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I have to admit we have been recently on the iPlayer enjoying Yes minister. 😂 In an early career, I consulted for some gov "companies" and i...
Ok, I did not mean to blame civil servants and they do not make the decisions. They have the right to defend themselves from being directly blamed for...
@editor My theory is they are a useful buffer/scapegoat for civil servants. The lack of regulation would still lead to difficult questions at the s...
I had a similar situation when my EV charger was deemed to have valuable debug info. The manufacturer had not considered an electrician would be neede...
@cathoderay My view from what I see and read is simple. MCS co-designs and lightly oversees glorified boxticking exercises with good tolerance fo...
In England, the culture has always tended to be about minimum regulation from the state. And when a private company is involved, it is not regulation,...
I almost wish I could agree. MCS is actually virtually mandatory for heat pump type of work. But it does not want to be forced to enforce anything.. ...
I am amazed with how it is not an absolute disaster in all senses and most tradespeople are honest.
Yes, in England, that type of official registration is carried out by companies and trade associations, usually a mesh of them. Some deal with standar...
That makes sense. They are companies that are on markets for business and for investment.
@scmilne If the manufacturer says they are not compatible, it seems the best option may be to return it. The installer should have checked...
Yes, and an individual potentially impacted may want to argue for inclusion of the BESS system under S782A Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2...
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