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  1. Pete999

    Smart Meters, gas and Electric

    Not had any experience with any Smart Meters, s the BBC Watchdog program concerned me a little. actually a lot. Lots of fires caused by loose electrical and Gas connections, has anyone have any idea of the "extensive training" they apparently take a 12 month course and receive, on completion...
  2. Pete999

    Watchdog and Smart meters

    Watch out folks, there is a new Government Qualification about to be set in motion, watching Watch Dog last nigh and the they want all Smart Meter fitters will need to have a Diploma in Smart Meter installation, wonder how long it will take for the Scams to get a foothold in it?
  3. S

    Smart meters problems

    Hey guys Looking for abit advice regarding my electricity meter. My energy company came today to install my smart meter. Basically they said they can't install it as at the cut out there's one natural going to the meter then from the cut out up to the board. The chap said he can't change it...
  4. W

    Smart Meters, could cost you - a lot..

    5 years ago (was it really that long ago!!) I started a thread warning that you may lose out if you have smart meter fitted - Deemed Output - you may lose it if you have a Smart Meter fitted later on. -...
  5. edexlab

    India advice - entering the country with tools, test meters etc and customs officials

    Evening gents I've a short term job in mid May in Bangalore should only be a few weeks And I'm looking for advice from people who have worked in India Innoculations , medical, malaria ,food issues and insurance etc all in hand Any general advice would be very welcome I'm particularly...
    • edexlab
    • Thread
    • advice country issues medical meters not uk test tools worked
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Sealed Meters

    A whole new take on cutting the seahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXz0H5D6jEcl off
  7. S

    HMO conversion

    Hi Guys, After a bit of help in regards to sub main runs for some flats which are on dual tariff for storage heaters. Ive been asked to take this job over by the client and first fix has been done already. I admit I have limited experience when it comes to dual tariff supplies installed from...
    • SJA79
    • Thread
    • conversion flats hmo meter meters tariff
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. U

    Minor Predicament over RFC Length

    Hi, I have just started a new build today, its a large U shaped bungalow with vaulted ceilings etc. I have split the property down into a lot of circuits to help with things due to cable runs etc. I have just wired a section of it today, I was going to do it all in 4mm radials, but by the...
    • uksparks
    • Thread
    • going length meters minor rfc
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Overhead garage supply question

    Hi, I am currently considering the best way to go about this job for a customer who wants garage power wiring from an overhead supply cable (to replace the current 1.5mm T&E swinging in the wind supply!). The cable will go from his under-stairs board, up through the landing to the loft...
    • Somebrightspark
    • Thread
    • cable garage height meters overhead question supply
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. yly

    New meters in a house conversions

    Hi guys, I need a little help from the more experienced Sparkies, had a job a couple of months ago, a house conversion in to 6 flats, got a new 3 phase supply in, reyfield board after to split the supply. EDF came and connected the meters straight after the reyfield. Now have another job...
  11. M

    Smart Metering

    evening all!! I have been offered a job as a smart meter installer with SSE (swansea) starting in April. How long are you roughly out of the house each day or is there a set amount of meters to change? And is there anyway to earn more as in overtime on weekends? Or are you expected to work...
    • Matthew terry
    • Thread
    • fitter meter metering meters smart
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. B

    Swapping suppliers will the smart meter still work?

    Hi all I am currently with British gas duel fuel and have smart meters fitted. The standard tarrif is what I am on so have some savings to be made by swapping. Will my smart meters still funtion? or will they revert to "dumb meters" anyone swapped from BG to another provider ? I realise...
    • Barry White
    • Thread
    • electrical work energy fitted meter meters smart smart meter still suppliers work
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  13. Pete999

    And I thought electrical fires were caused by plastic CUs

  14. E

    Smart meters

    My parents have a reasonbly large house which is heated by storage radiators. Their heating bill is rather large and I was wondering if fitting a smart meter would reduce it.
  15. 2

    Conduit runs over 10 meters

    Hi, as my name says im just trying to do the project on my 2396, im looking into my options of cable management and on route i have stumbled across conduit rating factors p142 yellow osg (ive never worked with conduit) and the rating factors only go up to 10m, is this 10m maximum length or 10m...
    • 2396help
    • Thread
    • cables conduit every factors inspection lengths meters
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. R

    New circuits for shed.

    Hi. I own a large shed, currently served by 1 single socket, so need to make power points more accessible. My plan is to run two radial circuits, one down each side of shed with 4 double sockets on each circuit. Idea is to use 4.0mm2 t&e on a 32A rcbo for each circuit. Cable length from CU to...
    • rog_yorks
    • Thread
    • cable circuit circuits meters new radial shed switch
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. A

    For Sale Test meters and other equipment for sale

    Meterl Instaltest multifunction test meter , Metrel PAT test meter and other items for sale as I have just retired - see my Gumtree listings : https://www.gumtree.com/sellerads/1156727929?page=1 all collection only, Durham area Thanks for looking, Andy
    • andart
    • Thread
    • equipment for sale interested message meter meters other sale test
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  18. Princesolar

    12kwp system on single phase meters

    Hi i am looking for your thoughts on the following Barn has a 3 phase supply feeding 3 single phase log cabins. Each log cabin has its own consumer unit, the customer wishes to install 3 x 3.68kwp systems to each roof of the cabins my questions are the following 1. Can I install single phase...
  19. P

    Moving Electricity Meters

    I am looking for some advice about moving meters. I am looking to move the electricity meters in my garage about 3 metres along the same wall to the outside of the garage as I am going to convert the garage. I live in a block of flats and the meters are not just for my flat but they are for...
    • PatrickM
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electricity meters moving
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. D

    Smart Meters and Solar PV

    Hi All I have checked previous threads which are now out of date and have not come up with a definitive answer so I hope you dont mind me starting a new thread about this. My FIT is paid by SWALEC and my electricity is supplied by Eon. Eon now want to fit a smart meter but I am concerned that it...

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