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  1. R

    Xmas period rates for electrician in qld

    swing over xmas period 22nd dec - 5th Jan. Currently on $60 flat, any ideas on what figure to request
  2. W

    Smallest co alarm for period house

    Hello. Looking for recommendations on a co alarm. Usually use aico but client is not happy with the look of them. Old victorian house probably need 8 of them. A few dead bodies would be preferable to an aico ei208 on the ceiling
  3. P

    UK Liability period in new builds

    Some clever Sparks will be able to tell me from experience, how long after the original install in a new build (NHBC) should I still be liable to replace any items (led light fittings, extractor fans, etc) without charging for replacements ?
  4. baldelectrician

    14 Day cooling off period sample

    baldelectrician submitted a new resource: 14 Day cooling off period sample - Copy of cooling off stuff in word format- checked by local trading standards Read more about this resource...
  5. SparkyChick

    Testing off-peak circuits during on-peak period

    Hi chaps, Just wanted to gather some feedback about this topic. To give it some context, yesterday I went to sort out why one storage heater in a property was on all the time. 24 hour board + Economy 7 board. History of the circuit... small bedroom had a convector heater removed and replaced...
  6. A

    I Need Work electrician in Essex here to give a hand

    Hi, Any guys need a electrician to help if they need a hand? worked commercial but doing some domestic work. drop me a message me
  7. Brunel

    RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A TIME PERIOD FOR FIRE ALARM TEST

    I live in a block of 8 privately owned flats, the maintenance is carried out by a private company. We have a fire alarm system comprising of, smoke detectors, break glass call points, sounders and of course an alarm control panel. As far as I am aware a full test of the system has not been...
  8. S

    self employed trial period

    So have been on the cards for twelve years. Got made redundant just before Christmas after a row with my boss after I took a day off when my son got taken to hospital. Anyway Ring around for a start and go for an interview. The boss says I will be on a three month trial period self employed and...
  9. sparksburnout

    DNO's incoming capacity.

    Looking at a job where shower is required, and amongst all the other requirements, contacted the DNO to enquire what the incoming supply capacity is. The cut out fuse has no marking that states its rating, existing meter>CU tails are 16mm but will be using separate CU for shower circuit via...
  10. Dan

    14 day cooling-off period is now in effect for selling in homes

    In case you missed it change to the rules came in on 13th June 2014 - completely replacing the Cancellation of Contracts made in Consumers' Homes or Place of Work Regs 2008 - that required 7 days notice and we had to give the customer a special bit of paper with the details of their rights on...
  11. A

    Old switches

    I've been asked to install some old brass light switches,they obviously don't comply with bs7671,where would I stand if I made up my own switches out of the old plate and modern Dolly's,there's no earth lug on plate,and the plate won't fit modern box,is there anywhere that flogs this antique...
  12. G

    Old original period light switches , condition report.

    Doing an CR on a very old period property with some very expensive original features. It has been rewired around 10 years ago but they have reused the old original switches, some of which I believe to me 70-80 years old! A few of the switches are clearly arcing when moved so C1 noted. What...
  13. K

    Testing frequency

    Hello all, Just thought I'd check some opinions on testing frequency, with the changes in the guidance advice.The latest(4th) edition has revised some of the intervals for certain types of appliances such as IT. Would you consider that the changes can be applied retrospectively, ie if an...
  14. A

    Advice for a period property

    Hello, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to offer advice on a Victorian house we are thinking about buying. It has solid walls with no cavity. The house is around 3300 square feet and has an E rated EPC (but capable of going to D). Space heating is projected at 50,000 kwh and the...
  15. C

    Site temporary re-testing time period question

    I have not install site temps for a while so cant find in writing what i think is correct so please help if you can, as I need to have this info to insert into my test certificate. I am sure that I remember reading somewhere that the site containers offices etc are not glassed as temporary as...
  16. G

    delete account

    anyone know how to delete your account on this , good forum but am spending hours reading thru posts , i am gettin more hooked on this than **** sites , time to go
  17. I

    'Booster' switch for ovens/hobs?

    I want a timer switch, to act like a booster switch for an immersion heater, but to control the power to ovens/hobs in the kitchen of shared accommodation. I don't want a daily timer, nor a plug in type, but rather a digital switch/button that would turn the power 'on' to the hob etc for a...
  18. E

    our system over 12 mth period

    We have had this system installed over 12 mths now its Samsung 247w x 16 & Solar edge Southampton / south facing at 45 angle june / july where porr mths for that time of year so If we had a decent summer I know this system would of hit the 4000 kwh mark it as produced 3840 kwh so still...
  19. SolarCity

    Customer backed out - contract not signed

    Gutted. Arranging to have a scaffold erected on a customers house and he informed me that he had changed his mind - with one day to go! We hadn't signed contracts - unfortunately time constraints mean that I can't visit every site to sign contracts at the moment (stupid, I know). Anyway...
  20. S

    250WP Panels

    I understand suppliers are offering airfreight for these now from CN to UK. Minimum order 200 panels. If you want more info PM me. Prices look reasonable inc. freight cost. I have contacts to clear customs so may be able to help here.

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