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    Wiring new circuit for Computers - Merton SW19

    Hi all, I am looking to arrange to install RFC for 20 computers (already purchased and in place) in our training company in Merton, London SW19, currently we have 1 x RFC on the ground floor but will 2 new RFC's installed be adequate with RCD's.  Need to upgrade 10 way consumer unit to...
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    I'm Back After A Long Abscence

    Have I missed anything?  John has been extremely busy since last posting, started a training company www.e-lawstraining.com opened a new bar (last week) www.wimbledonbeer.com   Passed PTTLS level 4 and Assessor A1 Course, also APLH qualified, First Aid and Conflict Management - a new direction...
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    Temporary Power Options

    Hi all, Just looking for some advice or alternative solution. We have an event coming up (no power available) and wish to have a temporary power supply to supply a display lit stand (240v) , a  TV (240v, 400w) and  2 laptops for approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 -3 hours in the...
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    Missing For A Year From Here - Have I Missed Anything?

    If anyone would like to update me on anything that I have missed, please let me know.  :coat
  5. J

    New Fluke T150 - Voltage & Continuity Tester

    Just ordered this, anyone have one and any remarks or observations,
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    Free online course in Electronics with MIT

    Here is the link to enrol is a course, at the end of it you receive a certificate and it is all done online. https://www.edx.org/dashboard
  7. J

    C & G 2391 passed

    Just received certificate, passed 2391, also had good 2nd interview for maintenance electrician job and down to last 2 candidates, so all is looking good.
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    Error Warning

    I just clicked on a post and got this warning message Warning: Something's Not Right Here! www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk contains content from planetsmilies.net, a site known to distribute malware. Your computer might catch a virus if you visit this site. Google has found that malicious...
  9. J

    Smoke Alarms in 4 storey private dweling

    Is it mandatory to install smoke detectors in every room for a 4 storey private dwelling (except bathrooms) or just in the hallways.
  10. J

    C&G 2396 - Design of Electrical Installations - Level 4

    Does anybody know any centres in London offering this course?
  11. J

    C&G 2391 exam tonight

    Had the exam tonight, seemed really easy so should pass it.
  12. J

    Electrician Trade Show Links for 2012

    Toolfair & Elex 2012
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    Screwfix account holder Refer a mate

    I intend on setting up a screwfix account and found this link for refer a mate and get 10 quid, so any regular user of screwfix that wants the tenner from them, message me and i will give my email details and you can send it to them. http://www.screwfix.com/images/help/RAM_card.pdf
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    Electrician needed to complete job in Thornton Heath, Croydon

    I went to look at a job on behalf of a friend today and the work has not been fully completed. The following work is still to be done; 1. Cannot see main protective bonding conductor to gas incoming pipe. 2. One pair of under cabinet lights to be connected (T&E cable cut too short)...
  15. J

    Spur socket with no CPC

    I was plastering a few walls for a decorator friend in a big house in Dulwich, London (500k plus), I unscrewed the twin S/O and found no earth to the socket and between the socket and the skirting board (3cm) I removed the wallpaper and there was just a hole behind it and there was a plastic...
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    Lighting Problem

    Any ideas would be appreciated in solving the problem. Removed completely bathroom ceiling as it was completely ruined, had light and pull cord hanging until replaced ceiling and completed plastering. On completion, re-fixed both of them and switched off upstairs mcb but downstairs mcb...
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    Inspection & Testing Exam Success Question on Insulation Resistance

    In the book one of the questions (page 49) the question states 'state the effect on insulation resistance of an increase in conductor CSA.' In college as Lecturer was going through this he said it was an increase, when I queried this and said I thought his answer was wrong and there was no...
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    High Electricity costs in a pub

    Looking through my mates electricity bills (Scottish power) paying 12p per KW, her total cost for the last 12 months amount to
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    funny

    A man joins a very exclusive nudist colony. On his first day there he takes off his clothes and starts to wander around. A gorgeous petite blonde walks by, and the man immediately gets an erection. The woman notices his erection, comes over to him and says, "Did you call for me?" The man...
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    Massive Bodge Job

    Had a plastering job to start and electrics looked wrong. Told the owner to get an electrician as I wasn't competent as yet. The Portugese non-electrician has used 1mm t&e cable to connect the sockets (3 rooms + kitchen, 3 circuits 1 for smoke detector, 1 for ring final circuit and one for...
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