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Hi guys, I have been asked to quote for the re-wire of a 4 bed semi property. The ground floor is solid concrete and so is the ceiling ( floor of the 1st floor) Its a 60`s ex council house. Now the client understandably, not happy with surface mounted trucking and accessories. They also do...

Hi guys, A friend of mine wanted to know what are the requirements for installing a electric shower in a Gym? I know the requirements for domestic (partP) but was not sure how to answer his question regarding commercial install. isolation / rcd protection etc? Thanks!

Hey chaps, Merry Xmas to all, I had a question regarding the two main types of registration under NICEIC, I wanted to know in laymans terms, whats the differences between approved and just part p? For instance, what can approved contractor do that a part p sparks cant? An example, if i have...

Hi guys, Couple of questions regarding SWA. I have been asked to give a quote on supplying a garage at the end of a garden with electrics ( basic power and lights) I plan to run the cable (6mm 3 core SWA) through ceiling joists and nip down low lvl and clip along or lay cable on surface of...

Hi guys and gals,   Long time no post. Hope we are all busy and doing well.   I have a question regarding the building regulations/part p, concerning mains powered smoke and heat detectors. I have taken on a job that is in a nutshell to re-wire a new kitchen and conservatory and utility room...

Hi guys, Is there any tricks of the trade etc, when it comes to clipping cables on a exterior wall? I know this is a trivial question, but it truly was a nightmare trying to clip a 1.5mm 2core+earth flex along an exterior wall, roughly 15 meters. The problem was, the nails,that are supplied...

Hey guys, Quike query. I helped on a EIC testing & inspect the other day. When we filled out the green contractor niceic EIC, i noticed that there are two boxes to state the Ze of the installation. I wondered why there is two boxes? One box for Ze in "supply characteristics" and the...

Hi guys. Im after re-placing a green and blue "push on" croc clips for my FLuke 1651b multifunction. I have had a look at Maplin, they couldnt help. know of a good spot to get some replacements? Cheers, Lee.

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you use label printers, for printing labels for things like a CSU etc. If so, what do type do you use, and can recommend any? Thanks.

Hey peeps, Im looking to buy our first house, looked at one a couple of days ago, not sure how old the place was. But it has still some original vent heating system in the house, well there is also a strange looking valve as such on the front of the house, some houses nearby have the same...

Hi guys, I wondered if anyone knows the size or type of staples needed for clipping/stapling telephone cable? Ive been working at a house where they have untidy telecoms cable, i was asked if i could clip the cable neatly. I was looking at staple guns but seems so many type, could anyone...

Hello Chaps, I got a call today from a property owner who rents a house in Raynes Pk. Tenants complain about getting little shocks when touching the metal light switches. I went there today (out of my comfort zone) thought its worth investigating & maybe learning something + they might...

Hi guys, I wanted to run a scenario by you. Well, the story goes, friend of my wife

Hey guys, Feel pleased as punch, so thought i would share with you all that ive passed my 2391 ( found out this morning) Very happy! Now i can concentrate on getting more experience in the trade. Noticed a couple of others had passed, well done lads! :)

Hi all, Im due to take my 2391 in September and im eager to find out more about the rig that ill be useing at college on the course. i have made a test rig up in my garage to help me through lvl 2 & 3...

Hey guys, This is realy "part 2" of my original post about what pat testing coarse to go on. Because i only plan to do pat testing on the side, ive decided to just do the 1 day "introduction to pat testing" course at my local college. With the above in mind, i was thinking of a second hand...

Hey all, Im in the process of finding a Pat testing course to do, but i dont have much infomation as to what one to do and where i stand legaly when i carry out pat testing. I just wanted some feedback realy as to what course to stay away from or what to go for. Currently ive been offered...

Was just wondering for those who have completed their 3330 practical exam, what faults, visual & testing faults they got? Ive got mine tomorrow. Cheers. Lee

Hey, Ive sat my 302 & 303 today, was wondering how long anyone else has waited to get their results? im guessing they arrive in the post? Thanks. Lee.

hi guys, Just wanted to clear something up. Do you need the 17th edition quilification before your allowed to do the 2391? Lee.