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    Makes my blood boil

    I do agree with you on all counts.  The use of using 18th to do work on peoples houses is ridiculous when basic condition is clearly okay and electric supply and accessorise are in good working condition. Im sick of electricians all wanting to change - PVC DB or not PVC DB regs says it has to...
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    Cable ties

    If 3m of trunking then every metre within. When there is a fire it should not sag, as mentioned. And every angle point to keep it high. 
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    Door entry system fault

    You could always speak to them direct and they will probably give you more details. Manufacture details and wiring advice.  I think this is there online advice line. Technical- [email protected] 
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    2021 holidays

    It would be nice to get away, but not actually going to bother. May hopefully get a week doing some local traveling to some seaside resorts.  That will be better than nothing. 
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    Tempus Fugit

    Hahaha. Indeed we are. 
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    Tempus Fugit

    @Prodave. You are speaking like someone who lived it my friend. It would be a scientists greatest mission getting all those old viruses and seeing people run wild with those toilet papers. Why oh why?
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    Qualification Route

    Very Employer-esk and very funny to read. I will get around to my profile when I know how to do it. I don't really do computers only for the odd game or chat.   I do agree with the certificates. Should be the full college course as this does give you the all-round education.  (The...
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    Tempus Fugit

    Time travel might be possible. Get this, in the future. So you never know. 🕤
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    The Vaccine...

    You should defo have the vaccine as it seems the virus enters the testis and locks them off for you young people making them useless. The Covid 19 gets you high fever then a slight swelling of the lower regions.  Good luck.  Ps I'm old I don't need them any more.. But its fun to try
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    Qualification Route

    Interesting how I see a few people in the Electrical industry actually don't like none apprenticed electricians. The qualifications are what we do.  The on site electrical work will and does give everyone there skills. I have noted a few so called Electricians all apprenticed and the quality of...
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    Emergency lighting

    Basic Em light on circuit example. One office has 6 lights, one of the 6 lights with Em fitted at door way maybe. It will be wired on the same circuit within that room and a test key switch at switch position or at either same room or DB cupboard.  Only turning off the power to the Em Perm...
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    2 gang 2 lights problem.

    He didn't say where the light switch was. up or down, lounge. He probably trapped a cable  when he replaced the switch. DIY is helpful only with care.
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    Van Recommendation.

    The reason not to take a van on from our company is one of two things:  1) They don't really look after the vans and they where mostly all rust buckets. I should say 5 years ago when they gave me a 2003 that was just to say working. I just wanted to get home at night. Not to have to think is...
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    2 gang 2 lights problem.

    Take another picture of the wiring you have done. Make sure the same cable is on the left or right. Silly, but does happen.
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    Van Recommendation.

    The Budget would be in the region of 6500+Vat or about 130-145 a month. 
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    Van Recommendation.

    The problem I am having is what year is best before you should question the Van from dropping to bits. I understand a 100,000 miles on a van say, 2 years old just means its travelled the country. Are these Still worth looking at and has anybody had any reason to avoid.? The size of van I am...
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    MCB/RCD on consumer unit tripping

    Some thing silly.  Last time I seen arcing was on Carry on Screaming. I am not convinced its what they make out. 
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    MCB/RCD on consumer unit tripping

    With all the above in mind and I do agree(don't know how to quote yet sorry).  Clients do always go for the cheapest method and its understandable. while the other methods RCD split boards are being sold. etc... The leakage is I do agree getting worse but I will bet there will be a new restart...
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    TV & film recommendations?

    True that. It gets you down when shows start to confirm to present ideals and the reality from the show disappears for ever. Making it a lost cause and silly to watch. 
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    MCB/RCD on consumer unit tripping

    Nice to see you speak like electricians. Most people don't want to see anything new in there house unless it does something they can see. Or it makes them feel safe the ultimate question.  How do you say its better and easy to solve a problem. RCBOs
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