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[comms]

Heres my contribution to your list of acronyms


CCU = cooker control unit
SO = socket outlet
SSO = switched socket outlet
SSSO = single switched socket outlet
DSSO = double switched socket outlet
FCU = fused connection unit
CU = Consumer unit
DB = distribution board
T/E = twin & earth cable
SWA = steel wired armoured
CFL = compact fluorescent lamp
FCU+N = fused connection unit with neon
MIMS = mineral insulated metal sheathed
MICC = see mims
FPxxx = fire proof cable
3C & E = three core & earth cable
RCD = residual current device
RCBO = residual current circuit breaker with overload protection
RCCB = residual current circuit breaker
MCB = minature circuit breaker
SRCD = socket residual current device
AC = alternating current
DC = direct current
PIRs = passive infra red sensor
PIR = periodic inspection report
MWC = minor works certificate
EIC = electrical installation certificate
DMWC = domectic minor works cert
DEIC = domestic electrical installation cert
DOL = direct on line (starter)
CCT = circuit
DP = double pole
SP = single pole
TP&N = three phase & neutral
SP&N = single phase & neutral
CCTV = close circuit tele vision
CPC = circuit protective conductor
MET = main earth terminal
MEC = main earth conductor
DNO = distribution network operator
LABC = local area building control
REB = regional electricity board
PUAFO = pack up & f*** off (end of the day)
FUB = f***ing usless barsteward (Crap apprentice)
FUBAR = f***** up beyond all recognition (apprentice's cock up)

That all from me as it's late.

 

[lvsystems]

You missed out the ancient friday saying of POETS day.
Pi*s Off Early Tomorrows Saturday

 

[Taylortwocities]

SNAFU = Situation normal, all f*****d up

 

[breezer]

most of those are already in the sticky

 

[Lectrician]

TP&N is also TPN, and can be Tripple Pole and Neutral, or Three Phase and Neutral

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Wow thats quite some list! No need for me to bother now!

You missed one or two!

ARE - Anally Retentive Electricians
FPG - Frighteningly Pedantic Grammarians

 

[JohnD]

TLA

 

[JohnD]

REB = regional electricity board.

you must be an old fella

Became
REC = Regional Electricity Company

now
PES = Public Electricity Supplier

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Ooh new school. I could never get used to LEB becoming LE. Who asked me to explain TLA on here? Was that you John? are you using your new found knowledge against me?

 

[JohnD]

TLA = Three Letter Acronym

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Yeah, I know. It was Taylor who asked.

 

[comms]

REB = regional electricity board.

you must be an old fella

Became
REC = Regional Electricity Company

now
PES = Public Electricity Supplier

A sprightly 40yrs I'll have you know.........oooh my poor aching back

 

[CallEdsFirst]

I especially like MIMS, never heard it used for what I assume is bare pyro? It also happens to be a nickname that my mate gave my partner, Lindsay!

 

[davelx]

AFE - Acronym For Everything

(though strictly, it's only an acronym if it can be read as a word, otherwise it's a TLA .. Three Letter Abbreviation )

 

[CallEdsFirst]

Oooh nice technicality! I do recall hearing that acronyms must from words, even if they are tenuous words where the name is contrived purely for a cool acronym. Reminds me of the joke about Special High Intensity Training! Make sure your employer gives you plenty!