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I know everyone has different opinions as to codings and arguments often ensue. However  I have carried out an EICR which has uncovered a list of C3's as long as your arm  But there are a few that I am unsure of how to grade. The oven and immersion are both wired from the same ring (the...

I'm currently working on a job that has rather lacked in communication between the owners, the builder, the kitchen firm and myself.  :red card It has led to me not installing a supply for plinth lights to an island before the floor was put down  X( I ran in a supply for sockets on the...

A contract farmer I do work for has asked me to price up running a sub main from a redundant main coming into an unused shed to a new building 300 metres away!! I am away at the moment so don't have my tables to calculate voltage drop, it doesn't have to be a full 100a/80a supply so we can...

Are these still legal?? (obviously outside of zone 2) As a client has asked me to install one that he has purchased himself. They just seem a bit "wrong" to me.

What's the deal with this regards to testing etc As there is no ring circuit cpc's The existing board appears to be connected to the conduit via a section of twisted cables (approx equivalent to 10mm2)

Hi I've been asked to install a domestic pv system ASAP to ensure they can get The feed in tariff, but I am not currently MCS.(I explained this to them and said I would look into it) I have seen that people say it takes 4 months, is there a fast track course or anything as this is a good client...

Does any one have word docs (or other formats) for PAT testing they can let me have?? Repair logs, test appliance logs, test sheets etc?? As I am PAT testing tomorrow for the first time in a couple of years (since being self employed) and don't fancy spending the next couple of hours making new...

I recently carried out a landlords inspection on a first floor flat and found everything to be fine, I carried out a few loop tests and checked ring continuity whilst I was there. The loops were all low enough to get the required disconnection times and everything looked quite neat. Bonding...

I have just been to price up for putting in a new supply (new board fed with separate TT) In the email he has from the manufacturers it says "It has been found that it sounds better with a higher rated circuit breaker, so use a 32A as standard. A type B will still trip with a system like this...

I know you shouldn't export the earth with PME to a shed and always bang in a rod or two to run a CCU in the garden building. But I am currently quoting to install 2 outdoor sockets (MK Masterseal) either side of some new decking I will be running this from a fused connection unit (redundant as...

I've been asked to install a few bulk head light fittings in a stable block, they've got a small generator (cheapy screwfix not sure on exact output but I think 850w or less) just wondering if I can spec low energy CFL?? the issue is that they want a flood on the end of the building which I...

Can anyone recommend any cheap PAT kits?? I've been looking at Kewtek KT71/72 on ISWWW, I can't really see any difference between them?? other than price and free calibration??

I'm looking for guidance on how much low energy lighting is required for a single story one room extension (approx 4 meters by 3 meters total) The client wants dimmers but doesn't want to pay for low energy lamps Wet Fish So I want to make sure I really know the regs before I argue against...

I am just pricing up for a small extension (dining room and downstairs toilet) plus knocking the kitchen about, the client wants 22 downlights in total plus a pendant in the toilet. to what extent do I need to worry about part L (the kitchen is existing) Am I right that the requirements...

I have been asked to quote to replace 4 old 3kw fan heaters at a chapel as they are becoming rather load and they are finding it doesn't seem to get hot enough anymore (possibly due to the fact that their timers are rubbish, one doesn't work and one is a 7 day mechanical one so probably only...

I'm just chasing in the conduit for underfloor heating (I am only installing the supply and leaving an empty backbox and pipe in the wall for a future date when they install the underfloor heating, I've chewed in one 20mm conduit going down to floor level, will this be ok for the coldtails and...

I'm looking for a wireless programmer with integrated stat ideally or wireless programmer and separate stat. All I can find from googling is programmable room stats but nothing that appears to run hot water as well?? :( any ideas

I'm currently looking at a job where the gas needs bonding however it will a pig to get back to the fuseboard as the board is in the middle of the house and the gas is in outside wall. It has a tt supply so is it acceptable to run the bond directly to the rod??

I've got a client who specifically wants these lights however as there are habitable rooms above so they need to be firerated, any ideas as I don't think any decent led gu10 (ie one that actually produces a good amount of light) will fit in a firerated downlight??

Any ideas on how to get a new board in this rather cramped space, it's a wylex board? I would prefer not to install a normal board outside of the box as it is a really narrow hall so would put the ccu right next to the pendant. Also does anyone knw whether they will remove the timeswitch if...