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    Donfted member logo

    OOpps
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    Donfted member logo

    I also thought it said DONFTED MEMBER
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    Kitchen fitters not happy

    I always fit a duel purpose box with a 13a socket & a cooker outlet fed from a 45A switch above the worktop
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    easycert and niciec cert numbers???

    The one thing that really really really annoys me about Easycert is if you dont take out the customer care package you get the reminder message pop up every time you use the software, even when you click the 'dont remind me again' box. Official reply we received about this was 'Tough' X(X( X(
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    removal of c/u front to inspect before testing

    Take this from experience, In many years time you will more than likely look back at this guy as the person who taught you the most !
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    4 CORE CABLES ON MCB'S

    3 phase lights ??? Its irrelevant whether the supply is single or three phase here. According to the op there are two light circuits and a camera, how can it be 3 phase equipment ?
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    Help finding the right alarm cable?

    All alarm cable has the following colours 4 core red black yellow blue Then 6 core additionally has white green Then 8 core additionally has orange brown Any colour combination could have been used for any connection, NACOSS rules used to be you had to change the colour code every...
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    Started another rewire

    Have you noticed that 'almost' everytime a chewed cable is found its the neutral ?
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    ADT panels

    I am aware of the rules, but they insisted on the 'upgrade' simply due to the name change on the billing details. Nothing had been cancelled or any alterations carried out or planned
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    ADT panels

    That's been checked thanks. The customer was ripped off by ADT for a new system just because he was the new property owner and they claimed it did not meet current regulations so it had to be replaced or they would not monitor/maintain it. The insurance at the time insisted a monitored alarm. If...
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    pls comment on my site survey report

    This is a bit late, but i haven't been on for a while. In addition to the other comments, A Manuel call point is needed on each level and at all external doors to free space. Don't use an unswitched spur. You have to use a key switch & fuse to enable double pole isolation. This has to be...
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    ADT panels

    Thanks for that link. I had found that site and was following another thread. The problem i have (and every one else there) is i dont know the installer code & i doupt i will ever get it off ADT. We have all the other codes
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    ADT panels

    Hi all, I would like to crash a recently installed (18 months ago) ADT panel and reboot it to my programing for a good customer of mine. I think their Ademco panels, but cant find any info. Does any one know if this is possible ? The panel is owned by my customer, out of contract & off...
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    Can you confirm type of earthing

    I agree it looks like PME, but as the cover is off/missing and not sealed anyone could have put that earth in ? Unfortunately the suppliers use any odd connector they have to hand. As mentioned above test the Ze and compare that to the maximums allowed. It does not look like there is a PME...
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    crimps

    Thought of the day. What is the BS for heat shrink sleeving over cable joints hidden or buried in walls or ceilings ?
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