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  1. sparkless

    bad work

    went to a job today, didn't know where to start. all they wanted was a new socket or two, but after I saw this work I couldn't leave site without rectifying. trouble is how to get paid for extra work. I am a small business, not the electrical police. so I doubt I will get paid for making...
  2. T

    Hf ballasts faults

    Having major problems at a job we done less than a year ago, we've had 20 odd failed light fittings , there 28watt 2d lamp fittings all seems to have been in the first area we done so supplier is saying must be bad batch of ballasts client is saying faulty wiring, wiring is existing and lights...
  3. M

    CCTV SYSTEM WIRING, 2nd hand system client has been given

    Hi There My client has had a load of cctv cameras taken out of the office which he owns and and was wondering whether i could fit some around his house. They are a vista vvrd2v6cm-540 with all the psus, dvr, screen, etc. they look like they are just plug and play. I have attached some photos...
  4. W

    Domestic client has purchased 4kw kit wants us to do electrics and sign

    Guys, Citys have sold this client a 4kw kit he has approached us to do the electrics, and fully sign off for mcs, can we do this and what are the implications for doing this. Thanks Wiggly
  5. D

    Proteus 3 phase wiring - Client smells burning.

    Hi guys, I have installed a proteus 200a switch today, I was instructed by the technical manager at proteus switchgear how to wire a new switch as the one I needed to replace isn't in production anymore. He told me to mount the new switch in an enclosure next to the board, use 70mm tails and...
  6. A

    Quoting BIG job

    Hi, Ive not started on my own business properly yet been working for my mates company, but ive just had a Tender sent through a big big job.. Its an extension on a mansion with Cinema room, swimming pool room, bar, pool table room, changing rooms, toilets.. Etc etc BIG extension.. How do you...
  7. C

    rcd not tripping on test

    Hi All Changed a C.U today, Volex (not my choice but customer supplied it) Dual RCD, one 80A & one 63a. All test results good except on RCD test at socket outlets. on half test all OK, on 5 x test all OK but on 1 X test @ 180 no trip but fine @ 0. Ramp test ok. When tested at RCD with mcb's...
  8. D

    Had to convert to TT and install RCD - need to test?

    Hi all, I recently did some work at a property that had no main earthing conductor, however the installation was using the water pipes as the main earth path, so i immediately installed an earth rod, converting the system to TT. The consumer unit is an old rewirable with the shed circuit...
  9. E

    Regulatory Manager - Networks x 2 / Australia / client will sponsor / $130k+

    EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking to employ 2 x Regulatory Managers - Networks (1 x Senior role) on a permanent basis. The primary purpose of this role is to contribute at a senior level the technical regulatory process to ensure that the business is...
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    EICR help needed please :)

    Hello guys Just after some advice basically i have finished a P.I.R on a house that is rented. Cutting a long story short house is 1960's wiring and i have found alot of code 1's and 2's and the installation has alot of faults eg: Shower circuit also powering sockets and lights no fusing down...
  11. C

    client wants overkill on lightning protection

    client wants overkill on lightning protection. i undertstand that all of the top peaks of a building should be covered by this lightning tape and down into an earthrod but this clients architect wants top ridge covered ( understandable ) but then wants tape all along the gable roof zig zagging...
  12. S

    Client wants one more panel. Effect his FIT rate?

    We installed 16x 235 schot panels during the rush at the end of last year. Now the client would like one more 235w panel which would bring him in just under 4kWp (3995w). The inverter is 3.6 PVi and will take one more panel on one of the two strings. But i'm not sure where he stands with his...
  13. I

    Solar Leads

    Solar Hot Key Leads Available. Main Criteria is: Client must be a home owner Client must have a roof that faces south, south-east or south-west. Interested in Solar Installation Profiled so the individual is energy efficient, have the ability to purchase solar or credit worthy. Can be...
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    Solar Hot Keys

    Solar Hot Key Leads Available. Main Criteria is: Client must be a home owner Client must have a roof that faces south, south-east or south-west. Interested in Solar Installation Profiled so the individual is energy efficient, have the ability to purchase solar or credit worthy. Can be...
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    Certs for overseas company working in the UK

    Hi, I work for an overseas company who are building a process plant in the UK. We are employing a mixture of UK and overseas contractors. For the installation, commissioning and overseeing of the electrics and control systems we are doing the work ourselves as this is our area of expertise...
  16. S

    desperate help on Pricing

    Hi, I am in a bit of a hurry and promised my customer I will get back to them asap... However, I'm in a bit of a situation... I have been asked to refit a pizza shop, which is due to open soon. Unfortunately I have only ever worked in domestic and industrial areas, so im in need of a little...
  17. K

    Domestic visual condition report

    Morning lads searched the web for these kind of certificates but could only find nic di ones, iam with elecsa and they dont do them so was wondering if any of you lads and lasses have got a made up copy which you could email across or a design that i could follow to produce my own i would be...
  18. K

    building

    Hi, I am currently in the process of designing lighting installation for a church hall, and am trying to come up with an economical and practical solution to fulfil these requirements Client wants dimmerable energy efficient solution, with surface mounted / track lighting. Current lighting...
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    Question on TT main RCD

    Hi there, Have installed a new circuit for a bathroom heater (3Kw) TT system, old style wlyex rewirable DB. Earth rod reading 126 ohms, so ok with that. Bonding fine. Main RCD on incomer did not trip out when tested...its 1 of those old style crabtree 60a ones with a yellow test button. Shall i...
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    PIR code... Intake ?

    What do you make of this, would any of you give this a code, it's the intake coming in split between a row of properties, the conductor has been joined but is exposed and has tape on it, I'm thinking to just note it on the cert and not warrant a code?

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