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    The lion under the bed

    I had my stash of 'Mayfair' under the bed.............LOL
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    Method statement

    Tounge in cheek!!!!!
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    Thermostat connection.

    On Cylinder stat you may have Common (Feed) Calling © Satisfied (NC) + Earth When stat on Cylinder is </= set temp C will be live, actuator on mid posistion 3port valve will be in DHW (or W) posistion (or Mid if room stat also calling for heat i once Cyl temp >set temp, NC will become...
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    Method statement

    Are you trained and certified to work at hieght!!!!!!!!
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    testing floodlights

    New installs - full IR test PIR/EICR - L+N to E Yep, this way every time unless a prob discovered
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    EICR Condition Report Electrical Installation Condition Report

    Isnt the EICR the direct replacement for a PIR, therefore if you have a 'PIR' on 030112 then fill in paperwork for EICR, although there are changes they are doing basically the same thing, if your boss is not got forms then he as the registered person/company/dutyholder is responsible. Changes...
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    Passing the 2391

    From my perspective, I think that knowing your stuff is paramount and it is Part B which most struggle on. When doing this section it can help to: 1. Draw out the scenario, labling cable sizes, fuses etc - issues will become apparent and leap out at you 2. Break it down into managable chunks...
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    Coax confusion

    Trouble is with wet string, it drys out and its impedance changes!
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    Massive Bodge Job

    too true, nearly always worth the extra money
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    Spur Off Ring Final Circuit Missing Neutral

    Try 'Click' well made, look good, low profile backs, relatively cheap (viz. MK) AND Made in UK
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    2 houses , 2 supplys , advice on how to combine the two

    Balancing, a theorectical exercise not absolute, spread loads as best as poss guided by an intelligent assement of the real world loads in practice.
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    Zs and BS88 fuses

    all well and good but for
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    landlord

    Yep the fixed lug is the clincher
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    I think I am losing it.....

    Make sure the cable is nit twisted and you will be ok:innocent
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    feed in tarriffs solar pv

    Grapevine not to be quoted or relied upon!! Gov will announce around the 11th, relaxing cut until 23rd Dec (End of consultation) in response to industry representations re orders already recieved before announcemant. Then FIT to be pegged at 27-28p in line with rest of Europe But as prev...
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    5 day wonders

    Happens to us all, new meter and isolater fitted by DNO before I fitted new CU, all ok on final testing etc. Two days later my mate(and business partner) comes round touches new tails, everything goes off, I had disturbed N in DNO isolater when fitting tails to new CU!! He keps reminding me...
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    Am I too fussy?

    What is it with Zs measurements and them being 'dangerous'. Although a live test, at a skt this is done with a plug top, at light fittings with lightmates and clip to earth. All no trip. No need to be in contact with anything but the meter May have to hold probes at cooker and shower. with...
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    PAT TESTING

    Have you seen the latest Gov.proposals re removing HSE red tape - one of the things to go will be PAT on everyday items like Kettles / Toasters etc in the workplace, only items with a real potential to harm will have to be tested. This will take away thousands of itemsfrom PAT, which we allknow...
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    Lying Customers or a set up.....?

    Same, usually a new light fitting is involved, all reds together, all blacks together - 'it keeps tripping' no way Sherlock! Nice and easy
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    Van insurance & comparison sites warning

    Aviva Van Insurance will match any NCD for those that have it on a family car or on another policy but you cant protect it. last year this reduced mine to around
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