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Hi All, Just been to look at some offices. Just 2 Storeys. They want an EICR. 3Ph Board. Only one 3 Ph circuit. The rest are 32 single phase circuits, 27 of those circuits protected by RCBOs (so a bit more time needed for those) The installation is only 5 years old but they've lost all...

Hi all I was wondering if anyone else had thought about changing the Tysoft Schedule of Test Results page, from landscape to portrait ? It would be very useful for  ICRs  where there are a lot of circuits. I know you can produce continuation pages , but I would prefer more results on the same...

Hi All. I need to price for carrying out 3 hour test runs on 5 x 3 storey blocks of flats. There are about 6 emergency light fittings in each block. The blocks are all in the same small town and the town is 20 minutes drive from my office. One more thing, there is no existing documentation ...

Hi all, I am a full scope napit member and have been asked to quote for travelling to and from sites, up to around 70 miles from home to install & connect sewage/ pumping equipment in domestic premises, (so comes under part p ) and subsequent notification to the relevant local authority...

Hi Folks, Just finished, some installation condition reports on small blocks of flats, 6-8 flats per block. 2 to 3 storeys each block Each block has its own distribution board, with 5 or 6 circuits. What should I charge per block ? I just need a ball park figure. Any help gratefully...

GUY IS WAITING OVER THREE HOURS FOR HIS WIFE TO GET READY FOR AN EVENING OUT. EVENTUALLY SHE CALLS FROM THE BATHROOM. HE GOES UPSTAIRS. SHE'S STANDING IN THE DOORWAY OF THE BATHROOM, LOOKING FANTASTIC IN A NEW FIGURE-HUGGING DRESS. SHE SAYS 'JOHN, I WANT YOU TO BE TOTALLY HONEST,DOES MY BUTT...

Just Wondering what others charge for Annual inspections on Small blocks of flats emergency lighting,  (typically 3 floors in total) of around 6 to 12 flats and around 10 x non maintained,brick type fittings.  Also I was recently asked about 6 monthly checks, in addition to the Monthly and...

Hi All. Went to a very nice large thatched property yesterday. They would like a quote for an installation condition report. Supply is TT. At the main intake position are; one 3way consumer unit, one 4 way unit, then 100mA RCD and switchfuse for distribution circuit feeding two 6 way consumer...

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has done an emergency lighting course recently. I'd like to do one but don't want to waste time or money on a rubbish one !! Any suggestions gratefully received ! Thanks, Speedster.

I was just wondering ,I f I was asked to add an additional lighting point,to a circuit wired to the 16th edition, i.e. no rcd protecting that circuit (and some of the cabling is in a wall and or the additional point is in a bathroom) do I need rcd protection for that circuit before I can add...

Back again with a question on software. Now the latest amendments to the regs have kicked in, I need some new software. I had a 'MEGGER' package which was ok, but is now out of date. I am with NAPIT,but their software doesn't include the new installation condition report yet !! Unbelievable...

Hi all, Just been to look at a new timber framed house to give a quote for new electrical installation. I have wired and rewired many houses, but a timber framed one is new to me. I have two queries. Firstly, on the outer walls hich have solid insulation,there is a gap big enough to get...

Hi Folks I am looking for some replacement software for the new certs. Any advice gratefully received. I have been using 'Megger' software up to end of December. I am a NAPIT member and was considering using theirs, but I heard a rumour it wasn't the best !! Thanks in advance. Speedster

Do a lot of general pat testing ,mostly buy to let properties, cookers etc. Am now getting requests to test IT equipment. My understanding is that new computers need testing after 4 to 5 years. But what then ? I'm ok with the soft test (200mA bonding ) but what about the insulation test ...

Hi All ,# I regularly work with a plumber who appears very competent,but has never registered with corgi or gas safe .Does anyone know if it is possible for him to become registered by completing courses/ undergoing assessment etc. Any info would be a big help. Thanks, Speedster (Registered...

Hi all . A quick question on testing the above . Am i right in thinking that when testing insulation resistance on a fridge,i need to do a 'power on' leakage test so that the compressor is actually in circuit when the test is carried out ??? Similarly does a pc need power applied to enable...

Hi All.I was talking to a mate in London this week about what he charges for a Con Unit change. I was surprised when he told me

Hi All. I was wondering how others do insulation testing on a 3 phase board,in particular,Neutral to Earth and Phase and Neutral combined to Earth.The problem of course is that on a TN-C-S the Neutral and Earth are combined at the intake position.If there is a 4 pole isolator,the neutral can be...

I've just been asked for a ball park figure for wiring a new 4 bed house. Any thoughts welcome. Speedster.

Hi All' A question on pirs.I was wondering how often most of you complete one for thy type situation described below (unless one is specifically requested, or is required say for a solicitor / building society). A typical scenario. I visit a new (domestic premises T-N-S supply) customer who is...