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  1. tomsw18

    How to isolate for CU change

    What is everyone doing to safely isolate when you are faced with a consumer unit change and there is no isolator between the CU and the supply cut out? I assume it Is a case of contacting the DNO to come out? How long does this take and what are the fees, etc? I've seen plenty of videos of...
  2. tomsw18

    Old Cabling Upgrade

    We're currently tendering for a project where the client has requested a number of DBs to be upgraded in a commercial building. The installation is around 5o years old. Site survey isn't until next week so we haven't been to look yet and we don't know what records they have or when it was last...
  3. tomsw18

    Cable Calculation Spreadsheet/Software

    Just wondering what everyone is using as their preferred methods for cable calcs? Are you using Trimble MEP (previously Amtech) or an Excel template?  If anyone has any spreadsheets that they're willing to share then even better. Thanks
  4. tomsw18

    No spare ways in consumer unit

    I moved in to a new build property last year. In the living area there are 2 radiators on one wall, one on the adjacent and then none at the other end and large patio doors so this leaves it very cold in winter.  I'm looking at electric fireplaces as an alternative to a new radiator.  There...
  5. tomsw18

    Domestic Installer or Approved Contractor

    I'd appreciate some advice please... I'm in the process of starting an Electrical Contracting business from scratch.  I've worked in this industry as a Project Manager for 15+ years, and most of the last 5 years in senior management and business development so I'm confident about getting...
  6. tomsw18

    Recommendations for 18th edition multi function test equipment

    I'm looking for some recommendations on installation testers please. On site where I currently work, the standard is the Fluke 1662 whereas years ago it was the Robin and a Megger. The RS Brand ones look very similar to the Fluke but a bit cheaper. The guy in CEF said most people are now...
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