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    Kitchen electrics

    Not that I'm aware of. The client is meeting the fitter today and is adamant it's getting redone, so I think he will be holding money back. The main thing i was asking was if anyone had heard about engineers refusing to work unless the isolators were adjacent to the appliances. It was a new one...
  2. K

    Kitchen electrics

    I wasn't meaning on the certificate as such. More along the lines of the client having friends over and the conversation obviously moving straight onto the electrics and who did such a good job. :)
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    Kitchen electrics

    Thanks guys, knew it was wrong, just a bit ****ed about it as it's a good job and I've spent a lot of time and effort on the place making sure it's as good as can be. Like to think I have pride in my work, and ultimately my name will go against the whole house. It was just a bit galling to have...
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    Kitchen electrics

    I got into a dispute today with a kitchen installation company. I am in the process of rewiring a house and the client has ordered a top of the range kitchen but the installer has his own spark to carry out the appliance connections. He provided a drawing for the electrics and I wired to suit at...
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    new build outside light

    Usually work with normal vapour barrier, have only done one job with a passive house set-up. Came out of the same factory, same set-up regarding joists and service zones. Different tape used was the only difference for me, but the joiners had a real hard time passing the air tightness tests.
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    new build outside light

    Yes, they come with 40mm battens running vertically, cables are ran as normal through floor joists then down inside service zones. 1st fix joiners fit top and bottom runners before attaching plasterboard. The wall panels and roof panels come pre-insulated so no Kingspan in between joists.
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    new build outside light

    Jobs I work on come out of a factory pre-fabricated with vapour barrier already in place. And the job does get done properly!
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    scottish spark advice

    I've found that it varies from council to council. Some are happy with a copy of your grade card whereas others won't accept any certificates other than Select or NICEIC ones.
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    new build outside light

    Drill down into kit, then straight through both skins, including vapour barrier. Then all you need to do is cover over the hole you have made with an appropriate tape. Aluminium foil tape works, or I have also used another cloth like tape (this was more suited to a passive house type environment)
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    full house audio system

    Sorry to hijack the thread, didn't want to start a new one, I am going to be installing some audio in both my kitchen and lounge soon. Looking at maybe sonos in the kitchen but would like to run this through a couple of ceiling speakers if possible. For the lounge I'd like to play music but also...
  11. K

    Prysmian Boxes!!

    No the spool is still metal.
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    Prysmian Boxes!!

    The company I work for has used Prysmian for a while now, I have to agree with you the boxes are useless. I usually just pull the drum out of the box and stick it on my cable rack.
  13. K

    Neutrals at switches

    Just because someone does things differently to yourself doesnt mean they havent had a decent apprenticeship or are inexperienced with the practical aspect of the trade. As has been pointed out there are benefits to both systems and no valid reason against either. I have worked for 13 years in...
  14. K

    Neutrals at switches

    I have always wired light circuits this way, its far easier to terminate imo. Plus i once saw a guy wire loop in at a bathroom light, which also had a shaver point, a timer fan and a mirror light, then what a mess he made trying to terminate 7 t&e or 3c cables at a light fitting. Im equally at...
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    Advise about tax free earnings needed.

    Hi ive been offered a chance to work abroad and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the ins and outs of not paying tax are. Or even recommend a good accountant. Ive heard that if your wages get paid into a UK bank account then youll need to pay tax. Does anyone know if thats the case?
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