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  1. Sparky10

    Adding a switch to a rolling shutter

    Want to add a switch to the inside of a warehouse to control shutters from inside aswell as outside. at the min the keyswitch is located outside to lift the shutter but want to be able to close when I’m inside. don’t do much shutters so looking for a little advice here, isit effectively the...
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    Socket feeding DB

    Hi All, Visited a job today and was asked to supply and DB in a outbuilding via a Socket in the garden....:eek: i said i was not happy to do so and it wasn't possible. DB was suppose to feed 4 sockets 3 lights and a little plug in heater, Client claimed she was told by 3 previous electricians...
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    Radials V Ring mains

    Hi all, This may be a common topic and may already have been spoken about 100s of times so forgive me in advance. I have always wired in ring mains for my sockets up until recently.. I came across an install where all sockets were wired in 2.5 radials protected by 20A RCBO they had wired 3...
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    LED lights in bath panel in domestic house

    Hi Gods, Bath panel lights wired in series and no longer work, how can i test each led light individually? (have been told buy a 12v battery and touch lights to battery).... sounds odd but ok.. :s I have tried coming out of the driver and connecting each light on their own as if was 1 light...
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    is a Fire alarm system required?

    Hi All, I've been asked by a friend of mine if they require a fire alarm system within a building they have just purchased. It is a building with 9 flats within across 4 floors, and was wondering what regulation they need to comply with and if they need a fire alarm system installed or not...
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    Main Fused Switch isolator

    Came across this on an install today and wondering if its correct, Main Fuse was 100A, cables going into a meter then from a meter into a 63A switched fused isolator, Then 16mm Armoured from isolator into fuse board about 15m away. now i'm confused as to why its 100A Main fuse - 63A isolator...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Assessment 17th edition

    Hi Guys, Part of my NICEIC Assessment i have been told to provide my 17th Edition Certificate but As i finished my College in 2010 i have already been taught to 17th Edition Standards why would i need to take 17th edition Test again. My JIB card also states 17th Edition on the back...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme 2391 V NICEIC - Whats the point in 2391??

    Hi Guys, A debate at work and im slightly confused and thought maybe someone here may shed some light. What is the point in doing your 2391 Testing course? Apparently to be NIC Registered you do not need to have 2391 Inspection & Testing & You are able to sign work off. However if you have...
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    Pre Am2 is it worth it??

    Hi All, I am due to undertake my AM2 in the new year but am wondering if it's worth doing the PRE AM2 course before hand? I was advised to jump on it but I just thought it was a sales tactic. Really like to know if anyone has done it and if it's worth it
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    NVQ3 portfolio help please.

    Hi Guys currently doing my portfolio but struggling to understand wording on certain questions could anyone help rephrase them please. Thanks in advance. 1 - How do you safely use, care and store hazardous substances and what are the safe handling and disposal methods for optical fibres and...
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    NVQ Level 3

    Hi All i currently hold level 2 & 3 but am being told by JIB and ECS that i need to complete the NVQ to be fully qualified. I must work with an employer and be assessed on various jobs in order to complete the NVQ Only Problem i am coming across is that no-one will take anyone on direct or...
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    Switch height problem

    Hi guys, i am currently doing a referb on an old building i have a little problem and wanted some advice. As i always put my switches at 1200mm to the top of the switch the builder now has Nogins at this hight also! meaning now when it comes to putting my backbox on,the timber is now in the...
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme NIC v NAPIT v ELECSA

    Im looking to join a Scheme and was thinking NIC was the best and most Recognised but am being told there are a handful to deal with vey expensive with regards to fees My question is what is Difference between them all and who are the best? NIC v NAPIT v ELECSA Just really want to be able to...
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    WANTED** Electrical Multifunction Tester

    Hi i am looking to purchase my 1st set of Electrical multifunction testers Just on the off chance anyone has one for sale preferably MEGGER or FLUKE? I have been told buy a 2nd hand one 1st as brand new are very expensive but make sure its calibrated does this matter if calibrated or not?
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    Fire alarm system courses

    Hi All, I want to start getting into fire alarm installations but just wondering what courses i need to take in order the be able to design,install and commission Fire alarm syatems i have been on the FIA website but am unsure if i need all units. Thanks
  16. Sparky10

    Wire Boiler & room Stat

    I was watching an electrician wire a room stat and was unsure how it worked and he wasn't to inclined to tell me how it works, from what i can see he wired 2.5 from boiler spur then a 1.5 3core and earth to a room stat from boiler... is this correct?
  17. Sparky10

    General price code guide for Electricians

    Hi, I just wanted to know I there I a general price electricians are suppose to charge for certain domestic jobs in London as ive been told plumbers have a code so they do not undercut each other. Just wondering if electricians have this code too? If so what are the price range for most jobs...
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