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Aico all the way. Their products are good and their customer service is great. Only ever had 1 issue and that was a faulty base unit. Swapped quickly and left working perfectly. I won't say never but I have not yet been called back to an Aico alarm problem.

Info on the upcoming changes to emergency lighting install and testing requirements.

Flyers / postcards into the houses next to where you have worked. That worked for me when I was starting out. Follow some basic advert rules. Electrician in bold print not your name. Don't over complicate it. Offer a discount with the flyer. People love a saving. Keep it up. You'll succeed.

So your invoicing your customers 2 invoices. One for materials and one for labour ? Otherwise your system doesn't work as your solar company would have to sell to your electrical company and include vat. Which means your turnover is still the same. Unless you only do solar work on the solar...

More smiles or maybe a grimace ?

Hopefully these will make you smile

The vat bill will only apply from the point he went over the 85k. The procedure is still the same as being a sole trader it's just the limited company buying the materials. The difference is VAT is now shown on invoices and charged on everything. Example Materials cost £100 plus vat = £120...

I know what you mean John as I used to work in a school too. And agree with what your saying but on here these issues get blown up and heated debate and arguments spoil the friendly atmosphere.

Please let's not turn what was a harmless bit of fun into a fallout debate.

If they have halogen lamps in try turning them on for 5 mins before trying to open them. But wear gloves as they will be very hot but it may loosen them off a little.

Very true, but looking at the bigger picture your not going to find a property now that has only resistive loads. Led lamps, microwaves, washing machines in fact most appliances will generate dc leakage so it's more than likely a new rcd would be required.

What is he looking to do with this ? Is it just a WiFi extension from the house to extend the range ? If its just that you can get external WiFi antennas with over 1km line of sight range.

As long as there is a live and neutral at the switch. If you want it to turn on and off with the light come off the terminal marked L1 for the live. If you want it powered on all the time come off the terminal marked com.

This would be 100% legal and compliant...

I doubt you would get DBS clearance to discuss some of the content on your course with those of a sensitive age. Whilst I fully support your idea I doubt this woke generation would allow it. 🤣🤣🤣

There was always a large gap between 20a and 32a hence why 25a fills this gap and still complies with 2.5 cable rating under the correct installation method. In the majority of older installs clipped direct is the method for socket circuits. And the 25a allows for failed rings to be converted...

I was thinking that. I qualified under 15th edition and it was 27a I was always taught.

Mcb manufacturers have seen this trend as well hence more making 25a mcb for 2.5 radials.

Could be a loose neutral. Had it on an industrial premises and had 300+ volts on single phase to earth. Cooked a few lights and the fire alarm panel.

Agree with Andy. A new cable is the best option, but nothing wrong with using 2x6mm in parallel on a single 45a / 50a breaker.