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    converting TT to PME

    Am I right in thinking that when this is done there will be no harm leaving the old Rod connected or should I remove it
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    Square D (domestic

    Looking at quickline ll 4 +2 split load Cu. They look a bit c--p in in the catalogue But wondered what the pros thought of them. I also note they do type b rcbos where a lot of the others dont seam to.
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    what type RCD protection

    I have taken on some snagging work on a job where the original builder has since gone bump. the original Contract was to split a house into 2 flats which has been completed both flats occupied by my client and his x wife Upstairs looks like a newish cu 8ft up on hall wall its on a tt but...
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    when is a point 2

    How many points do you get for Ring main with 4* double socket 1*fused spur to isolation switch to fan 1* fused spur to singel scocket lighting circut 3 * celing rose 2* isolation switch 2*fan 5 light switches
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    cure for poor Ze on TT

    1)Pull earth rod out using your teeth for maximum impact 2)wack rod over apprentices head TWICE 3) Then straighten then out any major bends drive rod in to more new ground 4) reconnect and test hey presto 256 to 129 ohms in 4 easy steps
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    insulation testing rcd's

    hi if you have seen my thredes you will know im working at improveing my instalation practice and currently testing my work (hell of a learning curv) when insulation testing do i need to disconect RCD's . pull the wiers) or just swich them of. i am refering to 30 mamp on a split bord if in...
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    insulation resistance

    Testing my first house today4 bed 3 floors TT earthing Got a split board and I am using a megger 1552 I am getting a wapping <299 Mohm P-e P-N and N-e on 500vdc are these results realistic or am I obviously doing something wrong ie should I have a link in somewhere :oops: :? to achieve...
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    do public know enough about part P

    Reading the forum there are obviously a lot of people who aren't; aware of part p and its implications and what is required. I realize that most new things take a while to bed in but it seams fairly clear to me that most DIY aren't aware of part p unless been informed buy b&q , focus or forums...
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    junction boxes lights

    on a rewire 4 bed house We have used a junction box instead of ceiling rose above sunroom ceiling . we have taken the light drop through wall to outside light sl goes to 2g light switch other switch controlling light in sunroom .live neutral go on from jb to next light in kitchen all 1.5mm all...
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    part p test equipment

    Need to go out and buy all the test equipment for domestic wiering rewires & new build instalations and would appreciate the advice of you lerned gentelmen that frequent this site. Im thinking about getting the latest megga or alphatec all in one but concerned that they may not be all they...
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    convert gravety fed to fully pumped

    I have a boulter boiler flow + return one side to rads through pump flow and return other side to hot water cylinder. can I just fit small pump to hot water gravity fed pipes to improve reheat time or do I need more
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    Domestic instaler

    I have always done my own electrics then got a qualified sparks to test and confirm all ok. But part P has complicated things so Thinking of doing training ie 2 day intro regarding testing + 5 day domestic instaler + regestering with niceic £1500 + test equip etc. I know time served +...
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    earth to neutral short

    I checked granneys 100a/80a 30ma split load consumer unit to see if it could take additional mcb for Shower.Noted Cooker circut wasn't RCD protected so shifted mcb & neutral to that side. But 80amp RCD wouldnt reset so took out wires again and tested with multimeter which showed a short neutral...
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