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  1. gazdkw82

    RCD testing issues

    Me, making such a schoolboy error. It's amazing how much you de-skill when you don't regularly do something.
  2. gazdkw82

    RCD testing issues

    Doh. What a dumbo.
  3. gazdkw82

    RCD testing issues

    Yeh I agree. I did do end to end test on the neutral RFC which came back as 0.95 ohms. I will have to look at the circuit in more detail
  4. gazdkw82

    RCD testing issues

    Hi all, Been a while since I have been on here. I have been on an apprenticeship the last 3 years training in the BMS world. Taking that into account, I have not done any testing for the last 3 years so please be gentle with the below.i feel very rusty. My neighbour has asked for my help with...
  6. gazdkw82

    Help testing small motor

    Friend of mines dryer machine has stopped working, 2 days out of warranty. I am trying to help theme out as money is tight for them however, I'm a little unsure my diagnosis is correct and I don't want them spending unnecessarily on replacement parts. The dryer is a Candy machine and has a...
  8. gazdkw82

    Security, motion detection

    Hi all, parents in law have been victims of crime at their home numerous times in the last few years. Last night they had an attempted break in at 3.30am. The 2 who were trying to break in ran away when they set the home alarm off as they managed to open the back door after breaking the lock...
  9. gazdkw82

    CPS schemes and Part P

    Yeh I understand part p is just 1 section of the building regulations. So do I need to take a course on part p or join a scheme specific to part p? My initial thought before the conversation with my friend was that the domestic scheme would include any work that falls under part p. Meaning, I...
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    CPS schemes and Part P

    I am looking to join a CPS. I have looked at NIC Napit and Blue Flame. Just for a small cost difference Napit a Nic look to be a better option. Anyway, I thought I understood the whole part p thing but having a recent discussion with a sparky friend of mine today he said the following, "so...
  12. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    Too much effort for such a small gain. The isolators ain't worth much really
  13. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    I already have an isolator. Annoyingly fitted by myself last year
  15. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    I phoned them today, It's a gen 2 and they have promised me that the meter is compatible with any supplier if I choose to move. Iv booked it in for late Feb. Both gas and elec
  16. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    Any other feedback? Would you reccomend the smart meter upgrade? What happens if I end up leaving eon for another supplier?
  18. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    My energy supplier igloo folded in oct and we've been with eon since. I keep getting emails and letters about upgrading to a smart meter. What's the pros and cons? I like the idea that I can monitor usage. I was looking at buying something for that purpose anyhow
  19. gazdkw82

    Energy monitoring/metering

    It will be interesting to see what schneider offer. I get a considerably discount on schneider products
  20. gazdkw82

    Energy monitoring/metering

    We don't own a dishwasher, electric shower, tumble dryer. It possibly could be the oven, lots of cooking over Christmas. It could also be the henry hoover, it's been on non stop trying to finish our loft conversion in time for Christmas.
  22. gazdkw82

    Energy monitoring/metering

    Have you found them to be accurate?
  24. gazdkw82

    Energy monitoring/metering

    It's the total charge from Nov 30th to Jan 12th (including daily charge). Daily charge is 20p, electricity is 23p per unit. It's me, the better half and our 2 young kids. Tbh, I thought we were really savvy, all lights in the house are LED, we always keep lights turned off unless needed etc I...
  25. gazdkw82

    Energy monitoring/metering

    Had a shock on our latest electricity bill. £153 for 1 month. Usually we pay around £100 for both gas and electric. Iv checked the usage and its correct, I guess the rate has gone up and we've used more than usual over Christmas. So, I want more control over what we are using. I'm looking to...
  26. gazdkw82

    Kirby vacuum motor repair

    Thanks. Im not that familiar with motor terminology. I think I might just have to suck it up and get a replacement assembly. Like you say, it can be repaired but I dont have the knowledge or parts to be able to do it.
  27. gazdkw82

    Kirby vacuum motor repair

    I have owned a kirby for the last 10 years and love it. Iv replaced a few parts in the past as they are generally maintenance friendly. However, the machine started making a strange rattling noise the other day. Took it apart and noticed the commutator is missing a tooth and look very warn. I'm...

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