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Hi, been to a job with a oil tank in garden as there is no gas supply there and lpg gas bottles just outside in the garden were they supply the hob. Was should be done in regards to earth bonding these? were the supplies first enter the property? and does lpg gas require earth bonding? thanks...

hi, working with dad today and we both have nose bleeds tonight! We were working at a semi 1960's i recon, are there any dusts or anything that can cause this? i hate to say it but can asbestos cause this? it is a old house and was dusty from drilling into walls, ceilings etc cheers

Hi, say when doing a simple electrical job like adding a light or socket etc and when you go to the consumer unit to turn off the power you notice a swa cable entering the consumer unit and see that the armouring isnt earthed, or the wrong size breaker (on another circuit, which you are not...

hi, if the zs on a socket or light is exceeded from what is stated in the regs say by not much at all and in another instance say double+ what are the implications and what should be done exactly considering all cpcs and connections are tight thanks

Hi, was wondering if anyone could explain the benefit of wiring a lighting circuit with the feed wire to the switch instead of the ceiling rose, cheers

Hi, been asked to install a couple of sockets in a blokes car port, which is open either end and has a roof. He intends to put a garage door on and make into a garage, only thing is he want sockets done first and not sure weather a car port is classed as outside and obviously requires the...

Hi, id say i get about a good 90% of work i price up, i was wondering if you chase up clients who dont get back to you giving you the go ahead in the way of a phone call say? Ive found the small amount of jobs i dont get, just dont get done ( outside lights etc) but some you just never hear from...

Hi, when wiring a central heating system, I know it has to be notified but is it ok to use a minor works certificate as long as boiler etc is not in a special location? Also if a bathroom light is just simply replaced should it be notified? Didnt get paid much for job so dont want to go wasting

Hi, got asked to have a quick look at an immersion heater which has packed up. Just trying to decide which is broken, the timer or element The actual immersion heater element all seemed to test out ok: >500 L-E 19ohms between L-N and 19.4 on the other element. Also when time clock is...

Hi, if installing new wiring for a central heating system does it require RCD protection say from a RCD fused spur if the CU is not RCD'd and wired on surface trunking? Thanks

Hi Thought this thread could help everyone out. Im getting low on cable and just going to stock up, where do you get your best price from? You get them any cheaper anywere else? 100m 1.5mm t&e

Hi, is it common for a kitchen halogen lamp to blow a fuse? my customer says every time a light blows it takes the fuse out with it. could this suggest the circuit is on its limit and maybe overloaded? its a 5a wylex type fuse thank

Hi, i have recently been on a honeywell course to learn how to wire central heating systems, all went well just have a few questions still What is the most economical reels of cable to buy? 3 core and 5 core? also im not sure what currents most systems draw so what is the common size cable to...

Hi, just need some clarification really. If changing an existing bathroom light for 3 IP65 fire rated downlighters on a 16th edition consumer unit with only RCD protection on the sockets will i have to use a RCD spur or will i be ok just just wire in new lights without RCD because i will not to...

Hi, i was wondering to what extent is acceptable to go to on a PIR? in the on site guide for the R1+R2 results there is just a tick, what does this mean? Should all the relevant tests done to the same as would be done with an EIC? For the insulation resistance should all bulbs be removed so it...

Hi, i got a phone call from a plumber to fit a power supply for a macerator toilet, is it just a general 13a plug socket or a fused spur? Any help and advise greatly recieved, thanks Dan

Hey probably silly question but what work can i do in domestic before it's got to be RCD protected? Or is it just new circuits which require RCD protection? Thanks

Hi, i had a company called ratedpeople.com ring me up today trying to offer me work. Dont totally understand but looks like you buy customers details who need work doing. Has anyone here had any luck with it or another waste of money? Im just starting up and only work im getting so far is word...

Hey, was wondering if you could have a quick read through this letter which i wrote. I am going to almost use it as a leaflet to put through peoples door with a business card. Anything which you would add or anything? cheers Hello, please find attached our business card. We are NICEIC Part P...

Hi, To what extent should minor works certificates be handed out? What i mean is should they be written out for changing faceplates for example? Also i know of many fellow electricians that will do electrical work but only issue a certificate if requested and wont bother notifing it to NICEIC...