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  1. oharaf

    rewire general cost

    you need a survey and for the sparks to look round, i would suggest you are looking at £2700+ in Yorkshire. I work mainly up there want a quote feel free to ask
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    dno live working

    watched 2 joints done in the past month. Both came as a team of 2. Cleaned supply cable in first case, cut with a saw, used large brass connectors, heat shrink. fitted service head to split con first. Second job similar approach but used a rsin filled joint instead. Both worked extremely...
  3. oharaf

    Installation of Dry Lining installation boxes

    generally after plastering but those ones from screwfix need to be done whilstr plaster is still soft as they need to combine with the plaster :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll...
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    Re-installation of lighting in new false ceiling

    either way, but most prefere to cut holes after plastering
  5. oharaf

    Calibration of secondhand test equipment

    Exactly when did i claim to be the messiah??? Frig sake some of us jump through hoops to follow the rules and then someone who 'has read a book' gets encouraged to forge a head as competent!!!! I have a degree in Mathematics but i didn't turn round and declare I am so qualified I must be...
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    Calibration of secondhand test equipment

    Right I will change my boiler and send a letter in stating why i think i'm competent.......................................................
  7. oharaf

    LED lights

    chase the wall and lay the cable in the wall, place the trannies under the floor on the landing, you will have to extend them obviously. Is there space under the stairs? As far as control is concerned there will be some kit i'm sure someone will be along soon...
  8. oharaf

    Ring or Radial What would you suggest.

    Now can anyone please explain clearly in plain english what constitues High Integrity earthing, please!!!! I think I may well need it for an up coming foot spa installation with built in LCD TV linked to an office PC network................................
  9. oharaf

    Over head supply PME possible?

    Anyone know if DNO's will provide PME from an overhead supply? or if it is possible? I have had to install an earth rod already, but ideally the customer would like a 'supplied' earth (so would I, ground is terrible!!!!!)
  10. oharaf

    Diversity calculation check please

    The TLC post is just the reason i asked actually!!! Saw the 60Amp MCB. I know that MK do do a 50A, however you are right it is never going to draw all 60amps at one go for so long, cheers TT
  11. oharaf

    Diversity calculation check please

    TT , had the service head moved the other week, got the DNO subby to up grade it to 80A in return for helping dig the trench :)
  12. oharaf

    Diversity calculation check please

    cheers chaps :oops: :oops: just out of curiosity why 45A CPD?
  13. oharaf

    Time saving tester

    Rob's right, the idea is fine in theory but they just are not that good, yet! Tried the 1553 and the fluke one neither are great, thou the 1553 almost did the job.
  14. oharaf

    Diversity calculation check please

    Hi folks, have to connect a 13.8Kw oven in a domestic property. 13.8/230 = 60A Checking the regs it says 10A + 30% of remainder so; 10A + (50 x 0.30) = 25A there is no socket!!! This just does not seem to ring true, it suggests that 4mm and 32 A MCB would suffice. I was...
  15. oharaf

    Alarm panel

    There will be a much larger box somewhere. I have been to a house where it is under the return step on the stairs :roll:
  16. oharaf

    Immersion heater not working in Economy 7 mode

    Sounds shot to me!! Buy a replacement and see if that works
  17. oharaf

    Cannot get new light fitting to work

    one of those neutrals will be a switched live :roll:
  18. oharaf

    Spot The Supply!

    I reckon it is that bit of unshielded mucky wire bottom left going from some sort of block down to the bottom of the screen!
  19. oharaf

    Disconnection Times

    HI folks, recently I had to install an Earth rod at a property. The Ze reading was 13.4Ohms. So naturally when carrying out Zs readings I expected them to be higher and not meet current maximum values. This is the only time I have come across a TT at work and am struggling to see how to...
  20. oharaf

    Found one!!! Pics tomorrow

    Hahahahahahaha!!!! Rob you hold onto that, I show my copy of the ESC guide to all sorts of people. Not collecting them I'm afraid, just pleased to find one. Unfortunately forgot my camera today :-( Place is a right mash up, needed re-wiring anyway, nice overhead supply and a possible...
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