Recent content by sparks55

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    Earth Clamp On Oil Feeds

    Always told that before first joint because the threaded connection to meter ensures better continuity compared to a soldered joint
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    Earth Clamp On Oil Feeds

    Just had a customer request to ensure his installation is correctly earth bonded prior to install of Water Meter Now we all know that water is Bonded near to stop cock and gas is before 1st joint on the outlet But where do we bond Oil Feeds as not in BS7671 ??
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    Smart Meter Tripping RCD

    This is becoming more and more amongst jobs posted on my builder and similar web sites Always seems to be EON and EDF smart meters could it be installers ???
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    New fan isolator switch - different markings

    Get a qualified electrician with a proper fused fan isolator and be safe
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    Ev chargers cost how much to install

    How much do you charge to install Seen 1 company doing installs for £149.00
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    Minimum number of sockets?

    He could always use pop up sockets in the corners of the worktops leaves a level surface when not in use
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    Thank You Mr. Wetpants, You Inconsiderate Imbecile

    Think the hole is to allow excess heat escape due to the boiler install increasing the ambient temp
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    Unidentified cable in loft - advise needed!

    IT could be a communal tv system like the old Redifussion TV set up we used to have in Basildon that used cable like that and it was run internally from house to house
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    Unidentified cable in loft - advise needed!

    IT could be a communal tv system like the old Redifussion TV set up we used to have in Basildon that used cable like that and it was run internally from house to house
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    Can anyone recommend any screwdriver sets??

    Klein from CEF they have a lifetime replacement policy on my third posi since I bought the set they just swap them straight over
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    Best way to determine how many DU10's are needed

    I was asked by a customer to fit spur outside toilet thought it was for a towel rail turns out his Japanese wife was having one of those fitted even has a remote Good way to stop anyone spending to long in the loo
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    Tysoft Easy Cert - Confused. Fire rated downlights to minimise build up of heat?

    It would be much easier if we all just used the forms in BS7671 and put our schemes logo on then everyone would use the same forms
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    Click, Hagar or MK?

    I use click as others have said the interchange of units is a factor I've just got a contract to connect up Omar park homes on a site near me and all switches etc are click kitchen panel uses printed switch and switch fuse grid units look good
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    Smart meter install assessment failed.

    Doesn't stop them installing meters with 10mm tails or fabric covered !! Went to look at a job the other day with a metal service head marked 30A and a smart meter fitted
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    Bonding to plastic pipes.No gas to dwellings

    Bit old for schoolboy error more like old boy error:laughing::laughing:

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