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Hi guys not posted for a while I hope all is going well for everyone. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I looking for guidance on inspection and testing of holiday lodges/caravans. I'm assuming that it would be treated as any other EICR? what differences am I likely to encounter? ...

Hi all, this post is aimed at all you guys out there that are not Macbook retarded like myself. I want to change the whole of my business from the likes of Microsoft office e.g. excel and word over to the Mac equivilant as well as running easycert of my Macbook Air. I have made up templates for...

Hi all just after some of your opinions - on a temporary install (event) do distribution circuits have to be RCD protectected? Finals would be (30mA). If all distribution circuits are effectively out of reach or in rated ramps with competent persons on site. Thanks All

Hi all, Has anyone got a copy of BS 7909 as a PDF or similar ? That I could liberate Thanks all M

Had a job today that was a bit different, a tripped out RCD due to the bad weather and a leaky joint in the garden and whilst carrying out a few tests on the circuit I found the IR to be around 2.7 then gradually getting higher 2.8, 2.9,3.5 and 5 etc, I'm pretty sure that I know what was going...

Hi all, Is there any reason that reversed polarity should cause an intermittent fault on a convection single oven with no fan- the fault appears to be that when the oven reaches 230 ish degrees it then takes out the RCD ! All the usual tests carried out on the supply and a PA test carried out...

Hi All, I've just sold my 05 plate ford transit connect, I have around 4ish thousand to spend on a new van, I had intended on getting a Vivaro but I have been warned of with stories of dual mass fly wheels and other costly common faults. Anyway I'm looking for something around about the size...

Hi all does anyone know of anything in the regs that would stop you switching a socket from a light switch? Reason being to switch 12v kick board lighting with a tranny built into the socket? Thoughts ?

Hey all a customer has bought some 12v decking lights that he wants installing around a bath, the tranny is built into the 3-pin plug but there were no manufacturers instructions or kite/bs markings on the tranny that I could see- also the socket will be the other issue I was thinking about...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me the reg number in BS 5839-6 which refers to shock protection in Fire detection circuits either with the feed taken from a local light or on a dedicated supply.

Hi all, A cohort of mine has been estimating for a job that is installing a 3-phase supply to a passenger lift - I looked at his copy of the manufacturers instructions and they say the rated output motor is 4.60kw. I don't have a lot experience with 3-phase or lifts which is why i have...

Hi all it's been a while anywho, I just wondered if anyone else had experienced this situation- someone I work for has just purchased a house and they have had lots of work done, rewire,plastering etc etc He has just phoned me to have a chat and he told he that the building inspector has...

Hi all, What are you guys recommending for the retest date on a rented domestic property the guidance notes do not appear to be very clear?,EG the electrical installation is satisfactory at the time of inspection and you have not found any issues.

Hi all,, I have been asked to give 2 prices for a fire alarm and EM lighting system within a house that has been converted into 3 flats (basement, ground floor and 1st floor which has 2 levels). The customer doesnt know what he wants or needs Typical!!! This is my 1st design and install of...

Hi all how many of you guys leave a legend of the install when doing a CU change on small domestic boards ?

Hi all If I use materials that I have stored in my garage from previous PAYE jobs etc how do you account for that when it comes to producing receipts for the accountant ?

Hi all got a price for a 2-gang 2-way brushed chrome from CEF, the price made me laugh

Hey guys anyone know is there is an easycert manual out there ??

Hi guys how would you code gu10 fittings in a bathroom outside of zones and non rcd protected However externals like steam is a consideration is it not?

I've just got easycert on my iPad, I have only 1 licence! The software won't allow me to update my logo or scam logo on the iPad how can I change them ? Prob a Q for you boaty