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    Termination of twin & earth cable

    I tend to double over CPC if it is the only conductor in the terminal
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    coving advice please

    get a plasterer in who does coving
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    Shower on fire

    Is that earth not sleeved? :innocent
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    superod spares

    I believe 'Super Rod offer a lifetime gaurentee, I had some bits that got broken and the kind lady at Super Rod sent replacements FOC
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    eicr advice

    Hang on before you dismiss it out of hand, there are many changes from PIR to EICR, not least of all a fairly comprehensive checklist, some new items to check and new responsibilities, maybe it is time to revist the EIT website for the info? Certainly Bristol City Council will not accept a...
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    Panicked !!!!!!!

    Why not throw the skin into the bushes, feeds the insect life and adds to the general mulch! Better than being buried in landfill
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    10mm Oil Pipe Bonding

    IMO you can manufacture one yourself if your final measurements are within regs (regs are not law but guidance) if you do something different as long as you can show it to compy you should have no problem
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    Downlights!

    This is a prime example of H&S Risk assesment Bringing the work to floor level to eliminate the risk of falls when working!!!!!!
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    Hager(Ashley) v Click (Scolmore)

    We use Hager boards and click accessories, both great products and as prev stated clicklooks like MK and is made in UK afia. Customers also like the look of both
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    Why did the chicken cross the road ?

    Always ........w(h)ining....!!! ---------- Post Auto-Merged at 14:21 ---------- Previous post was made at 14:15 ---------- Fat.......Short-arsed lisping ginger dwarf................
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    Exploding bulbs!

    You have to flower everything up and gild the lily!!
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    Stylish CU

    Hager are pretty stylish, and easy to use
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    LED downlights

    Yep thats it, each flat is classed as a seperate fire compartment, 60mins ceiling, contains fire, linked fire alarms alert others, hopefully everyone escapes unhurt!
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    LED downlights

    Because we tend to follow the herd maybe
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    LED downlights

    General Answer: Fire rating is not about the type of lamp, it is about the fire rating of the partition they are fitted. i.e. in a ceiling that is rated as a fire compartment, most domestic properties do not require fire rated fittings, if you have a loft room they may be. It is normally the...
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    Evening All

    Welcome to the lighter side
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    Hello from a newbie!

    welcome oneoff and I refer you to the answer I gave to my hounerable friend Cr0ft moments ago
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    Hi

    Welcome Cr0ft, some people don't like the idea of 5DW (five day wonders) however if you join in, ask questions when not sure and don't underestimate the enormity of the challange facing you, you will surely benefit from the the wealth of experience garnered from years of hard graft. I am sure as...
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    EICR Condition Report Electrical Installation Condition Report

    IMO the new form is very good, it leaves little room for doubt on what yuo are expected to check/test. In time I am sure there will be amendments/improvements, however it is a huge leap in the right direction and is seems to be logically laid out. Once we are used to using them I think it will...
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