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  1. Grangewood

    can I install in Jersey (Channel Isles) and Register work.

    I have been invited by a family member to Jersey, for a bit of a holiday whilst also installing 3 EV Chargers I am a qualified installer in England / Wales. I have checked to ensure my qualifications will allow me to conduct work in Jersey but cannot get a definitive answer. I obviously would...
  2. J

    Level 3 NVQ maintenance to install

    Hi guys just wanted abit of advice I currently have my 18th edition, 2391/2 testing and inspection and a Level 3 NVQ in engineering maintenance (electrical). I’m also one year through doing a HNC in electrical and electronic engineering. I’m a bit stuck as from what I understand if I’d completed...
  3. S

    Solar Install developed fault

    I have a 12 panel array … BenQ 330W panels, Solar Edge Micro-controllers and Inverter. On Solar Edge App, shows 1 panel as not generating any output. Panels & Solar Edge kit all under warranty but installation company has ceased trading … what’s my best approach, get an experienced PV...
  4. D

    Does this carbon monoxide install meet regs

    HI I have just had a carbon monoxide allarm fitted by the local Housing Association and he has wired it to the back of a light switch and trunked it up the wall. The house has a dedicated smoke alarm circuit and a alarm the other side of that wall but he has chosen to bodged it on the back of a...
  5. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Correct process for meter tails upgrade and isolator install

    Hi guys, I hope you're all doing ok in this heat!! I have recently carried out an EICR on a domestic property where it failed miserably. The consumer unit is an old MEM metalclad built in the 70's and requires replacement. The meter tails both on the supplier's side and consumer's side are...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    How long roughly do these Heat recovery units (HRU) take to install?

    I am about to quote to install this HRU. Having never fitted one before I had a few questions? 1. How long roughly does it take to install? The 162mm diameter hole will already have been drilled. There is a socket very close by and it will be in trunking, so easy. It's more the length of time...
  7. bigspark17

    Checklist for first solar install

    Hi guys/gals Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting so many queries since the energy price rise and looking to get one under my belt. I want to go in properly and that it is being installed to a high...
  8. E

    Appalling install... Am I missing DC isolators too? Help please!

    Hi all, I hope you can help me please. I had solar system installed nearly 2 months ago and my installer turned out to be cowboy despite having all necessary certification, Which trusted trader, you name it... They were already back to take the panels off, repair the roof and install panels...
  9. M

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Hi all, new to posting but been reading for years. I inherited a house from my grandmother who passed in 2021, I intend to renovate and rent out, step by step, job by job as money allows. Getting the property ready to rent has uncovered a fair few jobs needed to bring it out of the 1970's I...
    • minorcamount
    • Thread
    • advice consumer consumer unit install new safety unit
    • Replies: 97
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. J

    Solar Solar Install Guidence

    Hi. I have a UK customer that has an agricultural building that will have a Diesel TPN generator supplying a corn dryer electrical installation. He also wants a solar array (2kw) off grid battery backed system to supply local lights, small power, trickle charge the generator batteries (from...
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Feed in tariff and exporting back to the grid - solar install question.

    I'm a little confused about whether I need to be MCS accredited or not. A few questions... 1. Can the customer still export back to the grid and get paid for this if I am not MCS? 2. Is there actually still any kind of FIT or smart export guarantee being offered anyway? 3. Plus, I'm not...
  12. R

    Can I install a new light switch from a 3amp fused box

    Want to install a new permanent fixed wire light into a 3amp box. Box has my new combi running from it and that's it. It's a wardrobe cupboard where the old hot water cylinder lived. Box is wall mounted and 3amp fused. If I ran a 1.5mm twin and earth from it to a new light switch and then...
    • Rawsox8
    • Thread
    • box fused install light light switch new switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. HappyHippyDad

    What does 'Check CT grid' mean on zappi EVCP install?

    Afternoon all. I've just installed my first Zappi. The customer just wants to plug in the vehicle and is not fussed about WiFi connection. I have checked with Myenergi and the Zappi can run without the need to be connected to the net. However, when I plug the car in it comes up with 'Check CT...
  14. E

    Solar pv - slates being drilled through to install

    Hi, Recently I had solar panels fitted and realised how they have done it and I hope someone will be able to give me advice how bad and dangrous workmanship that is. 1. They trilled through the slate roof so hooks rest on the slates and then going into rafters. Basically slate became load...
  15. S

    How to install a Smart Switch

    Pictures of my current 1 way switch are below. I live in the UK and the other side of the small black box didn't have any writing on it. Hi, I am very new to all this and wanted to know how to install a smart switch and which wires go where. Would all three of the neutral cables go into the N...
    • SamarAhmad
    • Thread
    • how to install smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. C

    How would you fix the install of this 2 gang socket?

    Hi I noticed a 2 gang socket that was broken in half in one of my Landlord's properties that I was getting ready for the next tenants. I bought a new one and wired it and then attempted to screw it to the back box. It was a tight fit and I couldn't get the front of the socket to sit flush with...
  17. C

    Neighbor says they need access to my mains box to install their smart meter?

    Hi Everyone, Hope you’re all well! I’m wondering if anyone is able to shed some light on a situation I’m having with my neighbour. I received a text last night saying the below: “ Hi , hope you’re both well. My flat came with old key meters for gas and electric. When I first moved in, I...
    • Cw1112
    • Thread
    • access box install mains meter smart smart meter their
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. BenSparky8

    Shed install. Splitting tails

    Hi guys, Wondering if you could give any advice. Started a job today doing a shed install. They want a 6mm swa supply. The original plan was to come off of an MCB in the fusebox but it’s not going to be very accessible without too much damage. Is there any ideas in what I could do in the meter...
  19. J

    RCD tripping straight after smart meter install

    Hello, Firstly, I'm aware other people have posted similar topics on this forum, I'm not trying to create a duplicate, but more looking for advice as to the distance between my smart meter and the tripping RCD. I had a smart meter fitted yesterday, and straight after the installation, the...
    • jlisco
    • Thread
    • after install meter rcd rcd tripping smart smart meter straight tripping
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. C

    How do I install an outlet ( metal junction box with a gfci ) under sink for dishwasher safely?

    I was having a dishwasher delivered from Best Buy but they wouldn't install unless I had a dedicated outlet for the new d/w plug. I looked up code and its supposed to be under sink. I went to Home Depot & Lowes and they told me I can do this myself. So each helper I talked to had a different...

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