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  1. J

    Thinking of ditching niceic

    I've been thinking of ditching NICEIC but I'm just not 100% sure if its the right thing to to .. I've been an approved contractor for around 8 years and when I joined I was doing a lot of work for builders who required a scheme registered contractor to do their electrical work.. Nowadays my...
  2. rustynails

    EICR coding

    I would like you guys to give me some input on what to code this picture as, I was thinking C3. Also, I'm not sure whether the main earthing conductor and main protective bonding is 6mm or 10mm. They were both the same. Forgot the caliper today... I'm erring on the side that it might be 6mm...
  3. Soulsurfer

    3 phase water heater

    Quoting a 3 phase water heater, would you fit a 3 pole or 4 pole isolator at appliance end ?
  4. D

    Part P Visit/assessment

    Dear all, I've got my Competent Persons Scheme assessment with Stroma coming up and I wondered if anyone could give me some advice on what their hot topics are. I'm flapping a bit because this will be the first time I've been through this as I've always worked with someone else.
  5. uksparks

    WANTED: 2014 Ford Transit Connect Trend 1.6 TDCI LWB

    Hi, I am looking for a LWB 2014 Ford Transit Connect Trend 1.6 TDCI If you happen to have one or know anyone, I have got £11k~ to spend, cash waiting. Any colour considered, preferably less than 35k Miles. it should look like the picture.
  6. M

    Can I use a 12V DC LED bulb to replace a 12V AC filament bulb?

    Hi, I'm interested in this lamp which has a 12V AC filament bulb. It sits in a MR16 fitting, so I was thinking: If I power it with 12V DC instead of 12V AC, and replace the light bulb by a 12V DC LED bulb, it should work. Would it work? Would it be safe?
  7. L

    Circuit Metering

    Hi All I have been asked to install a New DB to serve 40 offices, with the facility to meter each office individually. I was thinking of installing a 18way TP&N DB, running 10mm to each office where a smaller SP CU is installed branching off to 3 circuits. Lights, Sockets and electric heater...
  8. X

    Fault finding

    Are neutral earth faults classed as an earth fault?
  9. C

    UK electrician in Canada thinking of moving home

    Hey all, Im originally from Northern Ireland where I did my electrical apprenticeship then worked in London for two years. I moved to Canada about 7 years ago and got my electrical licence and have been working steadily ever since in heavy industry, land based oil, hydro electric Dam...
  10. C

    thinking of setting up own business do I need more qualifications

    Thinking of starting up . Worked for someone for 7 year .I have got nvq3 2330 level 3 and am2. Been out of game a year as been working as a telecoms engineer. what would my quals able me to do. Would I need to do 2391 or whatever its called now. and were can I find this info as nobody seems to...
  11. T

    Thinking of becoming an Electrician, unsure what route to take

    Hello. I'm 28 years old and after some long thought of what skill I would like to learn, I decided to go to college to study Level 2 and 3 in Electrical Installation. This is the City and Guilds 2365 qualification. I have searched for jobs related to this and it seems a lot of jobs require...
  12. A

    Old cut out fuses

    Evening all, I am looking to get hold of a 40 amp cut out fuse to replace an existing 60 amp to provide adequate protection to a supply cable. I bought a BS1361:1971 fuse thinking it would be the correct fit (22mm diameter) but it turns out its about 2mm too wide to fit in the carrier. The fuse...
  13. S

    industrial heaters

    Evening All, can anyone advise of the best means of electrically heating an a large area 50x30ft, containing electrical control panels , the aim to prevent any moisture ingressing the electrical equipment( motor pumps etc. Thanks
  14. O

    Stroma Certification Scheme Time to join Stroma?

    So I went to Elex @ Sandown Park this morning. Apart from replacing some tools, and sitting through Tony Cables "waffle" on the changes in the regs (fire proof CU's ARE going to make life interesting), I made the point of speaking to Napit and Stroma (I'm with Elecsa so there's no point in...
  15. S

    thinking about trying to get on the rigs ? any tips ?

    hi there am currently thinking about trying to get offshore as an electrician, was just wondering if any of yous have any advice on this or tips?
  16. I

    Need clarification of my thinking

    customer currently has a 1 double socket spurred directly from the ring main 32AMCB (piggy backed)in 2.5mm cable directcly under the main consumer unit. He is wanting to add another socket. Note no spare ways in Consumer unit and no other sockets within room. RCD protection present if the...
  17. B

    Thinking of a change to supply side our trade... Advice??

    Hi this is my first post, browsed a few times and seems to be the place for quires answered. I'm an approved electrician plenty of domestic experience rewiring, basic bread and butter sparky stuff. I'm now working as a foreman at the moment but thinking of a change and fancy getting into the...
  18. N

    Underfloor heating

    Hi guys, just wondering if anyone installed an underfloor heating system in a house before? And if so are they energy efficient? thinking about installing one in my house but ive heard the energy bills are pretty hefty. (electrical obviously). Thanks , Lee (if the usual bell ends could refrain...
  19. uksparks

    Thinking of moving house

    Hi, I'm thinking of moving house, say in 6 to 12 months and just wondering what people's views were on this. i currently live in a village right on the very edge of south leicester near the M1, and looking at moving to Market Harborough which is only 8 - 10 miles from leicester so not a...
  20. uksparks

    Thinking out loud...

    Hi, whilst driving down down the motorway yesterday down the M5 or M42 can't remember which I notice they are replacing central reservation lights by the looks of it. Anyway, just wondering, the power that feeds street lights and road signs etc, where is it fed from? I know it sounds daft but...

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