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  1. Blue Duck

    Bush BDBL60ELW

    TT it? :lol:
  2. Blue Duck

    Swapping an MCB

    Working off a scissor lift in a  supermarket warehouse, site manager asks us what is our escape plan? I told him we would jump off onto that pallet of toilet roll. Not amused .... :lol:
  3. Blue Duck

    Portable power pack with 230v outlet

    Victron are a decent brand, hence the price but I agree that the picture of the socket isn't great, although I cannot see any exposed terminals. Perhaps a fixed supply is your best option? 
  4. Blue Duck

    Portable power pack with 230v outlet

    What is your intended use?  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Photonic-Universe-controller-battery-motorhome/dp/B008BV8CIW/ + leisure battery would be good for lighting and small power (12V). You could upscale to include and inverter ( not of the Chinesium variety ) If you wanted 230v...
  5. Blue Duck

    Cable calculations

    Yes I agree, but its got all the bells and whistles and idiots like bells and whistles. I have to go look at another 250kw solar edge system that's faulty, I suspect spiders in the the optimizers, may have to hit you up for some advice on that one...  ;)
  6. Blue Duck

    Working as electrician mate or improver

    The picture indicates that you are educated to GCSE level, at that level you are deemed capable of entering the workforce or continuing to further education. I think the basic requirements for an electrical mate is a City & Guilds level 2 qualification in electrical installation which can...
  7. Blue Duck

    Embarrassment avoidance today .

    Dear electrical police, Some times we do silly things when we're tired or have other things on our minds; forget that link before energizing, not do the correct sequence of tests or just wire **** up wrong. We aim to be perfect but occasionally perfection eludes us. Thanks. Normal people. 
  8. Blue Duck

    Cable calculations

    Cheers guys! The consultant has relented! It took the director of the main contractor to point out the error of his ways! :lol: The inverters are < 4m away from the panel, so we didn't feel volt drop would be an issue. 250kw E/W system using solar edge kit, near completion, next one is a...
  9. Blue Duck

    Espares

    Used to use them, was sceptical about the OEM parts as they always seemed poorer quality than the ones they were replacing but never had any complaints. Called UKPN on my mobile years ago, it cost me £16 to try get them to sort out a damaged service head which to my knowledge they never did...
  10. Blue Duck

    Cable calculations

    We've decided to use 16mm armoured as the consultant won't budge. We have been asked to do some odd things on this job to satisfy the client. Lots of over sized cable, awkward cable routes etc etc. Thanks for your input!  :D
  11. Blue Duck

    Cable calculations

    Good morning, Installing some inverters for a pv install, output of the inverters is 40a, installed 10mm h07 5core on tray from  ac isolator to pv panel, been told this is wrong and needs to 16mm because of a grouping factor of 0.68. Don't have regs on me but thos doesn't sound right to me ...
  12. Blue Duck

    Brexit ! British car industry non existence ,make it on our own !

    Rag the works van, me? Never! Black boxes on fleet vans mean that they may not be such a risk any more.
  13. Blue Duck

    Inspect and test

    Forget part p course, pure scam. 2391 used to be the meaty one, should help but if you want cheddar the NVQ is a must. Most agencies are scumbags some are less painful than others though.
  14. Blue Duck

    Electric-Hybrid-Normal

    Get something with a big v8. It may be your last chance! 
  15. Blue Duck

    I find this really irritating these days !

    Amazon has paid less tax in 10years than M&S has in 1 year... That said I think there is some argument that Amazon and alike make UK employment figures look good.
  16. Blue Duck

    I find this really irritating these days !

    Scmp is owned by ali-baba dot com Worlds biggest purveyor of 🦈 choking plastic 🐕💩
  17. Blue Duck

    I find this really irritating these days !

    The Chinese  currency is value is based on whatever the Chinese government decides it needs to be. They actually have a very volatile economy which the government hides from the outside world by basicly just making up numbers. If you have time look up: China uncensored on YouTube or search the...
  18. Blue Duck

    Acceptable jobs for Niceic domestic installer certification

    Is that the moody pdf floating about? :lol: back OT, I used to like showing them outdoor stuff like new light circuits, sheds, sockets etc, shows them that you can dress cables, make off glands, use appropriate containment / accessories and also easier for testing. A big DB provokes too many...
  19. Blue Duck

    Nexus grid fuse module wiring

    The L  Should also have a DP switch and that will take care of the N and wagos or similar for the E 
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