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When I am on this site reading posts I have suddenly been re-directed to another website page to take part in a survey http://localgiftspanel.com/uk/survey/indext3b1.php I have done a few antivirus and spyware scans on the PC and it appears clean. Does anybody else get "randomly...

I don't think DISS means "Double Insulated Shaver Socket", and as far as I know there is no such thing in the UK. A shaver socket for use in a UK bathroom needs an isolating transformer, there is no requirement for the socket itself to be double insulated. If you provide details of the...

I am hoping that there are some dimplex experts to help me. I installed some DuoHeat Storage Heaters (the n range) about 2.5 years ago. The system uses MBS and has worked well once we got over the initial teething problems which needed site attendance from Dimplex. About two weeks ago...

I get called out to repair a lot of 12V downlights. The usual culprit is that the MR16 lamp holder and tails have overheated because the client has not used the correct lamp (light bulb). If you have downlights that are enclosed (like an upside down can) than you should be using aluminium backed...

Also your council has responsibility for all housing in your area. Even if you rent your house from a private landlord, the council's role is to make sure that the house is of a decent standard - that it is fit, safe and comfortable. Perhaps a call to the housing department would be in order...

£7.50 for a LED is very cheap and I suspect you got what you paid for. Also you have a leading edge dimmer, so a trailing edge dimmer may be compatible - do the LED lamps give any information? EDIT It appears they do :oops: Unfortunately compatibility with LEDs and dimmers is a problem...

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How about 542.3.2, last sentence

That probably becuase it cheaper with the full plans procedure. The manachester city council website has all the info. Fees seem to start at £350 for Builing Notices this link for the fees http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/download/2404/building_control_charges A quote from their...

In a kitchen I work on the principle that the lights around the perimeter are about 600mm from the wall, that will provide light for the work surfaces (you would need to make adjustments for islands and peninsulas). The spacing between the other light fittings is between 800mm and 1000mm...

Under what conditions would you expect that to happen?

As already stated the electrician will only sign off work he has done, the electrical certificate issued should give a clear description of the work completed; the building compliance certficate should cross reference that electrical certificate. So in your example it will only cover the...

As you don't seem to be accepting the advice given, perhaps you should go and read the "Approved document for PART P of the building regulations" yourself. It is a FREE download and a pretty easy read. Here is the link http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/AD_P_wm.pdf To help you...

For what it is worth I charge between £500 and £700 depending on the type of Consumer Unit choosen (dual RCD vs 10 RCBOs). The materials cost might be higher if meter tails are upgraded/replaced or if the existing circuit tails are too short and need to be extended. Like others I also...

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If the Electrician is registered with one of the schemes (like NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA) you could contact the scheme provider and see if you get any joy with their complaints procedure. If he is not registered then you will need to take legal action.

And that company is happy for him to register his jobs for part P purposes?? Unlikely! I can't see how he could be insured either? I would be surprised if you got issued with a part p compliance certificate. Get some more quotes and make a decision if it is too good to be true

1. On circuits that don't require RCD protection e.g. a circuit to a garden shed or garage that is supplied by some SWA. 2. Yes

Maybe in 1919 :D

Depends...., sounds cheap to me, but then I don't work in Merseyside Is he registered, if not does it include the building control fees? What about VAT? Does it include the materials? You don't say how many sockets in the bedrooms / kitchen and are there two living rooms? What...