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Had to post this as I needed to vent some frustration. Had a customer call me today their power went off yesterday evening and they had "an electrician" round to sort the problem, but he had left them with some sockets not working. Called round found 3 sockets disconnected with low IR...

Use of insulated ducting can also help with the moisture in the duct issue.

He didn't steal them they were on loan but obviously the BBC ended his contract before he could return them. And that's is his defence your honour !!!!! 😅😅😅

The customer has agreed to have the socket replaced with a 13a spur feeding a 16a socket. I'm hoping the spur unit will cope better than a plug top as the next step will be to modify the weatherproof spur to a 20a DP switch. There isn't an easy answer to regulating the industry but making it a...

Totally true. As long as B&Q will sell Electrical parts anyone will fit them.

True but manufacturers should take this into account. Its shouldn't be up to us to have to argue with a customer who has the manufacturer backing them up when they say "sure a 13a sockets fine" I prefer installing the larger fixed units as they need a 32a plug end of. So much easier. Even with...

True. Again something manufacturers don't take into account as our voltage is 230 here even though I very rarely see it that low. Around here it's 238 - 249 mostly.

That's my plan. It's just annoying when you know it won't work but you follow the manufacturers guidance and then it bites you !

Has anyone else had issues with one of these plug in hot tub units ? Customer bought one and I installed an outdoor 13a socket for it. When I arrived the plug on the hot tub was a 16a, but all the instructions and the manufacturers website confirmed that this was a 13a unit. Rang the...

My first Electrical experience as a young boy was what happens if you put your finger in the lampholder when there's no lamp in it !!!! I was 9 I think. No mcbs or rcds in them days. The answer if anyones interested is your thrown across the bedroom and your fingernail explodes. Maybe that's...

It's sad news about the young boy in Blackpool who was electrocuted in the Hotel reception area. My thoughts go out to the family at this time. Having worked in the Blackpool area ( not at this hotel ) I am not surprised that something like this has happened. A majority of Blackpool based...

I prefer to put a 3core in as it's a belt and braces approach. Your garenteed a good earth.

The other question is do you have enough slack to joint the cable in situ or are you replacing a full section therfore adding 2 joints ?

Loose connection, probably never been opened and checked for years. Lucky escape that he was there at the time. It could have spread quickly. But I do like the built in sprinkler system !!!!!!

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There is the option to connect it to a position not near the intake however every joint would have to be checked to ensure no plastic fittings have been installed. Check the incoming water pipe as it may have been replaced with plastic when the building was converted. If it is plastic then a...

Find practice exams online. Keep doing them. Some sites are free. Write all formulas and as many notes as you need in the back of your regs book. Tab your regs book with markers if you struggle to remember what's where.

I find that it's a balancing act. I tend not to answer the phone during the day if I'm working as I'm being paid to work not answer the phone. As its one of my pet hates when you employ a trade and they spend so much time on the phone rather than working. My answer phone message states I'm...

I think it's a reaction to the government's let's go all electric idea, and the realisation that it's gonna cause massive issues. Plus it's a European EN thing as well.

It's all to do with rated diversity factors for mains boards. That's the slide from the Napit expo. Also a link to the IET on the subject...