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  1. sparky b

    This cheered me up....

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-u1rVIzS3I?feature=oembedHope it does the same for you..... ;)
  2. sparky b

    JSP emergency lights

    Evenin' all, Does anyone know which wholesaler stocks the above? I'm after a round 2D... Thanks, B.
  3. sparky b

    WTF just got the answers to uk citizen test!!!!

    Does anyone else see the answers to above by clicking on the 'blog' tab???
  4. sparky b

    Finger Vs Stanley knife

    Hi All, bet you can guess the outcome...????? Last piece of trunking on Friday (I'd been using my Dremel for cutting all week) blinking knife slipped and took out my left middle finger headbang Went to A&E on Friday night, got bored by 2am, went home. Went back Saturday morning, waited...
  5. sparky b

    Windows XP needed

    Hi all, As title suggests, I need a copy of Windoze VISTA as my disc is corrupt (just like Bill Gates :P ) Don't worry, I do have a valid product key and will be happy to cover any postage costs or make a donation to the Forum..... @ Canoeboy Yes. I also do have a Mac..... ;) @ Steps...
  6. sparky b

    Black tar/suppliers cut-out

    Hi all, Please treat this as a hyperthetical question, intentionally vague of details.... You arrive at a block of 4 flats to carry out works in one of them. Whilst doing pre-works checks/tests you discover black tar has been leaking from suppliers cut-out.......what would you do/what were you...
  7. sparky b

    Megger Mark

    Megger 'The Man' Mark does it again.... Swift delivery (arrived last Friday, but missed UPS), great prices (as usual) Thanks mate!!!! :Applaud B.
  8. sparky b

    One for Canoeboy

    My apple imac all in one has suddenly started "hanging", I'm using Firefox 4, although I upgraded a couple of weeks back it has only started happening 3 days ago, any suggestions? Thanks B,
  9. sparky b

    Does anyone know where i can get

    a 40 amp MCB to fit this old Square D cu dating from the early 80's? I was in a bit of a rush at the time so have no other details than the poor quality pictures.... Thanks B
  10. sparky b

    What code would you give

    for a radial socket circuit wired in 2.5mm on a 32a MCB?? thanks B.
  11. sparky b

    RCBO testing times

    Hi all, I installed a cu today and one of the RCBO's tested as 1x 100ms and 5x 40ms. The other 11 all tested around 1x 25ms and 5x 8ms. Is this a cause for concern or should i just leave it as it's within specified times? Thanks B.
  12. sparky b

    Has anyone used these?

    Hi all, Has anyone used these before? Airflow - Products Are they as quiet as they claim? Also I was wondering where the cheapest place to buy Crabtree RCBOs is, TLC are
  13. sparky b

    3 signature EIC

    Hi all, A very good sparky friend of mine needs some work signing off, I would only be willing to do this by a 3 part EIC with him signing for design and construction and me for testing. Problem is he doesn't hold 17th ed wiring regs, could this cause a problem? Many thanks B.
  14. sparky b

    Finally....

    Just passed my elecsa assessment :P Look out Oxford..... :run
  15. sparky b

    6mm SWA on a catenary

    Hi all, I saw this the other day and was just curious if it was ok to so due to the weight of the armour etc? Thanks B.
  16. sparky b

    Wriiten quotation.

    Hi all, My assessment is next week and I need to show a written quotation for proposed works. Would anyone be kind enough to let me have a look at one of theirs so I know what sort of info/detail I need to add. I've looked through the download section (big thanks to Andy for uploading the...
  17. sparky b

    New circuit results on TT system

    Installed a 16a radial on a 16th edition split load Hager c/u. S type RCD main switch and one side 30ma RCD, all circuits protected by 30ma RCD except 2x 6a lighting circuits. These are the results I got: PFC L/N 1.60ka L/E 8a ZE/RA 239 ohms R1+R2 0.20 ohms ZS by calculation 239.20 ohms...
  18. sparky b

    Funny in a strange sort of way....

    I don't know who thought this up, but found it strangely amusing... http://www.funnyjunk.com/youtube/1576171/Boxes+in+the+Hood/
  19. sparky b

    Secondary hot water circulator & booster pump.

    Hi, A bungalow has a a Wilo secondary hot water circulating pump that has packed up and needs replacing (that's the easy bit!) They also want a Salamander ESP 80 pressure boosting pump installed at the same time. Will installing a booster pump interfere with/damage secondary HW pump? Thanks B.
  20. sparky b

    10mm T&E

    Evenin' all, Was wondering where the cheapest place to buy 10mm T&E is at the mo?? Thanks B.
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