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  1. spud1

    Does anyone use a good job tracking software?

    Hi there, Can anyone recommend a simple, intuative software or system for tracking jobs and issuing job sheets for 3No. electricians? I currently use Google workspace for scheduling/calenders but this doesn't provide any means to database and track our jobs or issue forms (job sheets) for our...
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    Does an RCD still function when Solar PV is generating?

    Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could help me with something that has been niggling me please?! When a Solar PV feed in circuit is installed and added onto a spare way of the RCD protected side of a split load dual RCD consumer unit (i.e. other final circuits are protected by that same RCD)...
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    Does a lampost need have a segregated electrode?

    Hi all. Does a lampost (private) 50 metres from a building need to be segregated from the installations PME and have a segregated electrode? I have a church with 3x lampposts in the churchyard fed from armoured cabling. The lampposts are part of the churches installation. Exporting PME this far...
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    Do you charge for quotes?

    Evening Sparkies. Does anyone charge their clients for site visits/consultations and/or quote writing?
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC renewal assessment debacle!

    Hi All, I recently had my NICEIC renewal assessment. We are a two man band. We only carry out small local work and we are approved contractors & domestic installers. We have always (for the last 17 years at least!) had a half day assessment from the NICEIC. The freelance assessor they sent...
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    Why has this note disappeared in Amendment 2 of BS7671?

    Hi All, Can anyone shed any light on why the note from indent ii) of regulation 702.410.3.4.3 has disappeared in the most recently published version of BS7671? I quote; "NOTE: Where a PME earthing facility is used as the means of earthing for the electrical installation of a swimming pool or...
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    CPC as a functioning return path!!!???

    Had a really weird one this week. Customer complaining about getting shocks from a power shower. Inital investigations showed reaction from my volt stick from the shower hose! (All be it not full mains) Took the lid off and the plumber who recently installed the shower had connected the...
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    Observing fire detection shortfalls on EICRs

    Hi all, Do you guys and girls make observations on the fire detection when you do an EICR? If so how do you code it? I've always observed shortfalls in fire detection on an EICR and coded it seperately as 'FIRE' but I was chatting to another sparky the other day who incorporates his fire...
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    Can I measure the level DC 'leakage' current piggy backing on an AC supply?

    Hi ! Much talk of the use of type A, type B and Type F RCDs recently. As we know all are specified at varying levels to ignore the blinding effects of transient DC currents, that are being superimposed on our AC circuits by modern technology. But is there a means to measure the level of this...
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    How do you complete layout drawings ?

    Hi all, As an one man band electrician I've never had much need to use CAD software but since expanding more into fire alarms and emergency lighting, employing another and doing bigger commercial projects Ive found more demand to be able to produce drawings and schematics for the client. I've...
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    first hour labour cost? - Hourly rate work

    Hi All, Does anybody else charge more for their first hours labour than the successive hours? Im thinking of implementing this, as our work recently has been lots of smaller jobs and callouts (Sometimes less than an hour on site) , lots more travelling between, so I kind of feel like we are not...
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    Adiabatic equation help

    Hi guys, I had a brain fog on the adiabatic. Trying to ascertain suitability of a 6mm bonding conductor in a domestic installation. Doesn't help that I forgot my regs book too! I have a pefc of 1.17KA. Can anyone help please? Thanks.
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    Fusing down for lighting.....

    Hi, Just been and looked at a job done recently by a colleague. SWA dedicated 16A supply from a garage consumer unit to a external socket outlet and bulkhead light with external switch on an adjacent patio. He hasnt provided any fusing down for the light and external switch.. (i.e. via an...
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    Should internal links in consumer units be double insulated where TT earthing is present

    Hi, So I was reading the notes on regulation 531.3.5.3.2.201 (Page 156) today and noticed Note 1 that consideration should be given (Where TT earthing is present) to the manufacturer's internal line cable links on the supply side of an RCD being insulated AND sheathed! Does anyone know of any...
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    What are the requirements for interfacing a new gas supply with a commercial buildings fire alarm system ?

    Hi Im working in a staffed residential home (for severe learning difficulties/disabilities residents) they have a new onsite tanked gas supply being installed to supply two domestic sized gas boilers in seperate locations, which will replace the existing big oil fired boiler. I need to clarify...
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    1mm cable on a C curve 6amp mcb ?

    So I was chatting with a friend tonight (also an electrician) and we were talking about disconnection times of C curve MCBs (as you do) and he was convinced he had a distant memory that 1mm t&e cable couldn't effectively be protected by a C curve 6amp mcb but couldn't give me a good reason. I've...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Why can’t I find the NICEIC online certification APP on my APP store anymore?

    Why can’t I find the NICEIC online certification APP on my APP store anymore? Has it been taken over by the Clik APP now? I can’t find any info on the websites giving clear guidance. Frustrating!
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    PAT testing transformer plugtops

    When PAT testing is it necessary to carry out insulation resistance or load/leakage on a Class II (Dummy earth pin) transformer PSU type plugtop? (e.g. phone charger, monitor PSU) Or is just a visual inspection needed?
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    Electric Vehicle Charging training

    Hi there, I have been offered an opportunity to do some EVC training through my local wholesaler. They are putting on a course run by the NICEIC and Rolec. Its a one day course and although the cost is considerable, included in it is; the NICEIC code of practice book for EV Charging and a Rolec...
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    Overall main switch where the installtion has off peak heating ?

    What is everyone's general procedure for provision of an overall installation main switch isolator where an installation has two DB's - one off peak, one on peak? Is it crucial a linked 4 pole main switch be installed to isolate both sets of tails or can a dispensation be made with some clear...

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