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  1. T

    Opinions Wanted

    Hi All, Really keen to hear what people opinions are on this installation completed by a contractor last week.
  2. T

    Minor works certificate for DIY installation

    I've recently installed some LED downlights in several bedrooms in my house, but it has recently been brought to my attention that I need the work inspecting and be issued with a minor works certificate. Is it usual practice for homeowners to do their own installations and be issued with a...
  3. H

    Remedial works following an EICR

    Hello everybody Looking for some help here hopefully someone can help. i have been giving an EICR to rectify the defects. This is a 2 bedroom 2 story house. The purpose of this EICR was on an estate agents request due to selling of the property. On the observations the tester has down 'no...
  4. S

    House extension so need to remove and replace FIT installation

    What is the deal with temporarily moving an array to complete building works? No doubt it will be a complete nightmare but hopefully some good experience here? Do they notify or keep quiet?
  5. M

    2006 Mazda3 Remote Locking works intermittently.

    Hi, Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer. I have a 2006 Mazda3. I have had it about 3 months and have found the remote central locking only works sometimes. When I get out the car and close the door and press the fob lock button, sometimes the car locks, often it doesn't. Locking...
    • Mark Jamieson
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    • changed electrical work remote sometimes tried works
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  6. M

    EMdrive funy tory NASA don't know how works bulb

    Few days ago Nasa published raport http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20140006052 in 2013 Chine scientists also confirmed EMdrive ( Everyone understand that engine is moving but they not understand WHY and How )
  7. S

    Estimating Software

    Evening, first post so go easy on me! Up until now i've always estimated manually, trawling through the details etc.... I cover domestic, commercial and mid/light industrial with works up to £50k but more regularly below £10k. I've now got an opportunity on two very large luxury new build...
    • stimpy
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    • don't estimating prices software works years
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. A

    Periodic inspection as was

    I have been asked to go to a site where a periodic inspection was carried out in 2013. There were some 1,2,& 3's on the form which was not corrected at the time. The electrician his no longer about. The local authority has asked the owner why the items were not addressed and wants them...
  9. M

    Slight help with a minor works test sheet.

    On a test sheet I have, it says at the bottom of one of the sheets, Registration number ................. (The registration number is essential information) im im not sure what a registration number this means. If I can upload a pic direct from my tablet I will, I don't have any accounts to...
    • Manutd4life
    • Thread
    • electrical work minor number registration sheet test works
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. A

    Major or Minor Works?

    Hi, I have had 3 phase cut-out and meters for 3 flats moved from my cellar to outside meter cabinet. Sparky has installed switch fuses and around 15 metres of SWA for each flat to relink to old supply point. Work looks decent so I am not disparaging said sparks work. I have a query though. He...
    • andybenw
    • Thread
    • circuits electrical work fuses major minor works
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. J

    Notifiable works.

    I am building a small timber frame extension for a client and am planning to wire it myself , I have a part P domestic installers qualification with the 17th C&G. I want to check whether this is notifiable work. As the plan is to extend the existing ring final circuit and lighting circuit only...
    • jones68
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    • circuit course electrical work going notifiable won't works
    • Replies: 91
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Core drill or SDS for a large hole in the wall?

    Evening all... On the few occassions I have fitted a kitchen extractor fan the builder has already cut the hole! This time I'm cutting it! I have a cordless makita SDS which although great I have ruled out as not powerful enough but I am unsure whether to get the correct tool for the job, i.e...
  13. B

    Payment of works

    Hi guys would appreciate some help with this... Long story short rewired a 3 bed house owed £500 still job has taken builder for ever to complete and the client has been very difficult every step of the way. We had to come back to connect fans and some other bits and then found out that the...
    • bristolsparky
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    • before complete electrical work issue payment registered works
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business Related
  14. S

    NAPIT Certification Scheme napit

    It seems are lot of clients are specifying NIC only for their contracts,insurance work etc,so why do,nt Napit start inspecting commercial/industrial work on the annual visit,so they can claim their members are more than house bashers.Regards,Sinewove
  15. cliffed

    Lutron home works system

    Working on lutron system at moment,3 storey home,over 300 lights & fibre optics,anybody worked on these lighting racks,after a few tips.Bascially all cables go back to rack,worry about fibres,they look a pain,house real old,large oak beams,& routing these are gonna be a major prob,cheers guys
  16. R

    I Can't See How This Works...

    Here's the scenario: Ring Final Circuit Design Current = 20 Amps Circuit Breaker = 32 Amps (may well be using an RCBO - but that's another story) Ring length total (end to end) < 45 meters Correction Factors - grouping factor of 0.78 (reference method E with 9 other circuits) Gives an Iz of...
    • R1CH-G
    • Thread
    • cable can't circuit electrical work final length works
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. B

    minor works and eicr

    alright chaps, just a quick one, a few lads who are self employed that I know have told me that notifiable work goes through NIC or chosen body, but minor works ie utilising existing wiring or adding onto a circuit and EICR's are just kept on file and are covered by public liability insurance ...
    • Benjamiin
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    • eicr electrical work minor works
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    Amend a Part P certificate for smoke alarm minor works?

    Hi Everyone, I have been a long time lurker round the forums but could now do with some advice. I have recently started my own business after being in the trade for 20 years. Most of my recent experience has been on commercial projects so I am a bit rusty when it comes to Part P. I am awaiting...
  19. S

    Replacing a MCB in domestic with RCBO - Can it be done with Minor works or full cert?

    I was asked for my opinion today and we had that discussion today with a fellow spark regarding replacing a MCB in domestic with a RCBO /the board is to earlier edition of BS ans has no RCD/- I said it can be done with Minor Works cert as the GN3 mentions that if you change the whole consumer...
    • sparkyone
    • Thread
    • cert domestic electrical work mcb minor rcbo replacing works
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. H

    Unrealistic budget for works?

    Hello Wonder if someone can assist - looking to sort a new kitchen out and need a bit of work doing so trying to get ballpark figures of spends etc before I start. All I'm after is some a dive as to whether I am well off to avoid under budgeting really so whats needed: 1) Replace old consumer...
    • hodda
    • Thread
    • before budget cooker electrical work sockets works
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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