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So why are Hartlepool geezers called Monkey-Hangers. I believe it is a thing from the Napoleonic Era, when they tried to hang a monkey cause they thought it was a french spy. Is this right? And where is Hartlepool, is that where Juliet Bravo was set?

Thermo, you are correct, it is better to be a skate than a scummer. You obviously have some knowledge of the South Coast rivalry. :) Andrew, I had a chat with Geordie Dave and he don't know why South Shields people are Sand-Dancers. My guess is that it is a WWII thing. Something to do with the...

Can anyone please help in locating a particular type of fluorescent luminaire for which I have been given exact specifications. The lights concerned are for a young offenders institute, so obviously need to be vandal proof (preferably Home Office approved.) These are easy enough to locate in...

Ban-All-Sheds, I have a problem with woodworm in my roof rafters. I am convinced that I could sort it out with the afore-mentioned flame-thrower. Please advise where to buy one. My loft has ambient temp. of 45 degrees, thermal insulation, many grouping factors and BS 3036 fuses. The question...

I was chatting to my mate Geordie Dave today, and he tells me that South Shields people used to be called "Sand-Dancers". Don't know what this means or if it is even still applicable? And even if it is, then no offence meant cause he is a Makem or a Takem Or a Monkey Hanger? I am born and bred...

Well if I was wrong bout Wolverhampton, I think I will apply for a refund for my City and Guilds Horoscope course. Joking aside Andrew if you have the 2381, then that is the modern 16th edition Regs as you already said. When I did mine (1995) it was 2380. But the C+G change the numbers as often...

If it helps andrew I can deduce from this that you were born on August 3rd 1986. This means you are a Leo and a Fire Sign. Therefore, you are impulsive, ambitious and inclined to amatuer-dramatics. But you like to help other people when you can. It might also mean you were born in Wolverhampton...

I'm sure I must have missed something here mate, but how did the wife take getting an electrical fitting for her birthday? I wish I could find a woman like that. My other half would probably... well I don't wanna even consider it. :shock:

Hi Gee, did you ever have any joy with scanning them college scripts? Never received them mate. Hope to hear soon :)

Oh, I never realised you could set up a profile on this site (I'm not very observant.) I have now included my e-mail address in my profile Gee ( or at least I think I have.) Cheers, TS.

Yes please Gee, that would be very much appreciated. Cheers, TS.

Hi Geecam, I am in a similar situation and would be very interested in looking at the project. Not sure I can answer all your questions, but would like to see the project from the point of view of someone else who is learning. Also, are you the same Gee who is a second year student, living in...

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It sounds like you know what your talking bout mate, all you need to do is read up on the current regs. It will be easier for you than half the people on site.

oilman,I was only quoting a book, but if you wish to differ with the author, that is your choice. But be warned, his knowledge of electrics will burn anyone away mate. And if you really wish to know where to stick your Voltstick...

no problems with the drilling down or use of silicon, but if they are gonna get picky, where do i get silicon that don't contain plasticiser?

Who am I to comment, I an only an apprentice, but suffice it to say: if I an looking for a sparky to come round and make my house safe, I think i will go with the chaps who have the GS38 approved test kit. No disrespect to those who don't, but go round and stick your fingers in someone else's...

Didn't mean last post as having a pop at anyone, just meant it as a proper question. How do I know if an installation is more 15th/16th when my regs book don't tell me what the 15th was?

totally agree with Swindons comment about 17th Edition, but for us slightly younger chaps who did our learning in the 80's / 90's could please please someone elaborate on the 15th. :)