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  1. Andy™

    Cable size on sockets

    it wasn't just you that happened to
  2. Andy™

    C5 - 13 things they don’t want us to know about Smart meters

    it probably did but its easier for them to just wait until it does fail rather than send people out to replace batteries that might last a few month longer
  3. Andy™

    Junction Box Recommendation

    i hope they still have their copy of BS7671:2001 for that, along with some old red & black cable
  4. Andy™

    Fire rated emergency mini down lighter........

    exactly. as long as the fire rated lights match the fire rating of the surface they are going through, then they are adequate
  5. Andy™

    Megger X1 vs Metrel Mi3152 XC

    can't say for the x1 but the 1741+ works well
  6. Andy™

    Adding RCD to washing machine socket

    depends how much leakage it has
  7. Andy™

    Adding RCD to washing machine socket

    you could use a 10mA RCD for the washer which will trip first at lower current however in case of a fault then chances are both will trip at the same time or just the RCD in the board just another reason RCBO boards are better
  8. Andy™

    Medical clinic CT scanner with batteries + solar…?

    whatever you fit will help, but they will not be enough on their own you'll use pretty much whatever you generate in real time so no point storing it since there won't be much leftover to store
  9. Andy™

    Interesting C2

    wonder if the report has test results inc Zs of all circuits and Zdb?
  10. Andy™

    Scout hut

    no definition in BS7671 but id go with domestic would be for a dwelling. a scout hut isn't a dwelling so commercial
  11. Andy™

    DNO Cut-Out location - regulations / guidance?

    probably there to start with and has been repaired and put back in same location. if your customer wants it moved then they can pay DNO to do it
  12. Andy™

    Adding another circuit to and old cu

    people would rather spend money on something they can show off like a new kitchen or bathroom, rather than spend a few £ on something that could save their life / stop the house burning down. the old one works so it must be safe...
  13. Andy™

    Napit and frequency of assessments.

    last assessment was 2018.... so much easier not being a member
  14. Andy™

    Brother E550W heat shrink tubing

    i usually use normal labels then clear heatshrink over them
  15. Andy™

    Is it possible to take power for a 1.kw towel rail heater and extractor from a lighting circuit

    so you're 'qualified' yet your first question was can you put 1.5kw (6.52a) through a 6a MCB.... doesn't say much for your training / qualifications...
  16. Andy™

    Sufficient earthing advice ?

    you can pretty much guarantee that the 16m isn't clipped direct and is installed in a method where its capacity is less than 80a... bonding its also done inside at point of entry, so those with it outside arguably doesn't comply (although that's often the only practical point that's going to be...
  17. Andy™

    Cut cable under the flooring

    that needs to be done properly, wrapping in tape like that is not acceptable cables should be further down but often are like that. going by the cable damage, if they kept going it would have also been that pipe. set the blade depth the to floorboard thickness...
  18. Andy™

    Mira Sport shower not heating up correctly

    one of the heating elements has failed
  19. Andy™

    Powering 19v DC motor.

    motor is probably too small so no matter what voltage / power you put it, its not going to work. bit like putting a chainsaw engine into your car and being surprised it won't do 60mph
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