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I had the same predicament not that long ago! My first choice was megger, but my budget would not stretch that far. I use a kewtech kt65 at work and found it ok but not robust enough. So it was either a metrel or fluke. I done lots of research and eventually decided on the fluke 1652c and I...

Yes ive seen the tool and will definatly invest! Thanks!

Brilliant thanks! I have been given a reel of cat5, can I use it and only connect the 2/3 cores?

Hi, Can anyone help me please. I am currently pricing a 3 bed house wire. The plans show 3 telephone points, (which ive never had to install before) which im guessing are 1 master point and 2 slave points. My question is am I allowed to run the cat5 for these points or do I need to get a...

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Hi can anyone recommend a good book that explains different lighting and switching wiring please? Ie 2 way, intermediate, junction box method etc. colour pictures would be good.. Thanks

Wow that was quick.... Thanks

Hi can anyone tell me.... If you use say a 2 core 6mm swa cable and intend on using the armour as the cpc, then what will the csa be? Do they differ from manufacturer? Is there a general rule? Is it as easy as say 6mm l and n cores and steel csa is 6mm? Table i1 in osg doesn't mention swa.... Thanks

Completely agree with nozspark. I've installed loads of pv over the past 12 months... I would either go for a high integrity cu with an rcbo on the unprotected side of the rcd for solar or a separate cu (garage board) solely for the use of the solar. If you don't do this you run the risk of the...

Some really interesting comments, thanks for all advice... Cavity wall suggestion of mine was stupid, just trying to interpret the regs as best I can, without breaching building control. (I don't get the 50mm depth, if you chase any deeper you weaken the block work and breach building...

Sorry but to clarify Another 100amp fuse (switched) by the side of the main 100amp distributors supply at the origin?

Hi, Please help............ Up until now I have been lucky enough to install CU's almost directly side by side to the main incoming supply/meter. I have just been asked to wire a new build from scratch and my lack of experience in this situation has raised a question... The plans show the...