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    Dewalt 10.8V Impact Driver

    Just check it is not the 107nm one instead get the 170nm
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    Armoured Cable

    For the effort involved earth both ends
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    Anyone Using Easycert On Win 8?

    Why don't you just download it from their site?
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    Spot The Problem

    Besides what has been said before...... The fire alarm MCB is off and it clearly states not to turn it off LOL
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    Dodgy / Dangerous Wiring

    I think the customers are to blame ( and the scam providers for not making the general public aware it is just about making money for them) as when they get gas work done they know to get a gas safe contractor in to do the work etc.. I cant remember the last time i was asked for my...
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    Alternative Career Paths And Options For A Spark?

    Im sorry that you are concidering a different path but wish you the best of luck. As far as the "lie" but it is mainly your fault for not doing your 'homework' so to speak when i was concidering self employment i did not belive anyone in the industry and went to a few accountants in my local...
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    Dodgy / Dangerous Wiring

    Some people should not even bother getting out of bed. Has he also put the CU where the gas meter is going?
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    You Need A Niceic Electrician Not A Cowboy?

    I recently had a Napit contractor issue a fail certificate for a TT install we did last year because 17th edition board fitted and the two RCD's fitted should be 100mAand not 30mA. I agree that it is not the fault of the scam providers but the lack of knowlege form thier members
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    2391 Practical Tomorrow.

    Firstly dont panic and keep looking at the time there is plenty of it. Secondly just test to the best of your abilitys and make sure you do all the tests safely
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    Work Near Gloucester

    Tried to send a pm but it says you are unable to recive them
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    I'm A Dad :)

    Congrats
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    Manufacturers Instructions

    Haha probably find they however sell special shoes to avoid the staic good old B and Poo
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    Car Manuals?`

    When you changed the pads did you let the excess fluid escape to waste or did you force it back down the pipe? Only asked as I forced mine which blocked the ABS sensor and then had problems with the ABS and ESP
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    3phase roller shutter

    In future it is a really bad idea to manually press in a contractor if the motor was busted you could end up with nasty burns. Unless you tested the dead side first that is. Is there a overload fitted?
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    court proceedings

    In 2003 when i first set up the company name was "aquilla electrical LTD" Then meb or one of the suppliers changed thier name to aquilla and there was nown i could do about it except change my company name because i would always get complaints about power failures and street lights out there...
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    CONSUMER UNIT EXTENSION HELP

    Why cant you run the supply t+e with the outgoing ccts if the new CU is up against the ceiling then it will not be buried. I hope you know what i mean
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    Log cabin burnt down

    The cooker cct max ZS=1.15 tested 1.38 should not have been put into service. At the end of the day it is the customers responsobility to ensure the spark used is part p registered the company used was but the spark was not I'm thinking may have a problem with insurance
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    Downlight recommendation

    I remember saying this exact same thing on my last assessment but was told the plaserboard forms part of the fabric of the building and I was interfering with the standard fire rating of the plaster board, the bas@ard even made a note of it on the assessment form
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    Downlight recommendation

    What is the reason for not using fire rated I was led to believe that if you interfere with the fire rating (drilling a hole) you need to fit fire rated
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