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  1. S

    Eversolar Inverters

    Any good? I've stuck with SMA and Fronius so far but I've got a tight budget for a customer. I don't want a false economy but it doesn't need to be bells and whistles either!
  2. R

    It's official - I can now prove that I know how to read a book

    that's one more step in the master plan completed :D
  3. J

    IR test on class 2 flouresant fittings

    Hi how do u do a IR test on Class 2 flouresant fittings, do some types have a earth conductor terminal in them?
  4. D

    Bonding to Thermal Panels?

    Hi - Got a job coming up in the next week or so were we are installing PV panels either side of Thermal Panels - Do we need to cross bond to the Thermal?
  5. D

    pir questions

    ok my first pir is going ok. COuple of questions to finish ot up firstly there was no earth at a metal light in the lounge as it was twin with no earth replaced for insulated pendant ok for a code 4 now?. The downlights in the upstairs hall are class 2 rated with no earth running to them on twin...
  6. C

    Class 2 light and earth wire?

    Evening, I have a class 2 light for the bathroom, and it has its own L & N wires that go into connectors in a type of small chocbox, that go into the loft. Whats the best way/regulation to terminate the incoming earth? Cheers
  7. M

    no earth in lighting circuit

    changed a consumer unit today from old wylex board to new 17th dual rcd, when i was stripping out i noticed no earth in the lights cable. what would be the best way around this re-wire or can you fit class 2 fittings and switches. thanks :D
  8. R

    Class II chrome switch (or chrome switch not requiring an earth)????

    Does anyone have any idea where I can get a light switch (or preferably a dimmer) which is chrome or steel (chrome effect will do I spose) which DOESN'T REQUIRE AN EARTH CONNECTION??? Got an installation with the old no-cpc-on-lighting-but-RCD'd-up chestnut, but the owner really wants metal...
  9. M

    What class test for 110v extension leads (Not on reels)

    Hi Can anyone tell me how to test 110v ex leads and 4 way spiders on a Robin 5500 please.
  10. B

    class 1 equipment?

    how do you pat test class 1 equipment if there is no exposed metal work?
  11. H

    class 1 equipment with no exposed earthed metal

    How do you do an earth bond test for these? I have re read the IEE code of practice on this but I can't find an answer apart form: "...can give misleading results" For example a class 1, totally plastic vacuum cleaner, at least on the outside (it has tiny metal screws not screwed into earthed...
  12. L

    Class 1, 2 & 3 Items

    Just thinking of getting into PAT testing and was wondering if anybody has or can give me advice on what are Class 1, 2 & 3 items? I know what it says in the book but was just interested in what the appliances are, for example what class is a: Kettle PC Monitor Lamp Fridge AC adapter...
  13. steamboatwilly

    Bathroom Class I light but no CPC - Borrowing the CPC in Theory

    Folks, Doing a bathroom job presently and none of the lighting circuits have a CPC....it's an old topic I know and I'm aware of of requirements so I'll not be fitting that fancy bathroom spotlight! However, what in theory is wrong with *temporarily* borrowing a CPC from the adjacent...
  14. S

    RCD Tripping and Surge protection devices

    Has anyone come across surge protection devices being the source of an RCD trip at consumer unit ?
  15. B

    How to wire cpc in class rooms

    Hi there my question is if you were installing a final circuit in a computer room for IT purposes,how would you wire the c.p.c.I think maybe it is something to do with a switchmode something or two earths???I have looked but cannot find anything specific to answer this.Help appreiciated thanks...
  16. S

    Minor works and earth??

    Hi i have just installed a new fan off the lighting circuit in a bathroom but upon testing i realised that there was no earth in the distribution board. I know you can't fail lights with no earth aslong as they are class 2 plastic fittings. So is this ok or will i have to run a seperate aerth to...
  17. A

    No cpc on light circuit - class 2 lights?

    Hi all I have a customer with no cpc on the lighting circuit - property is a top floor flat with a flat roof above so no access above ceilings. I was looking at the possibility of installing class 2 lights - I've found lots of websites offering class 2 fittings but it's unclear exactly what...
  18. flukey

    changing cu with no cpc in lighting circuits

    hi all, got a cu to change on mnoday where both lighting circuits have no cpc. done a few before and nearly always because home owner wants to keep price to a minimum :rolleyes: i obviously mark it on eic and correctly label the cu so it all complies. just wondered what others thought...
  19. M

    PATesting - Class 1 Appliances w/ no access to metalwork

    Hi guys, Before I ask my question, i'd like to refer you to this information I found: My questions: I work for a residential home and will now be doing our PAT testing in-house following our yearly review. Should I be omitting the earth-bond test? Im using a PB500 unit. For the Class...
  20. C

    Class 2 Fitting

    Anyone know of Metal looking class 2 switches? Thanks

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