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  1. Thirst for knowledge

    First ever eicr report failed

    Private tenant since 2011. First ever eicr February 23 informed via text it failed by text from electric secretary arranging appointment for repairs, obvs gonna fail as bodge jobs themselves! Electrical company, agent, landlord are all friends, I've been given no reports , certificates, or...
  2. cancatchfire

    First of all: Thanks!

    Yes, thanks to Dan and Christina and Westward and Lou and Marvo! :D For running this Forum! When young, I ran a Forum myself, and I know HOW MUCH WORK goes into that, that others don't see. ;)
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    What’s the best breed for someone’s first dog?

    What’s the best breed for someone’s first dog?
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    First install of EV charger

    Hi all, Merry Christmas to everyone, and apologies for talking work during the holidays😅 I have my first EV charger install job early in the New Year, and I might be able to enjoy the holidays a bit better if I could ask your advice please. I'm going to install a 7kw Zappi charger with built...
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    UK First time DiY post - trying to find a 2 pin connector for some lights

    Hello, 1st time post from an amateur. I have some old Habitat decorative lights that are powered by a transformer. There seems to be a break in the wiring as the lights go off when the wire is moved around so I was going to shorten the wire. The problem is that I can't find a replacement...
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    Cost of first fix small extension

    Hi Wonder if any one could give a rough estimate for first fix electrics for a small 4x4 side extension? Would involve moving consumer unit same position to other side of external wall (which becomes internal wall of side extension.) 3 lighting points in ceiling, 4 double wall sockets (powering...
  7. W

    Taking on first employee

    Hi, Just looking to see if anyone has any advice on taking on a first employee. I have been happily working alone but just need an extra pair of hands a bit more often than i can pull people of their own work to help me. any advice gratefully recieved. Thanks
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    Home alarm first fix wire requirements

    Hi all, I currently have a Pyronix Enforcer V10 Wireless alarm system. I have some shock/contacts on windows, doors, PIRs, and an external siren. It's fine for now, and the batteries last ages. The main complaint is a terrible external PIR which is disabled due to endless false alarms. I'm...
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    First electrical inspection

    Hi all, Hope you're all keeping well. We're having a first electrical inspection soon and was looking for some advice please on how best to prepare. Has anyone had an initial inspection recently, and if so, what kind of questions or angles does the inspector look/go for. I'm confident on the...
  10. telectrix

    Broke the Bugger. the first break in my 76years!

    not been on lately due to spending the last 2 and a bit weeks in hospital having broke my femur. problem was the break was right at the top of the bone just below the joint and as such irrepairable, so the sawbones fitted me with a new shiny metal ball. Good news was that the pelvic socket was...
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    Notifying DNO for first EV install

    Hi, So I plan on installing my first EV charger soon. What's the usual route. Do I notify the DNO and sit and wait for approval or is there a shortcut? What are most electricians doing? I've met a couple who are claiming to be 'banging out' EV chargers but that doesn't really chime well with...
  12. bigspark17

    Checklist for first solar install

    Hi guys/gals Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting so many queries since the energy price rise and looking to get one under my belt. I want to go in properly and that it is being installed to a high...
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    First and second fix electrics

    Hi. I've had a kitchen extension done and the builder has charged for first and second fix electrics. He has since said that my consumer unit needs upgrading to add more RCBOs but this will cost me extra. I would've thought this should be included, am I wrong? He has also said that I will need...
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    5 Sets of Wires in First 3-way Switch Box and One Set in the Other - S.O.S.

    Hoping someone might find this a challenging puzzle - I'd be grateful for any help and sorry in advance for the lengthy description! I think I’ve inherited some creative wiring. I need to replace a 3-way switch on a circuit that worked fine for years. When I removed the old switch, I found 5...
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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...
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme First NAPIT Assessment since being transferred from STROMA - EICR's

    Hi all I have been full scope with STROMA and undertake EICR's in both a commercial and domestic setting, I have all quals, ins etc to undertake these For my first assessment NAPIT's asessment check list is asking for 3 EICR's from each category from the past year I am just a sole trader so...
  17. Rocboni

    Sky + & TV first Fix

    Hi all, Looking for some advice on first fix for sky and freesat TV, I've quoted a WF100 shotgun and a single to both bedrooms and lounge, plan was to run all shotguns to external point for Sky to terminate into LNB and fit amp and digital aerial for the 3 freesat points. Terminated in each...
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    This celebrity sparks encounters Pablo cable for the first time...

    Scroll to 10:22 and it shows him picking apart some Pablo special twin and earth I have encountered this fake bootleg cable 8 or 9 times on new builds and it is dog sh!t cable , why builders are using it I have no idea...
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    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
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    DIY first time wiring light

    Hi I just replaced my folks outdoor floodlight but now worried I have done it wrong it is working but wanted to check. it has a junction box all seemed easy however when doing it I spotted cable had 4 wires…the black one wasn’t used before so I just ignore it..now worrying I have done...

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