Recent content by codamol

So if i were to carry on with this job, should i ask if it has been LOLER inspected recently or ever? I can guess at what the answer will be.Considering it was installed 1989, do they ever get checked, it is a one man garage firm not main dealers. Also would the inspector need to be there as...

the bypass was just temporary to see if it was the switch at fault i wouldnt have left it insitu.Thanks for replies guys, i will mention the complete replacement and attatched cost, if that isnt to the guys liking i will pass on the job and he can find a repair firm, done chasing the www for this.

Anyone know someone or a firm that repairs the 2 post lifts in/around blackpool? The model is telemechanique, MOD 42712/07.(3ph,24A)manufactured 1989 Got called this a.m. saying the switch was knackered, the central bar had sheared off, i managed to repair it afaik, by removing sheared off...

Thanks all for help. Alarm was originally itted by local named alarm company and they fitted the PIR by door, is it new requirement by approval companies? Ive no idea if they are approved, just asking as ive just fitted like for like, would it be an idea to do away with the PIR there and fit a...

Nope, nearest rad is 2m away. It is above front door looking back into room, double checked it is set for large dogs, but they are usually locked in kitchen.Ill try the other tests as suggested earlier and let you know what happens.

@KME, 1)Never said it wasnt my responsibility, only mentioned it wasnt my wiring so i dont know actual pathing for it. 2)why shouldnt it be a PIR, just because its by a door or are magnets/contacts more reliable? @Barx, it wasnt because it went off all the time, the tv distribution in the...

and again the gremlins eat my reply omg. Thanks guys for replies. @Barx its a PIR near door so no contacts/magnets. No idea where the wires run as they were from preexisting damaged alarm so could be piggybacking the mains for all i know. Ill try different pair in cable after reterming them...

Hey guys, Looking for some help with an alarm. Installed for customer, new alarm panel, caller system, keyfob panel and pet friendly PIRs. All tested and working ok i thought. Have had two instances of alarm going off, calling customer via the caller system and no evidence of intruder or...

reply got eaten by the web gremlins... going 3ph as extra showers being added, and whole hotel is being renovated and rewired. Will be phoning elec northwest tomorrow, as i can justify both additional load and service alteration to myself, if not to anyone else ;)

My second application this year, thanks all for helping with previous question with regards to a new connection app. Current customer has a hotel on single phase, looking at installing 3phase, on the form from electricity northwest section 4 asks the type of supply required. Options are ()new...

I do my own plumbing (not gas) as i could never get anyone round for a quote/estimate let alone get someone to do the work.Only done a couple of really small jobs for pay, as i havent got any extra insurance for it but I am considering it as I have had some people asking for other trades. I...

thanks guys, cant seem to load that page at the moment but ill try later after work. Do you get a few of these, just so i know what to expect, or are they rare types of job?

aaargh post eaten for some reason!!!!!! M107, scales would be 1:2500 and 1:500 Manator, would that mean a license needed for a one time use? cannot see me doing another of these if avoidable, but you never know. One more question, form asks for the KVA required for the property, would this be...

Been asked to help customer with getting a second meter installed for their rented property. Existing meter is currently feeding whole property, but they want seperate bills for upstairs and downstairs flats. Ive got the paperwork from electricity northwest, my stumbling block is the maps that...

Grrr bigish post got rejected twice OMG coz of something, jist of it was i agree with all posted by you guys, never sign others work off. Test before CU change to avoid nightmare on change day. Rejected job this morning(sat) to complete second fit on someone elses work, guy wanted it doing by...