UK I was wondering what other Sparks offer standing out from other local competitors? Be good to hear and share to better ourselves ?

[JoeyPriestman]

I h e been installing emergency lights with Fuseboards that’s are in cupboards, under stairs or just anywhere awkward, on the same lighting circuit as the floor the boards located.

many years now on kitchens I’ve been installing all fused spurs into the back of one kitchen cupboard leaving only sockets and light switches on show.

label each live in a switch with heatshrink labels marking feeds and what switch wire is for what light. And in the Fuseboard label the lives into the MCB’s so if someone else goes to that job they don't have to keep looking at the cover if testing and also when it comes to a new Fuseboard in many years time then it’s all marked ready.

 

[davesparks]

How do you ensure that the emergency light installation is tested and maintained correctly in a domestic installation?

 

[JoeyPriestman]

How do you ensure that the emergency light installation is tested and maintained correctly in a domestic installation?

I offer a yearly safety check for a low price.

 

[James]

How do you ensure that the emergency light installation is tested and maintained correctly in a domestic installation?

Surely, because it is a nice to have type feature, not a requirement for safe evacuation
Regular testing to ensure it meets the standards required for emergency lighting is not required.

In the same way as a ups or standby generator in a domestic setting would not have to meet the same requirements as one installed in a mission critical part of a hospital

Obviously they would all have to be installed in a safe manner the same as any other electrical installation

 

[GBDamo]

Surely, because it is a nice to have type feature, not a requirement for safe evacuation
Regular testing to ensure it meets the standards required for emergency lighting is not required.

In the same way as a ups or standby generator in a domestic setting would not have to meet the same requirements as one installed in a mission critical part of a hospital

Obviously they would all have to be installed in a safe manner the same as any other electrical installation

Exactly, just a good idea and a nice touch.

 

[Midwest]

I like the idea of labelling cables to identify what they feed, but that does take a bit of time. Can you afford to do that?

 

[richy3333]

We offer to do installs with our kilts on whilst doing ‘Joey lunges’ ?

 

[PEG]

I figure if you are the fourth employed investigator,to find a fault,and you not only find it,but take the time and patience,to explain it's cause,effects and remedy,to someone not experienced in such matters,yet has paid 3 invoices,already...

I believe there are no further bells,whistles or extras,required ? happy christmas?

 

[davesparks]

Surely, because it is a nice to have type feature, not a requirement for safe evacuation
Regular testing to ensure it meets the standards required for emergency lighting is not required.

Regular testing and maintainence is still required to keep it working correctly.
If it is not maintained then after a few years it will become effectively useless.
I don't see how it could be nice to have an emergency light which lasts for all of 30 seconds after a power failure?

 

[JoeyPriestman]

Regular testing and maintainence is still required to keep it working correctly.
If it is not maintained then after a few years it will become effectively useless.
I don't see how it could be nice to have an emergency light which lasts for all of 30 seconds after a power failure?

I only install them if they’re under stairs that’s been built into a cupboard, in a garage, anywhere that I’d feel if the RCD tripped having that lighting circuit on its bank, wouldn’t be easily accessible. We all trained and know this Buick was, customers don’t and they panic when something happens. under the stairs I used to come across so many torches hanging up in the case of the electric tripping. I know it’s not gone down well with many of you but I’ve always had appreciation from customers who no longer have to feel around for that torch anymore and find out the batteries have died.
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I like the idea of labelling cables to identify what they feed, but that does take a bit of time. Can you afford to do that?

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I like the idea of labelling cables to identify what they feed, but that does take a bit of time. Can you afford to do that?

it does but I go through the plans at home and print them all off ready to label as I terminate.