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  1. W

    Cover notes for CU changes etc

    Morning all, I have asked this question before, but didnt get much feedback the first time round so im hoping the second times a charm and someone is going to jump out the wood work and help me out! Im looking to write a cover letter for CU change work, but would really like to nail it, and...
  2. S

    Changes to Part P schemes?

    Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere - if so please point me in the right direction. Having become part of a Part P competent persons scheme early this year I was alarmed to hear on the grapevine that the whole system may be scrapped. Is there any truth to this rumour? - is there a...
  3. B

    Changes to part p?

    Hello, my name is Dan, I'm a self-employed spark and this is my first comment on this site although I have used this site many times for reference and found many good threads and lots of good info and enjoy reading through it. My question is this, I have my part P assessment coming soon with...
  4. t01474

    Accessory Changes

    Evening everybody. I've been asked to quote for a re-newal of all accessories (sockets, switches, batten holders, ect) in a privately owned house. What do I need to do regarding changing sockets and switches in "special locations" i.e. bathroom and kitchen. DB is old WYLEX re-wireable with 5A...
  5. M

    Changes to Guidance Note 3

    Guidance Note 3 is about to be re written with AMD1 changes. Are there any other changes or information that any of you would find usefull to be included in it, or changes that would make it more useful . Please try to be reasonabley specific to an area or topic if you feel any changes or...
  6. K

    consumer unit changes

    hi guys, just looking on opinions, when i change a consumer unit i do a full test and note down any remedial work like broken socket fronts etc, just wondered how far everyone goes if they find any faults etc, do you actually fix any problems like low ir readings on the change or give...
  7. P

    AGE Of INSTALLATIONS

    I'm often wondering or being asked how old the wiring is, particularly when it's been disguised with new sockets. There are plenty of clues, but I wasn't in the trade when the changes came about. Here are a few to start. Feel free to add dates for other significant changes. When did main...
  8. S

    Do you get problems on CU changes

    So many home owners are slowly changing their old boards for new distribution boards. Mainly dual RCD boards to meet the current regulations. On a straight forward board change do you come across problems where the RCD will continually trip due to poor older wiring and DIY modifications? Is so...
  9. P

    Government changes- electrical qualifications.

    I'm concerned, I'm currently studying Level 3 CG2330 due to finish next july 2011 .Our tutor spoke to us about some changes due next june 2011, CG2330 will be remodelled as an NVQ qualification and essentially that requires you to be working in the trade. My understanding is that unless you are...
  10. spud1

    Lighting effiency building regs changes

    I have heard from multiple sources that building Regs have changed and now require drawings/designs submitted after beginning of October 1st 2010 to allow 75% energy efficient lighting with dedicated lamps that have an efficiency greater than I think 50 or 55? lumens per circuit watt instead of...
  11. T

    Lights etc after new part L changes

    Whats the new part L changes in regards to energy eff lighting in new and referbs now. how many LED or Compacts to standards should be fitted.
  12. M

    Changes to NVQ Level 3

    I believe that NVQ L3/C&G 2356 is going to change in January 2011. ......Can anyone enlighten me on what the changes are?? :confused:
  13. U

    Proposed Tax Changes

    Has any body seen this, the government want to change the PAYE system Now tax collectors want ALL your earnings before you get paid | Mail Online How long will it be before customers pay our invoices to the government and they will decide what we get to live on and run the business...
  14. S

    Checkign some changes on a CU

    HI, So a popular thread – another person with an ELECSA ASSESSMENT coming soon. Limited (recent) experience in wiring, and previous experience probably not to an appropriate standard (did wiring for a builder)! So ... like most I decided to change the CU in my house (most my other stuff is...
  15. Hawk81

    Life changes

    Today at 1.20pm my life changed forever. My first child was born. A baby boy weighing in at 7lb 12oz. We have named him Noah. Most amazing day of my life. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
  16. R

    Periodic Inspection

    Hi, I hope someone can help me a query I have with Periodic Inspection. Our contracted electricians are currently carrying out Inspections on a number of our properties,that were installed to the 16th Edition. However due to the changes from the 16th Edition to the 17th, do we now have to...
  17. S

    The Green Book

    Hi all, I read in this forum some days ago about the amended 17th and a new book. So, we have to buy a new 7671 book, a new on site guide and of course the guidance notes as well? :eek: I think they should go for an electronic version which then can be updated easily and cheap and it won't...
  18. C

    ccu changes

    hey guys, when you do a ccu change and test do you fill in a p.i.r or a e.i.c? cheers
  19. sythai

    CU changes.... testing first

    Evening all... Just quick question before pop out. Recently there was a post on CU upgrades, and someone? said when pricing they done it as 2 seperate jobs. First job: full test and rectify any faults. Second job: CU swap and quick test (as you will have most of results from job one) Good...
  20. S

    cooker switch

    Hi guys, I went to give a quote for a kitchen job last night. While I was having a look I noticed that the cooker circuit had no cooker switch and we couldn't find one anywhere. Now the C/U was changed in dec to a dual RCD board by a local well known company:(. I'm I right in say that they...

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