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    Has anyone got a pic of a 3 phase CU

    depends what the cleaner looks like
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    Insurance Scaremongering

    I got shares in homeserve. They make me loads
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    Main Bond to Plastic Pipe?

    why would you need to bond plastic? is plastic a good electrical conductor?
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    Neutral - Earth problem?

    try an insulation resistance test and a R1+R2 and report the results
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    BS60947-2 MCCB

    why?
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    best Part P tester

    you said earlier that your meters dont work. I am confused
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    shower not working at all

    Its a tricky one. If you knew how to test it it would not be a problem. The problem as I see it is, you could call out an electrician who may tell you that you need a new shower unit thus costing the spark and a new shower or just buy a new shower anyway. Its a juggling act! BTW i am a spark and...
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    a radial, a ring, it's a kitchen thing!

    Call an electrician in and they will supply what is required. Alternatively learn the wiring regulations and the requirements of Part P.
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    2 4mm cables into one hole?

    Twisting can cause stresses in the copper and the cable could break. Untwisting is a pain when periodic inspecting.. The plus side is that twisting can give better readings
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    very High Zs!

    Has the meter been calibrated would be my first question?
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    CSCS card and qualifications

    Same here, I sent off 2361, 2381, 2391, ONC, HNC and mine came back with only the 16th edition and 2391. I dont think they recognise ONC or HNC either
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    Why bother with a cordless phone?

    Did you know that: A hole was dug in Rome about 10 metres deep and cables were found and it was concluded that the Romans had invented the phone! But wait The Irish dug a hole 500 metres deep and found nothing, so it was concluded that the Irish must have invented the mobile...
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    Blowing Light Bulbs

    Simple answer: Dont turn them all on at the same time = result
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    Part P newbie

    I am qualified and 20 years of experience and work as an electrical inspection and tester for a large council covering everything from public toilets to major civic buildings. I work with the Part P man from the council on a daily basis. When i go home I cannot fit a socket in my kitchen without...
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    Part P newbie

    As you have highlighted the problem with Part P is that someone who is classed as competent needs to call in an 'expert' who could be classed as not competent. I fall into the latter case and would find it difficult to give advice to someone who was 'allowed' to do the work and get paid for it...
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    Interesting One!!!

    earth spike the genny. wheres the problem?
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    Wiring of Programmer and Thermostat

    what do the instructions say?
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    TESTING A SANICOMPACT ??

    And record the test readings that you get.
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    Part P tester

    Use the same tester that you used as an industrial spark. There is no difference
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    Level box in wall

    a spirit level
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