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  1. W

    Using a consumer unit after removing total control meter

    I have 2 consumer units, one normal and one for t control, I no longer have storage heaters so want to get the meter removed, can I then use the consumer unit to supply the sockets that were originaly used for storage heating, my immersion heater is also connected to this consumer unit so that...
  2. V

    Shock from a consumer unit even after Safe Isolation!

    Not a big one, but it bloody hurt and scared the pants of me! If anyone reading the following knows why this happened I'm all ears. I safely isolated a garage consumer unit, but didn't turn off the associated MCB in the house, so the tails to the unit were still live, ready to put in a new...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    No power to whole house after water fell on to cooker???

    A friend has just called as his daughter in Belfast (many, many, many miles from me!) has just lost all power after water fell into the cooker/hob. I straight away thought it has to be a main RCD somewhere, but I cannot see one in the pictures they have sent and they don't 'think' there is one...
  4. A

    Hi new member after advice! Help apreciated

    Hi everyone I'm new to the page, just needed some bonding and parallel earth path, small issue I cant understand if anyone could help? Thanks a lot Sam
  5. kropaske

    TNC-Separeted after the meter

    So I went to see a job yesterday, its a house converted to 3 flat. Fairly good install, dual rcd board feed directly from tncs cut out. I ask where the meter is and she pointed me to the cabinet in common area downstairs where main incomer is located along with 3 meters for each flat. As you can...
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    EICR - Landlord wants to change CU and retest after EICR

    I've done a few EICRs for a landlord and the latest one of his I've given an unsatisfactory, I've advised changing the CU - existing one is old and cracked, earthing needs upgrading and no RCD amongst other things. He has a "handyman" who I often work alongside with and seems a bit overly keen...
  7. DJAndy

    Actulux controller stays in 'Alarm' after fire panel reset

    Been having issues with a pair of linked Actulux SVM controllers. If the fire alarm is triggered the controllers show 'Alarm' and the AOVs open as expected. After the alarm is cancelled and the fire panel is reset, one of the SVM controllers goes back to normal, the other stays in 'Alarm'...
  8. S

    Increasing hourly rate after vat deregestration.

    Have thought of increasing hourly rate by 10% for domestic,since will still be cheaper than vat reg traders.Present rate £25/hr,based in Yorkshire.I know materials will be dearer.Wondered what others think...
  9. Lister1987

    After a bit of peer review of a report that has been done

    Landlord has had an EICR done on the property as is required under the new PRS legislation, got a copy of the report and I'm not overly impressed. The property has passed but there are parts of the report that don't sit right with me and I want to know what my peers think? Am I being ---- or is...
  10. K

    Alternator only putting out 12.3 v after Tachgraph fitted ?

    As the Title, After the tachgraph was fitted it throw up a power interuption warning on the tacho and has done a few times since , The alternator is only showing 12.3 v when testing on the running vehicle , Lights dipping when clutch pressed on dash and exterior headlights etc for a second or 2...
  11. F

    Need Help: Mechanical Chime Won't Ring After Transformer Replaced

    Hi. Here's some background info. I am located in the United States, and have had a Nest Hello video doorbell working perfectly for a couple of years. It's powered by a 16V 10va transformer. I also have a mechanical door chime that rings when someone presses the button on the Nest Hello. The...
  12. D

    Nice to see him go round with a torque screwdriver after...

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    NAPIT Certification Scheme How long after assessment to go live?

    I decided to join Napit and my first assessment was end of October. Everything was in order but not heard anything since and status on my login still says "pending assessment." Tried emailing my assessor but not had a response. Anyone with experience of Napit know if this is a normal time span...
  14. A

    Temporary lights out after rainstorm

    There was a heavy rainstorm yesterday. Afterwards, the lights in two rooms were out (GU10s in the ceiling) though the other power in the rooms was fine. No tripped fuses. This morning they are working again. Any ideas of the cause please, and whether something needs attending to?
  15. C

    Help with disconnecting thermostate after installing Hive

    I've just repaced my hotwater and central heating progrmmer with a Hive active heatng and hot water thermostat. It's all working but the thermostat is still connected, I've turned it up to full so it's always calling for heat but I want to put the Hive thermostat in its place so need to...
  16. D

    After a bit of life advice and other peoples experiences.

    Hello everyone, I'm after a bit of guidance and advice on my career. I currently work in the fire suppression industry installing fire suppression systems to server rooms, engines, UPS rooms up and down the country, I have been doing this for 6 years now and I have been studying alongside this...
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    The subatomic concept of amper, after hitting a resistance.

    I have a fundamental question about the current My question is: why after hitting the protons of a resistor and thus reducing the voltage and the speed of electrons; (voltage is the distance between the electrons which the distance is smaller than the balance between two electrons which do not...
  18. S

    ADVICE: Is there a way to control an LED light temperature after marked

    Hello, and thanks for your help in advance. For a client's minor renovation, they purchased this fixture: View...
  19. Mark Wright

    B&Q Pir light had it, less than a year - please recommend new pir

    I installed a B&Q pir light under a year ago and it's flickering the LEDs have had it, it's totally contained and the LEDs are hard wired, pretty peveed, can anyone recommend a good outdoor pir light, one that comes with a rubber flex is preferred Don't know what I.P rating and was probably...
  20. W

    Australia Testing requirements after GPO replacement in a caravan.

    Im not so much up to date with Australian standards in regards to domestic installations. I know about testing requirements after a full installation and I know that there is an actual as 3001 for caravans but I just want to check what testing would be required after say an caravan aircon...

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