Recent content by Lee Sparks

Hi guys, I have been asked to quote for the re-wire of a 4 bed semi property. The ground floor is solid concrete and so is the ceiling ( floor of the 1st floor) Its a 60`s ex council house. Now the client understandably, not happy with surface mounted trucking and accessories. They also do...

Thanks guys.

Hi guys, A friend of mine wanted to know what are the requirements for installing a electric shower in a Gym? I know the requirements for domestic (partP) but was not sure how to answer his question regarding commercial install. isolation / rcd protection etc? Thanks!

Cheers chaps, interesting. Was doing a search on forums for various things and this post got my attention!

Cool, but what would this be in Mega Ohms? 0.07ohms?

Thanks all the information. I know im not ready to join the AC scheme, also dont plan to if i dont feel i need to in the future. (depends on the work) I plan to join the domestic installer scheme, i have my assessment next Wednesday. The main reason of asking the difference, was that one of...

Hey chaps, Merry Xmas to all, I had a question regarding the two main types of registration under NICEIC, I wanted to know in laymans terms, whats the differences between approved and just part p? For instance, what can approved contractor do that a part p sparks cant? An example, if i have...

Hi guys, Couple of questions regarding SWA. I have been asked to give a quote on supplying a garage at the end of a garden with electrics ( basic power and lights) I plan to run the cable (6mm 3 core SWA) through ceiling joists and nip down low lvl and clip along or lay cable on surface of...

Thanks for guidance guys, Taking in what you say, i think thats a good way forward, to offer a full detection system. (mains powered system with battery back up is grade D, i belive?) in whole house. They either take it or leave it, but insist on covering the new areas with detection. As for...

Hi guys and gals,   Long time no post. Hope we are all busy and doing well.   I have a question regarding the building regulations/part p, concerning mains powered smoke and heat detectors. I have taken on a job that is in a nutshell to re-wire a new kitchen and conservatory and utility room...

Thanks guys.   I didnt know about these cable plugs! Most handy, will pick up myself a box. Cheers!

Hi guys, Is there any tricks of the trade etc, when it comes to clipping cables on a exterior wall? I know this is a trivial question, but it truly was a nightmare trying to clip a 1.5mm 2core+earth flex along an exterior wall, roughly 15 meters. The problem was, the nails,that are supplied...

Thanks mate, sums it up perfect.

Thanks lads, It makes sense now. :)

Hey guys, Quike query. I helped on a EIC testing & inspect the other day. When we filled out the green contractor niceic EIC, i noticed that there are two boxes to state the Ze of the installation. I wondered why there is two boxes? One box for Ze in "supply characteristics" and the...