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If the fixed lighting ceiling lights are spots (GU10) these can cause issues. The GU10 lamps don't have transformers and are known for having a short life. (you can tell a GU10 lamp, as the bit that goes into the holder is chunky, as opposed to 2 small pins) It wouldn't do much harm to get...

The lights are normally wired this way (all connections are acessible) and when JO public changes a light there is only 1 cable at the ceiling light. The switch connections are OK (maybe a bit untidy with bare copper showing where the cables enter) The issues may be one of 2 things 1...

My local wholesaler has an envraving machine :D I also use the GET grid range, look at http://www.getplc.com for their catalouge

You won't get good prices on MK stuff at CEF. CEF still can get MK, but don't do good prices as they fell out with MK a few years ago. I use the GET grid switch range, ahich look the part

From Scottish Building standards Domestic Handbook Where socket outlets are concealed, such as to the rear of white goods in a kitchen , separate switching should be provided in an accessible position, to allow appliances to be isolated.

I have a copy. Unfortunately I had to buy it. Another business expense :cry: I can only suggest you buy before you try

I deal with riverbank electrical in Kilmarnock, 01563 537617. They do the whole range of GET (ultimate and exclusive) The GET exclusive range looks identical to older MK, so sits well if you replace a old MK immerser switch, for example

Don't do contactum I use GET, and I find them very good. Less than 0.5% failure rate. MK consumer units are still good. I don't use CEF, as the price depends on the phase of the tides, who you speak to, and other randomesque things.

You should get BS7671 certification for any rewire, this would make your life easier with regards selling the house on. If something were to go wrong there would be paperwork - less chance for an insurance company to wriggle out of paying. You don't need a building warrant. Approx costs...

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You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals regitered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2 In England and Wales: http://www.competentperson.co.uk The...

Lead wiring is dangerous - you shold get a rewire very quck Price for a rewire ( I am presuming a tenement flat- so the rewiring is a bit of skill with the lights if you don't want to wreck the place completely) ? Did a flat last year - £2200 all in - full rewire . PS if it is a flat you...

My experiences are: The council require electrical paperwork from a competent person (a competent person is classed as a member of SELECT or a NICIEC full scope contractor) See links for my local council...

To have work caried out to BS7671 a cert should have been issued. Most electrical work is carried out by the companies fitting the kitchen, so they should provide a cert. The checks required if no paperwork will be along the lines of a PIR, with exclusions etc.

You then have to pay for an inspection report at your expense to be included with the home report. It will apparently go along the lines of... New kitchen ? Yes Do you have a cert for the gas hob and the electrics? No We will have to get an external report then ...

The council guy is quite right. The building regs become more onerous when the work involves more substantial alterations etc. The other matter is the home sellers pack (called the Home Information Pack in England / Wales; but with no teeth) The Home Report will be MANDATORY for all...

bas If you are competent it is just as easy to enrol fully with the NICIEC (or SELECT) There is no halfway house (no DI) so it isn't just as easy as the 'non full scope route' is not there. always-diying That is the beauty of the Scottish system, you don't need permission for quite a lot...

I have also heard Edinburgh are up to speed (this may be obvious as SELECT are also based in Edinburgh) I couldn't find Edinburgh council's information on Electrics and building warrants, but I am sure that most councils are on the same hymn sheet. Remember it's not like Part P - no 5 day...

http://sectt.org.uk/assess.htm This is a sample of the test they do in Scotland. They are looking for you to be genuinely interested, not there because your mum thinks it is a good idea. They will almost certainly ask why you want the job, don't waffle, have a 30sec answer ready. Be...

tysoft.co.uk download easyert, you can get a free trial and have a try. I have it and it's excellent