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In a domestic property my boss has used swa to go from the meter/isolator at the front of the property under the floorboards (cable resting on earth) and up in to the cu cupboard, a run of approx 8m. The discussion which we couldnt get the answer from the regs (maybe looking in wrong place) does...

My partners mum has just had a pv install and it looks as if the array frame had been earthed to the MET. The fault current would be dc so is this ok?

I am working for a company installing pv at the moment, this weeks install has been on TNCS system and we are putting in an earth rod. When I asked why we were putting in a spike and not using the supplies earth the reply was along the lines of "if you lose the earth you will also lose the...

A couple of very small jobs have come my way which I am comfortable doing but what are the requirements for certifying work, I am presuming that there is something in place which prevents anyone from buying a pack of 'minor work' certs. Guy

I can't find a definitive answer, ' to comply with regs does a domestic rewire have to have inter connected smoke alarms installed' from what I have read the point of contention seems to lie with a refurb requires smokes but does a rewire fall under 'refurb'. If someone can give an assured...

I need to get myself a decent voltage tester and am leaning towards the Fluke T100. I do understand that you get what you pay for but you can also pay an extra tenner for a brand name. Advice and opinions please.

Where would be a good place to look for pre 'loop in' lighting circuit wiring diagrams?

The forum is full of questions but they are commonly asked by electricians and answered by very experienced electricians and often to fully understand the answers a high level of proficiency is required and the comments coming from different sources can make the thread difficult to follow.As a...

following on from a chat over the kettle this morning I went on to the UK Tea council website to confirm that some major brands alter their blends slightly in the UK depending on wether an area is hard or soft water. Anyway, there is a 'tea consumed' today counter on their site and at 11.30 am...

Always got screws hanging out of your mouth? I bought this magnetic wristband a while back and am happy with it, although it would be good if the magnets were stronger it is still worth the cheap cost. Added bonus is you can remagnetise your drivers very easily. Blackspur Magnetic Wrist Band...

I am picking up bits and pieces of 'mate' work at the moment but am struggling to get full time (which is what I want). I am helping a bloke 'do up' his new house at the moment and the plasterer was impressed with my attitude to work, he has a big contract starting August thru to xmas. He has...

Hi all, Am doing a second fix and the sparky has the lighting circuit (loop) and the interconnected smoke alarms on the same circuit. The smoke alarms instructions state that it should be on a single circuit but I cant find anything in the regs to confirm wether this is exceptable practice or...

Hi all, I am doing the second fix on a friends property while the spark is away and on his return he is going to fit consumer unit and check all my fixtures etc. In the bathroom ceiling one of the holes has 4 t&e and 1 3core hanging down waiting to be terminated, I understand 'loop in'...

Am I correct in thinking that these got replaced by BSEN60898's, but that they are still in CU's all over the country? Why can I not find disconnection times in 7671 for these breakers?

Hi all, I spark phoned me up today and wants me to start on monday for a 3 week contract that they are falling behind on, he wants me to be 'self employed'. Normally I try and do my own research before asking questions on here but with such short notice I am after all the infomation I can find...

I just turned down some work offered as I can't self certify and although simple work its in a special location and I want to keep everything legit (groan from wallet!). Got me thinking though, if someone starts out on their own after doing say level 3 2330 and 2392 i&t they cannot self...

I am soon to put some coving up but none of the corners have 90' corners so pre cutting nice 45' joints isnt going to work, any advice on how to get the correct angles would be appreciated

Please let me know if you not mind me messaging you my CV so you can have a look and maybe advise changes, after all its guys like you who will be reading it.

Hi, if you are looking for an enthusiastic mate who wants to learn but will not moan when asked to sweep up give me a call. Will travel Burnley, Halifax, Rochdale etc ( 2330 level 2&3, 2392, and 17th qualified Pm for details

I am a 5 week wonder (12 actually) and do not consider myself to be an electrician yet (mate/improver) and I did not get the impression that any of my fellow students were gonna go out into the world with a 'IM SUPER SPARK AND KNOW NO LIMITS' attitude, how did the shake'n'bake crew get such a...