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All, If you have to cut a hole (lets say using a 3" hole saw) in a plasterboard/stud wall to gain access, what do you use to "stick" the cut out disc back in place? What do you use to make good? And how long does it take to dry? Thanks, O.

Hi there, If CPC I would assume a R1+R2, Zs Either way a high current continuity test. O.

have you got accessibility mode turned on (disabled mode) - sometimes called sticky keys? Press and hold the shift key for 5 seconds - then try that. O.

Evenin' I was thinking 3 - 4 hours...especially if I have to cut holes and make good to deal with the noggins! (where's my hole saw) :D I reckoned on 140 quid inc materials. O.

I'm just curious.... :coat Local job, consists of three parts: 1. Replace an existing faulty 2 gang dimmer 2. Install a new double socket on the same stud wall as an existing double (so basically up the stud wall, 8 feet along in the loft and drop down. socket to be sunk - drylined box...

hi there, Also a submain can be 5 secs disconnection too.

I run a Parrot MK9100 too. Nice piece of kit... in regards to it hanging, you need to update the software/firmware. I've never had mine hang since. There was an issue with a certain batch where the remote used to flatten the battery, but Parrot would swap out the faulty unit. O.

I have a few PLS's (laser level and plumb bob) with tripod. I do wonder if the cheaper ones are just as good? I think you can pick some up for about 20 quid! If you are doing site work, use cheap ones - they quickly go missing! O.

Batty, Looks like he did ;) O. Ps - And ad2 liked it ;)

We use Tysoft...Both the EasyPAT and EasyCert. Good programs... although they need the odd tweak. O.

It all depends on the type and amount of testing..... I have a Megger DVF PAT4. Its an ok tester, albeit for two reasons: User interface is not too good Its big and heavy. If you are testing an Office for example, you want a small handheld type unit, that you can quickly zip around the...

So how is the service cable cut outside of the premises? O.

Runs for cover about the earthing question! :o O.

depending on type its either 16 or 33. If you can't tell put N/A or lim O.

My best mate who I have know all my life is Gas... and I can tell you for a fact there is more regular work doing gas (thanks to legislation) - No one does their own gas, landlords certificates, energy grants, etc. Plus his hourly/day rate is higher - people believe working on domestic gas is...

I don't think the client are actually bothered about safety, they are doing it to comply with their insurers...and if worst comes to worst, they can show the HSE everything was tested! :( O.

This guy averages 200 - 300 items per day (office environment). With this client/site he claims he's done 400 each day (12 hour days) **** me - thats motoring! :o O.

Funny this should come up.... I happen to speak to a guy doing some PAT today - the job he was on was for a client with 20,000 items to be tested - at 60p each! I was watching him PAT in an office, using a seward tester (most the kit being tested was Class II) - the tester had a thin wire and...

It might be me, but I am seeing more and more sparkies driving around! I know you could say before not everyone sign wrote their vans, but they are doing now to drum up business - but I'm sure I didnt even see this many vans before! I don't seem to go a few miles without seeing a an...

Now ya talking! :D O.