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    Small metal Sw/Fuse needed

    Well like everything its open to interpretation but it could be said that a switch fuse falls within "consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies" and as such needs to be in an enclosure which is non-combustible (421.1.201)
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    Small metal Sw/Fuse needed

    I did consider this but this is domestic job so dont think it will satisfy amendment 3.
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    Small metal Sw/Fuse needed

    Thanks but I'm looking for a metal version that I can terminate SWA into.
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    Small metal Sw/Fuse needed

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a metal Sw/Fuse that is smaller than 230mm high please? (the smaller the better). I intend to use SWA to CU about 6M from meter position.
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    Lot 20 panel heater with APP?

    https://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/mylek-app-controlled-digital-electric-panel-heater-with-247-timer?brand=mylek
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    So what now?

    The fact that the 11 judges unanimously found the way they did, doesn't make them remainers. Boris' true intention was blatantly obvious to all, but his arrogance knows no bounds.
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    So what now?

    In truth, Boris has no regard for what the public voted for. Boris is only interested in Boris.
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    Where is the £ going?

    Hence my point about our trade deficit. Weaker pound does not help when petrol is traded in dollars either ........
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    Where is the £ going?

    How will this help when we have a trade deficit?
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    Problem wiring or perfectly acceptable?

    A picture paints a thousand words.
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    Help require urgently

    From On-SIte Guide:
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    Help! My tenant has recently changed to a smart meter now Economy 7 not working to storage heaters /water cylinder

    I had exactly this happen to a client of mine. I spoke to the energy provider and it turned out that some part of the process at their end had not taken place - the issuing of a code or number or something similar. They did what ever was necessary on their system and assured me everything was...
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    Door entry help!

    Great thanks Andy.
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    Door entry help!

    A glazier has asked me to remove and refit a card reader and latch from a door entry system to allow for new doors. The card reader appears to be a Paxton 409-711SC  from what Ive found on the net.  I have little knowledge of door entry systems. Can I simply power down and remove these...
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    Garden Bollard Base

    I need to install 10 or so illuminated garden bollards (approx 500mm high). These are to replace existing units that are wired via buried SWA. Whats the best way to construct a decent base? - the original installation has concrete dabs under each light but these have, over time, disintegrated...
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    Not mentioning football

    And I won't mention the fact that I was there yesterday and what a great day it was ! (I was also there last year - not so great..) Up The Villa !
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    External Power Requirements - help needed

    This is a significant piece of work and to impart all the knowledge and advice you are seeking would take forever given that you acknowledge that you 'know very little on the electrics side'. To avoid getting ripped off get detailed quotes from at least three electricians - and do it soon...
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    spur for dishwasher

    The following is taken from the NICEIC/ECA/ELECSA pocket guide No 25 (17th ed Amd 3): The 18th edition version of this guide does not appear to have been released yet but I can't see why it will differ Also 415.1.1 states "The use of RCDs with a rated residual operating current not...
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    NICEIC DI?........

    Agreed. Which scheme(s) are you considering instead?
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    NICEIC DI?........

    You can do them but not use NIC logos etc - if you look at their shop you will only find AC EICR certs not DI EICR certs .... From their site: https://www.niceic.com/join-us/approved-contractor-scheme APPROVED CONTRACTOR SCHEME The scheme covers: electricians working on commercial and...
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