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    hand tools when your old and falling apart

    Hi All. Hoping for some advice please. I've severe arthritis in the hands (all three :flushed:) A large dollop of osteoarthritis but I'm also being investigated for rheumatoid arthritis too (due to swelling in fingers, redness and burning sensations). I have difficulty typing, opening jars -...
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    Toolbox for DCD470

    If you'd prefer a Milwaukee box I can see which one will work for ya?
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    Toolbox for DCD470

    Ah, so its basically a hole hawk? I keep mine in a Festool box - either a size 4 or 5, I think. Plenty of space for drill bits and the like.
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    UK What's happening ?

    I doubt he will stay alive very long 🤣
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    Arlec "Do not use Megger"

    Aico use the term Megger on their CU stickers
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Found in hot water tank cupboard recently. SWA is a 60m(ish) run to a second building.
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    No earth electrode visible?

    You need to establish the property has a reliable and safe means of earthing. Can you visually trace the earth? What size is the main earth at CU? Is Irish EICR coding different to mainland uk?
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    RCD tripping. Not appliance

    A kettle boiling fish - thats your fault right there... or is it a red herring? :)
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    This year I saw a whole brewery wired in. Done by the owner. He asked me to sign it off for him as the insurers were asking for certification. Was very miffed when I said he'd never get me drunk enough to falsely sign a certificate! Also asked me how he could fiddle his meter!
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    EICR - Applying regs retrospectively

    I’d be more concerned about those blanking clips on the main CU.
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    Tumble Dryer Help. Overheating and melting plug and socket.

    I'd be replacing the tumble dryer before anything worse happens!
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    2391-52 exam questions need help.

    Check out pages 92 and 93 of GN3 for help.
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    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023)

    I charge mileage on top of my hourly/day rate. I have to being in the Highlands. Local for me could easily be a round trip of 300+ miles! I rarely charge an hourly rate due to the distances involved. Personally I think most electricians charge way too little when you look at other professions...
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    UK Kitchen grid switch help

    Building Standards wording. The handbook doesn't define 'accessible': Electrical fixtures - outlets and controls of electrical fixtures and systems should be positioned at least 350 mm from any internal corner, projecting wall or similar obstruction and, unless the need for a higher location...

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