installations

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    Electrical installations Lincs ltd

    Hi guys, I'm a tiler and have been offered work from a company called 'electrical installations Lincs ltd'. Done a bit of background check on them and they look sketchy.. Don't even know if they are a real firm... Was hoping one of you guy could shed some light? They based in Grantham...
  2. 1capybara

    Flexible cords and HO7RN-F for fixed installations

    I read carefully BS7671, 17th ed., 521.9 and guidance note 1, Table F3 and F5, and no where does it say that flexible cords, such as HO7RN-F can not be used for fixed installations. I hear that was not allowed in the 15th edition but long since allowed. Am I missing something?
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    Designing new circuits in existing installations

    I'm interested to hear others procedures and if it is actually ever done but when you are adding new circuits to existing installations what is your procedure. 1) Do you ever assess the existing demand, do you carry out load monitoring to determine if the existing supply can take the increased...
  4. Michaelwgroves

    Best Hex crimper for domestic installations

    I'm looking for a Hex crimper only to be used for domestic installations, so in theory the max I would need to crimp is 16mm. Most crimpers only go up to 6mm, then a second set for bigger crimps. Can you get a single set that will allow me to crimp fine wires and upto 16mm? similarily, what...
  5. T

    Old installations with one earth for all circuits.

    Hi All I was just hoping someone could give me some advice on old installations (guessing 1950s and before) where a bare earth wire runs from point to point alongside normal 2 core cable. I've come across this twice now. One time whilst ripping it out for a rewire. I guess the practical...
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    2394-2395 online course anyone done it

    Hey all I was just wondering if anyone has done there 2394-95 online and if so whats there opinion only im doing my 2392 this week as I need a serious brush up on my testing skills (basically relearn) but im also keen to get the full testing qualifications but after this week im out of holiday...
  7. P

    Ive booked the g59 course

    Hi all this is my first ever post so bare with. I'm currently qualified to carry out the 'Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems'. I understand this covers me up to 16A per phase. So far I only have a few domestic installations under my belt and I have been approached...
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    City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2 - Polish guy

    Hello everyone! My name is Krzysztof(Chris),I set up this new subject,because I have a few questions about this course. I'm foreign as you known.I have twenty six years old,i very like to live in England,there is a lots of opportunity to live in good standard.I always wanted to get some...
  9. R

    Condition report for the old installations

    I have to do a Condition Report for an old installation. Everything is ok but the installation doesn't have RCD's, even for those circuits required by the 17th Edition. Can I write that the installation is "satisfactory" without RCD's ?
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    Flat supplies and multi head installations, help please

    Hi, in the process of wiring 4 flats for a customer(new build). Have wired flats in past and if I needed five supplies, uk power network would install 5 supply's with cut outs, I'd normally come from these to a fused switch and then off to each flat with a suitable swa cable. Uk power networks...
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    Richer Sounds Manchester recruiting for Full Time Installer for immediate start!

    Richer Sounds Manchester Deansgate is now recruiting for an enthusiastic Installations Professional to join our team with an immediate start! As the UK’s largest Hi-Fi, Home Cinema and TV specialists, we offer a comprehensive installations service that ensures we can deliver on all jobs, from...
  12. T

    Does C&G 2394/95 allow me to sign off installations?

    Hi Guys I have recently passed C&G 2394/95, does this mean I am no able to sign off installations and issue certificates? For example a friend of mine has asked if I can test and issue a certificate for a house he wants to rent out. Do I need to be registered with someone like jib? Many thanks
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    Exposed area (upper roof) installations power containment advice.

    Dear All, Could someone give me some ideas I would like to capture the Installation methods for the control wiring and ELV (BMS) wiring by means of GI trunking? Is it acceptable or whether I have to install GI conduit for the control wiring and ELV wiring.Please note XLPE cables has been...
  14. driverman

    EICR older installations

    For you guys that do EICRs. When carrying out a periodic condition reports on an older installation that are used by the general public. Re special areas containing showers, bathrooms, basins, in other words wet areas, if no RCD protection would you code it C3 as a recommendation to install RCD...
  15. S

    Looking for solar install team contractors

    If you're looking for some extra installation work, we are looking for some contractors. We are currently looking for a solar PV installation team to complete residential (4KW max.) solar installations in the west midlands area. The installers must be MCS registered and have installed solar...
  16. S

    electrical installations in an areas containing potential explosive gases

    Evening Gents, Can anyone advise of ratings of electrical equipment , disboards, switches, light fittings and socket outlets in a potentially explosive environment. Thanks Sparky 63
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    Tips advice for new build installations

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for wiring new build. I've been working on social housing occupied rewires and normal domestic but going for an interview for newbuilds. I'm thinking its got to be easier then occupied, but jus gota watch out for the other trades...
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    Frequebcy of Testing new builds in school

    Hi Fellas. Not been on here for a while as been hectic and a lot of working away. HNY to u all. anyway, just need to quickly clear this up . We are periodic testing a very large school lacally , something like 50 fuseboards etc, Small and large.I know the frequency for existing installations is...
  19. S

    Experience of 250kW installations

    has anyone designed and installed 250kW ground mount array? If so, would you mind if i picked your brains via pm/email? PM me if you're willing.
  20. Z

    regs related to NEW installations ..

    hi all. this is my first post here. im on my level 3 2365 course and i need help,for one of my answers of my 304 task b assignment i stated as part of my answers, "and all other relevant regulations related to new electrical installations". now, one of the problems with these assignments is...

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