Recent content by Paul Hayden

Hi Risteard, Thanks for your help. I was in negotiating stage when talking to these guys and based on "Their story" I insisted of a change in contractor for anything to be done. There is no way I would have done it otherwise. After further investigation there was no way I was going to get...

HI NozSpark, Yes, thats definitely what should have been used.  Given the nature of the error and other reservations I have decided to walk away from then job. Its not worth exposing myself. Thanks for everyones comments.  I will try to be an active member. P

Thanks Murdoch, Will do. Still getting to grips with this forum.  Looks very helpful.  Thanks again P

Thanks Doc Hudson, I am following the Irish Reg's so I can't look at those pages.  I will have a look through our reg's at the weekend to see can I locate some information on it. Paul

😂😂 Thanks Roys. Nice Work. P 

Thanks Roys, Yes I know technically once it looks ok and heat shrink is on it that it should be fine but It is a new installation and I am not really comfortable certifying it. Thanks for the response. Regards, Paul

Hi, My name is Paul Hayden. I run a small electrical business in Rep of Ireland. I run the company and I also carry out physical electrical work. Hopefully I can both learn and would be nice to share experiences. Thanks, Paul

Hi, I was questioned recently about certifying an installation.  There was an electrician on the job previous to myself who used 1.5 sq T+E to wire a light switch. (Brown, Blue, Earth, Feed at the ceiling pendant). I was told that if I were to heat shrink the neutral cables both ends that...