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Good Morning Thread - Come say good morning, tell us what you've got on today. :)

We have this thread on TilersForums.com and it's just been restarted because the old thread had 20,000 replies and 500,000 views. And there were 700 pages. Started to lag a bit on slow connections. I think we had a bash of this before, but I can't find the thread, so thought I'd start another one off. If you have time in the mornings, come post in the thread before you head off to work, let us know what you've got on and what the weather is like in your area etc. Anything at all is fine. :) Posts and likes get counted towards your total stats in this thread. So GOOOD MORNING PEOPLE - WEATHER IS NICE TODAY IN STOKE. I'M THANKFUL IT'S FRIDAY, HAD A RUBBISH WEEK. THANK GOD IT'S OVER.

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NEWSFLASH!!! Electriciansforums.net is on Instagram!

NEWSFLASH!!! ElectriciansForums.net are on Instagram from today!! Give us a follow at @ElectriciansForums because we feel a bit lonely at the moment!!! Have a great weekend where ever you are!

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Automotive Tech Forum March 2024

There is a virtual Automotive Tech Forum event on 27th and 28th March 2024. This event is being held at the end of March and is a virtual event, so you can attend from anywhere in the World! All you need to do is register here and claim your place. The Automotive Tech Forum is held to provide updates on what is happening in the Electric Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicles sector. The Forum will have all the top developments the the field and showcase the new efficiencies that have been made in the EV and AV industry. This includes discussing advancements in battery production and faster charging, making vehicles cheaper for consumers and improving technology used in Autonomous Vehicles. Autonomous Vehicles are reliant on other technology...

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Electrical2Go - Green2go Launches for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs

Electrical2Go - Green2go Launches for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs Green2Go - for All Your Solar, EV Charging and Renewable Needs In a world where the need for sustainable living has never been more important, the birth of Green2Go, our new sister company, couldn't have come at a better time. Green2Go is your destination for all things renewable, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to help you make the switch to clean energy. From solar panels and EV chargers to energy storage solutions and inverters, Green2Go has you covered on your journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. Solar Panels One of the highlights of Green2Go is the extensive range of solar panels that we offer. Solar...

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Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems

Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, home security has become a paramount concern for homeowners. Protecting your home requires a multi-faceted approach, and three essential components that can significantly enhance your home's security are floodlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and door entry systems. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into how these components can be strategically integrated to create a more secure home. The Power of Floodlights Floodlights are a fundamental element of any home security. Adequate outdoor lighting serves as a deterrent to potential intruders and enhances the visibility around your property...

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Register Your Klein Tools Online

Register your Klein Tools online today to access tool details and protect yourself against tool theft! If you own Klein Tools in the USA or the rest of the world, then don't forget to head over to the Klein Tools website to register them online. You can find their website here. Founded in 1857 before the American Civil War, Klein Tools went from humble origins in Chicago to being one of the largest tool manufacturers in the United States today. Starting with fixing some pliers to use on telephone cables, Mr Klein ended up producing an array of different hand tools to be used in the now booming construction industry. Fast forward to today and Klein Tools can be found all over the world, with subsidiaries in many countries. The...

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CityElectricSupply.com Reviews And Feedback

CityElectricalSupply.com (CES) are an electrical supplier across the United States with over 550 branches coast to coast. Here in the UK we know them as CEF - a familiar name in the trade. With plenty of stores and fast shipping they can get your orders fulfilled quickly so you can spend your time on your job. CEF and CES are experts in the business of supplying electrical tools, parts, wiring and more. They have got over 1000000 items in stock. They care about their customers and family values are a key part of their ethos keeping local people in branches There is not much they don't know in the wholesale and contractor world. But, they also can supply the home DIYer making home improvements. With a network of branches and...

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Spring Budget 2024 Allocates £800m To Offshore Wind Farm Projects

Spring Budget 2024 Allocates £800m To Offshore Wind Farm Projects As Part Of £1bn Pledge To Invest In Green Power. Developers will be able to bid for some of the fund to create new Offshore Wind Farms in a bid to improve Green Energy in the UK. This is for projects that be delivered from 2027 and tendering will start soon. The rest of the 200m will be ear marked for other cleaner energy schemes such as solar farms and hydroelectric power. Todays announcement has been welcomed by industry experts but they warn more needs to be done to help get such promises from paper to reality. With the whisper of an election in the last half of this year, could todays announcements fade into oblivion if a new Party is elected? Tell us your...

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How to Advertise on ElectriciansForums.net (or our other forums) using Google Display Advertising (Google Ads)

I was asked how to add a 'placement' (advert) on ElectriciansForums.net via Google Ads. Apparently it's easy. According to this Google Help Page on it, you just need to select Display Advertising to advertise on websites, and then run a search when you get to the website domain name (so electriciansforums.net). Right now Google give you £400 extra spends if you spend £400. So this is for national companies who want to reach UK electricians. The following are some OLD instructions, I haven't had time to setup a demo campaign to run through it myself and get newer screen grabs. HOW TO ADVERTISE USING DISPLAY ADS (IMAGES) ON ELECTRICIANSFORUMS.NET You can add a placement by following the below steps: -- Click on Campaign Tab. --...

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Bulb placed into special administration - What now?

Bulb Energy, which started in 2015 and was one of the first providers to offer renewable energy at affordable rates, has gone into special administration due to the spike in wholesale prices. This means that for now the insolvent company is continuing to run as normal whilst administrators are brought in and the company sold at the appropriate time - if it can be. Customers will be transferred to another provider. Is it better to go with a bigger supplier or a smaller one at the moment? Should Bulb customers shop around or wait and see what happens? Have you got any advice for forum members affected by this and the collapse of other energy firms?

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Go Plus Inflatable Hot Tub Recall

The Go Plus hot tub is being recalled because you could get electrocuted taking a dip, according to press releases from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). An Amazon spokesperson said: "Safety is a top priority at Amazon. "We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws and regulations and have developed industry-leading tools to prevent unsafe or non-compliant products from being listed in our stores." It was originally available on Amazon Marketplace but has since been removed from sale.

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Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system, instead uses a small pocket key fob transmitter. In this case study, Electrician Graham Halliday uses both SWITCHLINK and MAINSSWITCH for the wireless switching of outdoor lighting in the garden. Click here to read the full article SWITCHLINK - Click here to find out more MAINSSWITCH - Click Here to find out more To find out more about RF Solutions - Click Here To check out RF Solutions Blog - Click Here

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AFDD Webinar 10th November & Electrical2Go AFDD Guide

There has been a lot of talk and concern about AFDDs recently. I am alerting you to a Webinar by BEAMA later this week that you guys might find useful following latest changes to Amendment 2. Here is the link to find out more and register: Mythbusting AFDDs - A Webinar (beama.org.uk) We've also put together a guide on Electrical2Go in case useful for you or your apprentices: Electrical2Go Guide to AFDDs You will find links to our range of AFDDs from Lewden and Elucian by Click. The Hager AFFDs went live on our site just yesterday. Cheers

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Merry Christmas from ElectriciansForums.net - 2021

Merry Christmas from ElectriciansForums.net What a weird year we’ve had! We will need to keep our wits about us during these next couple of months, but I think we’re near the end of it all and at a place where we just live with it. London Christmas Tree feels the same as every single person in the UK. Tired and Scraggy. 5 Days to go until the big man climbs down the chimney. I hope you’ve all got your Christmas presents sorted out. You’ve almost certainly had some extra time off to go shopping. That said, we’re classed as essential workers. So things should have been a bit normal. I know that wouldn’t have been the case, but ‘normal’ doesn’t mean the same as it did in December 2019. That poor “Patient Zero” who got on the plane...

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Corgi Direct in Partnership with Testo are giving you the chance to win an all electric brand new Van!!

Don‘t be left out in the cold this Winter. Get yourself a Testo to enter our van giveaway! Offer Valid on the following models, testo 300, 300LL, 310, 327-1, 320B, 340, 550i, 550s, 557s, 557s, 865, 868, 871, 872, 883, 890. Buy a Testo flue gas analyser, digital manifold or thermal imaging camera for a chance to win a new electric van worth £26,805! (Promotion period: 1/1/2022 - 30/4/2022) IMPORTANT NOTICE Customer must register details and upload their invoice via the form on Testo Ltd - https://www.testo.com/en-UK/free-van before 30th April to enter the prize draw. 1 entry per eligible product purchased. Winner will be selected May 2022. For full terms and conditions please see website Testo Ltd - https://www.testo.com/en-UK/free-van...

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Storm Arwen and Storm Barra

Parts of the country have still not recovered from Storm Arwen a couple of weeks ago and we now have another storm barrelling towards us called Storm Barra. With wind warnings across most of the UK and snow and wet weather across a large swathe of the country we are wondering if the infrastructure will cope with a second storm in as many weeks when parts are still without electric. This image below shows Storm Barra approaching! Have our members been working to restore power in places hit by Storm Arwen? High winds are predicted for the next few days with snow on high levels due to Storm Barra, have you got any contingency plans in place in case you lose power?

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Recall: Proteus Switchgear - 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator - which might not isolate.

Disconnect once check twice..(or more) Found HERE at Trading Standards Risk level Serious Risk type Electric shock Risk description The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective measures Withdrawal from sale and recall of affected batches by the manufacturer. Recall of the product by the end user, E.ON. E.ON have written to all affected customers to arrange a visit to carry out a safety check of the isolator. E.ON customers who have received a letter to arrange a free visit and have not replied should contact E.ON as soon as possible.

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Don’t get taken for a ride by electrical ‘Rogue Trainers’ urges industry body

Want to become a qualified electrician? Look carefully at the training courses on offer to avoid wasting time and money, is the advice in a new campaign from electrical industry body The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP). With thousands of searches each year on terms such as ‘electrical courses’ and ‘how to become an electrician’, many people are at risk of taking the wrong training path if they’re not aware of the correct routes they should follow. Alongside the many training providers who are doing the right thing and offering industry-recognised qualifications, there are unfortunately some training providers – dubbed by TESP as ‘Rogue Trainers’ – who don’t deliver on their promises, presenting a range of courses which look...

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Install Electricians Forums App

On a mobile device click the menu then click install app. Done. You get push notifications amongst other things. Its a progressive web app not an app available in an app store. That just means its web-based and uses our hosting rather than Google or apples. But its largely basically an app.

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How to Quickly Access the Electricians Arms

The Electricians Arms is a private area on ElectriciansForums.net that only those who have proven they are an electrician, with lots of experience (and polite manor) can gain access to. There used to be quite a long URL for the 'Arms (our pub that allows lock-ins and will cut a get specifically for each member, so they can lockup if they're last in) but now I've just shortened it for us all. If you're visiting the forum homepage (so the web address you're on is electriciansforums.net ) you now just need to add forward slash "arms". So the URL will be electriciansforums.net/arms Makes it all a bit easier.

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I apologise for the dangerous advert displayed recently

There was a dodgy advert, typical clickbait, showing "how to save 90% on your electricity bill" which was not the case and it was actually showing some dangerous wiring tactics. Read the actual threads here:- What should be the code for this - C2 or C3 - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/what-should-be-the-code-for-this-c2-or-c3.197405 Ladbrokes banner! - Dan is fixing the forum ads, and other things - Sorry lads! - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/ladbrokes-banner-dan-is-fixing-the-forum-ads-and-other-things-sorry-lads.197115/ I'd like to apologise for:- Not giving advance notice of me changing the way we display the pay-per-click advertisements Showing the adverts to those who have paid to remove them And for...

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Electricians Forums Now Using AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for Small Screen Devices

- Get even faster Electrical Advice using Electricians Forums and 'Accelerated Mobile Pages' or AMP Uses less data when you're out and about but still need electrical advice Can access the greatest database of electrical advice quickly and easily Find Electrical Advice using Google AMP Google your electrical problems and you should eventually once we're indexed right find our AMP pages listed at the top of the search results as a box with the thread title in it, and some of the posts, and you scroll to the right to see more similar threads, choose the one that sounds right, and hit the box you think seems right for you and it'll load the pages as follows:- So this one shows you the header (top) of the page with the 'burger' (three...

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Carl Kammerling International CKI Tools Renew Sponsorship of ElectriciansForums.net for the 7th Year Running

Posted on behalf of @CKI:C.K-Tools Carl Kammerling International Ltd, also known to as ‘CKI’, are the company behind the C.K Tools brand. Founded in Germany in 1904 and with roots stretching back to 1790, we provide a wide range of hand tools, tool storage, power tool accessories and security products suitable for professional, industrial and consumer use. We operate three main brands; C.K Tools, Kasp and Avit and within the C.K Tools brand we have two leading sub brands; C.K Magma and C.K Classic. Today our head office is based in Pwllheli, North Wales and our products are sold around the world, via our own sales teams in the UK, Ireland, France and Germany, and by a network of experienced distributors in over 40 countries...

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Connected Accounts - Link your account with social media if you wish

You can now link your account with social media by going to the following page. https://www.electriciansforums.net/account/connected-accounts/ We had this feature some time ago but I removed it when Facebook was found to be selling the data they collected without informing the users of what was happening. Thankfully that dirty side of the industry has been called out on and now shouldn't exist. I can't guarantee what the big techies do myself, I don't have social media, but if you do then your data is already in their hands and in that case perhaps linking your forum account to their systems may give you some extra benefits and allow you to quickly login the forum etc. Let us know if you have any issues with this. Oh, and the...

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Electrical Videos; Please add all the videos you have to the forum

We've had our Electrical Videos section running for a while now and we proudly host a massive 4 videos. Whaaaat? Only 4?!?! Apparently so. Just the 4 then. The rest being embedded. Uploaded media: 4 Embedded media: 116 Comments: 62 Wondering if we can all give this a bit of a nudge and add all and any electrical videos you have on your devices. Perhaps you have already added them to YouTube or some other media site and can simply quickly embed them to our forum so our members can comment on them without needing to be registered to the existing host etc. Also, the new forum software has an awesome layout for the videos and comments. The developers are really working hard on this area of the forums as every single device that's...

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UK Tiling Forum | UK Tilers Forum - UK Tiles Forums

Been playing around with a fair few blogs for a while related to this topic. UK Tiling Forum that is. UK Tiling Forum - The Tiling Forum for the UK, but also overseas too. Hmmmmm We started our UK tiling forum back in 2006, April 2nd I think it was. So nearly coming up to 15 whole years being the tiling forum for the UK. Literally. Our forum, like this Electrical Forum (now posting electrical news from any source by the way!), was the first to be online, and the first to gain traction. And generally when a forum does that, it works ongoing. We have tried to setup forums for various other topics, I own a lot of automotive-related forums that do well, and 10 times that which don't do well. Likewise in the construction industry we...

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Electrical News | Electricians News - News and Articles for the Electrical Industry ***WANTED***

Electrical News | Electricians News - News and Articles for the Electrical Industry News and Articles for the Electrical Industry - Electrical News / Electricians News and Information Wanted Here are ElectriciansForums.net (formerly ElectriciansForums.co.uk) we've tried a few times to get some kind of workable article system linked in with the forum software we use. We use the worlds best forum software, and opted for the worlds best 'blogging' (news) software, WordPress. We cleverly managed to hook up the two so that members of the forum could reply to articles we posted to the WordPress blog (electricians news site) - although it was clunky and cumbersome. And to be frank, people could tell it wasn't a forum thread and opted to see...

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