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    Help with cable and mcb calcs

    Ib <= In <= Iz
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    What supply type is this?

    Tn-c-s-c. :shock:
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    Wiring questions - installing new thermostat

    Green and yellow should NEVER be used as a live conductor.
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    What code would you give this?

    Surely just semantics. I've never said it was a bathroom but would treat the whole area as an increased shock risk environment. Belt an braces. I'm not clear if the two showers are on one fuse? I'm sure if that was case RF would have posted some figures.
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    Email from niceic

    Www.electricsaferegister.co.uk Is a NAPIT sponsored website free to join by any electrician who is part of a self cert scheme.send them your details they check your credentials and your on. 'A one stop place for consumers to find an electrician. ' A couple of days later this appeared...
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    BG RCBO

    I got my review in. http://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-6a-single-pole-b-type-rcbo/72559?source=aw&cm_mmc=AffiliateWindow-_-DeepLink-_-Na-_-Na
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    plug "top"??

    Some of us are blessed with a third leg :wink:
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    What code would you give this?

    Lots of crappy salad around at the moment.
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    What code would you give this?

    Heater?
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    Email from niceic

    Got this email from NICEIC today. ""To that end we have already launched the Electrical Safety Register: www.electricalsafetyregister.com We are urging our registered contractors not to provide their details to another similarly named web site or organisation purporting to act under the...
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    What code would you give this?

    In a cover letter suggest rcd protection for showers and socket outlet if of course the oc protective devices are co ordinated + main equipotential bonding is present. if the socket is not for a regularly used piece of equipment then loose it. Or if it is needed consider changing it to a...
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    What code would you give this?

    C2. It's unsatisfactory for me. With it being a place of work and a mixture of joe public and dizzy Tracey hairdressers in the vicinity....how long is the cord on a hairdrier?
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    Stupid customer your opinions please

    It's his house let him do what he wants. Your paperwork covers work you did so you shouldn't do any remedial unless he pays you. It's disheartening when a customer changes their mind and you have to undo/re do work but as long as they are paying for your time then there's no issue. Worst part...
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    Dimmable LED GU10 Downlights?

    Those are good. But too long. These are better & even cheaper at N&E too.
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    Cable size

    no you would need to shave off 0.5mm. :roll:
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    Multimeter replacement

    http://www.test4less.co.uk/details.asp?CategoryID=156&ProductID=1130&Product=Amprobe%20VP-700-E%20Voltage%20Tester Interesting this switches a 140W load and has phase rotation.
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    Multimeter replacement

    My 'Old faithful' multimeter has got a split in one of the leads. so i am prepared to retire him to the shed. It is a draper expert and has done me proud. Nice and chunky probes good ac/dc scale. good continuity scales. and a dual digital display. the second one was useful because it displayed...
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    Dimmable LED GU10 Downlights?

    Halers are good. KSR are good (5 year warranty). Or if you want to fit standard downlights and swap the lamps fitted some GEC ones from newy & eyre the claim to be brighter than 50w halogen. and (without measuring the candelas) i would say they are right. I would however wait until you hear...
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    BG RCBO

    wonder what 'Trimming off' involves?.
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    Question about earthing SWA

    Salad has lost the plot.
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