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    Am i the only one who gets these customers?!

    I cant be the only one... Just had a chap call me asking for a quote, He is apparently building 2 studio flats above his shop. Asked him to forward me the plans to which he replied he had none - but its ok because he knows what he wants (he was on a roll now), 20 double sockets in each, a...
  2. D

    Can I test a new install without being registered.

    Basically as above I am a spark and I have my testing certs but work as a service engineer now my cousin had a new db fitted bit hurt he didn't ask me but the guy has fallen out with his tester so the install needs certification so I offered my services but I'm unsure if I can do it without...
  3. J

    cable ducting without pulling rope installed

    Hi, Just wandering what to use to get an armoured through a new duct which has been installed prior to me being on site without a pull rope. Longest run is about 30 meters with probably 2 bends and is about 3 inch diameter but is the flexible type with ridges. Will rods go that far and round...
    • Jdsparky
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    • being bends cable ducting installed led other pulling round without
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Glands without shrouds?

    Personally I think A CW SWA gland looks a lot better in a finished job without the shroud than they do with it, especially when there are 8 RGM glands in a row next to it, but does any one know of any reason why not fitting the shroud would be a problem? The gland is indoors in a dry and heated...
  5. R

    2G Socket with USB

    Hi, Ive fitted a couple of makes but i was wondering which of you guys prefer. Looking for good price for quality. I know they have different types ideally i would like a make that has a good spacer to fit just in case i need to extend it out because of back box being to small Neweys sell...
  6. J

    PMA - will it turn without a battery attached?

    Hi everyone, Just bought a new Permanent Magnet Alternater with up to 36V DC output. Tried to turn the shaft by hand, won't budge. Wonder if it has to be connect to a battery first. Any one come across PMA (for wind turbine) before? Cheers
    • JoePPT
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    • attached battery without
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    13 Amp Plugs Without Fuses

    Hi Guys What determines whether a moulded 13 Amp plug requires to be fused? I have in my hand a cable for a 72 watt transformer. one end of the lead has a physically very small moulded unfused 13 plug which is stamped 10A 250VAC. The other end is terminated with a standard moulded female (2.5...
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    Wiring shower fan

    A client wants 2 fans in a bathroom, one for the normal bathroom and one solely for the shower to come on when the shower is switched on. I am not sure how to wire the shower fan because if you put it on a timer the permanent live will be protected by a 45 amp MCB and not 6 amp as it should be...
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    Do I have to do an AM2???

    I have just passed my NVQ pofolio and am just awaiting the certificate for it. I was told my my assessor that I dont need to do an AM2 because I have competed my apprenticeship but when I asked him about being JIB register he wasn't sure if I needed it. Is anyone 100% sure if I need it or not to...
  10. S

    Volumetric doser controller without opto-isolator on dry contact input

    Bipolar stepper motor H-bridge MOSFET output transistor burned out together with 100nF ceramic capacitor (in parallel between earth and +24V rail) and resettable PPTC fuse after someone decided to apply 110 AC voltage on dry contact input terminals. They said everything was working for couple of...
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    s plan with underfloor without zone valve.

    Evening all, I'm in the midst of connecting above system, the plumber is adamant it will work without a 2 port but I'm struggling to make sense of it. I've got a system boiler with s plan and a single zone UFH manifold. Could anyone please give me some pointers re wiring without the back feed...
    • j-lextricks
    • Thread
    • plan s plan underfloor valve without zone
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  12. R

    Replacing security light fitting

    Hi Guys, I need to replace my halogen security light fitting with one that is LED and also comes with PIR. As this is a swap, am i allowed to do this myself based on current regulations? If so can you recommend a good security light fitting with PIR? I have looked at a few online and went on...
    • rs6mra
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    • earthed fitting light lighting replacing security without
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Tips and Advice for certification assessment

    Hi all, I will be looking into getting assessed for the first time in the next few weeks, and as i have not previously obtained qualifying supervisor title to my list of credentials i am a little in the dark with it all. I have applied for the full scope certification and have experience in...
    • Ian Holdham
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    • advice assessment becsa certification competent cps doing napit person scheme tips without
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    High Zs on lighting circuit

    Hi all I have a house where all the circuits meet the Max Zs for that circuit yet the lighting circuit is testing as 747 ohms Zs It looks like it used to be a TT system and been converted to a TN-C-S system. As its also got an main tcd before the board. Could this somehow be causing this high...
    • Maxstone89
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    • circuit circuits high zs lighting lighting circuit other without
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Installing sockets in a thin block wall.

    Hi guys, I have been asked to install some additional sockets for a family friend. However when I have been to look at the house (1950's built) I have found that the upstairs walls are really thin. They look like breeze but are much softer (I can pratically scrape them away with a screwdriver)...
    • iamjon
    • Thread
    • block installing kitchen socket sockets through wall walls without
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Is there a danger with relays without diodes

    I came across this LINK on Wikipedia the other day, since then I’ve done some googling and found out this is a known fact that if relay hasn’t got a diode fitted, this might/will cause a spike and might damage something on the Elise S1 circuit. I copy~pasted this form google "Since an...
    • mollydog
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    • danger diode relay relays switch without
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    multi room fan activation without triggering lights in all rooms

    Hi all, I'm not an electrician but i need some advice before i hire one to help me complete an installation which was started by a chap who has let me down. I have a large inline fan which sucks air from 4 rooms. it is supposed to be triggered by the lights, which are pir's, in each of the rooms...
    • PeckhamHouse
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    • fan lighting lights multi room rooms without
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme working without Niceic /napit

    I notice that fully qualified sparks are starting to rebel against being mothered and bled by these organisations ..... Have any of you guys got advice for dealing directly with building control ? I really cant see why I should pay one of these organisations to go over my work when I'm fully...
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    MFT without calbration

    was having a look at megger MFT and was just wondering, is buying one without calbration a really bad idea or is it just a case of getting it calibrated ?
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    Condition report for the old installations

    I have to do a Condition Report for an old installation. Everything is ok but the installation doesn't have RCD's, even for those circuits required by the 17th Edition. Can I write that the installation is "satisfactory" without RCD's ?

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