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  1. telectrix

    DIY dave strikes again.

    my task... to replace 1980's wylex with 3871 MCBs that are goosed. replace all sockets and switches with new stainless fittings. repair any faults found. preliminary tests show that RFC ) 1 for whole house) has no end/end readings whatever. OK. maybe it's 2 radials stuffed in 1 MCB. quick...
  2. V

    Intermittent fault.

    Hi Guys. Hope that someone could give me a nudge in the right direction please. I got a call out to a flat which had been effected by a leak from the flat above, the water ran down the wall and into the socket , thus blowing the 30amp fuse as no RCD is installed in the CU (rented flat and...
  3. A

    JTL confused badly??!!

    Today I got word from the company going to be doing an apprenticeship with to get my nvq level 3. I have completed 2365 level 2 while working as a mate . JTl said something like you dont have the 2330 so you have to start again??!!!? and cannot continue on.. i thought the 2330 doesnt even...
  4. D

    2 Circuits, 1 MCB

    Good evening all, I get a decent amount of work from a kitchen company and do all the electrical work for them. As expected each one has its challenges, but this job i've looked at today has a kitchen ring on a 32Amp MCB, and its own cooker circuit on a 32Amp MCB. Once I isolated the cooker...
  5. T

    Two ovens one supply again

    Hi all. usaul story, first fixed a new build now boarded and skimmed. Customers has now gone to howdens to get the kitchen designed and has decided he wants two ovens. One is a fan oven and the other is an all in one grill, oven and microwave all in one, one is 2.8 kW and the other is 3 kW. I...
  6. J

    GU10 halogen bulb exploded?

    Hey there, I recently moved into my new home which is entirely lit by 50 watt GU10 halogen spotlights, though I am gradually purchasing LED equivalents whenever money can be spared due to the fantastic efficiency. Last night I switched on the livingroom lights which is lit by a total of 8...
  7. S

    Here we go again- Feed in tariff cuts to come in weeks

    Suprised no one else has picked up on this over the weekend but lets just say it ruined my Friday night. DECC reportedly set to launch ?big reset? of solar subsidies ?within weeks? | Solar Power Portal
  8. O

    Scantronic ion-16 alarm system shut down, can't get running again.

    Initially disconnected 4wires on keypad with power switched off at fused spur reconnected wires back in order system failed to reboot blank keypad all fuses checked hav had an electrician look at it but 2 no avail possibly keypad not sure.any help or advice much appreciated thx
  9. J

    Good old NICEC at it again

    Home today to find a bloody recorded delivery letter fromNICEIC saying if I don’t pay £840.00 within 14 days my membership will becancelled. Paid my fees in May but they want another £348 for an additional halfday visit. Visit not even arranged. Cancelling tomorrow and want my money back that’s...
  10. Doomed

    Never trust the SSE electricians again

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCaqkPMxgmY Apparently he was sacked a few days later
  11. D

    Underpaid yet again with Tarrif Increase by Utility Co !

    Due to the change in TARIFF as of 1/4/2015 to 48.84pence from 48.07pence, I see my utility co have yet again diddled me out of 81pence overall :tounge_smile: , due to how they estimate/allocate energy generated upto the crossover period (in my case 2.03.15 to 31.03.15) ...... ie March, which...
  12. W

    Hello again all!

    Hello again ladies and gentleman, To those who vaguely remember who I am from my last posts maybe 24 months or so ago and those who of course don't (98%) - HI! Hope you're well and its really nice to see the forum still going strong, servicing the needs of the incapable, wising up the DIY'ers...
  13. J

    431.2.1 again

    Commercial scenario : lets say 54m , mmm ok 16amp OCPD, mmm ok at 52m I think I will put a 20amp D/P isolator , humour me I will go on . Actually oh dear I've ran out of 4mm T/E , tell you what I will just use 2.5mm instead . Anybody see an issue , cable clear run on open spacious cable tray no...
  14. shanky887614

    tapatalk issues again

    for some reason it is not showing any unread in the app now? i know there have been quite a few posts since last night and there were at least 50 unread threads when i went to bed at 4am any ideas on a fix?
  15. CK Tools

    Prizes for opinions again!

    Hi all – we are seeking your valued opinions on our C.K Magma rucksacks – and in return you will be entered in our free prize draw We have a C.K Magma Technician’s Rucksack Plus as top prize, plus dozens of other mystery prizes to give away All you need to do is follow this link, complete the...
  16. T

    Here we go again

    Had a call the other day to quote for some remedials following an EICR, carried out by somebody else. Customer was a bit suspicious about report, so popped over today to have a look. One bedroom bungalow, wiring approx 35 yrs old. The 'electrician' had condemned a perfectly good condition 3036...
  17. S

    AM2 results

    Just got my results through. passed everything apart from the heating system, obviously because i did not finish in time....Very happy that everything else was spot on!!......unfortunately ill have to sit the full install again but at least i know i was correct in what i had done.
  18. G

    The Mods are at it again

    So you are removing threads again for no reason? you know what I am reffering to, what is the excuse this time, someone not combed their hair properly?
  19. O

    Emergency services scam doing the rounds again.

    Just got a call this morning regarding this old scam. They say they are representing either the police or the fire service offering a great advertising opportunity, but you basically get sold an advert that doesn't exist and no one will ever see.
  20. Pete999

    Klein (again)

    During a moments reflection after last weeks visit to CEF to have a look at the Klein stand. They had several multimeters on show, not MFTs just the normal type Volts, Ohms etc, and before you have a go, yes I forgot to ask the Klein Rep, mind you he probably wouldn't know what I should have...

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