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  1. sirsparkabit

    Gloworm

    Anyone got one of these ? https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CKT5460.html I use various bits and bobs nylon , fencing wire , rods ect but just wondered if anyone has used one of these ? At less than 8 quid it doesn't look a bad thing to have on the van ,but is it any good 😉
  2. sirsparkabit

    Whitecliffe Main isolator and SPD unit

    Morning , Just wondering if anyone has used any of these ?. They are from Whitecliffe Electrical Distribution and also sold by Electrical 4 Less who have only 1 review for them . At more than a hundred pounds cheaper than comparable Wylex unit it is a little concerning , However I am quite...
  3. sirsparkabit

    Best wi/fi receiver and kinetic switch ?

    Hi Chaps and Chapesses, I don't usually get much call for these so haven't a clue on best choice ?. I have 12 x led cabinet lights @ 3.7 Watts each fed from 3 x 15 watt and 2 x 30 watt rated 230/24 volt drivers. Anyone got a favorite long lasting recommendation please 🙏 🙂
  4. sirsparkabit

    Click minigrid users

    Morning to you all , Just after some advise on the click minigrid range , Customer has supplied some 13 amp minigrid switches to supply a dishwasher ,a fridge and an extractor , I looked up the conductor port entry sizes and they are 3.5mm whereas the current 20ax ones are 5mm which is more...
  5. sirsparkabit

    Fusebox Order

    Think this was a good deal , Fusebox 14 usable way board with spd and 10 s/p rcbos with 6 metal blanks 204.00 Inc vat . Unless you guys know better ?
  6. sirsparkabit

    OVO Green Threat if no smart meter!

    They are so desperate to give me a smart Meter haha .... Sizewell just up road too Good about the trees though.
  7. sirsparkabit

    Good Health and safety template

    Hi All , Does anyone have a decent link to a health and safety template I can use please ,with a cherry on top . Can't find the old one I used for elecsa anywhere . Many thanks for any suggestions in advance
  8. sirsparkabit

    City and Guilds Badge ? really?

    Hi all , Got an email saying I got a badge from c&g for doing my 2382 22 regs exam update , Is this spam or do they now do this sort of thing via email ? . Last time I took an exam they gave you certs lol.
  9. sirsparkabit

    18th edition ammendment 2 Exam.

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone on here has done this ?. If so did you get many calculations questions to do ?. Reason for asking is I have great trouble with formula's at the tender age of over sixty ...... adiabatic equation seems to be in this time for which in the real world an app would do...
  10. sirsparkabit

    Help with freezer units start up current

     Hi All, Is there anyone who deals with refrigeration  in the forum who could possibly help me with cable sizing ?. We have 2 freezer units on trailers at work which are currently  running off of 2 13 amp  sockets  with commando plug to 13 amp plug adaptors . Cable length is around 5 metres ...
  11. sirsparkabit

    Timed Small Works And The Crimping Company

    Wen't to help out a small independent female sparky company today................. I was greeted at 7.45 by the owner and her list of TIMED Jobs for the day (should of got back in the motor then and there) :facepalm: No time inbetween jobs listed and the first one was at 8.am although stock...
  12. sirsparkabit

    Automated Interview Systems And H.r. Departments

    Have just got back from holiday as my wife has been ill and has been convalescing  and i checked my emails,some had gone to spam folder and i could not see them on my phone whilst away as the Microsoft app does not let you. Anyway i had applied for a part time maintenance position on-line and...
  13. sirsparkabit

    New Part P April 2013 ?

    Hi Chaps i had a look through the part p forum but have not found a discussion concerning this. I have read the document and now do not see any need to be registered for hardly any Minor works. and can always get my sparky mate with nic to sign off my rewires or new circuits and bathroom work...
  14. sirsparkabit

    Changes to PIR under amendment 1

    Hi Chaps and Chapesses, Does anyone know what changes for PIR Reports have been brought in since amendment to 7671 ??? Yes i still have not bought one yet as i do not intend to change my practises until forced to in January "Sorry" But i know some changes in PIR Reports were mentioned...
  15. sirsparkabit

    Amendment 1

    Hi Chaps glad to see you are all still here and well;) Does anyone know the cheapest place for the new regs book that we are expected to pay for again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Elecsa want
  16. sirsparkabit

    Complaint to the bbc

    Thought i would share this with you guys and girls,it has given me renewed faith in the power of email. {Complaint:} The cowboy trap episode twenty clearly screened a banner >stating that people should only use a NICEIC registered company or >electrical contractor. >This statement...
  17. sirsparkabit

    TO Pir or not

    Been asked to pir a restaurant that is half of a pub I think there is only one meter and some how they divide the bill looked at the db in restaurant tp+n supply and all the individual breakers are written up as upstairs flat , old bar and all manner of things that could go anywhere in this...
  18. sirsparkabit

    Suitable dimmer for 11w megaman lamps

    Hi Guys n Girls, Could anyone tell me the correct type for above lamps please, I only have 22Watts to dim. Many Thanks SSAB. :)
  19. sirsparkabit

    Emergercy lighting connection

    Hi Chaps and Chappesses, Is it acceptable practice to feed the emergency lighting circuit from the lighting circuit mcb i,e both into B6 together, Then to fishtail switch for testing purposes. My other option is to junction the lighting circuit to my emergency light circuit just after the cu...
  20. sirsparkabit

    Storage Heater covers

    Hi Gang, Been asked to cover some storage heaters . :o Anyone know if anyone makes these for the old style ones. I understand these can not be covered to closely due to thermal link ect. ;) any advice will be helpfull Thanks SSAB. :)
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