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by sbelectrical
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 2381
Replies: 12
Views: 3735

Hi eric i rang the niceic today to see whats what about what courses to take, here we go; ther are two 17th edition C+G 2382-10 AND 2382-20 THE 2382-10 is to be taken if you do not have the 16th or took the 16th before 2001 which means you would have the C+G 2380. Now if you have the C+G 2381 16th r...
by sbelectrical
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Instantaneous Water Heaters
Replies: 2
Views: 2718

Hi there i,m wirring some 1 bed flats at the moment, these too have all elec heating/water heating, the flats with baths im fitting a REDRING FLAT BACK CISTERN MODEL CT100, which is 100 ltr and can supply a bath and 3 sinks all at the same time, they are only 3kw but store the hot water. if you go f...
by sbelectrical
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Incoming isolation afetr meter-Pls advise
Replies: 3
Views: 3305

Eric is right, you said you are having the meter and so moved well the elec board now fit a 100a dp isolation switch after the meter for us sparks to isolate the tails to the DB without cutting any seals, i know these are fitted on new builds but not sure on moving mains incomer you need to contact ...
by sbelectrical
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 2.5mm or 4mm?
Replies: 13
Views: 37201

I love my job being a sparx but guys please dont get stressed the man only asked quite a simple question, not who on here knows the regs more hehehe.
by sbelectrical
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing/Moving A Consumer Unit
Replies: 3
Views: 3526

hi there to be onest i think you creating a problem that dont exsist,
if the cu is properly fitted and sealed as no little fingers can be pushed through any cable entry the worst a child can do is switch a breaker of and back on.
by sbelectrical
Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Cookerswitch socket RCD
Replies: 13
Views: 5470

Rocky, true rcbo would be the best idea i agree the only problem is you can buy a split load board for the price of an rcbo, i think the wholesalers should bring the prices of them down. SB
by sbelectrical
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Cookerswitch socket RCD
Replies: 13
Views: 5470

as responce to your question, i was at an niceic seminar last week and the question was asked about socket outlets in offices the niceic area manager stated it would be a brave man to stand in court and say that any socket outlet was not for outdoor use in offices or domestic, unless engraved or a s...
by sbelectrical
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Cookerswitch socket RCD
Replies: 13
Views: 5470

all outlet that can recieve a plug that could supply outside equipment should be protected via an rcd, i would of noted this in a test as well and do, the way to fix this is not major either replace the front without a socket on or the cooker circuit to be moved over to rcd side. to be done by a par...
by sbelectrical
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: elec testing to keep building control happy
Replies: 6
Views: 4838

true eric part p is out there to try and stop diyers and cowboys all i can say to this is get an niceic approved contractor to periodic it and cert it should cost no more than £200.00, heh you,ve saved loads by wiring it yourself and remember thats why were called trades men :lol:
by sbelectrical
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Advice required for house rewiring dispute
Replies: 10
Views: 6188

hi there what a story eh firstly i agree with the 2nd sparks as the flex situation is not illegall only a cowboyish electrician would use it plus i'm prety sure you can't come by 6.0mm flex very easy. an rcd is a requirement, so all in all your first sparky can not be part p registed as he would kno...
by sbelectrical
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Outdoor socket
Replies: 6
Views: 4365

hi there i would just like to point out that 1.5mm should run no more the 16amp not 20amp i know the gentelman did say between 14.5 to 20 but it's acctually 16 also because you are feeding an outside socket which could have anyting plugged into it, it should really be 2.5mm but hard to say when not ...
by sbelectrical
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Buzzing RCD Consumer unit/supply box
Replies: 3
Views: 14231

hi there this is not a normal thing for an rcd to be buzzing i would suggest you get an electrician to look at it sooner rather than later as it could be loose conections and the buzzing sound is arking of the cables which could result in fire, most electricians should come out to asses the job for ...
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