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Hi guys, I need to replace quite a few old eyball downlights in a property with IPX4 ones. The problem is I cannot find anything with a cut out of 100mm and 125mm. there are around 60 in the property so no easy to reboard and fill... Any suggestion? Cheers!

Hey guys, Just having a dibate wether a steam room needs to be considred a special location or not. If so, which one? shower or sauna? Cheers!

Hi all, I'm quoting a job and a doubt came up... Just wondering (as a guideline) what the IP rating should be for a commercial kitchen (switches, sockets, etc)? Also, PVC or steel conduit and accessories? Thanks

Hi guys, I'm about to install some outdoor architectural wall spotlights. As the wall is painted white and the only solution I've got is to clip the cable on the wall, I was wondering if there's any white cable that I can use considering the external influences and UV protection? I know black...

Hi Guys, Different opinions... Does the pir label have to be fitted after the replacement of a CU (with no label) and/or alteration of the installation?

Hi guys, I'm trying to test a ring about 20mt long and my kewtech keeps measuring 0.00ohm. What could it be the problem? Tried a different ring same lenght but still 0.00. To be sure the tester works I tried it with a light bulb and give me a value... ?:| Thanks a lot :)

Hi there, I'm looking for a centre where to give my 2391 exam only. I've tryed the list of centres that C&G gives on the website but they don't accept externals... I'm based in SW London so I'd like to find something here (I can travel around if necessary...). Any help? Thanks in advance!

Hi, Does anyone know what "leading edge transformer" mean? I'm about to buy a dimmer switch for inductive loads (old downlight transformers wire wound) and the supplyer told me that the dimmer is compatible with leading edge transformers. Any idea? thanks

Hi, I need to make a lot of connections (ceiling standard...) and the hole I need to fit the junction box (choc) into the ceiling won't allow me to fit the lights hiding the hole (and fitting the braket as well). What's the smallest way to make that king of connections? Any suggestion? Thanks

Hi guys, Do you have any idea where I can find a 2 gang intermediate switch (polished crome)? I can't find anything! I know there's MK grid but they don't have the polished crome faceplate Pray Cheers!

Hi guys, In a building with 9 studio flats is it necessary to link all the smoke detectors or only the ones in comunal area (hallway, etc.)? can I fit normal battery supplied detectors in each flat and radiolink for the rest of the building ( detectors, call points, etc.)? Thanks a lot!

Hi guys, I was wondering wether or not the CO detector is necessary in a kitchen with a gas hob. The boiler is not fitted there so do I need to fit one? Thanks

Does anyone know the requirements for the inspection and testing of these installation? how does it work? I mean, what kind of qualification do i need? aren't they part of "C&G 2391"? Thanks!

Hi all, I've been told that any cooker control unit (sockets, switches, etc.) shall be 300mm away from the edge of the cooker. I can't find any BS7671 regulation about it? :| Do you guys know anything about it? Cheers!

Hi guys, I've got to fit an isolator switch for an electric shower. The problem is that the bathroom is too small to fit it on the ceiling outside the zones. Where should I fit it? Can I put it on the wall outside the zones? Thanks!

Hi guys, I'd like to hear from someone who is doing inspection & Testing without the NICEIC (or whatever). Have u found any problem geeting jobs? Is it necessary to be "approved" to sign certificates? I'm not doing inspection and testing yet but i would like to. I'm qualified and I've got a...

Hi guys, I'm italian and as I've compared my diploma here (through UK-NARIC),It's been compared to a BTEC National Diploma (electrotechnical & electronic) and NVQ level3. I was wondering if I still need the C&G 2391 to carry on inspection & testing. Also, who knows what these...

Hi guys, do you known the quickest way to get C&G 2391? What do you suggest? do you know OLCI training? and what about DOMLEC self-study? I'm looking for something in London area... Sorry 4 asking so much... :) Thanks!

Hi guys, do you known the quickest way to get C&G 2391? What do you suggest? do you know OLCI training? and what about DOMLEC self-study? Sorry 4 asking so much... :) Thanks!

Hi, Do I need to cover the cables if they are going to be filled inside of a bricks wall? What's the mean of the PVC cables cover? Thanx.