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  1. oharaf

    passport signing

    It is an unclear area, generally they deem 'professional person' someone who has a degree and is in a 'position of responsibility' So the egit who studied public media and cultural studies and now teaches PSHE in a school because that is about all they are capable of is deemed 'professional'...
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    Periodic Inspection had a sneak view

    cheers chaps, I had read that passage in the guide to PIR, but still did not feel it was saying it allowed me to disconnect. However I do have the sentiment of 'SOD IT' and turning off, this would leave the family with no sockets or shower and very few lights!! If I call the EHO how...
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    Periodic Inspection had a sneak view

    Took a sneak view at a rented property today, occupied by a couple and their 3 small children. Just for starters 1. No RCD protection to sockets or shower 2. shower supply undersize, MCB under rated 3. Down stairs lughts not working 4. 5 broken sockets hanging from walls, previously...
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    Safe zone?

    Is it me or is the solution fairly obvious here. assuming the socket is not already a spur!! Fit a FCU next to the socket, fuse down at 5A, 1.5mm up the wall from FCU to switch to Light fitting!!!
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    sticky black fuses

    Pitch Tar leaking due to rise in temperature, does the fuse carrier feel hot? If so call the supplier
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    courses to update from 16th to 17th edition

    How goos is his knowledge of 16th? TBH there are not that many changes the one day course will probably be enough. He may be able to get funding, he needs to ask when he goes in next, as it would improve his chances of work then he may have a good case. Then again the CONDEM's have probably axed...
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    Train 4 Trade Skills

    Worked with a plaster who "trained" with this lot recently. his work is rough at best, he has no consideration for other trades and does not look after his tools, will not be reccommending or using him until he 'gets a grip' and some seroius experience. Look go to your local college they...
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    Would RCD kick in.

    If you really need blade cooling go and hire one that has this facility, as mentioned before you'll end up covered from head to toe in cack
  9. oharaf

    Dremel work

    Surface box and trunking 5mins :-) So how exactly have you drawn the cable up?
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    Diversity calculation check please

    10mm on 45A
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    Diversity calculation check please

    Well folks, was there yesterday whilst the kitchen fitters were putting the oven in. There was the handbook so opened it up. Manufacturer reccommends 6mm supply on a 45A MCB any thoughts anyone?!?!?.....
  12. oharaf

    Possible Price ?

    Is there RCD protection in the c.u.?, is the bonding and tails upto date?
  13. oharaf

    Night school it is then........

    http://www.swindon-massive.co.uk/electrical/revision/2360pt1/assessment_choices.html I used alot fom here, hope it is of use
  14. oharaf

    TT install, re -wire with power to out house not attached

    cheers guys, don't worry TT, we all misread. Any way up date; DNO came and installed PME ( I could have easily done it!!). So going with 40A RCBO to main board and exporting the earth
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    TT install, re -wire with power to out house not attached

    Hi Chaps, currently re-wiring a house with an overhead supply and TT (well now there is). DNO are coming tomorrow to hopefully supply PME. Now would like peoples opinions on this part. There is a 16mm SWA to the out house 45m away, what I am trying to decide is whether to: 1) place...
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    ELV Downlighter with background glow

    blody thing had cleared this morning and now works fine
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    ELV Downlighter with background glow

    Thanks TT, there is a cpc will take another look today
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    ELV Downlighter with background glow

    installed some of these bloody things today, however when switched off 1 of them has a faint glow to it, any ideas what is causing it and what is the best solution
  19. oharaf

    Hotpoint BF1620 Dishwasher - How to access pump

    IIRC, you will need to tilt the washer backward and the 'pump' outlet is front right, very strong circlip release and drain into a bowl, have a good clean out of any old food etc , hoipe this helps
  20. oharaf

    Memera 21

    get a sparks...
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