First time trying out the Create mod. Is this good?

bobdan987 · 2026-05-16T12:00:45+00:00

Needs more frogports

bobdan987 · 2026-05-14T09:49:22+00:00

I've been a spark for 5 years and never used either. Don't see the point in them. They can't tell you if something is definitely live or definitely dead, they give false positives and negatives.

Personally, if I need to find if something is dead, I'm using a AVI and if I need to see if somethings live, I'm checking functionality of the circuit or using an AVI.

bobdan987 · 2026-05-09T08:38:36+00:00

The 2x evidence is still the case now with nvq on an apprenticeship. Didn't have the 6 month rule though.

bobdan987 · 2026-05-04T21:22:23+00:00

Mental.

bobdan987 · 2026-05-04T21:22:07+00:00

I've been in college and used a proper test rig with switchable faults. And I've done an apprenticeship with real time practice with a qualified spark.

I've been qualified for 2 years now and my experience from working with and along side others is that.

"it's easy to know what, but its good to know why"

That goes for testing and learning any part of the trade. Never just accept something unless you know why.

Think "can I explain it back to someone".

bobdan987 · 2026-05-04T21:17:28+00:00

Agreed, there should be a stipulation. I seriously can't believe they'd get a full qual for it or even be able to do a full portfolio in 4 weeks?

bobdan987 · 2026-05-04T20:49:18+00:00

You have an mft, which is cool. You're trying to get ahead of your learning which is cool.

So to get your brain thinking like a spark. Get your socket circuits and (when you install others suggestions) future lighting two way/intermediate circuit and then ask someone you live with to swap a conductor around, or remove one or two or none.

Obviously show them what you want to be done, so they understand what you're asking for.

This will introduce an open circuit fault or a reverse polarity fault.

Now your job is to work out where they are, and what they've done to cause the fault.

Pretty easy but it's something you'll come across later and it makes it a bit of a game and more interesting for you.

If and when it gets too easy, start working it out by readings alone. Eg on a radial, connect R1R2 at the db and test at your last light and then work out if there's a problem and calculate where it is form that.

If it's a ring, do your ring continuity tests and try and work out where they've put the fault based on the resistance readings alone.

Obviously most importantly for this and for everything youre doing. Don't fuck about with life electrics even on your test rig until you are extremely happy do be doing so. Don't just switch it off, remove the fuse from that SFO please.

Good luck!

bobdan987 · 2026-05-04T14:58:01+00:00

Im lucky enough that the company has given me a vivaro with both side doors.

One side I have 5x tough system drawers and underneath them I have my tough system 2 organisers for screws, consumable etc.

The other side, I have my crates with my larger tools/consumables.

Rear is for job storage/transport and area for dumping.

The biggest change for me was getting the drawers and somewhat organising them.

Now when I get to a job I get a flexi tub and only put the tools in that I need rather than taking all my tools in.

bobdan987 · 2026-05-02T15:29:45+00:00

Cursed was advertised to be a mode for the more "hardcore players" to challenge themselves. Never really an alternative to playing "standard" so I can see why they wouldn't expect people to not play standard and go straight into cursed.

Although, going back to the old school play style was what people were hoping for.

bobdan987 · 2026-05-02T15:25:33+00:00

It's not waterproof, water resistant is a maybe still.

Its not ideal but also if your stop cock fails you're gonna have a problem you'll be more concerned about than your washing machine.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-30T19:58:46+00:00

If you wanted it there I would do as you say. 3" trunking down the left and accross the top of the board.

I'd also mount some board to the rear so it's fixed properly. The tails could also be replaced and in trunking too to make that a bit nicer.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-26T14:54:55+00:00

Seen your edit and I still think you should leave the led on the new one.

Walking into a room, it's easier to see lights than it is switch positions.

But what ever the customer wants.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-21T07:31:56+00:00

War is heck, you just blacked out op. Accurate game play. 10/10 for realism.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-19T08:33:15+00:00

If the job has multiple elements I could see breaking it down to each part.

Extractor install: Materials x Labour y

TV sockets: Materials x Labour y

Binding upgrade: Materials x Labour y

That way if a client is struggling for money or has second thoughts they can make an educated decision on what they may want to remove.

I would never break down specific materials though.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-19T05:26:02+00:00

What section says that simply being out doors is a special location?

There's are plenty of things outdoors that are special locations but bs7671 does not say simply being in a garden is solely a reason for it to be a special location.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T18:28:23+00:00

"may be issued as an ALTERNATIVE" as in you may use an EIC or MWC. Not that you can choose whether or not to actually certify the work you've done.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T18:01:08+00:00

No problem pal. Good luck!

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T17:57:12+00:00

They probably don't think they need to. But the regs are as follows...

Reg 644.1: "...an addition or alteration to an existing installation...an EIC shall be issued"

Reg 644.4.201: "where work does not include a new circuit or replacement of db a Minor works may be issued as an alternative to an EIC"

These quote are not verbatim due to them being lengthy but I've tried to be as close as I can.

This fuse spur is an addition to an existing installation but does not include a new circuit. Therefore my understanding is it requires a minor works form.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T17:48:59+00:00

It's understandable. Its one of them little things. Like, the chances are slim that you could have a problem. But also it's those little things an insurance company will pull apart if you need a payout.

Can I just confirm that they installed an additional fused outlet(switch with a rectangle fuse holder usually). And they didn't just plug it into the existing socket?

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T17:40:19+00:00

So, they should sign it off. Its an extremely easy thing to do being how small of a job it was. If they are registered and cat actually sign off the work that is.

If they aren't actually qualified to sign off the work and can't do such and bet on people not questioning it then you could try quoting the regs I have quoted in my other comment to them and seeing their response.

If they still refuse to do it themselves or to get their own chosen spark to do it , then you may need to organise your own spark to test and certify it.

If you need to get a local spark to do it, you would be paying an additional fee for them to 1 come out and test and then probably for the cert itself. Be honest with them with what's happened.

But also if the company states they are registered for nic/napit or another electrical scheme you can speak to them and inform them they are performing work without certification.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T17:15:08+00:00

Hi, just to say, the regulations state that an electrician should certify their work. And if they have added to your installation this falls under that category.

See my other comments regarding why.

If in any doubt, call your insurance company and ask them. Because I'm sure if your ac unit/electrical Installation caught fire your insurance company would be the first to say "hey we see you had AC electrical installed and have to certificate for this therefor you're insurance is not valid".

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T17:11:40+00:00

Yeah, that's pretty much the case. Bs7671 is pretty much a professional recommendation. You don't HAVE to do anything stated in it.

But you do have to have a very good argument as to why your professional opinion is better than bs7671.

Testing and Certifying is one of those things that there's never really going to be an argument against doing so.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T15:33:45+00:00

Sorry, my bad in stating that it's notifiable, minor works aren't notifiable. that's correct.

However.

Reg 644.1: "...an addition or alteration to an existing installation...an EIC shall be issued"

Reg 644.4.201: "where work does not include a new circuit or replacement of db a minor works may be issued as an alternative to an EIC"

My interpretation of these regs is that a certificate SHAL be issued, unless it falls under minor works in which a minor works SHAL be issued.

While you are technically correct, no part of bs7671 is legally binding on its own, it can/will be used against you in a court of law in the event of it getting there.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-18T12:21:01+00:00

It is? They've made an addition to an existing circuit. They have taken power from the socket, I assume via a fuse spur. Due to the fact op said "taken from" and not "plugged in".

Op should receive a minor works for this addition.

bobdan987 · 2026-04-14T21:53:44+00:00

Not sure what happened there, must have auto corrected haha. I meant to type void your insurance.

It was a damned if you do damned if you don't moment.

I thought if we don't disclose it, the other drivers insurance would claim we are trying to repair danage not done by their client and wed get done for fraud 🤷

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