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Not quite 100% true... Alterations and/or additions to an existing circuit are NOT notifiable and only require a minor works certificate.. Thus have Zero relevance to Part-P notification... So if you are; Extended an exiting upstairs socket circuit to add some loft sockets.. Or extended the...

If you have a current copy of BS7671, part 1 Chapter 11, Scope, regulations 110.1 thro to 115.1 detail the scope of all the key legal requirements relating to electrical work in the UK. Remembering that regulation 114.1 states that BS7671 is non-statutory (and of course we all know that DIY...

Considering that we have, on our doorstep, one of the greatest tidal range variations in the world... (Severn Estuary)... I think somewhere in Brazil has a bit bigger tidal range?.. Why can't that natural energy be captured.. Stored.. transmitted.. etc.. etc.. for the benefit of...

I would agree it is most likely Oven related... However I have seen some cheap-tat switches/sockets/fused spurs etc.. Over the years.. Assuming the switch(es) you have used are a decent brand, then I cannot see any issues.. But also have you have opened the switch to double check no melted /...

Non-contact voltage detectors have very limited value during fault investigation... A proper two probe voltage tester is far more reliable at both detecting actual voltage and dead circuits... e.g. this type of item...

Delinquent builders sounds like an easy problem to solve...? We have issues like supporting Children & Grandchildren to contend with...!!!!!!! Tonight (Sun 18th August), we have four of our six grandchildren stopping overnight at our house.... at 9:30pm, (and/or later), we still have three two...

Agreed.. (y) Well worth a listen... (even if you have to pause it, and continue over multiple sessions!!) I also like their comments re the old PIR code 4.... "Does not comply with current BS7671.... But does not imply that the installation is unsafe!." This is a real problem IMHO with...

Obviously your next goal is 45 minutes!!!!!!

The last DNO call I was involved with, wasn't actually a serious immediate electrical danger.... The whole of the wooden back-board that meter & cut-out were mounted on, was riddled with serious wood-worm issues!!! Basically if you poke your finger on any part of the board.. Then the meter &...

Well.. here's a clue! https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=jasper+carrot+magic+roundabout+youtube&mid=17C3EDEBFD5F4D41AD4417C3EDEBFD5F4D41AD44&FORM=VIRE

Why do so many children's TV programs of a certain era appear to be written/performed/narrated/or have characters that look like they have been on a drug-fuelled trip.....? Yoffy and his cravat do look a bit dubious...? And as for Dylan on the Magic roundabout.. Plus most of the other...

Was that just coincidence because the 15th and 16th did go though the full 5 colours on their own, but the 17th didn't..?? e.g. 15th: 1981 Red, 1983 Green, 1984 Yellow, 1986 Blue, 1987 Brown.. 16th: 1991 Red, 1994 Green, 1997 Yellow, 2001 Blue, 2004 Brown.. 17th: 2008 Red, 2011 Green, 2015...

So I ask again.... What are the regulations / page numbers that you think contradicts this advice, so I don't have to search the entire book?

I have already listed relevant regulation numbers on post #32... What are the regulations / page numbers that you think contradicts this advice, so I don't have to search the entire book?

It looks like you may not have read page 2 of the guide either? As it does not profess to be.. It is a joint contribution document by 13 listed trades bodies / organisations.. Who believe the information to be correct... And also states that feedback is welcome from anyone.. So if you have...

Page 2 of Best Practice guide 4 and BS7671.

Disconnect any dangerous wiring.. either the 6A or the 20A... then give the customer a quote for rectifying the problem.. Borrowed / Shared neutral is classed as a C2 code in industry standard guidance, i.e. see page 17 of best practice guide 4...

Probably 10ma would offer greater level of protection in such locations?

During an EICR this morning at a 1 bed "all electric no-gas" apartment that has had old storage heaters replaced with some new wireless thermostat all singing & dancing heaters.... The **** who replaced them decided to half block the FCU's.. So impossible to open it up.. or replace the...

Ermmmm.... ? 🤔 Its also true that those who are not in the trade, often just join to get an answer to a DIY question, and have little or no reason to stay once they have had their answer.. e.g. All they wanted to do was get the replacement two-way switch or light fitting working again after...