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Looked at a job today and the CU is a crabtree skeleton unit. Split load board and no spare ways on RCD side. I need to upgrade MCB to RCBO to install outside lights. My question is do crabtree RCBO's with the same prefix code fit these type of boards. didn't get the chance to take cover of...

just ordered some of the older type single pole mcbs from the fuse company.They did have 3 pole ones available as well

thanks all Applaud SmileyApplaud Smiley I can start hunting around tomorrow

Hi everyone been asked to quote to split socket circuit in office block.The dis board feeding the floor is a load star(I think,only had quick look but going back tomorrow.) The existing mcb's are type 4,but some ways have Square D type C mcb's installed.There are spare ways on the board,does...

I had my DI assessment last month ,the assessor wanted to see the folder with all info that special location meentioned.He just had a quick flick through it but was more interested in c&g qualifications and big red book. hope this helps ,good luck with assessment

hi everyone any idea who might stock these. got 2 lighting circuits to extend ,16th board fitted,I want to avoid switching both lighting circuits to RCD side of board if possible but not sure where these might be stocked. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm in the same boat Lill Pete.Working for a firm but picking up bits and pieces.I staerted about 3 months ago and now i'm seriously considering going full self employed.As you start doing small jobs ,if you do a decent job,word gets around and work does start coming to you . Got my NICEIC...

Thanks for the info.

Hi I've got my first NIC assessment coming up for full scope DI.Does the H&S policy need to be highly detailed with written out risk assessments or can it be something a little less taxing on the old brain? Thanks in advance

Hi all I posted a couple of times a few months ago but didn't leave details on this page. I've worked in the industrial side of things till recently,but now testing the waters trying to go it alone on more domestic work. Got my NIC DI inspection booked for a couple of weeks time so may need a...

thanks for the replies ,I will have to look into it further and sit on the phone to the local DNO for hours only for them to tell me they're not interested

I came across this situation the other day. Installation has old Wylex wooden framed CU with re wireables changed for mcbs.The in coming lead service cable terminated in plastic cutout very low to floor. There is no sign of any kind of earthing from lead sheath of service cable or any earth...

thanks for the replies everyone. no reason for changing the female icon ,just an obsservation on my part;)

by the way I'm not female as my profile shows.I,ll have to get that changed

Hi everyone,I haven't really posted on here before but I have a quick question. i'm trying to get all the paperwork together before applying to join NIC.Is the 2006 edition of part p the most recent document version as it is the only one Ican find to download I have 2330,2391 and 16th but have...

hi all I'm new to the forum and trying to set up on my own as a domestic installer.The business page has some very good tips and advice.cheers