonna look foolish if it doesn't solve the problem... Already getting cursed down cos didn't resolve it on first visit.. Difficult customer Not gonna like it if new circuits gotta be put in...
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    Mcb tripping...?

    Thanks all... I thought at one stage it was the connection from th mcb to the busbar not properly inserted as the cu is very high level and all boxed in... But I've made sure it's fine by proper checking all around it.! Double checking. The mcb does flick very easily, literally only have to...
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    Mcb tripping...?

    Thanks for your reply.. My fault; there's a washing machine & tumble dryer on that one socket... Via extension lead.. Very helpful replies tho as I'll check these when I return. Just abit baffled as even when they are all plugged out the mcb doesn't stay on and switches off straight away.. Could...
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    Mcb tripping...?

    I've put a clamp meter on and it's ogetting 18.5amps or so... This is with radio, toaster, kettle, fridge, oven, w/m, dishwasher and microwave all on.. Customer says she never has all this going at once but I thought I'd do it just to test.. Also it's a it difficult to look under the busbar...
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    Mcb tripping...?

    Hi, ive read a lot of posts on here regarding mcb tripping and still need advise please. I have a kitchen ring tripping the mcb. I realise that 9 out of 10 times its an overload problem however I've unplugged all appliances and the mcb doesn't even stay on. From the other posts it seems like...

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