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    Veritas additional circuits an remote key pad

    I’m looking for some advice on VERITAS 8 alarm panels. I want to add 3 additional zones and remote key pad in my garage, but only have a standard key pad (no display) which looking at the instructions/manual could be a very long winded way of programming the new zones regarding parts sets etc...
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    10 Ways to Make Green Deal Better - Martin Lewis

    Worth a look - I think he's hit the nail on the head - maybe Barking will listen to him! Martin Lewis' Blog? | 10 changes that?d make the Green Deal more popular Just been looking at the Martin Lewis Facebook page - he's encouraging people to comment on the bottom of the blog page as some...
  3. sparkdog

    Screwfix deals

    I notice that Screwfix deals and reductions are sometimes for only a day or two and then the price goes up again.I got a Bosch 18V combi drill for £129 and its now up to £149 again.Its the Bosch GSB 18 2 Li which has bad reviews on Screwfix but I'm very pleased with it so far.
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    I want to progress from being stuck on the same wage and never going to get better

    Hi guys im new to this forum Just want some advise/info im currently 21yrs old, im self employed after being laid of after my apprenticeship i then worked as a subcontractor for the same company for a few months since then ive gone into working for a different company through an agency and ive...
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    Is it worth Taking on more work and expanding business in these hard times

    Evening all, As the title suggests, is it worth taking on extra work and trying to expand or is better to play safe? ? At the moment I don't have the worry of competing with others as I only have myself to worry about and don't have to come up with wages at the end of every week. What are...
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    Dewalt pants, any good?

    This may have already been discussed but dewalt work trousers, are they any good or am I best sticking to snickers? Don't get massive amount of wear and tear as I'm mainly service but the pants the firm supply are rubbish no pockets for tools phone keys etc
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC or ECA?

    Hi all, I'm new to E.F. I'm a small electrical contractor who is currently 'Part P' registered with ELECSA and although most of our work is in the domestic market we have picked up a few commercial clients. We have now found the need to become Approved Contractors/Installers (through client...
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    Megger MFT 1720 or not

    Hi i was thinking about buying a Megger MFT1720/ maybe 30. But ive noticed loads for sale on a certain auction site. is somthing up with MFT1720 range ? Or are they a good tester. Let me know what you think. Cheers. im using a 1552 at the min, and Kewtech. Cheers for your feed back.
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    Better things to do?

    Bloke I'm working for has done a eicr I'm back to do remedial work. Turn up at 8am ring bell and nothing. Sort my gear out wait ten mins ring bell again no answer. Call the landlord get her phone number and call it at about 8.20. Lady answers yeah it's fine I'll answer the door. Now 9am...
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    Megger 1552 multi tester

    Is anyone interested in buying a megger 1552 for £350 is obviously used but in great condition
  11. sythai

    Better way of doing this....?

    Working on a bathroom refurb at the mo.... Just decided they're having a new tank in the airing cupboard which needs supplies for 2 x immersions (3kW) Nightmare job running new cables back to CU, basement flat concrete floors /ceilings etc. Opposite side of building. But I can re-use the...
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    Age of installation?

    I've just done an eicr on a house with a Wylex rewireable fuse 3036 cu. how old would that make it? The wiring was all red and black t+e. Just need to put a number on the report. I'm thinking 10-15 years?
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    Headlamp or penlight, which light is better for camping ?

    I am going to a camping trip next month and I want to buy a camping light. Convenience and light weight are the most important features , headlamp or penlight, which is better ? Which kind of camping lights are you using ? my friend are using the heavy professional camping torch, but I don't...
  14. SolarCity

    Linuo panels - performing better than Sanyo?

    Okay, probably like the rest of you we have been monitoring a lot of our systems lately as we have a bit of time on our hands. We have been comparing results with our predicted yields on both software and SAP and trying to see which panels are performing the best. Sanyo are performing well but...
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    Which is better OSG (Green) Or IEE Green for Periodic Inspection Reporting and I&T?

    Should I buy the new On Site Guide (Green colour) Or the IEE Wiring Regulation (Green) If I wanted to get more examples and explanations for Carrying out the new Periodic Inspection and Testing. Also would it containing anything regarding filling the Periodic Inspection and Testing Report with...
  16. infinity

    solarmax inverters?

    have any of you used the solarmax inverter? looking at the 3000s but had no dealings with them as of yet. looks good on pvsol and the website shows lots of extras as with sma etc. Anyone had one of these?
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    Hard Work Pays Off

    I've had a particularly busy and tough week - not bad, as all the jobs pretty much went to plan. The icing on the cake has been 2 customers who have rung to say how pleased they are with my work. Yes, I'm blowing my own trumpet, but at times like these when its tough out there its really good...
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    iphone4s survivor case

    thinking about buying one of these: Survivor. Our strongest iPhone and iPod touch case. - YouTube anyone got one or can u reccommend soming thata better
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    Joke:- My Dad's better than yours!

    MY DAD‘S BETTER THAN YOURS! Three boys bragging about their fathers capabilities. “My dad’s an archer. He can shoot an arrow and get to the target before the arrow does.” “Well my dad’s a soldier” the second boy says. “He can fire his rifle and get there before the bullet.” “That’s...
  20. S

    rcbo fly leads

    quick question can u cut the neutral and earth fly leads of a rcbo when installing them into a distibuton board so you can make them look somthing? the curly neutral lead is a pain i want to straghten it and cut it to fit is this allowed?:banghead:

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