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    Anyone got Wiha Torque screwdriver

    Got a Wiha torque checker and it tests OK, so must be alright. Just a bit tighter torques than I expected.
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    Electric vehicle tester options

    Just checked with NIC helpline, and no its not a requirement to test the RDC-DD.
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    Electric vehicle tester options

    I was thinking I would have to get a new MFT to test the RDC-DD , but if there is no requirement to test it I won't have to do that.
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    Anyone got Wiha Torque screwdriver

    The problem I have is the torque seems to vary. One time it clicks with not too much effort, the next got to use a lot more force to get it to click. Took it back but out of warranty so bought another and its the same, just returned it. Its the well known Wiha, not sure if I got a faulty batch...
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    Smaller automatic wire strippers

    Just use snips. Got all those fancy cable strippers but end up just using snips, and sometimes a knife.
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB Experienced Worker

    Yes, just discovered I have to do the same , after asking NICEIC about upgrade to approved contractor.
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    Do I need to rewire after this EICR

    Well, I'll have my say. Wiring regs are not retrospective regarding EICRs, ref Part P document, even on RCDs depending on when the original installation was done. " no RCD on lighting circuit C2" I don't think so. Low insulation readings, I would say further investigation needed, could be a...
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    Electrician gloves.

    I never used to wear gloves but in the last few years I wear them most of the time. I just use Screwfix Site general purpose, I can do most things wearing them now, seem to adapt after a while.. I think it was getting a nasty cut just opening a cardboard box that made me decide.
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    Can you login ElectriciansForums okay since the change in Ad Network?

    Yes. ok.
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    Elecsa brand being retired

    I'm quite pleased to be able to have the NIC logo, been with ELECSA since 2009 but when Certsure came along with NIC I kept thinking, they may as well call it all NIC.
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    Self employed income support scheme

    Same here, I didn't think they were going to give me anything anyway.
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    Can Electricians Go To Work? - Yes, if you're able to safely

    Very good to know if I do get an emergency job.
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    Clips melted in domestic 60’s 3 bed

    Might be caused by glow worms.
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    Pimp My Van - Show us yer racks!

    Mine just has a great big yellow Van Vault box in the back now.
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    Electric Vehicle Charging training

    I thought I saw somewhere there is a change coming up to make them easier to install.

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