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Guys I’m struggling to find one item which use electric power but it’s not considered an appliance.
Guys I’m struggling to find one item which use electric power but it’s not considered an appliance. Is there anyone who can give me a such example?
Now I understand why so many people in US have stories of computers blowing up during thunder storms.
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Quick question - I'm going self employed as an Electrician's mate as from the start of November. For this purpose, I'm looking to get rid...
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Where does galvanic corrosion arise in electrical work ?
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I’m currently fitting out a gaming van that will be rented out for parties. The van will have 10 TV’s & 10 games consoles as well as some led...
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I am thinking about running some cables in the garden. The idea is to electrify the garden.
My idea is to run some electrical cables...
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Straight down to it.. A friend asked me to add some sockets and additional lights to a small...
Sat contemplating life as normal and started thinking about this.
Anyone can do the 18th and the testing and inspection qualifications.
So is it...
Anyone know what gland for is needed a MK 32A commando socket to hold a flex ??? Its got a thread for a gland (see pics) I expect its a stuffing...
I have just had my kitchen redone and the kitchen rewired with a new 6mm cable installed for an electric cooker.
However I have changed my mind...
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I have to install two GFCIs close to my pool. One GFCI 240 volts will take care of the water heather and a 120 volts will take care of the...
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Just moved into my new house and have a GreenBrook KingShield T205-C Fused Timer Spur Switch attached to the immersion and controls the hot...
You used to see these all the while when big lamps were needed but I'm struggling now to find any that size and I need to replace 2 of them...
hello to everyone ,i am a greek electrician working for years in greece and i would like to come and work in england .i was working in buildings...
Because none of us are beyond schoolboy errors..........
Doing some events kit testing over the weekend, some larger metal stand distro panels...
I need help, I’m trying to install a outside plug so I can charge my boat, I ran all the wire….checked wire outside and it works, once I shocked...
Afternoon all. I’m doing a dorma / loft extension all circuits for that extension are new . I’m going to upgrade the consumer unit also to...
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Recently finished a new build house, 2 levels/ 5 bed.
Wired AICO grade D LD2 system throughout.
LABC has come to sign off saying needs...
Hi people; could anyone tell me if there is a straight substitute for a Garo 3P (40A) MCB please? I appreciate the whole mixing manufacturers/not...
The G4 110V 3W dimmable bulbs I purchased work with a dimmer. I can brighten them and dim them, but when I turn the dimmer off, the LED bulbs...
Would there be any concerns putting an ATS situated @ the Generator position…this being remote from the
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Usual position would be by the...
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Hi. My current axial Xpelair model 92614AW ground floor bathroom extractor fan is installed in zone 1 and doesnt work efficiently at all. Its wall...
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I am looking at getting away from dealing with customers (haha) an am looking to get into site work. I have ECS Approved gold card...
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I have the stuff to backfeed my generator through a 30amp breaker. I have the lockout kit that prevents both the breaker and main...
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Hope you’re keeping well. Currently have an issue onbaord with regards to one of generators tripping.
The generator is capable of taking...
Hello all! Newer house, original owner(Florida). no change to electrical system. Just found there was an outlet (GFCI) in the closet so I wanted...
Just after some general advice.
Been asked to look at a job where a builder/landscaper has already laid cable for some garden lighting.1.5mm 3...
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I've only just noticed that my 1930s house looks like it has a second, disused intake.
Here it is highlighted in red, just to the right of...
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Any help would by greatly appreciated as i have tried everything i possibly can. Heres some info on the situation, installed some spike...
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I have a professionally installed Generator Interlock on my 200amp load center in my 1-family residence here in the US. I have 10 gauge wire from...
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Is it within regs to spur a gas hob electrical feed from an oven radial? The electrical feed to the worktop hob is via a fused spur from...
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I've been asked to look at installing a generator changeover switch at a property, so that they have some level of backup in the event of...
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Before I start I don't need all the "you're supposed to be a qualified electrician, you need to go back to college' brigade to jump...
Hi, the circuit is pretty simple however shouldn't the boiler also have a permeant feed for the hot water as terminal 3 is the switch line for...
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