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    Screwfix - General public

    In screwfix before getting some SDS drill bits and noticed a customer asking about 2.5mm t&e. He seen my t-shirt and walked over. He said I'm looking to put in a 13amp ring but this cable only seems to carry 11amps lololol. After a 5 min discussion I think he left rather baffled lol. Told him to...
    • Electricalserv
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    • asked aus general house public screwfix
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. S

    sainsburys and waitrose taking the p.

    so yesterday i went to sainsburys to get afew drinks for a party i was going to later that day and at the check out i got id'd fair enough. but then they id'd my elder brother and his girlfriend. my brother who doesnt drive or carry around his passport oviosly didnt have id, the lady at the till...
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    Dodgy Telephone Sales People

    Hi All, Just wanted to let you know about a call I had the other day and to see if its common. Before I start, I get calls from all sorts of advertisers all the time telling me that parting with £50 will turn into hundreds of pounds worth of business all the time and I don't believe any of...
    • Sparksters
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    • asked aus dodgy magazine people phone police sales telephone
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  4. richy3333

    For the first time ever I was asked to leave a customers house yesterday

    A new customer called and originally asked if I would visit to 'wire up' his conservatory. When I visited it transpired that he had built a new utility and conservatory and had applied for a building warrant retrospectively. He'd clearly upset the building inspector (BI) who'd 'gone to town' and...
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    what size system can i install, i have been asked to install a 54 panel system

    i have been asked to install a 54 panel system which equals 9.72kw on 3 phases so 18 panels on each phase, i did the 4 day pv course, but i cant remember how large a system the mcs will cover me for, am i ok to install a 9.72kw system or is that to large for them.
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    extra socket

    guys been asked to install an extra socket in a house. does this need to be rcd protected if isn't already. Fuse board has rewire-able fuses its also only a short run cheers
    • Peter Woodford
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    • asked aus competent extra house isn't notifiable socket
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Australia
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme napit three phase question didnt know

    Hi there just had a napit inspection and got caught out on one of the questions i was asked (didnt look good !!) the guy asked me "why is it between L / N you get 230v but between L1 / L2 you get 400v. I have no experience with three phase and could not remeber from college he also wouldnt tell...
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    16amp three phase sockets

    I have been asked to install three "general purpose" 16a three phase sockets. They will be used by different machines including some unknown ones in the future so i guess i need to install it as if they were drawing the full 16amps? What size cable and mcb would i need? ( runs on less than a...
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    On The Books But Been Asked To Do Self Assessment!!!?

    Hello people, Hope you've all had a good Christmas and enjoying your much deserved time off. OK my post is is like this.... Over the last few years I cottoned onto claiming back my P87 Form (Milage allowance) although i've always been on the books for a numerous amount of firms. I had payouts...
    • Tapley1999
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    • asked assessment book books self
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Business Related
  10. Kamikaze

    I became a victim of a clever scam

    I thought some of you might want to know about this new scam. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme asked to return NICEIC certificate

    Hi there I am a householder who had a loft conversion done in June. At the end of the work we received a NICEIC certificate. We recently received a letter from Niceic asking us to return the certificate as it wasn't valid. The builder initially said his electrician hadn't paid his fee...
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    Downlighter max amount on one circuit.

    Was looking a a job today in a kitchen, the customer had 12 gu10 50w 240v mains downlighters off one switch, 6amp mcb to 1.5cm T&E. Then had a thought ,yes it does happen? 12 lights x 50watts = 600 ______ = 2.608 amps 230 v She has asked for 12 more gu10 50w 240v which will take it to 1200w...
    • Bigboy247
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    • amount asked aus circuit kitchen lights max switch
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  13. M

    Job from hell

    Hi all, Those of you, who have followed any of my posts will know that I've had to take a job at Sainsbury's in order to get me though the christmas period. Anyway about a week into the job, I got lumbered with a bloke doing some shelf staking. Anyway, working away with him, he let slip to me...
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    Jib

    Hi, I would like to know how relevant is a JIB card today ? In College they told us, most electricians dont belong to it, its not any real advantage. Of course for London Underground jobs they insist on it, but we all know the unions control the railways. I think the JIB dont serve any purpose...
    • elektrisien
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    • agencies asked building jib without
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Niceic

    I called my LABC about a week ago and asked what was involved with the notification process, could someone come out and have a look etc. Spoke to a real switched on guy, I explained it was going to be used as my Part P assessment with the NIC. His view was, he was happy if it was my assessment...
    • Ponty Massive
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    • asked assessment elecsa happy niceic
    • Replies: 89
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. S

    Elecsa

    hi guys, i am looking at joining elecsa but was wondering what are the questions you get asked in the assessment like? are they about testing ? Regs? any advice would be great. cheers
    • samthespark123
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    • answer asked cable certification elecsa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Part 'p' inspection - what were you asked and has anyone failed...?

    Hi All, Thinking of returning to domestics and doing part 'p' assessment. Just wondering who's done it and what tests were you required to carry out ? How 'in - depth is the testing they require you to do ? Regards Chris.
    • electek
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    • anyone asked failed inspection led part
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Heating...

    Hi Guys, Iv been asked to wire a small warehouse ground floor and first floor and they have asked me to get elertic heaters, fan or otherwise but not storage heaters. The unit is 36x36 feet with 12foot high celings on both floors. Any idea of what kinda heaters i would use...
    • peter_k800
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    • asked aus heaters heating requirements
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    questions asked on assessment day ?

    Hi every one just a few question for every one as I have a assessment due very soon pretend I know nothing and try to answer them as well and detailed as you can would really help!!!! 1)y do a R1 test 2)y do a R2 test 3)y do a Rn 4)y do a R1+R2 test 5)y do a insulation resistance test 6)y...
    • james king
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    • asked assessment black current earth insulation questions
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. Dan

    ContractorForum: Public liability insurance holders asked to keep workers safe: More.

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