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    EICR with no main fuse

    Doing an EICR but incoming cable is pyro With no main fuse. All fuses are in entrance close. Suppliers job but should I just note it down or C3 Thanks in advance v
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    RCD tripping

    Any tips. Installed new consumer unit. Both circuits of lights are tripping RCD. Both on same side. Loads of transformers on both circuits but switched off at switch. Any help of previous would help.
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    Underground cable.

    Have been asked to finish a job that the contractor done a runner. It’s landscaping with a load of lights.  A circuit has been done in armour but one circuit has been wired in a 3 core clear plastic outer with a braiding.  Erse kablo sy-Jz 3x1.5 class Eca 35/18 RoHS 03370.is this allowed. Part...
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    Plastic switches

    Have a customer wanting switches changed.upstairs is ok been an addition so all earthed. Downstairs all original and not earthed. Removed all metal switch plates downstairs and replaced with white plastic ,she doesn’t like them.has anyone came across any switch plates plastic but not white. ...
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    pat testing prices

    Whats the going rate for pat testing per item.any help would be appreciated.
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    UPGRADE OF SUPPLY

    I am upgrading a summer house to include a kitchen.I have changed the supply to a 10mm SWA.The house supply looks like a 3 phase cable head but the supplier over the phone says its not down as a 3 phase.The summer house has a electric hob and single oven,a dishwasher and general sockets.The...
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    Main switches

    Can anyone help please.ive the chance to do a nightclub converted into flats.supplier has put new incomer with 5 meters and isolator switches.split concentric has been run to each flat by another contractor who has unfortunately taken ill.is there a need to fit switch fused isolators at source...
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    Supply to care home

    Any help would be much appreciated. I am doing work in a care home but it only looks like a 16mm single phase supply cable. They want to upgrade a laundry room . 2x 32a dryers and three washing machines..I have told them they will need to upgrade the incomer.there is a three phase cable head...
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    sealer for IP Breach

    Are there any good sealers on the market for sealing IP Breaches at fuseboxes. was told fireproof silicon,but not sure.
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    Plastic Water Pipes

    Is it really neccessary to bond a water pipe that enters the property in plastic.I have been doing this for years to first copper after the stopcock, but I am beginning to wonder is there any use. Bond to all incoming services but does it count as a service that cant conduct. I have read a few...
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