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  1. baldelectrician

    Portable Generator & Refrigerator help!!

    I have a Sigenergy system (called Pointguard in the states), it is a DC battery back up system that operates on mains and has an interlock to isolate from the supply and run the property- this uses the gateway which is an automatic changeover switch The system has a 'smart port' feature that...
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    After some advice please TPN supply with single phase PV install

    I have a 3 phase supply at home, I have a single phase sub DB for most of my domestic supply (this was going to be essential power DB if I got a battery with a small back up) The solar PV goes directly in to the Sigenergy battery inverter (outside) and this feeds the house I also have the...
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    UK Help with a serious scenario involving DNO abuses, EICR's - ECO4

    You could (depending on where you are) have an inspection carried out by the ECA (I am in SELECT and they do an 'inspection and request' which is paid for and can be used as court evidence) Be careful- is your landlord vindictive?
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    Issues re import export meter

    That looks untidy If it were my home I would replace the consumer unit and ask for the cable head to be replaced (bottom right) When the new unit is installed it would free more space, you will have full RCD protection (through RCBO's). At the same time you could have the existing generation...
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    TV Sky on the blink?

    I switched to Freesat over 2 years ago when Sky put the prices up and were useless when I called I told them I was fed up doing a Skydance each time my contract was up - I asked them why I should have to haggle to give them my business I told them they could only give me one price and I was...
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    recommended code for using connector strip

    https://www.----------------------------/professional-resources/best-practice-guides/#g4 Page 15 I would also C2 this
  8. baldelectrician

    Pv EICR code

    I have noticed this on recent new builds around here With Hager you can buy a bit of bus bar and a neutral bar / link and make the consumer unit configurable, this will allow a bidirectional RCBO such as ADC920G - 20A https://hager.com/uk/products/h/adc920r-rcbo-1m-1p-n-6ka-c-20a-30ma-a
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    Replacing consumer unit

    I use Hager, decent quality and has the bonus of (based on past experience) the parts made now fit the consumer units from years ago Last year I was able to replace a cooker circuit on a 1990's Hager board and install a new RCBO to bring the circuit up to todays standards The light transformer...
  10. baldelectrician

    Sourcing a wall mounted pull light switch

    You could put an IP rated switch in https://hager.com/uk/products/h/wxpps12-ip66-10ax-1g-2w-switch Hager does not look bad
  11. baldelectrician

    Cheapest insurance companies cor public liability, indemnity etc

    I use Phoenix finance who are one of my customers and they have been doing it for years http://www.phoenix-finance.co.uk/about_us.html 01292313224 [email protected] I usually speak to Julie
  12. baldelectrician

    3 phase submain showers

    If you are the designer YOU tell them what can be done (using max demand guidance / site specific info) If they over rule you have THEM specify what they would like YOU to do and make them aware that they will take responsability for any failings in design I would walk away of someone told me...
  13. baldelectrician

    3 phase submain showers

    I would suggest a water cylinder (possibly unvented) and an immerser. You can get 3 phase immersers which are better for the supply, they will have a quick recovery time. If you design it well then the cylinders will do all the showers plus the wash hand basin water as well. This will make the...
  14. baldelectrician

    VAT or no VAT?

    I often get the client to buy the materials on larger jobs. I did a car charger last year that was £2300 in materials (long length of 16mm EV ultra cable) and had the client buy the stuff In the end the labour and the little materials I supplied was about £550 I have did this for the last...
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    My supplier says my meter is installed illegally, how do I rectify this?

    Remove the back of the cupboard(s) and install a panel that mounts on magnetic catches that can be removed by a simply tug after removing the shelf
  16. baldelectrician

    What’s your opinions on this leaflet design?

    I use Yay.com for my number, I would also recommend Net-Telco, both offer call recording as well as rolling contracts. I have tried others who offer good 'deals' but fall far short in service or functionality Yay are better for customer interface and website functions With Net-Telco you can get...
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    What’s your opinions on this leaflet design?

    Maybe I am just getting older, I find a lack of landline style number concerning on a business. I specifially do not put my mobile number on as the calls divert to it (so people get me), however the landline number has a message saying calls are recorded and are being diverted to the...
  19. baldelectrician

    Reducing 10mm ferrule

    How old is the consumer unit? May be time to consider a change
  20. baldelectrician

    Hi

    Do the schools down south not offer work placements as part of the schooling I have a 15 year old kid now who has been with me since September (2 days per week), he still does the school stuff and the work experience is treated as a bonus- if the don't play well at school the work experience...

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