Does anyone know the requirements for the amount of smoke alarms required in a semi detatched house with 5 bedrooms in for students? Just wondering if there has too be 1 in each room, or at the top/bottom of stairs is adequate?
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Hi everyone, I have just received a copy of a visual inspection on a student house and one of the items high lighted for replacement is the immersion heater as it has no over heat cut out, is this necessary ? thanks
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My Names Adam, and just thought id introduce myself to everyone.
I've just finished my first year of the Nvq Level 2 course, and am going back for the second year in september.
Like all people on here im always happy for advice, tips and help on any problems i may have and in turn (when...
Hi every one i was wo wondering if any one could suggest a good but cheap insulation resistance / continuity tester That conforms to 17 edition / gs38 standards i dont want to use it on site i just want to use it to practice in my own time thats why i do not want to pay a small fortune for one...
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just a quickie....im down to test a student house,3 stories. basement is landlords flat with a c-unit that does his flat and the land lord areas. how long till next test??
1st floor and 2nd floor have a c-unit in each that just serve the particular flat. They are uni students so will how...
Why do circuits over 32A have a 5s disconnect time yet those 32A or less have a .4s disconnect time? I have read the relevant regs but do not understand why and cannot find the answer in my books
Hi my name is Spencer and I am currently studying a C&G 2330 level 2 in Electrotechnical Technologies at Chelmsford college. This is a evening course two nights a week and last for two years, so my days are free the work.
I am seeking the opportunity to work as an electrician's mate or a...
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Can anyone advise me on this:
1. Student house tennants always going out and leaving the heating on (home for xmas - heating full blast!)
2. Gas CH from backboiler heats water and house controlled through normal programmer
3. I want to have hot water permanently on.
4. I want to have a "push...
Not sure how much I'll be able to contribute at this early stage, but I have a strong interest in both LED and solar PV technology, and will use this forum as one of many sources to aid me during my studies.
I extend my thanks in advance to all those who regularly contribute in a positive way...
hi guys
i have a friend with a 3 storey victorian townhouse which is to be let out to students. It also has an annex at the back, attached to the house but rented out seperately. I am trying to find out what she legally has to have installed to meet requirements. I am putting interlinked...
Here's a few snaps from a PIR I did last week.
You might be surprised to know that I concluded that it was "unsatisfactory" and recommended a complete re wire. I could have put another 20 photos on here as it was one of the worst installations I have ever seen.
There were mouse droppings all...
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have any of you heard of a fire alarm having to be installed in a house that is being used for student accommodation? local council has told owner it has to be in fp200 breakglasses panel in entry zones etc. Its just a 4 bed terrace, building control are involved because he's done a...
Hi All,
I am a final year student studying BSC Building Surveying at Kingston university. For my dissertation topic, I have chosen to investigate about photovoltaic systems to establish today’s demands and the reasons why some homeowners have chosen to install them and why others have not.
I...
green_e
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Installing and testing photovoltaic systems. Just baiscly regarding the course and what it can lead into, i am currently just a time served spark and looking at the possibility of future learing as i have been made redundant. Its quite an expensive course so basicly looking for as much information
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Hi,
What should you know:
- I'm studying HND electrical engineering at college (2nd year)
- I'm 19.
I've really hard times to choose between work or uni so I would like to ask older than me what should I do, here is a few choices:
1) Go to uni starting from year 1. I already get...
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I am looking to re-train as an Electrician as i have been made redundant - i am in my mid thirties -and was about to go down the Domestic Installer route, when I was told there not really worth the paper their written on. So I have decided to do the City & Guilds 2330 Lv 2+ 3, and eventually...
Davey345
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just been to college open day to look in starting a course on the electrical enginnering side even saw me old college lecturer on the 2330
been told itl be 4 years in college and uni 2 years in college and 2 years at uni or 5 years in total for an honour degree and been told the cost will be...
Hello,
I am doing a project on the UK electrician training market and was hoping that some of you pros could help me. I am looking for the best place to find statistics about the electrician industry in the UK. I have tried the Office of National Statistics but unfortunately their data is old...
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