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  1. Jay Sparks

    Trunking or seperate cpc???????

    Hi Guy & Gals, So, I was reading a very interesting thread earlier where the OP was asking whether to use SWA or singles in trunking/containment for a supply to a sub main. The responses the OP got were different to say the least!!!!!!! Anyway, some were saying SWA and some were saying singles...
  2. T

    best cordless sds drill 3mode

    Hi im currently after a new cordless sds drill. At the moment i have a 36 volt three mode dewalt which has been a great drill but sadley after over three years of very hard use and abuse its now comming to the end of its life. I wanted to know if you would recomend any decent makes? as theres...
  3. M

    Every Cloud ....

    Shame about electricity and gas rises ............. Our phones are red hot .. We sold four PV systems and two thermal systems this week and we are stacked out for surveys and quotes next week. We had slowed down to 2 to 3 installs a week which was slow but these latest price hikes are...
  4. B

    Smoke alarms in student accomodation

    Does anyone know the requirements for the amount of smoke alarms required in a semi detatched house with 5 bedrooms in for students? Just wondering if there has too be 1 in each room, or at the top/bottom of stairs is adequate?
  5. M

    Socket shutters, Preventing accidents since 1947

    This is a prime example of why the invention of socket shutters in 1947 was genious! Even today in north america you risk been fried if you were to follow this helpful comment hahah
    • myristate
    • Thread
    • electrical every shutters since socket things
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
  6. G

    MCB triops every 20, 30 mins.

    HI all, Got a problem here about 12 lights on a circuit, IR tests out ok, but the MCB trips about every 15 or 30 mins. cant for the life of me find the bloody fault, taken everything apart but nothing,, i switch on all lights nothing for 15 mins then trips, i turn off all light nothing, then...
  7. rustynails

    80amp DP Isolator and a 100amp Main Switch do you need both!

    I've seen various posts about this but wanted to start a new one, nothing like repitition. I am installing a new CU and it currently has an 80amp DP isolator between the service head and two split old wylex rewirable boards. I will be installing a 14 way board which comes with an 100amp Main...
  8. S

    RCBO 5In trip times.

    Just installing a new consumer unit for a customer. Split load board with 1 half RCD & the other half RCBO's. RCD & all but 1 RCBO has had good trip times, all sub 40ms at 1In & 5In, but the 6A RCBO for the kitchen lighting circuit is tripping at 40.8ms & 40.7ms at 5In. If I disconnect the...
    • ste mac
    • Thread
    • circuit every lighting outgoing rcbo times trip
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. L

    Nightclubs and testing???

    Hi Sparkies Please can anyone tell me how often a nightclub should have a periodic inspection carried out. I thought that if a property had a public entertainment licence that it was every year, but I have also been told every 5 years. Muchas grasias
    • leee333
    • Thread
    • every licence normally property testing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. B

    Earthing conduit boxes

    Is there anything in regs to say that conduit boxes should be earthed where there is an electrical connection Ii.e. klix unit
  11. R

    Lightning Inspections

    Hi All, This is a long shot but I have a business opportunity that has found its way into my lap so to speak. Long story short while S/E with my own little contracting company I was approached by someone wanting me to subby to him a day here and there to do lightning inspections for him. Just...
    • RISElectrical
    • Thread
    • company every inspection inspections lightning months
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  12. R

    Who's Fault?

    Re-called to a job today. (Hate it when that happens) Motor overloads tripping on a 3ph. water pressure boost pump, but intermittently, not every day. First visit, tested everything - current draw, voltage, winding resistances, IR etc - nothing, no trips, everything working fine, like your car...
    • RogertheBodger
    • Thread
    • check connections every everything fault supplied
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Q

    do I really need an accountant?

    I wanted to know if any of you have accountants to do your books and if the benefits outweigh the costs? I keep being recommended SJD contractor accountants who are meant to be the biggest and the best for small business and freelancers. Slightly worried that they might have the biggest price...
    • QuatroFromageo
    • Thread
    • accountant every really their
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    Mandatory EICRs in Rental Properties - 1 year or 5 years

    Please post your comments on here - state if you think EICRs should be done every year or 5 years. Also please state your reason behind your choice - please don't put money!, profit for us, cost to landlords etc! I will put this forward to Parliament in favor of which one is considered best by...
    • Spazz
    • Thread
    • eicr eicrs electrical every people properties rental years
    • Replies: 160
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. J

    Hello every body.

    Hello, I'd join you as this seems to be a good place to hang out. I'm happy to assist where I can be of help.
  16. B

    Check of main bonding every job.

    Hello again Just checked domestic property today to see if main bonding present and ok. I was thinking does everyone check bonding even for smallest job. Personally i do even for like for like but i know some that dont. Honest answers please.
    • BES
    • Thread
    • agree bonding check electrical work every job main main bonding
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    hi every one

    i m sumit and its nice to join this group
  18. D

    pricing a service contract

    how would / do you price a service contract basically i need to test em Lights every 3 months (15min test) test Fire Alarm every 3 months (2 zones) test em lights yearly (3 hour) what how much will you charge??
    • DurhamSparky
    • Thread
    • contract every lights months pricing service
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  19. W

    Best RCBO CU?

    Hi all, Wondered if I could pick your collective brains, I'm possibly looking to install an RCBO only board on my newly re-wired house and wanted to know the best make/model? I'll then weigh up the options of dual split rcd with 2 RCBO on the unprotected side or full RCBO. Cheers
  20. S

    Refused Credit

    I'm fuming - I've been refused credit by a supplier that I use regularly. It seems it's ok for me to pay them not knowing whether they will supply the goods but not vice versa. I dont need the credit but I like to get the goods check they are ok then I pay the same day they are delivered. I...

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