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by Jeffmo
Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Building Regulations - Part P
Replies: 2
Views: 3354

Hi You can download the part p document on the net ,this will tell you what its all about . Basics are kitchen and bathroom are a no.no for diy . Must be part p registered . Regards Jeff
by Jeffmo
Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ring cable rating/mcb rating
Replies: 3
Views: 3598

your job is not notifiable ...HOWEVER it will require testing and minor works certificate .Cheers Jeff
by Jeffmo
Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Part P Scope - House extension
Replies: 4
Views: 3219

Hi , your certified electrician will inspect , install and test your new circuits , however he should also bare in mind the old circuits , bonding and consumer unit whilst in the process as he will have to take maximum demand into account and other calculations. If you are extending in order to move...
by Jeffmo
Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: shower problems
Replies: 5
Views: 2981

please give watts of shower and possible size of cable used .Then ideas will be forthcoming .Regards Jeff
by Jeffmo
Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Another question for Sparks please?
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

Re: Another question for Sparks please?

[quote="Jeffmo"]Hi Sparks , i have a ? which might crop up in my exam on monday and i just can't remember or grasp what formula or where i should gleam the information from . Wonder if you could help ? ...Heres an example :- A 230 V 30 A RADIAL CIRCUIT IS PROTECTED BY A BS3036 DEVICE.IF TH...
by Jeffmo
Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Garden Lights and New Circuit
Replies: 7
Views: 4150

how the heck can you be assesed on work you havn't done , what is the [point of part p courses if you can't ( for want of a better expression ) part p . Total and utter nonscence the people who run the courses should be duty bound to tell people that there courses are therefore a total waste of time...
by Jeffmo
Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Another question for Sparks please?
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

Another question for Sparks please?

Hi Sparks , i have a ? which might crop up in my exam on monday and i just can't remember or grasp what formula or where i should gleam the information from . Wonder if you could help ? ...Heres an example :- A 230 V 30 A RADIAL CIRCUIT IS PROTECTED BY A BS3036 DEVICE.IF THE VALUE OF PHASE EARTH LOO...
by Jeffmo
Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 3 cables coming from ceiling light - how do you wire up
Replies: 3
Views: 94996

Hi , it is reasonably easy ...once you know how , all reds should be together in a connection block ( plastic block - electrical block bought from any large diy store ) then you have all earths together ( if metal light fitting then an earth needs connecting to body of fitting , best way - connectio...
by Jeffmo
Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: assessment by niceic
Replies: 1
Views: 2746

1 major 1 minor required with niceic so i would suggest this as a minor job and would also suggest that it would fill that requirement for assesment.the niceic , i am sure will give guidence on this , as its not worth your money or them turning up if it is not assesable.Cheers give them a ring Regar...
by Jeffmo
Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Question urgent for Sparks
Replies: 3
Views: 3298

Question urgent for Sparks

Hi Sparks , i wonder if you could help me with what is probably an easy calculation for you . Can you tell me the maths for finding Zs if i have 10m of copper cable ( 1.5 / 1.00 mm )pvc twin/e if my Ze is 0.6 ohms. I have had a day of number crunching and my brain has melted .Please help as even the...
by Jeffmo
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electrics
Replies: 2
Views: 2559

If your m8 isn't a sparks then he shouldn't have done it in the first place , tell him that instead .Cheers Jeff
by Jeffmo
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Is this allowed
Replies: 5
Views: 3724

In theory both are acceptable , all you are doing is ,each junction box is taking place of a socket so that means you can spur off each one as you would with a socket on a ring or radial ,(only one spur allowed off each j/b or socket ) your problem might arise as regards j/b because they all have to...
by Jeffmo
Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:15 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: fitting bedroom light fitting.got problem please help.
Replies: 4
Views: 3693

ok , you have 3 wires (actually cables) all the reds need to go into connection block ( seperate to light fitting ) you are then left with 2 blacks and 1 other black which should have red sleeve .The two blacks without sleeve connect together . .Ok you now should have a connector with 2 blacks in it...
by Jeffmo
Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacement switches nightmare!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3209

Hi Tetley , sorry my advice didn't help , it is quite difficult to diagnose remotely , but just one quick question , tell me how many switches do you have to operate the light in question , tell me the colours and amounts of cores to each switch , also tell me if you have a switch with four terminal...
by Jeffmo
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Rose
Replies: 5
Views: 3294

HI iAN AND sTEPH , WELL IT LOOKS LIKE MY MATE sPARKS BEET ME TO IT .gOOD LUCK AND BE SAFE
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