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    New supply from transformer mast for 9 separate metres property connections?

    Hello, We purchased a plot of land a while ago and we are trying to establish how we can actually connect into the mains transformer mast which is available on site. Originally we had 3 options. There was a Scottish power owned cable that we could tap into this would cost £4500.00 to link to...
    • Richard Knight
    • Thread
    • connections metres new property separate supply transformer
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  2. J

    testing ze on a shared supply cable.

    Hi guys I done a quick search but could not find a answer, earthing system in question is TN-S. Supply cable comes in is terminated into two 1361 cut outs and then one set tails then go through to next door into another 1361. Am I wrong in believing that in order to test ze properly the next...
  3. S

    Earthing redundant pipework

    Hi all, scratching my head with this one so any help would be Great.basically I'm working in a block of flats, they all have gas supply pipes and installation pipework but have since had the gas within each property plugged of for one reason or another all the meters have been removed in each...
    • super
    • Thread
    • earthing electrical work pipework property still whether
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    Paid by number of EICR's completed???

    Hi all I discussed a similar situation in a previous thread but the topic keeps popping up with testing jobs that I seem to be attracting at the moment.I got offered a job carrying out EICR's for the MOD and the rate of pay was by the property?? In other words, if I don't knock out 4 or 5 a...
    • sparkside1
    • Thread
    • completed don't eicr eicr's number paid property scheme
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. C

    Testing domestic property.

    Hi can any one please tell me how much of a domestic property needs to be testes to comply with current regulations?
  6. D

    smoke alarms

    I'm in the process of pricing up a job wiring for a new annex added onto the side of an existing 3 bed house. I'll be installing interlinked smokes/heat alarms in annex but was unsure whether the existing property would need to be linked to these also? There will be an internal door that...
  7. C

    V Phase Install in domestic property - possibly against regs - your thoughts?

    Hi All, Wondering peoples thoughts on the V Phase units? We have been asked by a company to install one but upon receipt of the unit and going over install guide the suggested circuits that can be installed on it are sockets and lighting pretty much. IF as they suggest in their configuration...
    • craig1000
    • Thread
    • against domestic install phase possibly property regs regulations thoughts
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. M

    periodic inspection and test on domestic property?

    Hi guys When periodically testing a property what depth do you test the system? Is it the same as an install? tests all points (exceptions to ones that can be access) and does the test sequence have to be followed from GN3. Dead test then live tests. Thank you
    • medway spark
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    • domestic inspection periodic property test
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Cause of Pulsating lights throughout property?

    Hi, got a problem here with pulsating lights throughout a property in west London, we recently re-wired a two bedroom property in west London, and after leaving a very satisfied customer, she noticed some lights throughout the property where pulsating (dimming and regaining full brightness...
    • WigWam
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    • cause lighting lights property
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. S

    DNO Supply cable

    Working on a job today supplying power from a garage to a powered sliding gate. When digging a trench I have come across the DNO cable only dug in about 6-8" in the ground with no warnings or nothing else on it. It comes from the nearest telegraph pole and is cleated to the side before going...
    • SKY
    • Thread
    • cable cables dno property supply their
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. F

    Legal rights to materials when customers don't pay?

    I hope someone can help. I've taken on a large project, new build oak frame house. Customer happy to pay deposit and then money at completion of first fix. Completion of second fix has been delayed as they've run out of money to complete parts of the building but a large part of the second...
    • Fuzzy165
    • Thread
    • completed customer customers don't legal materials money pay property remove
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Business Related
  12. B

    Testing a property forsale

    I've been asked to carry out a test for my sister in law, they need it so that they can sell the house. Am I right in assuming that I just need to carry out an EICR? Do they require anything more than this? I'm NIC DI approved but this doesn't cover EICR's so didn't know if I would have to be...
  13. R

    Backup generator for domestic property

    With the weather and power outages recently, I have a customer who has bought a 6kw generator he wanted to 'plug' into his consumer unit so when the power goes off he can use the backup. He wants me to fit. I want to check I have covered everything before I start. There are a few points I...
    • radosparks
    • Thread
    • backup domestic generator property
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. J

    ELECSA Certification Scheme ELECSA defines LANDLORD property as Commercial

    Can anyone clarify this. I have been informed that ELECSA defines Landlord (i.e. Rental property) as commercial property, & therefore not covered by their Part P scheme. Does anyone have any experience of this? It seems strange that Domestic rented property is not covered by the ELECSA Part P...
  15. B

    conduit used as cpc

    Hi all again I'm doing another condition report for a property, no cpc for sockets, cooker lighting, what's the best way to test continuity, I'm thinking of doing the same way as R1+ R2 line to earth terminal, also would you record results in r2 box or R1+ R2 box, I'm having a bad day
    • Buzz-light-bulb
    • Thread
    • conduit cpc doing earth property terminal
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    CU in Rented Property

    Hi All, I hope am in the right place for this question. We live in a rented property and have recently been having some issues with the downstairs lighting in particular, this has been passed on to the agent but nothing has been done as of yet. I personally don't think it is right and passed...
  17. M

    solar tie into domestic property

    Hi All newbie to solar as mentioned before am in process of MCS approval just wanted to check been to a job today to install immersun unit fitted quite a few units no problems, but today found that solar company had put henley block in place for mains tails before the meter! so main tails...
  18. P

    Rented property, TT system, No RCD.

    Over 2 years ago a friend rented a house, After a brief look, the dangers were apparent. At the mains a TT system with small bonding cables, and no RCD just a Henley block fitted where the is a shadow mark the size of an old voltage operated trip, then rewireable fuses. Round the house every...
  19. J

    Inspecting Rental Property & Joining NIC/ECA etc

    Would like to inspect & test domestic property, & issue Certification accordingly. 1. Do I have to join one of these schemes? 2. What are the economic considerations, i.e. in the long run is it in my interest to be in one of the schemes? 3. If so, which one would be best for me (I am...
  20. J

    Best Alarm Systems for Domestic Property

    Hi, looking for advice on the following - wireless alarm 2 keypads for operating alarm on/off 1 or 2 alarm sounders 4 PIR detection sensors 2 door sensors Would have put this in the alarm section but it's locked?! Any advice where I can get a decent alarm, don't mind paying good money for a...

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