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    fuses etc

    looking for easy list to identify all types of fuse types ie bs 3036 rewirable and so on cheere guys
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    PAT

    recently purchases pa tester. what appliances would you not test due to possible problems ie tv video computer cheers for ur help
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    Main bonding

    Hi Guys, Recently asked to upgrade cu to mcb and rcd protection on old imperial wiring system in good condition. My problem is there is only a 2.5mm going to main water intake which is at the other side of the house and difficult to get to. If by improving the system with additional protection...
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    Which storage heater?

    Have used them all and repaired them all. Dont like dimplex or creda. Best heater Ive installed is Robinson Willey who I think offer 3 year guarantee and send their own guys out. Simple to install without even removing elements. However the price of these have shot up for some reason.
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    Appliance testing

    Need info on fixed appliance testing if anyone can help.
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    CABLES

    Doing a PIR with old imperial stranded single cores. What do I put down on certs for cable size and how do I know current carrying capacity for cables??. Can anyone help???
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    SOFTWARE

    Recently joined niceic and are thinking about using their software. Have any of you guys used it and is it ok
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    Visual Condition Report

    Would I be right in saying that you would only issue a Visual Condition Report if the premises holds an EIC or PIR. If not then I dont think its worth the paper its written on but thats only my opinion. PS i though everyone knew twhat stiff kits were.
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    stiff kits

    Having past 2391 and getting more confident with PIR I have a question. My customer wants PIR and upgrade of CCU from fuse protection to MCB and RCD main switch. Should I produce EIC for CCU upgrade and PIR for inspection. If I only produce EIC for both and show all readings etc there is no...
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    Maximum demand

    Heard this before but thats not the answer
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    Maximum demand

    What is the easiest way to calculate max demamd for certificates
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    TESTING

    What would be the minimum testing required after changing a consumer unit
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    Protective device

    Spur from ring main to rcd spur unit with integral fuse controlling sauna. What should i list as protective device?? Fuse in rcd or ringmain mcb???
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    CODES

    Having recently passed 2391 and carrying out pirs does anyone know of any list relating to coding defects. I know this could be quite large but this area can be grey sometimes.
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