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  1. B

    It won't fit!!!

    Just watched a colleague try and fit 70mm double insulated mains tails in to a 100A main switch! Let’s just say the main switch won and leave it at that!
  2. J

    Is it OK to fit a socket with edges to a rounded surface mounted pattress box

    Hi, I was wondering is it OK to mount a double socket with edges onto a rounded edge surface mounted pattress box Thanks Jonny
  3. G

    31st March deadline for FIT applications for systems with MCS cert issued <16th Jan

    Leeds Solar have just become aware that on 10th March DECC slipped in a Statutory Instrument that takes effect today (31st March 2016) that results in the following urgent issue. All existing renewable energy installations with an MCS certificate issued before 15th January 2016 must submit...
  4. R

    Fit rates

    Evening, Does anyone have a link to the ofgem report that shows how much of the quarterly allocation has been used to calculate the fit rate? Trying to to work out if there will be anything left in the 10kw+ bracket at the end of March. Thanks rich
  5. N

    When To Fit Switch Fuse/Isolator

    I've had to run a 25mm 3core swa from meter (outside) to DB about 8m away, do I need to fit a switch fuse or isolator switch in meter box? Or does this only apply to meter tails more than 3m? Thanks in advance
  6. M

    Battery Pv Battery Storage Retro Fit

    Hi All got call out to a domestic fault on consumer unit totally separate from the job & client mentions to me that they had Battery storage fitted to the PV. anyway they mention that at present they are trying to contact company that installed it as their electric bills have gone up & they...
  7. G

    Export payments no longer apply for extensions as well as no FIT payments

    More on our take on this at the Leeds Solar blog in short, bit of a kick in the teeth really, we had 3 customers lined up to have extensions put in based just on getting export payments, and that looked to me to be a sensible start on the gradual road to a zero FITs situation. Suppliers we'd...
  8. F

    How long are you legally responsible for the accessories you fit?

    Hi all, Question for you all. Just been contacted by a client that i installed a strip light for 11 months ago to say that the light has just failed and its my responsibility to cover all costs associated with replacing the faulty unit. Surely I cant be held accountable for a strip light...
  9. G

    ofgem FIT guidance to be released next week

    Just had a tweet back from Ofgem to say that they intend to release their updated FIT guidance next week. Only 3 weeks after the scheme restarted / 7 weeks after the previous scheme closed.
  10. T

    < 50kW FiT Capacity Limits reached

    OFGEM just published this: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2016/02/fit_deployment_caps_that_have_been_reached_in_tariff_period_1_february_8_march_31_2016_as_of_09022016.pdf Small PV is OK but the standalone cap was reached after just 1 hour of the new scheme being in effect. The...
  11. T

    Latest FiT tariffs

    OFGEM have published these today - covering 8th Feb to 31st March 2016. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2016/02/feed-in_tariff_generation_and_export_tables_08.02.2016_-_31.03.2016_0.pdf It had slipped by me in all the double-shuffling that went on but the 10-50 kW band tariff is now...
  12. W

    Installer needed - Plymouth area to fit replacement Power-one Inverter.

    Got a call today (new I shouldn't post so often on here :) ) an end user has a Power-One PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD - with an E031 error (failed grid relay). I've given him the contact details of ABB to arrange the replacement unit, however he needs someone local to swap it over for him. There's the...
  13. G

    EPC and FIT for new build projects?

    Has anyone worked out how the new EPC requirements are supposed to work for new build developments? As I understand it the EPC has to be produced before the MCS cert and can't show PV on it to be eligible for FIT, but on a new build house the only EPC that is accepted is a final EPC for the...
  14. P

    New reduced feb FIT rates

    Hi. I'm trying to get confirmation of the new 'Feb' FIT rates. I see them in the government response to the recent consultation but can't seem to find them on the OfGem website. So,... Are they confirmed...if so, where? What are the rates for Export? What are the rates for EPC of less than...
  15. HappyHippyDad

    Which lights would you fit?

    Morning everyone. I have a customer who would like some lighting underneath her porch. The ceiling of the porch is wooden boards. She initially wanted downlights, however I have found a number of joists in the way so there would be no way of getting the cable from one light to the next without...
  16. E

    TPN DB small size to fit in meterbox or IP rated.

    Hi all, Looking for ideas, I need to get a TPN board in a meterbox or something that is waterproof. Location is exposed to weather. thanks in advance. e
  17. Z

    VALEO Alternator Slip Ring - Does not Fit, cannot find correct replacement

    Hi. I have a VALEO Alternator from a BMW M3 1997 3.2L with S50B32 engine. I have ordered a replacement Slip ring but it does not appear to fit and I can't find an answer as to why. The issue is the two "Pillars" on the side of the slip ring that slide into the shaft on the alternator are 1mm...
  18. M

    went to fit immersun & found this installed 2 years previous by solar installer

    Says it all seen about 8 like this so far.
  19. Q

    Van vaults - WTF how do you fit one?

    I'm looking to get me a new van vault NEW Van + Truck Security Box - Job Site & Garage Steel Tool Storage Safe & Chest | eBay but has anyone got one and how do you fit it - do they come with a fixings pack? i've got a short wheel based Vito. any advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers
  20. B

    Kwik fit

    Does anyone on here use them? I certainly dont and wont but when I drive past they always seem busy! they have been on watchdog a few times and again recently Watchdog: Kwik Fit charged customers for nitrogen without asking : Tyrepress previous reports BBC programme slams Kwik-Fit?again ...

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