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Hi all Im now at the point where vat registration is inevitable within the next few weeks, and I'm concerned about loosing domestic work, I currently undertake around 40% comm and 60% domestic, i would like to be vat registered as it would be cheaper for my business and currently some of my...

Im currently in the middle of a refurbishment of a large house that was re-wired around 10 years ago to the 16th edition, new 17-way split load MK consumer unit, ground floor sockets and shower etc on RCD side the rest on un-protected throughout this refurb i have just about altered or...

What is the usual grade system as per 5839 for a landlord area for flats, I usually see grade a b and d systems used?? I have actually ordered the new regs but need to get a rough cost back to the client asap, the risk assessment just says 'fire detectors required' another contractor Nic. DI...

Does any one know where I could get replacement globe for a car park lamp post, standard 76mm pole , globe around 500mm round with son 70w lamp holder ?? Having trroubles finding anything

Does any one know where I could get replacement globe for a car park lamp post, standard 76mm pole , globe around 500mm round with son 70w lamp holder ?? Having trroubles finding anything

Anybody heard anything about this yet look pretty good??

Just waiting for the new supply from the DNO to be connected, builder had to dig a 50 meter trench 1200 deep across a field with duct and tape, to the local pole transformer, mount the hockey stick and external box on outside of barn wall, 32mm hole through the wall to large ip65 steel enclosure...

does anybody know if the new 2011 EMG lighting certs have been updated from the previous ones or can we still use the existing?

Just booked this course up for the end of the month, looks pretty good, anybody done it yet? is it worthwhile?

I am designing a small reasonably simple emg lighting system for the job im working on currently and have layout plans of the building and proposed positions of call points, fire extinguishers, exits etc most of the info i need, but how do i obtain photometric design data, is this something a...

Hi I need to spec a low energy light fitting to go in each of 10 toilet stalls in a school, each to be sensor operated, but have heard this can be problematic due to repeated on and off switching Does anyone recommend a fitting i could use for this situation? Its a false tiled ceiling about...

I have to return a quote for the following maintenance contract and would like some help/pointers/ideas on rough costing allowances, they would also like a call out fee and per hour after charge, for when lamps need replacing, kids smash the light fittings etc. Im based in Essex, my usual rates are

is there anyone who can clarify the debate about rcbos on a tt system??? i have a main 300mA s type DP rcd at origin and wanted to use rcbos on sub main cu's in other buildings instead of using a single 30mA device to protect a whole cu as a whole board going down would be an issue page 16 of...

Hey chaps i have to return a quote for a job installing supplies for 3 buildings on a site, incuding 2x stables and a general storage building, the demand is not too much 50A max, only really general lighting, small power etc SPN 100A TT, all submains will be via a single 300mA 'S' rcd at...

quick question does anyone have a rough figure of how many mA per pc(monitor/tower/printer etc as one item) leakage you would expect to find on average or you would allow for when designing circuits in an office environment? Thank you!

Just to say thanks to people who helped me with their advice and guidance on my assessment, got two minor non-compliances but apart from that every thing went quite well, but i must say that is a PROPER inspection, he left no stone unturned, especially with the paperwork! if anyone is awaiting...

I would just like to add my tuppenceworth of my experience of part P today I arrived at a customers house who was experiencing problems with RCDs repeatedly tripping and other items not working properly since an 'electrician' recently installed a new consumer unit in their home, i said before...

could someone please critique/verify my understandings of the b regs and which system to fit and when, consider these circumstances in a standard size 3 bed house, this is what i currently install to; Single storey extension only - no smoke detection system added Double storey extension -...

Just after your opinion if you please will i be expected to put charts next to the CU's in domestic properties im showing for A/C assessment?, the CU for 1 is a rewire in an understairs cupboard(not a great deal), but the other is a CU change with the CU at high level over the front door on...