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Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms.. Rules....No Offensive...
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How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips? This email has been sent to all members of the forum. I thought we could...
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Just a note on behalf of @Electrical2go to say that they are still very much open for business and are giving forum members 5% off your orders...
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Just setting up a new sticky thread that unlike the dodgy trade pics thread is focused on showing the result of failures in electrical...
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I have a 4.8kw solar diverter with 2 x 4.8kw hot water systems. Is there a switch that will only heat one hot water system at a time and switch...
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The accepted method of I.R. testing existing circuits has been to join L and N together and test to E, to protect against damaging any electronics...
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Long time no see and I hope you're all doing well. I see that torque screwdrivers have become the height of fashion in the UK over the last...
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I recently spurred a double socket off the ring main to wall mount the TV and sky q mini box. I have now added a soundbar so need another socket...
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Had a call from a local caravan site… under new ownership, and creating some new pitches. Went to site to have a chat, the guy already knew I’ve...
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I currently rent a flat, which uses an OSO hotwater boiler to heat the water but it seems there is an issue heating the water and I thought to ask...
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Need to source Type B 3-phase distribution & 3P MCBs for EVSE, 1P RCBOs etc. so my sparky can install. A 6-way 3P board will suffice. Wondering...
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Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the...
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I need advice regarding an electronic problem on my Hayward Power-flo Matrix pool pump. I notice that : 1. Neutral wire from source has become...
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Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the...
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I have a AFCI Siemens Breaker 15, the window is currently clear but when i hit the test button the window turns yellow, is this normal ? The AFCI...
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Anyone ever took part in any of the virtual classroom training sold by the NICEIC? Interested in learning more about fire alarm systems and...
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I have been carrying out an EICR on a property and have come across this black tarry substance on 2 of the cables. I have seen the pitch oozing...
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I got one of these ready built consumer units for my father in laws EV install. Got the cables run in, mounted the charge point etc…. Then took...
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I'm following a spark who used an existing Panel Heater circuit, for new gas boiler circuit 6 months ago. The panel heaters were removed, so it's...
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As per Part P of Building Regs, once electrical work is performed by a registered competent person, the installation certificate needs to be given...
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Hello, my name is Kelvin. I'm a trainee hydraulic engineer in Indonesia. I apologize if this question has been answered before / if this question...
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Hi Guys/Girls A quick question. Would I need to TT a stand alone socket detached from main building (TNCS) that could be used with a Class I...
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Hello, Question for the experts since I haven’t had this problem before. Working on my sons house installing a 3 way dimmer. Attached is a photo...
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Hello, does anybody have any experience with regards to a battery charging/servicing room? I'm struggling to find the information which is...
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Further to my other thread about the connected neutral. I have decided to write (politely) to the rather difficult customer and explain that I was...
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Wondering if anyone who uses quinetic switches regularly knows whether there’s a receiver which boosts the range of them further than 25m (indoor)?
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There are 2 inverters feeding into a dorman smith C16 rcbo , every time I visit this site (communal area power) it has tripped. it switches on...
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Hi All I'm just about to start on my own and been wondering, how do you guys arrange your assessment visit to the customers properties? Are the...
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Hi How do i access the earth rod to service it, where abouts will it be located and does a tt system have upfront rcds which will be probably in...
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Hi, we are currently using Electraform to generate fira alarm certs but this is proving expensive. Does anyone know of any other similiar...
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So I am a fully qualified spark with my own company, however I also have a few properties I rent out. One of my tenants asked if they can have an...
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Connecting my Quick windlass to the Side-Power should be simple enough. The remote is only expecting 3 wires: Common Windlass in Windlass out...
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Hi all, question on extending an existing ring main onto the surface and then re-joining back to in-wall. Is there a ‘correct way’ to do this, as...
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Hi, I have been tasked with a kitchen rewire. The current DB is fed by a 16mm armoured. There is a split load old contactum DB which I don’t...
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Hi there , is there anything else to consider when using 5 core SWA instead of 4 core + separate Earth in three phase installations for cable...
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I'd appreciate the wisdom of the find minds here regarding this job. Yes, I've drifted into Wales again.... An extension is being planned as...
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In addition to the 4 main, well known competent persons schemes (NICEIC, ELECSA, NAPIT and STROMA), there is apparently another, lesser known...
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I need an AC motor with output power of 25w and voltage of 50v. Do you have any suggestions
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my son has recently had an ev charger installed for his car (last week) cost was £900, simple run ,consumer unit on outside wall ,drill through to...
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Well this is a first.... a fault with Quinetic gear. Lighting circuit running up to loft, a box with 3 Quinetic dual receivers, and then...
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Until last week I had a dual tariff electricity supply with a cheaper overnight tariff. This was good for the storage heating, but now the storage...
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Hi Everyone, before I start ill admit I have very little knowledge of EV chargers etc, I have had a question from a customer who has had a 7kw...
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