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    Hows Work?

    Has it gone dead on the PV side for anyone else? Done a 'few' i.e ONE quote for someone few weeks back which should be a guaranteed but other than that nothing. I know it's early days after the 3rd March but don't fancy the rush coming again 2 weeks before end of March.
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    Hi, been a member for a few weeks, could use some advice

    Hi, since i joined the forum I have been very impressed with the usefulness of the information people offer and have learnt so much. I'm new to the PV industry and could do with some advice. Since joining the industry I have been sent invites to courses, both free and expensive (I have to admit...
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    How many kW have you installed in Feb?

    Well... Jan was really a slow start, but ever since the announcement on 9th Feb, it has gone a little crazy. How many kW's have you guys managed to install or get booked in before the 3rd of March?
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    Customers whats going on ?

    I do small electrical repairs and alarm upgrades I gave a guy a quote and he bit my hand off saying he had a company in and they wanted a lot of money plus they would not do it without him signing a maintenance contract for at least 5 years so me thinks I should have charged more anyway my main...
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    2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March 1st

    For 2 weeks our Head MCS Mentor will be discussing MCS Accreditation, what's involved, common fears and misconceptions, and for those who have already achieved MCS, the importance of maintaining it, spot checks and your annual audit. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Looking...
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    megger 1720 problem

    my megger 1720has developed a problem its showing ERR 23 phoned MTS who said it was RCD overheating protection What ever that is I havent tested an RCD for 2 weeks now Its away to the hospital to get surgery :(:( Boss is sending me a spare up overnight Im worried about my poor megger feel...
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    got MCS what next?

    HI all, Well a big thank you to all here basically getting me though my MCS honestly i couldn't have done it without you lot you know who you are. NAPIT have signed off my NC and sent to MCS on friday, she told me i should have it for tuesday and be on there register. So what next. I've...
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    Conspiracy theory?

    Just a few rambling thoughts on the FIT cuts: Scheme first announced and the "big six" electricity suppliers where tasked with funding the payment of the FIT by raising their prices to pay for it. Fast forward to a couple of moths ago, when the same "big six" had a cosy meeting with the...
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme ELECSA advice needed please

    hello. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice to a simple question. How long does it take from booking an assessment with Elecsa till having the assessment? I'm interested in joining Elecsa but I just wondered how long people have to wait. any answer would be great.
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    cctv system needed , only need 2 cameras, AND HARD DRIVE THAT RECORDS FOR 2 WEEKS

    Can anyone reccomend to me, iv never fitted one but heard theres not much to them, is it just a plug in job or do cables need terminating ? Any help be good cheers
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    Planning permission for 8kW commercial roof Northamptonshire

    We have the go ahead from a customer to install a 9 kW installation on a commercial building roof in Northamptonshire. The installation will be on a flat roof and the building is currently unoccupied. Will we need planning permission and if so how long does this normally take? In other words can...
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    Working out AC on a 50kW array

    Hi I need help in the design of a 50kW PV system, 3 phase inverter so 50000W divided by 400V = 125A. 125A divided by the square root of 3 (1.732) =72.17A per phase. is this right?
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    System installed thre weeks ago, MCS assesment on the 4th DEC ,OMG???

    HI all, Ive installed a 2.1kWh system a couple of weeks ago all good and runing fine, trouble is my assesment is on the 23rd Nov and im so worried about not passing and the client then missing the deadline for the 43p, as the cut off point looks like 8th Dec for FIT application, is there...
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    JIB Card

    Just a quick question, just wondered how long it take to get my JIB Card through the post as i need my one re-graded. Thanks
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    fluke 1652 user!!

    Anyone else get a ''err4'' message when doing a Zs on certain installations. I bought meter 3 weeks ago done a few PIR's and signed a couple of rewires off. Zs's have all been fine except today. Doing Zs on lights and getting "err4" code. Landlord following me around says its a fault with my...
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    Furious - 15 weeks and counting for warranties from Segen

    :90: Warning - DO NOT buy Fronius extended warranties from Segen. I've had 5 mins this afternoon to chase AGAIN warranties due from SEGEN cos I've got nothing better to do. I have paid for 13, requested 3 in July, 2 in August and 5 in mid September after which I stopped requesting the...
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    Nappit MCS --- in 10 Days

    Hi Guys. I know there has been a lot on this and I have searched through other posts. Just wondering. Is there anyone out there that has recently done their assessment with Napit. I am only asking cause the manual appears to be very thin. MCS 001 and the manual seem to differ somewhat IMO or am...
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    What are your hours of work as a sparky?

    Hi, just wondered what your hours of work are in the spark game? I'm a HGV driver and on 4 shifts a week at min due to college and I still do 50+ hours most weeks average shift is 13 hours long so wondering how many hours and what time of day you work. I'm on afters and nights at the minute :(
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    My first weeks practical

    I started my first weeks practical last Monday and must admit I am a little disappointed. me and around 10 others arrived at Watford centre and within 30 mins of talking we got given paperwork of 2 lighting circuits (Pretend upstairs and downstairs) and had to start from scratch straight from...
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    2391 for me starts on September 14th for 9 weeks...

    Hi every one, The company are putting me in for my 2391 and i know it's hard, but until i start the course can any one give me any tips what to be looking at? I have been glancing through the 17th that i did last year and getting some hints to look at the more harder equations ie Adiobatic and...

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