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    Annual EICR Tests

    Guys, I work for a company that do a lot of annual testing. As a company we test 100% of each DB every year as clients request. We have noticed now that some of the older DBs the screws on neutral bars are beginning to become worn. (Yes we do use correct screwdrivers and tighten then to the...
  2. Energetic

    flat roof commercial mounting.

    We're quoting on our first flat roof commercial system, looking for recommendations as to the simplest install, least ballast, best looking etc... Not yet come across any that make you think 'wow that's the best!'
  3. F

    earth fault

    your thoughts please got called to the in laws resturant fault was sqrews on light switch were live ok so i tested and true enough 230v on sqrews the light switch was a combined mem emergency one way and a 1 way switch changed switch but still happening when the switch is off its ok when switch...
  4. E

    The right driver for M3.5 backbox screws

    Sounds basic but i had the PERFECT 1000v screwdriver for back box screws. The bloody chippy at work borrowed it and i never got it back. He's a tool(!) about stuff like this (basic respect) so that's another subject but i need to get a replacement and havent been able to find one. I have a nice...
  5. K

    Grub screws for neutral cover in dist board

    Anyone know where I can buy these seperately? These have somehow vanished into thin air and has nothing to do with me dropping the cover at all...;)
  6. A

    metalclad double sockets

    Does anyone know of a metalclad DSS with 4 fixing screws for the front plate. I have to replace several of these fronts and i dont want to replace the box as they are wired in old MIC cabling. Any info would be good.
  7. imago

    Compact battery screwdriver?

    Any recommendations for a compact battery screwdriver?
  8. ses

    Nylon pattress screws

    Anyone know if you can get these still and where from?
  9. L

    Mk Sentry CU Main breaker positioning

    Can a Mk Sentry CU Main Braker Switch be positioned to the right of the Cu as all photos I have seen of the Cu the swich is on the left Thanks
  10. S

    Robertson Square Drive Screws

    Just used some great screws self drillers they are Robertson square drive screws from www.squarescrews.co.uk Contact them and mention electricians forum for a discount. Standard wood screws , self drilling and self tapping available.
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    lack of a cpc in part of a lighting circuit?

    It is the end of the week and my brain is failing so I am hoping someone can clarify this for me. On a periodic I found the hallway lights (two lights, two way switching) has a cpc connecting the switches and lights but it doesn't connect to the rest of the circuit. The rest of the circuit...
  12. J

    Old light switch

    Just wondered what people thought on the old style backboxes for light switches well if you can call them that, i came across them today and they just have to little bits of wood mounted in the wall and wood screws to fasten the switch, are these still ok to use ? ive got to change all the...
  13. A

    Central Heating and hot water programmer

    I am having trouble removing the front plate on a Newlec / Horstmann 425 Programmer. There is a backplate that has all the connections to it and a front plate with the timer control switches. I think it hinges or pushes into the connector on the back plate but am not sure. The later version...
  14. S

    Trouble lining up 4x sockets on glass splash back

    Hi guys, I'm hoping someone has got an idea for me! I've got four accessories to line up on a glass splash back, all flat plate metal finish. There's 1x cooker (dble), two SFCU (sngles) and a double socket. I bought three of the brackets that join metal back boxes together, and they are...
  15. GLENNSPARK

    visual prep for part p assessment

    Afternoon boys n girls..... Just been having a quick look round the install at my mothers house as this will be the site for my part p assessment.....a few things here.....some cables clipped on edge (2)...a 1.5 radial unsupported near the ceiling in the kitchen feeding a surface mounted socket...
  16. DaveyD

    Heads snapped off M3.5 screws

    Hi Everyone Had to change some plate switches and sockets after decoraters have been in. On one socket the screws have snapped off in the lugs. The room is papered and the lugs are fixed. Normally I can get them out with pliers but these are rusted in at the lug. Any tips please? T.I.A...
  17. Had8Lives

    Galvanised Conduit screws

    Hi, Anyone know where you can buy M4 Galvanized screws for conduit box lids? Brass ones rust outside.
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    Advice on light switches and fittings to use on lighting cct without cpc

    Lighting CCT has no CPC present in a domestic install i'm working on (IR test is compliant for N-L), the customer is aware that the circuit does NOT have to have a cpc installed to each light switch and fitting, but wants those CLASS 1 types present to be replaced with CLASS 2 type. Just want...
  19. A

    No cpc at light switches

    Probably going over old ground here but I have assessment soon on this job, new consumer unit fitted completed R1+R2 test at light pendants all ok but two way light was found to have no cpc at light switches although does have earth at pendant what can i do for my assessment have read esc...
  20. R

    No CPC to lighting circuits

    Looking at a CU change for a young couple with kids. There is no CPC on the lighting circuits, the cable is 2 core (red and black) I have done a IR and continunity and all is ok, no borrowed neutrals All the accessories are Class 2 The young couple don't have the budget to have the lighting...

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