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    Main bonding question

    I'm hoping so but haven't been able to gain access 
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    Main bonding question

    Hi  bit of a long one but any advice would be great thanks. I am working on a shop that has a flat above.  The supply to the shop is in the basement and the flat has its own supply separate to the shop.  There are 2 water supply's in the shop close together that are joined after the stop taps...
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    NVQ3, How many on here havn't got it?

    Just got my NVQ 3. I started doing sub contract and agency work last year after being made redundant. I'v found some firms arnt botherd about jib cards and some think its the be all and end all.
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    which test equipment is best

    I have been having problems with my megger 1552. when I use the auto null with the crocks it works every time. when I use the tips I cant get 2 readings the same. I thought it was the leads so I bought some new ones, same problem. sent it to be calibrated and the guy ashored me there was...
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    Kitchen Sockets

    I think iv seen it at 100mm above work top somewhere m8 but it would look rough. I normally go at what noz and batam say if there are no tile or splash back sizes to go off. Iv had customers wanting them right up to the bottom of units with moldings to keep them out of site.
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    Hi everyone could do with some help.......

    If you want to do the n.v q 3 you'll have to register quick. Did you complete the level 3 tech cert as this will have a bearing on weather you will have to do the am2 or have an assessment. I registered with Delta training and the difference with having or not having the completed tech cert...
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    changing domestic DB where some cpc's are missing?????

    test all the circuits first. give him a price for any extra work needed. price depending on how much you like the outlaws. If he doesn't want any extra work doing leave it alone until he does.
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    2392+2391

    the 2392 is OK as a refresher or if your just learning to test. I did it last year and wish I'd of done the 2391. haven't seen any jobs requiring the 2392. Its a bit like looking for a drivers job with only a provisional licence.
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    Testing E7 offpeak circuits

    if its an old time clock I would wind it on as Evans said but be careful when you re-tighten the middle screw. If you tighten it too much the clock will lag. If it is a black radio switch it should have a small red lever you can flick down inside to manually over ride it. We used to do these...
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    dayrate?

    10 dollar....OK 5 dollar...you give me 2 dollar, me work for you looooooong time.....Agency work.....Nation wide
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    security lights with switch and p.i.r

    Doesn't part L reg on outside lights only apply to new builds and extensions though.
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    security lights with switch and p.i.r

    Yes m8. she wants it to work on the p.i.r as a security light. and also be able to switch it on from inside the house.
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    security lights with switch and p.i.r

    hi I have been asked to do 3 security lights. 2 at front door with 1 at back door. 3 x 300w lights with p.i.r's and a switch next to the front and back doors. the consumer unit is under the stairs at mid point. was thinking of taking one feed from the board to the front door switch and...
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    Looking for work in the North west.

    Hi I was made redundant last year in liverpool area. I have over 15 years experience mainly on commercial and domestic, with a bit of industrial. I have 2351,2382,2392,2377,Logic solar pv and an ecs card. I have registered for the nvq 3, so am looking for some work to do my portfolio with...
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    17th and 2391 TO BE SCRAPPED!

    I did 2351, years ago and am just gonna scrape the nvq 3 through I think. I got made redundant last year but one of the training firms are going to let me register then sort it when I'm back in work and have got the
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    cu change eic or pir

    Cheers guys Iv just done the 2392 and hope to do the 2391 this year. Wanted to do the 91 but was told there is a 30% pass rate. Is it really that hard? All my testing knowledge and bad habbits have been passed on to me by other sparks over the years. Knowing the how but not why. SAFE...
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    NVQ3, How many on here havn't got it?

    Iv got the 2351,2381,2382,2392,2377,Solar pv installer. My jib card has labourer on it. I think the nvq is as big a joke as the jib rates. Still I'm gonna fork out another 800 quid this year to be deemed worthy.
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    Unqualified "sparks" - you may be on borrowed time .....

    Am finally gonna part with my money before March so I don't have to go back to collage to get a diploma to change a socket to swallow a spider to catch the fly perhaps IL be qualified before i die. Sorry still not recovered from new years eve. I know people who have the nvq, who haven't a clue...
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    Unqualified "sparks" - you may be on borrowed time .....

    Did the level 3 technical cert years ago. Didn't finish the nvq 3 as we got a contract away from home and off i went(DOH!). have since done 2392,2382,2377, Logic PV installer, fire alarm and emergency lights course. to go with over 10 years experience. Have never really bothered with the jib...
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    Storage Heater

    some of the dimplex heaters have a stat at the back, if there not pulled down from transit position they will keep tripping out.
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