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    Snickers APS Trousers

    Hi all, Does anyone use/wear Snickers APS waterproof trousers? If so, what do you think? Are they any good? ?:| How waterproof are they? Can you kneel in a puddle and still be dry? How well does the fabric wear? Thanks, J. :innocent
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    Flex for outside use?

    Hi there I thought the number related to the voltage rating? O.
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    Waterproof work trousers

    Hi guys, I am after some waterproof work trousers. I'm not sure if I want some over trousers, or just waterpproof trousers. I am normally a snickers sort of guy (all my trousers are snickers), so I'm considering Snickers APS waterproof trousers. What does ever one else wear? They need to be...
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    Flex for outside use?

    Hi guys, What do most of you use H05RR-F or H05RN-F for outside flex? Thanks, J. :good night:
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    Fitting a room stat in a Y Plan

    All, Got to fit a room stat into a Y plan (which doesn't have a room stat). Do I simply fit it in series with the HTG output from the controller (white wire to the mid port). So controller HTG goes to room stat common/L1. White wire to L3 But does L2 go to the Neutral terminal? (or do I...
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    mcb testing

    Hi there, When I worked at Rolls Royce, we tested new MCBs and performed scheduled testing of existing MCBs. This was many years ago - where we had a custom made injector (testers weren't that common then). Nowadays there are some decent testers about - but they aren't cheap! :o MCCBs/ACBs...
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    high integrity earthing

    correct -such that the cpc becomes a ring with the rest a radial. Often with hi solutions they require/specify larger csa cpcs O.
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    Its that time of year again!!!

    I think he deserves more than a medal! ;) O.
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    PAT testing

    I have the Meggar PAT4DVF Nice piece of kit, not the easiest to use (but the larger keyboard is good compared to the Fluke) All depends on what you are after... its not really portable, not the quickest to use either.. I have a scanner with mine - does make it quicker, but only for repeat...
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    dodgy PIR's

    unfortunately you'll always find this :( In the last two weeks i've done some pat'ing - where class 1 kit had been passed when it had no earth. Table lamps had been passed with 13a fuses, melted plug top - list goes on. I also did some remedial work at an industrial machine shop, been...
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    mccb as main switch

    Wait until you start playing with ACB's and current injectors ;) O.
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    Y Plan problem

    hi guys Went back today. The value operates fine - its not sticking, no worn gears. The clicking is the motor deenergising and then reemergising around the midport position - hence its rocking and not stalled. Basically the was the value at fault - a faulty switch inside. A new value solved it...
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    Y Plan problem

    Hi all, Got called to look at a boiler swap out, plumber had simply swapped the existing boiler for a new on, and added a pump overrun cable from the boiler to the pump. He never tested the correct operation of the old boiler first. Basically the new boiler seems to work ok, but the heating...
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    Lyte Fibre Glass Combination Ladder

    Hi guys, As these are trade/domestic they are lighter than most aluminium steps - 10.4Kg (ali tends to be 14Kg). The industrial versions are heavier. They won't get daily use - hence I'm happy not having the industrial versions. Anyone own a set? O.
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    Lyte Fibre Glass Combination Ladder

    Hi all, Does anyone have/use a Lyte Fibre Glass combination ladder like the following: http://www.ladderstore.com/glass-fibre-combination-ladder-pi-1536.html?image=0&osCsid=98b81f9f80501020352f89f7bf200c78 This is the light trade version (not the yellow industrial one). Thanks, O. ps -...
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    VB breakers

    no such thing as a voltage breaker - waits to be corrected ;)
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    What is this ?

    Hi there, I have come across this setup a lot! (Maybe its just a Midlands thing?) 50% have had PME labels/stickers, the others haven't. When I've checked in the past I have been told they are TNCS. But always check (by enquiry and/or measurement) if unsure. O.
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    Very unhappy

    Noz, If you are still struggling, drop me a PM. O.
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    white pvc conduit outdoors

    Hi there, One thing to watch out for with PVC, is that in sun light/warm conditions it can sag. I have seen many jobs where its been used outside and the distance between saddles was too large and its sagged :( Instead of using galv domes (if you want to stay PVC) you could simply use one of...
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    Alternative to PIR sensor

    Hi all, Does anyone know of an alternative motion sensor to a PIR (maybe Ultrasonic or Microwave)? Basically a PIR is being set off by the steam/flue from a condensing boiler in the cold mornings. I'm hoping there will be a solution that won't be susceptable Thanks, O.
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