domestic

  1. HappyHippyDad

    A question for domestic installers who are with Stroma......

    I am a domestic installer. I have done the domestic installers course only, so do not have level 3. I have been with Stroma for perhaps 7 years and as most of you know Napit are taking over the competent person scheme. This year I was given the choice of either staying with Stroma for one last...
  2. R

    Looking for advice on the best brands of Domestic CU available

    Hi. Can any electricians who carry out domestic installations recommend the best brands of CU currently available. I am a recently retired electrician (over 50 yrs in the trade) but worked mainly in industrial/commercial installations and maintenance. Working now for family, friends and...
  3. R

    Feeding domestic db from 3phase db -advice please

    Hi All So i have just got a job of doing a rewire on a small flat, which includes change of DB etc... Currently this is fed from a 3 phase DB in a commercial premises below. The feed cable is over 25m long (16mm T&E). the client has asked for a sub main tennant meter to be installed. At the...
  4. T

    Relays to control lighting in a domestic house.

    Hi all I'll freely admit, I'm out of my depth here. I've been asked to sort some lighting in a bathroom do do the following: Main lights and some accent lights from one switch. Mirror lights and the same set of accent lights from another. I guess it can be done using 230v relays, but haven't a...
  5. C

    In need of some advice involving car charging points (domestic).

    Hi I've recently qualified to 18th in 2020, I've been in the industry for 5 years now and just need a bit of advice about going down the route of car charging. In just a domestic sense what extra training and research do I now need to do if I wanted to start installing these?
  6. A

    Another Domestic installer course noob saying hi

    Hi, and thanks for having me here.... I am considering taking one of these domestic installer courses so thought I would join up to a site like this to look around to pick up help, ideas and be realistic in what I hope to achieve. The reality is at 45 I don't expect to switch careers and become...
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody ever fitted a DC Rapid Charger in a domestic property?

    I have a customer who lives in an exceptionally large house on outskirts of Bath. for context the previous tenant was a billionaire! Initially wants a 22kw 3 phase AC ev charger, no problem there subject to DNO confirming the supply is adequate and fuse ratings etc.. He is lucky as his house is...
  8. Rockingit

    Domestic CU's - who's fitting what and why?

    It's been about 4 years since I last had to supply/fit a domestic board, what do people recommend these days in terms of brand bang per buck? Looking to fit a 14way SPD fully configurable as a replacement, probably leave the existing 6-7 ccts on the one RCD side as not going to be re-wiring...
  9. S

    Domestic installer course

    Has anyone completed the Domestic Electrians course from tradeskills4U? I have previously gained EAL level 2 diploma in electrical installations at college a few years ago. Due to having my first son I left college to get a paid job not related to electrics. I am now in a position 6years later...
  10. L

    Second CU in domestic workshop - some advice please?

    Hello, If I wanted to put a second Consumer Unit in a domestic workshop with the following criteria, what cable would you advise for the extension. Remote CU would be 50m away from the main board. The main board is not in a house but a separate garage, is a dedicated supply and has it's own...
  11. J

    Advice for getting into domestic electrical work with 18th and 2391-52?

    Hi Guys I am 19 years old and currently an automation maintenance engineer (3 year BTEC/NVQ LVL3 apprenticeship) at a large industrial firm and hold 18th edition wiring regs along with the C&G2391-52 certificate. I have always wanted to start up my own business due to all the perks it comes...
  12. T

    Upgrading a CU on a domestic property requirements

    Hi all, I wonder if you can help me out please. I have been approached by family friend to upgrade their CU in a home they are looking to sell. I am a registered Electrician, but do not hold my Part P qualification as the heavy majority of my work is done on Commercial works. I am fully...
  13. S

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme Domestic minor works

    Hi all, I am new to the forum, just passed my 18th edition but was working in different industry for a number of years. I have 2 questions that am hoping some of you experts out there can help with, all based on domestic works: 1) If I move a socket about a metre on the same wall do I need to...
  14. D

    Is it safe to use 10mm flexi conduit for single circuit cable run, less than 3m, mounted in ceiling, 2 LED domestic lighting points?

    Trying to replace a single run, approx 3M with no bends, of a single 1.5mm twin & earth cable between 2 lighting points in a domestic space. Cable to be mounted IN the ceiling & plastered over. Both points to carry an LED light fitting so minimal current. Is it safe to use 10mm conduit? BS7671...
  15. R

    Domestic smoke alarm dates

    An electrician has reported that an out of date domestic smoke detector is a C2 on a EICR. The customer has asked me for a second opinion. I am thinking that it should be reported to the client, but as a max a C3. Any thoughts please.
  16. J

    UK 3 phase domestic supply

    I watched this vid on Youtube. Interesting. They have 3 phase supplies. Does anyone know the cost of upgrading from a single to a 3 phase domestic supply? View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7wxNtrorQ&lc=UgyPTN2d89tBByfm4Dx4AaABAg.9CrcYe7x50b9CsC6DnPJKw
  17. A

    Newbie advise to domestic installer

    Hi just wanted some advise as I’m thinking of a change in career and been looking into Electrican for a while personally for me the 4-5 year route, level 2&3 city and guilds then 2 years work experience with the additional qualifications needed to get a gold card is quite a long proces. And I...
  18. O

    domestic sub main question (fusing)

    Hi All, Been called to a customer property for nuisance tripping which i have resolved but when inspecting installation i have found an issue. The customer has a cabin at the back of the property with a CU inside, fed by 10mm SWA. it has 32a RM, another 32a (still locating its purpose), 16a...
  19. J

    UK A few Qs for non - domestic board move

    Hi I am a sparks from the 15th Ed, did 16, 17 and last year 18th. I am out of practice though as have been office based for 12+ years in a different industry with only doing minor stuff for myself (in conjunction with Building Control) and minor non-domestic works. Like many I may have to...
  20. C

    what qualifications do i need to become a domestic installer in scotland?

    I have been asked to get a list of qualifications that i will need to become a domestic installer in Scotland. I am a below the knee amputee and i am looking to get back to work. I am interested in becoming an electrician i have no experience and for now just want to be a domestic electrician to...

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