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    Domestic metering Issue

    Morning all, I'm currently rewiring a flat I've just bought which had the CU and old meter in a surface mounted enclosure that the previous owner built. the problem is it's in quite a narrow hallway and it sticks out quite a way. I have changed to consumer unit to a recessed one. The issue is...
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    Jumping from Commercial to Domestic

    Fellow sparkies, General Q I’m 21 with 3 years experience just coming out my time. I have my level 3 and NVQ ; portfolio)done just need to complete my AM2. I’m a typical commercial sparks doing plenty of work with metal containment, SWA cables that sort of works. But I have been thinking about...
  3. B

    what do i need to become a domestic installer

    Hi Guys/Girls For a bit of background i completed my Level 3 in requirements for electrical installation (BS7671) many years ago and was 17th Edition. Regrettably i left the trade to pursue other things and have decided i want to be a domestic electrician again. I understand that i need 18th...
  4. P

    Hi guys ! what do I need to get registered as an domestic electrician?

    I HAVE MY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, 18TH EDITION, WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO BE ASAN CERTIFIED DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN ? PART P? AND TESTING AND INSPECTION?
  5. Macsamillion

    Domestic Wind turbine

    Has anyone got any good stories /recommendations of a small domestic turbine . I have read a lot , and it seems its not always viable . I do have a good location out of turbulence and in my opinion its always bloody windy. I`m looking to have a try at installing something as a trial. I already...
  6. Lucien Nunes

    Oldest domestic dimmer switch

    What is the oldest dimmer switch you have seen in use recently? When did you install your first dimmer? (Veteran sparks only) I ask because a friend recently sent me a link to a 'news' story about an old toaster still in use, which I don't even really see as an old toaster (OK, yes, it's older...
  7. H

    Electrician Jobs Electrician/Mate Wanted SW London

    We operate mainly in SW London and are looking for an electrician or mate ASAP. Mainly domestic work; rewires, maintenance, fault finding and testing. Applicant will need: min. 3 years experience, domestic preferred able to work alone hand tools and power tools (vehicle not essential)...
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    My first EICR and I'm confused! I'm industrial this is domestic

    Hi, I'm an industrial spark and taking my 2391 next week (wish me luck, I need it). I decided to get a bit of practice and started an inspection on my own house. I got as far as, b32 socket (ring?!) breaker looks slightly browned, better check it. 3 cables in the breaker two identical and...
  9. D

    Off grid DC supply in domestic.

    Just thinking! dangerous I know. but I want to get some pv panels up in my home, but thought about setting it up without the inverter or giving back into the grid. id use it for totally resistive loads like a storage heater or water immersion. Storage heater would be old style without the...
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    Methods for pricing domestic new build

    Hi, I'm fairly recently (about a year) self employed, and I have been asked to give a estimate for a 3 storey new build. Having read other information online regarding pricing it seems pricing per point or per sq metre seem the way to go. Just wondering what peoples prefer ways are as...
  11. H

    Introduction, domestic spark

    Hi Thought it was about time I introduced myself, spark working in bucks. I enjoy reading the threads. Thanks
  12. roma08

    UK What cable to use to power a market stall?

    I am setting up a market stall, I'm asked to bring 16 A motor hook up lead. Need for domestic use like lights, charger. Can i use one which has a male end that goes into generator and other end is mains with 3 sockets instead of female end? First time user and not aware of the details. If anyone...
  13. JN0037

    Newly Qualified Domestic EV Installer

    Hi guys I'm 24yo with some current site experience. I'm looking at doing the TradeSkills4U Domestic + EV Installer course. Now I understand employers are going to be sceptical of anyone coming from a 5-week electrical course. What should my expectations be salary and finding employment wise...
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    Is this the end of 6 week wonders? New Domestic Gold Card Apprenticeship announced

    New Domestic Apprenticeship announced leading to Domestic Gold Card Interesting. Still as clear as mud how this will work but this is probably the thing we've all been waiting for. Hopefully it will clear the waters and stop DIY Dave having a go - making a Gold Card the standard should make...
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    synchronised wiring of a domestic home

    Hi Guys A friend of mine's neighbour has just had a rewire of his house and every night his outside light comes on every few minutes and flashes on and off, she has asked him to sort it out and he says it'll be difficult as it's a "synchronised"system that's controlled from a device in the...
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    No question, but i personally find domestic work more ("fun") than commercial & industrial... change my mind.

    It just is...
  17. Pretty Mouth

    APEX ENERGY UK DOMESTIC VO

    I came across one of these recently while carrying out an EICR. I didn't have a clue what it was, and neither did the property owner. A bit of online searching came up with a bit of info: It's a 'voltage optimiser', apparently it shaves 18V off the supply voltage (unless the supply voltage...
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    Going back to commericial site work ( pice woek) .After mainly doing . domestic and heavy industry for last while day rate an option

    Any advice would be appriciate as stated have possible work opperunity on big site ,To make some bank price and day rate. Any tips advice spefically on metal munvhing which is what ill mainly be doing first few weeks with a squad pf sparkies mates some of which mightbe be better and quicker than...
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    Sub main in a domestic property

    Hello all. I have visited a domestic property with two consumer units, one downstairs and then a separate one for upstairs. The upstairs is fed by a 16mm twin and earth and the downstairs is fed by 25mm tails. The cu downstairs is a duel RCD. The question I want to ask is, since the cable...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    When does 3 phase supply become 230V in domestic consumer unit?

    I went along this morning to quote for an EVCP install. I thought it was a domestic house but it was a B@B. It has a 3 phase supply. I always pass on commercial or 3 phase as it is outside of my remit. However, I am toying with the idea of fitting this EVCP IF I can fit it from a single phase...

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