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hi guys wondering if anybody can recommend software you can us to design/wire domestic houses that uses the latest regs and then test.

Got a flush and mag filter fitted I had sludge in rads downstairs 3 days ago by heating engineer from trades website and he had good reviews.From on set tried to sell new system which I can't afford. 4 rads downstairs still have sludge he never mentioned this to my wife she did not check paid...

I expect circuits to be missed and faults found during the testing as D/boards are poorly marked. I am in the process of creating a folder/quick reference guide of all the D/ boards circuits and would be looking for the electrical contractors advice. The site was last tested 5 years ago (...

Guys thanks for the replies I have a couple of weeks to get up to speed I've downloaded the Best Practice Guide and will make good use of it. The company that is doing the testing is a regular customer to our site (x2 buildings) their electricans have a varying degree of experience, to do...

Hi Folks looking for some information. I have to over see Fixed electrical testing at work their are 20 Distrbution boards to be done over 2 weekends I am not an Electrician but want to know what will be checked. Also would each circuit be checked at the DB and at the end of the circuit ie...

Cleaned up earth point under bonnet and tested ok.

Fault started yesterday..wet day....When I switch the engine off the front wipers and indicators move, flash eractically. Had to disconnect the neg side off battery to stop them When you start the car the car runs normally.

Thanks did search and seen so many books with both good and bad reviews at varied prices. This forum offers the best advice

Started a new job and I may be doing Pat testing. Please could you recommend a book or CD so I can get up to speed be for I go to a college course. I have basic electrical knowledge and have passed my 17th edition last year. thanks

I fitted my own ceramic sink recently and I was a bit unsure myself but the hole was precut so I went for the centre punch method...... Success

Job done Thanks Guys

I am swapping out my shower new for old. The new shower has a 15mm plastic inlet pipe. What is the best fitting to use to join the plastic pipe to the original copper elbow fitting. The original piping for the shower is enclosed in the wall so I can only access the elbow fitting. Suggestions thanks

Can email you mock test paper if you need it. p.s.Good Luck with exam.

Thanks for replying....I just measured cable size so the circuit is 40 amp on CU running on 6mm wiring( max 10m total length) Double pole switch, attached and 230v supply. Reading the new shower(mira) spec it recommends 45 amp fuse

I am upgrading my Electric Shower from 8.5kw to 9.5kw. This is connected to a 40amp fuse in consumer unit. Can I just swap out showers or do I have to change electrics as well.

Looking to join 2 Kitchen worktops together (straight join) 1 worktop is 4000mm x 700mm and the other is 600mm x 700mm I require a total worktop length of 4120mm. What type of joint do I need for best result and where is it best to cut the worktops to be secure. I have had an estimate for a...

Thanks will wire it up tomorrow. Looks like adding in a loop.

Fitting new Comi-stat thermostat(drayton rts8) to worcester 28cdi combo boiler. The thermostat connections are live, neutral and neutral load (call for heat......is the neutral load the switched live wire. I have a drawn diagram of where to connect the wires into the boiler. Thanks in advance

Rattled h/b cable located at bottom of brake drum and brakes freed off.

Hi Folks, The Rear brakes on my daughters peugeot 206 have locked on.Tried using engine power to releaese but NG. Had noticed a few days before that her h.brake movement when putting h/b level up had a lot of travel and you had to pull h/b level to top to get it to hold thought at the time I...