Self Distancing - Day 2 - and fire alarm smeg 

Believe it or not, I try not to rant too much 🙈😂

thomas nagy why? Everyone loves to hear a good rant it lightens everyone’s day up being stuck inside looking at 4 walls

@@thomasnagy I love a good rant, especially over a cold beer.

i argree, he is really well versed and speaks in such a educated way where his rants actually give insight, its not a boy talking shit, its a man talkign about industry things which should change(couldnt think of a better way to word that part)

@@any1alive aw shucks :)

Spot on. But the percentage of people that, think let alone act this way is diminishing.

Gary Hollamby wasn’t she doing the camera for a while?

too much sexual tension

Gary Hollamby I think she works in the office handling billing and calls etc.

Chris Howard Me too, I’m pleased I’m not the only one doing crap work

Perhaps they're living together.

i'll try it next time

it's printed on the inside lid ;-)

Contactors

It's a radio.

Never had DNO turn up after disconnecting smart meter. But then again our DNO won't come out of their depos for any money. I suppose you could carry REC2S to temporarily secure CU end of meter tails and connect the meter back after 5 minutes.

Matt Thompson if there was no isolator, how are u supposed to isolate the installation. I have never ever heard of anyone getting a fine. Use the correct PPE & there should be no problem with your insurance.

Did you open up the meter and change the tails, if yes then that's probably why they turned up, the meter has a trip switch and notify the DNO when the cover is removed and tampered with.

No, I didn't touch the meter, just pulled the main fuse. The meter sent a signal to the electric company who then rang the DNO to come check it out. The guys who turned up were pretty understanding but said that I could be sent a bill for their call out.

Is an alarm system not basically different types of switching that has an alarm when a switch is energised ? Is it not the case that most alarm systems are first fixed by sparks and then maybe commisioned by alarm engineers that are by trade usually sparks?

@@giggles8966 sort of...the best way to describe it is as smoke enters the chamber and crosses the path of the light beam, light is scattered by the smoke particles, aiming it toward the sensor, which in turn triggers the Fire alarm system. In terms of First fixing. The problem with Fike Twinflex is its aimed at electricians fitting them because you can or could get them from most suppliers so most Sparkys do it the way they want which isent necessarily right. Depends on the sparky as Tom said as some do right but not many. In terms of fixing it I always suggest Fire Enginers 1st & 2nd fix it as theres many rules and regs to comply with that alot of Sparkys dont know about unless they have done the FIA course or other courses. 🙏Someone like Tom I'm sure hes clued up but alot of Sparkys just want the cash to chuck it up and leave.

But to test it most "Fake" testing smoke comes in small canisters. And obviously in most commercial premises its Law to test them every 6 months. They only advise that I think so you dont damage the detectors. 👊

D lewis, that’s domestic fire alarms👍🏼

absolutely right. you are very close. Not too far from Merthyr. I spent many years driving up around your neck of the woods. beautiful place.

thomas nagy merthyr I was born and bred but now living in mountain ash. Great ride on the bike from merthyr to Brecon Beacons and around into Abergavenny. If you haven’t done it Get it on the list

the first half was ;-)

Sam Conboy, why? You can still work, we're not on house arrest just yet

Matt Thompson We are allowed to work, but then I think we should consider what's morally right, I don't want to be the carrier that spreads to my customers just for a few quid in the bank. the rules do say you can work if "Absolutely necessary", I personally don't think this work is absolutely necessary. If you had seen how ill you can get and how much someone suffers with the virus ( and I have seen 1st hand) you wouldn't be so free about moving around in the community as if its a good thing. You can carry the virus without showing any symptoms, so how do you know you are clear? I bet Borris took precautions, and even he managed to catch it, luckily for him it was a mild version, not everybody is going to be that lucky

Depends on yourself Jacob. Sparkys are one of the best Earners in terms of been self Employed so it's a very good trade to be in. I'm a Fire & Security engineer which again is a very good trade to be in and pays well. With both these jobs tho it obviously takes time to know everything and work your way up just like any job really but these theres a hell of alot to remember. Your talking years before good pay in my experience. Going to Uni you can learn the basics of something and get paid very well if you get that job in the chosen field. I'd always say have a Trade. Its far better!

trade - you can probably get a house 10 years before anyone not in a trade