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Hi all, been a while since my last post:(. I've installed 8 6w LED down lights in soffits controlled by an internal switch. The customer wants the lights to be activated via a timer switch but I cant seem to locate one anywhere that's suitable for the low wattage of the lamps. I have dropped a 3...

Hi all, hope everyones enjoying the Easter break. Just a quick one regarding buying solar pv items from wholesalers. Am I right in thinking that it's only 5% vat and not the usual 20%? I think it is but I want to make sure before I bodge the quote lol Thanks fellas.

Hi people, hope all is well. I'm currently working my way through the endless amounts of documents, procedures and forms for my mcs accreditation with napit. I was just wondering what sites or software is best for working out the calcs? Is there a certain piece of software they prefer?

Got to pop out in a bit to a friends house because he is having some problems. All I have been told is everytime he turns the heating on from the programmer all power is tripping. Apparently he has hot water but no heating. I haven't done a massive amount of work on heating systems and I'm sure...

I'm currently looking at solar PV courses and mcs accreditation schemes at the moment. With the training and mcs registration for the first year it works out about

Does anyone advertise with the thompson local and does anyone use google ad words to promote their websites? If so would you recomend them?

Went on a callout yesterday, burning smell from shower switch. On inspection I discovered burnt neutral on load side. Checked the cable sizing which is 6mm and shower rating is 9.5kw. Am I right in saying there is no diversity on an electric shower? And if not why has the 32amp not been tripping...

Hi fellas, I hope everyone has had a joyful Xmas I'm looking at getting a 0800 number in the new year. I'm looking at moving soon so the land line that I'm using isn't coming with me. I thought about going down the 0800 route to look a bit more professional plus I'm also looking at expanding...

Hi chaps I have been asked to install a buzzer on a door which sounds while open then stops when closed. Can anyone point me in the right direction where to purchase the parts? There is power near by which I can tap into (230 volts) so will require a transformer. Cheers Dan.

I carried out a cu change today and came across a problem I couldent solve The sockets are all on 1 ring main throughout the house 2.5mm t&e on a 32a mcb. its a tncs, Ze 0.21 pfc 709 I carried out the dead tests which came out as R1=0.21 Rn=0.22 and R2=0.71Insulation was >500 on live...

Just had a periodic inspection canceled on me due to the letting agent telling the landlord he doesent need one because it could delay the tenant moving in. I pointed out the fact that the landlord will be held accountable if there was a fault but the reply I got was it's not law to have it...

Bit confused on my test results for a cabin with its own tt earthing system I have installed 2 circuits, lights and sockets. R1+R2 on lights =0.04 R1+R2 on sockets = 0.05 insulation on both circuits >500 ZS on lights = 111.3 ZS on sockets = 111.8 ZE = 110.4 PFC 2a :( PSC 509a Why...

I have just had my fluke 1652 calibrated and it passed no problems. I got to a job this morning and started to carry out a few tests. when I came to the ze test all i got 0.0, bit odd so i carried out a zs on a socket. It also read 0.0. When I got home i carried out the same tests on my...

I'm currently involved in a full rewire at the moment and I now need the seal broken to pull the service fuse. I have gone about it in the correct way and asked for permition but I have been told it's illegal and they can't get out until next Monday WTF! I have explained that the installation is...

I'm just wondering if there is any diversity to be applied when working out the calcs for a hot tub?

I'm in the process of planning a kitchen fit, The main oven and hob are on different sides of the room. I was going to wire the hob into the kitchen ring via a 13a fcu. I think the max output for the hob is 3kw but is there any diversity to be applied?

Got a first fix for new kitchen coming up, the lady is going to have a main electric oven and a seperate electric comination oven aswell. Does the combination oven require a seperate circuit and seperate control switch aswell? It's a 1000w oven so I have been told

Been asked to install some type of programmer for water immersion heater. The landlord is pee,d off with the tennants leaving the immersion permantly on so he wants it to go on and off at set times. Not sure what programmer to install so any suggestions will be a massive help, cheaper the better...

Just a quick one, can you install a smoke alarm of the lighting circuit if there is no rcd? The lighting circuit doesent go into a bathroom so I'm asuming I can work on it without adding the rcd thanks for any advice

Just finishing up my first full rewire quote and just wanted to run the costings over with some more experienced fellas:D The house is a good sized 2 bed terraced house with extension on back, wooden floor boards on ground and 1st floor, no carpets and limited furniture. Half of the switch...