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  1. Theorysparky

    Bathroom Downilghters With A Slight Globe ?

    Hi guys customer not happy with the lights I have put in,,,, he want ones with a slight globe to give more light gu10's a must any ideas ???
  2. Theorysparky

    Builder,labc,architects........and Me

    Converting large space above a shop into two flats Are the kitchen plans available,,, nope apparently architect C***** up and cannot remove wall  Labc said ok plans arrive can I have them er no but the position of units are marked on wall etc ok Thursday lunchtime last week can you start the...
  3. Theorysparky

    Tt Garage Supply

    3 ccts in a new garage/wood pellet burner room would you guys bother with rcbos for the 3 ccts or just run with the rcd 100m/s, this being the main switch ????
  4. Theorysparky

    Changing From Clipping To Channeling Price After Quote

    Hi People I put an estimate in for two flat refurb which were to be clipped for dot + dab start the job ripping out the old cable etc only to be told it needs to be channelled for skimming how much extra time do you reckon it will take to go this method 1.5 times ???? just about to put in...
  5. Theorysparky

    Amazon Prime £49 Debit

    My daughter was in bits when she discovered £49 missing from her bank account  debit to Amazon No purchases of that amount so fearing the worst contacted HSBC who were aware of this issue (apparently not the first phone call) HSBC gave the contact number for customer services,, phoned the...
  6. Theorysparky

    Eicr Discovery Possibly Affecting 14 Houses

    Inspection on a rented  terraced property,,,,,,, Identified the ccts but hit a problem with the smoke alarms no green mains light.....took it down and discovered it had never been connected ffs neither had the other 2 houses are about 15 years old Concerned I knocked on their neighbours...
  7. Theorysparky

    Cold Showers

    How many of you guys have had the phone call... My shower has gone cold..? during the last few weeks     I have had 3
  8. Theorysparky

    Decent Bathroom Light ? Any Suggestions

    I was asked to put some downlights in a bathroom last week but its a top floor flat and the joists go everywhere and am unable to get a good spread So i need a good IP rated ceiling fittint that will give out a decent amount of light there is no window and the bathroom is 2.5m x 1.5m any...
  9. Theorysparky

    Questioned Over £60 Invoice

    Rented property investigate socket not working.... turn up  its a cooker switch with socket !!! no nuetral... 1 1/2 hours later after testing, trip to wholesalers to match socket, fit £50 Labour £10 socket next time it will be invoiced as £60 parts and labour i try to be transparent by i...
  10. Theorysparky

    Text,email,,,,servicemagic

    Getting a loads of stuff from this lot and would assume its a money upfront to quote jobby http://www.servicemagic.co.uk/?gclid=CJmovKTpxLUCFaTMtAodRjoAUw what a load of pants apparently i come recommended. anyone used these guys ???? did a search on my town and there are 2 jobs waiting both...
  11. Theorysparky

    Electric Wall Clocks

    Anyone know where i can get an electric wall clock suitable for a kitchen ??? tried googlin' it but comes back with carp cheers
  12. Theorysparky

    Extending Telephone Line 40M To Summerhouse

    I have a customer who want a telephone line to his summerhouse so he can run his business from there its either this or get a booster so his wireless will connect the guy wants to run a couple of laptops of this line and a telephone,,,,i am thinking a hub in the summerhouse which he can plug...
  13. Theorysparky

    Sunday morning phone call, wouldn't take no for an answer

    I get a call at 11.30 am(from an Asian lady) there it is...... Can i connect an oven today as i have a dinner party at 3 !!!!! is there a cooker socket near,,,,,,,,,,,yes a plug socket ......no a low level square plate.......er no well i dont think i can do anyhing for you today,,,,,can you...
  14. Theorysparky

    Builders are not always sharp

    Ongoing loft conversion...... which is to have a spiral staircase problem we have is where to put the light switch without the stairs being in.. I suggested a pull switch which can be used as you climb the stairs Builder says :- ' I dont think the customer will like that...
  15. Theorysparky

    TT Installation Labels

    Just a quick question are there any labels out there for the TT installation (out building) warning not to connect to met block or do you use your own via label machine ??
  16. Theorysparky

    Transformer Identification help required

    Hi guys I need to get a replacement transformer for a mirror that has led lights and a demist function The trouble is that i do not know the make of the mirror all i can say is that it has 2 vertical rows of lights 1 on each edge with the sensor towards the bottom in the middle Here are...
  17. Theorysparky

    I love the rain !!!!!!!!

    TT install 5/8 4ft rod straight in no worries 28 ohms get in there
  18. Theorysparky

    Wonders never cease,,Pikey scrapyard

    There i was with a van full of scrap cable,metal etc from a refurb job,,,,,, go to local yard which has opened a few months ago opposite a travellers site went through all the stuff weighed logged it and got
  19. Theorysparky

    TT minimum size protective conductor

    Dont do much TT stuff but at 65m away from the house it seems prudent this time 10mm line conductor looking at table 54.7 pg 162 BGR It comes out at 10mm it reads right can someone confirm i am looking at the right table I could just put 16mm in but thats lazy,,,,,didnt spend
  20. Theorysparky

    Timed isolator for shed supply

    A customer wants a timed feed to an outhouse where theres a sauna (infra red) he wants this in the garage so that its not left on when the kids forget to turn it off in the shed any suggestions on this ??? the power in the sauna is 13amp plug 2 doubles and a few lights max load 4kw
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