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get someone in to check the circuit, from the description I would put money on it being the E7 timeclock (usually in kitchen) You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals regitered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies...

I take a third deposit, third after first stage (1 st fix) third on completion. I take payments on card so the client is fully protected. (consumer credit act) The reasons ? If someone doesn't want to give a deposit (remeber all will be in writing; with T&C's) they may be unlikely to pay...

As is's a Gainsborough it's a plie of TAT Have had this problem before- it is the cover not sitting on the push button thing. With newer Gainsborough there is sometimes not a solenoid, and it is a (poorly designed) mechanical switch, which relies on an exactly level wall (as all our...

Have wired up a few Alpha boilers. I find them really good and the instructions easy to follow. I would suggest you check the instructions for wiring as some boilers require volt free or low voltage switching. A wrong connection could mean the end of the pcb in the boiler. cheers

the tenant is entitled to a copy of the cert, as well as the council and the contractor. Have started leaving copies with tenants when I do work as some landlords don't care (went to one with fused neutral on lighting). Much covering of ass.

Try GET, they are a good match for old MK, and of similar quality. I use GET acessories all the time. rarely any issues <0.5%

could you feed a bit of trunking lid in at one end and tape flexihose on to it? this may give a solution.

Don't buy a Gainsborough. I now knock back jobs where there is a new Gainsborough shower involved. Prior to this I wired 5 Gainsborough showers and 4 were faulty. In my opinion they are a pile of tat. Sorry to cheer you up, but it needed to be said.

as a rule of thumb i charge £25-£30 per item plus £450 for additionals. A washing machine counts as 2 items (1 socket & 1 switch) The add on price varies, but the item price is around the mark given.

have had this before with a mem 2000 rcd. turned out to be a supply fault. do your lights flicker more than they used to? is your supply overhead? the voltage dropped and the rcd tripped.

local info (ayrshire) http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/devser/documents/bsguidancecei.pdf think glasgow is now the same around here it is only SELECT / NICEIC and no other. http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/Electrical%20Guidance%20for%20Verifiers%2029Mar06.pdf above link is info...

True. Scotland has 960 apprentices this year :D (remember Scotland has 20% of the UK population. England and Wales shoud have 400%-500% more apprentices NOT 33% less) England & Wales has around 600 :shock: The training in Scotland is manged by http://www.SECTT.org.uk All...

It seems a bit dear, but it's a bit of string thing. More info required. Some info on the building regs required for you to read;as it's a flat. You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals regitered...

Don't bond plastic pipes; read below http://www.iee.org/Publish/WireRegs/WiringMatters/Documents/PreIssue14/1999_6_autumn_plastic_pipes_to_bond_or_not_to_bond.pdf

I see the problem. The cord grip wasn't tightened :D Quality speaks volumes.

read the wiki at the head of the forum all the wiring diagrams you can shake a stick at :D

just about to go for an extension myself. Got 2 bedrooms and 1 lounge Getting (hopefully) 1 lounge / kitchen diner- along 1 side of house. and 4 bedrooms and an office

sye Glad to see you live north of the border. It should not be a problem- as long as the meter and electricity board stuff is still acessible, and not interfered with. Call them for advice (if it is Scottish Power be prepared to be transferred about 7 times and to have to explain...

Found the relevant page from North Ayrshire Council http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/na/BuildingStandards.nsf/index/E441C90598DB890500257227005420B2?OpenDocument&MenuType=Environment-Land%20and%20premises&DocDisplay=NoDoc&DFBC=Buildings&CatLevel=2||

could be something simple like n+e reverse if you get someone in have them check the connections on the oven (make sure the live, neutral and earth are in the correct places) the plug top at the end of the oven flex may be wired wrong.