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  1. M

    110V System in a worshop

    Hi All I am designing a 110v system for a local workshop. They have speced 20 outlets not all to used at one time. Id think realistacally 40% would be the max. My question is i have been speked at 15KVA tran with 2 80amp outlets and they say to daisychain 10 sockets from each outlet. They cant...
  2. P

    Twin Shower extractor fan with light

    Hi all I am looking for something like this but with two extractor points/lights. And ideally a better price. Manrose Pro Showerlite Centrifugal Shower Fan Kit Chrome 100mm | Shower Fan Kits | screwflix..com Basically building a bathroom and ensuite backing onto each other and so want...
  3. yellowvanman

    Check-a-Trade

    Is it worth it? Does it work?
  4. B

    Help 3phase dishwasher

    Hi guys fitted a commercial dishwasher today extended c/w supply made drainage alterations etc.Being a helpful stupid bloke connected up cables.Didnt know neutral changed from black to blue so have connected up incorrectly none of the breakers tripped am I in the brown stuff or not im a plumber...
  5. D

    Looking for drill and impact driver. This a good deal?

    As above, is this a good deal and if there's anything better about for the money I'd welcome your thoughts. Toolstation > Power Tools > 18v Drills > Milwaukee C18PP2B Twin Pack cheers
  6. G

    Data circuit advice

    Hi all I've been asked to install a number of data points In a new office conversion, 10 in all but have never done data before. Anyone care to give me some pointers please. Mark
  7. D

    Worki in Iraq

    I was in south east asia and met a fellow working in Iraq. I ended up losing my phone and his contact info. He was working 5 weeks on and 5 weeks off. Does anyone know the name of an electrical contractor working there. I want to apply. Dean
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    C&G 2394/95 or EAL 600/4337/38

    Hi All, I have recently passed my Level 2 C&G 2365 and 17th Edition and was meant to start my Level 3 C&G 2357 in January but it looks like due to numbers this is now not going to happen until September. I have been informed that I could go on and do the Inspection and Test 2394/5 but have...
  9. Z

    I should know better

    Had a phone call today from a women asking if I could provide a certificate for some work her hubby had done. Ok I know what your thinking and I agree the answer would be “no chance” if it was major electrical works. However, this would be for a change of light fitting and a kitchen fan……..all...
  10. H

    How To Better Yourself As An Electrician

    Hi Guys, Just wanted to find out what people's views are on how to better yourself as a spark, improving knowledge and workmanship etc. I know we can read cover to cover the regs on how to do things properly, but is there any other literature - books, websites etc. out there for electricians...
  11. O

    Vintage Pyrotenax training video

    Thought it might be of interest to some Terminating a Pyrotenax Mineral Insulated (MI) Cable - YouTube Looks like early to mid 80s (or even 70s possibly, though the white jeans say 1980s dress sense...)...from the style of film and voiceover... Understood most of it, but reckon its something...
  12. M

    Better to be a Taxi driver!!!!

    Gents I am considering being a taxi driver its much less hassle and probably pays better! In the short time that I have been doing this job it has become readily apparent that Joe Public will think nothing of paying upwards of 10 grand for a new kitchen but mention £300 to upgrade consumer...
  13. terry1969

    jobs advertised

    See two jobs advertise today made me laugh 1 was part p with 17th ed with experience up for £14ph long contract and the other qualified sparky with jib card 2391 etc at £13.50 an hr ???? Well is the Electrical Trainee courses better of lol
  14. G

    Better system I think but do folks here agree?

    Some time ago I had a local solar installer quote me for an installation at my home here in N. Ireland. As I live in a two bedroom semi-detached house my main problem was going to be roof area. The original quote recommended using 8 Linuo Power 235 W solar panels and a Samil Power SolarRiver...
  15. R

    Smoke Alarm help

    This is a strange fault i have never come across and i am thinking the answer is to just replace the whole unit. I recently converted the lights in my nans hallway from a pendant to 4 downlights. Being a bungalow it only had one mains smoke alarm in the hallway with the feed taken from the...
  16. M

    Debate "Is more expensive better than cheaper?

    I have been following a lot of posted threads with interest, some started by myself regarding Pricing – Cost of materials, Why is it so expensive, etc. What has struck me with most on the replies, is that many, if not all automatically assume, and get all judgmental, with lots of hand ringing...
  17. C

    2365-02 equal to Part P or better??

    Hi all, I'm currently near completion of my 1st year 2365-02. I don't think I'm looking to a change my current occupation ( Paving & Landscape Contractor ) to 'full-time' sparky. So rather than doing another 2 years at college ( 2 evenings a week ) to complete the full 2365-03, I'm seeking...
  18. R

    fluke tester

    Hi iv got a fluke 153b but cant seem to get on with it im thinking of selling it and getting a megger but not sure how good the meggers are to the fluke multis anybody used both and if so what was the better many thanks
  19. P

    can you better this for rubbish install

    On a job last week customer had a conservatory built electrics consisting of:- - fused spur fed of RFC which feeds whole 4 bed house). Yes just the one. - this spur run into conservatory to another fused spur. - fused spur then run to 2 way box (out of the ark with 1361. - then off this old two...
  20. G

    Are some PV panels better than others?

    I'm currently unemployed and thinking of having Solar PV installed on my roof so obviously I want the best system I can get for the least outlay. I have already received one quote of £3500 and I would like to ask members opinions on this. The System size is quoted as 1880 Watts and the panel...

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