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  1. Helloworld88

    Needing Input - Major renovation planning.

    Hey All! Living here is Sunny SW Florida and loving it. Getting ready to do some kitchen remodeling, which will have us upgrading our electrical panel. Since we are doing this, we are also considering installing an exterior Main Shutoff and Bypass out by the Utility meter for a couple of...
  2. Electrokids

    I'am studying Electrical engineering major and Business major

    hi everybody, i'am new in here and the purpose of me joining this because i want to learn everything about electricity and mastering it. Electricity has been my passion since i'am a kid, i think i have electron current running on my blood haha. So right now i'm doing study in two different...
  3. M

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NIC assessment major worries

    Hi Guys, I've got my NIC Domestic Installer assessment coming up in a few weeks and am a little concerned about it. I signed up over the phone, signed and returned the forms, but after re-reading them, I'm a little (lot) concerned. As I don't hold an NVQ L3, the form mentions I require a...
  4. A

    Major domestic electrical problem

    Hi - looking for some expert help please. I recently had the following problem. Water heater digital timer burnt out, fridge/freezer, extractor fan and cooker hood all blown and will not restart (fuses all checked). It's the second time the water timer has burnt out in a matter of weeks - and...
  5. MDJ

    Major Campaign .

    To get Buzz to re-instate his Avatar, I just cannot get used to the new version lol.
  6. M

    New spurs stadium having major problems

    Ok without any football team references... Mace are the managing contactor and spurs have nominated contactors. So mace wont be liable to any delay clauses due to this. I read in construction manager journal approx 500 sparks ( including supervision ) but not sure. Anyway my point is with that...
    • MG201
    • Thread
    • having major new problems quality spurs testing and commisioning
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. J

    Have a major problem

    Hi guys, i'm not an electrician ,I'm a builder. a month ago we had an electrician in first fixing, after he left some capping fell off and i put it back on with a nail. turns out i nicked the cable but it wasnt live until yesterday when he second fixed the outside light and powered on and left...
  8. O

    Overload Protection - Major Renovation

    Hi All, First post on this forum, but I've been reading the great questions and answers for years, so I hope someone can help me out? I've renovated a few houses in my time and done some of the basic wiring myself, but my latest 1940's house is a real project and needs a professional's...
  9. Dan

    Major new occupational health survey launched

    ECA launch building services sector initiative on employee health Read the full news article
  10. C

    Major works notification

    Hi, I've changed a consumer unit for a customer but noticed the earth and bonding conductors were undersized at 6mm csa. Do I put this down as a departure from 7671 or not issue to cert until the problem is rectified? Thanks Chris
    • Chector
    • Thread
    • bonding conductors consumer earthing electrical work major notification works
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. L

    Compex Instrument Installation resit advice please?

    Hi I'm going back to Hota in Hull to resist my I.S installation, I failed on a major and very little else that's all I know, was wondering if anyone could share any pointers or tips on what to look out for on the I.S installation , hoping to get my compex qualification after this resit any help...
    • Liamg86
    • Thread
    • advice anyone compex failed installation instrument little major please
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. dlt27

    MAJOR problem with supply...

    Sorry title was a bit dramatic, but wanted to get as much knowledge as possible. I was working at a biomass factory today after they had a fire. Extension leads were apparently the cause. When doing a test at the db I noticed that L1 phase was at 272v to earth. L2 phase was 222v to earth and...
  13. A

    Major or Minor Works?

    Hi, I have had 3 phase cut-out and meters for 3 flats moved from my cellar to outside meter cabinet. Sparky has installed switch fuses and around 15 metres of SWA for each flat to relink to old supply point. Work looks decent so I am not disparaging said sparks work. I have a query though. He...
    • andybenw
    • Thread
    • circuits electrical work fuses major minor works
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    AM2 Question

    Does anyone know if i'll have failed my AM2 because i forgot to put brown sleeving on the strappers in one of my two way switches? Its the only fault i had with my installation and so i'm hoping its not considered to be a major fault? Can anyone put my mind at rest?
    • spark_
    • Thread
    • am2 anyone fault major question sleeving you'll
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. R

    Minor and major

    The two pieces of work to be inspected? If I stick in a new cu, and from that cu run a new circuit, outside light for example would this suffice for both major and minor or do they prefer two separate properties. Sigh
  16. V

    I bought a house - major electrical problems. Great pics inside, advice appreciated.

    Hi All, So far I've had two electricians tell me the electrics in our house are the worst they've ever seen. The funny thing is, there is a BS5499-1:2002 consumer unit installed. First the pictures: http://vsamios.co.uk/pics.pdf Some backstory: We had a homebuyers report done before buying...
    • VinceS
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated bought electric electrical great house inside major problems
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. W

    Some major bonding for the next few weekends

    A large school im working on has upgraded their supply from 200a TNS to 315a bs 88 - 185mm tails TNCS/pme, current bonding is only 16mm looped off local SWA armouring points around the school that are supplied from main intake around 300m of 50mm earth to install, 4 main gas intake meter...
  18. B

    Mortgage Valuation - Pass or major Fail??

    Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice please about this electrical installation in a big old (100 year old) house I wish to purchase. Not sure if anyone would be able to tell from this photo but does it indicate to anyone whether it would pass or majorly fail a mortgage valuation on the property...
  19. TheSilverSpider

    URGENT; building notice for major works(new circuit).Can I advise council late?

    Hi wondered if you would be so kind to poss give me guidance pls. I got my first ever NICEIC assessor visit for me to become a dom installer, on tues 23rd April 2013, next week, and need to know how i can now do the 'buildings notice' advising the council of works im doing? its saturday...
  20. UKMeterman

    Standards of an electrical installation at a major exhbition center

    Hi, Noticed the attached today. On several stands the power had been wired to single gang metal clad sockets with associated back boxes, note that no cable gland appeared to have been used only a plain grommet. The cable appears to be Twin and Earth. Comments please!
    • UKMeterman
    • Thread
    • center electric electrical electrical installation installation major standards
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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