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    Minor Works? Installation? Notifiable?

    Hi I recently visited a property the was experiencing tripping of an Mcb when turning on a 3 kw hand wash appliance in a down stairs loo. All earth cables present and correct, old wired board but with plug in MCB's No Rcd protection. Some Numpty had wired the hand wash to the 6 amp alarm and...
  2. E

    Minor Works, Insulation Resistance Testing, and 612.3.3

    Hi all I couldn't find any previous posts on this topic specifically so looking for some advice. I am adding an external security light for a customer. I am extending the existing downstairs lighting circuit. Normally when testing Insulation Resistance I would test between L-N, L-E, N-E...
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    Minor Works Cerificate question

    Hi Folks, I am filling out a minor works certificate for 2 fused spurs I have fitted from 2 socket in the livin room to supply 2 wall lights 5A fuse fitted in spur. My question is on the minor works cert where it says Method of fault protection, do I put Automatic disconnection of supply...
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    Will I be covered for insurance ?

    Hi all I've had a handyman fit some lights for me in a hotel. He's given me a minor works for them but I've just had an electrician tell me that I won't be covered if I showed them to my insurance company if something happened as he isn't registered but the certs are legit is this right or are...
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    Quoting for works - How do I challenge NIC/EIC stipulated on requirements

    I'm NAPIT registered FULL SCOPE which states - and is therefore approved to undertake the design, construction, maintenance, verification and/or inspection and testing of electrical installations up to 1 kV within the work SCOPE OF APPROVAL Work Category Date of Approval Date of Expiry...
  6. telectrix

    Fuse Finder. Any Recommends?

    Want one that works on live circuits, and not just sockets, without having to take out a 2nd mortgage. LOL. anyone got a decent one they could recommend? cheers, Tel.
  7. driverman

    RCD changes. minor Works for each?

    Hi guys, question for those that fill in NIC minor works forms. When changing a 30mA RCD like for like, I appreciate new times would have to be recorded, but anything else? Company I work for are changing about 30 RCD's which have failed a periodic report. i take it 30 x minor works required for...
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    what description of works to use for minor works cert. when replacing a boiler????

    hello, when issuing a replacement boiler works cert I have been told to class it as and addition to an existing circuit. but alls I'm doing is reconnecting a boiler to an existing supply by means of a 3amp 2pole isolator switch . any advise on what should be recorded?? thanks.
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    Major works notification

    Hi, I've changed a consumer unit for a customer but noticed the earth and bonding conductors were undersized at 6mm csa. Do I put this down as a departure from 7671 or not issue to cert until the problem is rectified? Thanks Chris
  10. S

    Minor or notifiable works question.

    Hey guys, Im a bit confused with this, a kitchen isn't classed as a special location, yet I've seen it excluded when issuing minor works certificates. I have the opportunity to do some work in a few weeks for a company that fits kitchens, the vast majority would be additional sockets, new...
  11. T

    Do I need to be registered with a competents Person scheme for minor works?

    hi all my question is do I have to be registered with a competent person scheme like the niceic or elecsa to issue a minor works certificate after doing minor works in a clients dwelling? i have completed my part p and 17th edition also testing and inspecting thanks
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    Faulty socket? Works the sink disposal but won't power a dishwasher?

    Chaps, I'll don a tin hat here as someone is going to tell me I'm dim. Problem is this: old property, plug socket under kitchen sink, it powers the sink food disposal churner thingy but when I unplug that and try to install a new dishwasher it won't send any power to it?? I just tried plugging...
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa certs

    hi guys is it possible to buy Elecsa certs over the counter or can you only get them off there website ? ran out of minor works certs and need them sharpish. cheers
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    Am2 worth appealing

    Hi just found out a have failed my am2 on the installation section Firstly I wondered if I can get any information on how I failed apart from them saying what circuits I failed on ( lighting/ bonding and swa to 16amp socket ) I thought I did all these correctly and can't see what I can fail on...
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    signing off domestic works (part p)

    hi all, ive been working with electrics for 11-12 yrs now mostly rewires and ive been asked to get what ever it is i need to give a certificate for domestic installs. i currently have my city and guilds 2330 and im in the process of doing my nvq3 (log book). so what do i need in order to get...
  16. Marvo

    How The DIY Area Works And The Step By Step Guide Rule

    Although this is primarily a trade forum for electricians we get lots of requests for DIY assistance so this DIY section of the forum was made specifically to accommodate those DIY requests. Where any information is given here, it is done so with no implied or guarantee of accuracy. As a...
  17. P

    10.5kw shower works on a 32 amp T1 MCB (via a 6mm t/e cable)

    The ELFI is 0.4 ohms. It is also protected by a 30mA RCD. Can I leave it on?
  18. S

    Odd fault

    Hello not done a new post for a while was at me mates house yesterday and he said sometimes his TV appears to momentarily loose the signal for a split second, then the video and sound are from then onwards, out of sync by a second or so. its a free view digital signal he's talking about. if...
  19. T

    Opinions Wanted

    Hi All, Really keen to hear what people opinions are on this installation completed by a contractor last week.
  20. T

    Minor works certificate for DIY installation

    I've recently installed some LED downlights in several bedrooms in my house, but it has recently been brought to my attention that I need the work inspecting and be issued with a minor works certificate. Is it usual practice for homeowners to do their own installations and be issued with a...

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