Recent content by chris gray

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    EICR queries

    My pal uses icertifi, does all certs for about £70 a year
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    EICR queries

    Thank you
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    EICR queries

    Thank you
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    EICR queries

    Good morning. I do a whole lot of testing for my company, I don’t fill out the actual EICR forms though. My mother’s badgered me into doing a EICR on her property she rents out so I’ve had to buy the forms to fil put myself. I’ve gone for the kewtech tc3 & tc5 I’m stuck on 3 parts: Part 1 is on...
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    Mag lock

    Hi I installed a Paxton mag lock door entry system for the first time yesterday. My question is: The magnetic itself felt quite hot after a short period of time, is this normal?
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    rcd keeps tripping

    Yesterday I had a ‘my lights dim when I turn anything on’ ?‍♂️
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    Tails in cavity wall

    Could use split con
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    Dimmer switches and LED Bulbs

    Which dimmer have you fitted? The dimmer will have both a minimum and maximum wattage, you need to make sure you’re within these.
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    RCD not tripping - tech advice

    I’d see wether it’s possible to convert the 2 rfc into 1 at the ccu and put onto a 32a, making sure the appropriate neutrals are in the correct neutral bar
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    Wiring a switch in a light circuit

    I always take my feed to my switches. Take a 3c&e between switches for strappers and neutral, then take sw upto light from 2nd switch. Like what’s been said, each to their own. Personally I built a full test rig at home and turned theory into practice on it.
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    Help understanding 2 way switching.

    It depends how it’s wired As your question says ‘switched’ 2 way could switch without the need for a feed
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    Estate Agents says Fit For Purpose

    Your compressor requires a 16A socket and you plugged it into a 13A socket and it overloaded and activated he ocpd? The electrician is right in my opinion
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    Shower supply, ever needed additional earth cable.

    Yes, Maybe on site guide if memory serves me
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    Shower supply, ever needed additional earth cable.

    It came under special locations
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    Shower supply, ever needed additional earth cable.

    Supplementary bonding

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