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What estate car should I buy?
Hello there everyone, So I'm looking to get an estate car as I have a wife and little daughter and can't afford a van AND a car and even those...
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RCBO instead of switchfuse for submain?
I haven't seen this job yet (going in morning) but apparently the customer's builder has found that the majority of cables for upstairs circuits...
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Extending a ring main outside.
Ok so firstly I am not a DIY'er but would like to get some info in regards to the following project. I have a new house (2009) so the main board...
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Arching from neutral on stud work
Hi all, took s load of sockets off on a job and plasterers have been in to take the plaster board off , builder rang me and he says its arching...
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Its Been An Interesting Day........
..........on the electricians forum. Lots of "lively" discussions over on the wiring theories & regulations section lol. I think we should just...
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Mates Rates!!
Hey guys.. Trying get a bit of sound advice from some of the qualified long term sparks out there on mates rates.. Being a builder turned spark...
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Visual inspection report
Does anyone have a link to either a blank or editable domestic visual inspection report? Woukd be greatly appreciated P.s. I know they are not...
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Permanent or Temporary structure? To weatherproof or not?
As the title suggests, would you class this as a permanent or temporary structure? Quick overview. End of terraced property, UPVC roof fitted...
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Immersion length
What is the standard length of the heating element within an immersion tank? Need to replace one tomorrow and would like to know if they are...
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Puzzling IR & Continuity results on an old Ring Main
Hi, I'm relatively new to this forum and have not long since qualified. As one of my first job, I recently installed a new CU to feed a large...
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how badder shock would you get if you touched this part on a powerline
would you get a lethal shock fi you touched this part on a powerline and what does it do. im just curious thats all.
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25mm2 not SWA
I need to move a board and provide the supply is there 25mm cable not tails/singles or SWA, like SWA with the PVC and armour removed can we still...
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Please help me make my mind up.
Hi everyone. I'm new to this site. I'm am looking to become a electrician, and have been trying to figure out which rout is best. I know that this...
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ZE Testing
Hi Gents. What a lovely day - 27c in my living room!! Will need the fan tonight. When ZE testing do you take the main earth out from the CU or...
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The new green bs7671
Not sure if anything has been posted the subject! I heard from a mate who had just recently bought the BGB and he has found that it may be a...
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Small CU with RCBO "bundle"
Being a tad lazy but have just looked at a 4 way board change. Seems a bit silly to install a 3 + 4 way dual RCD board and I don't like the...
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cheap extention lead set up
i was looking into buying a extention reel for measuring and came across a kewtech gadget that uses any household extention lead was thinking...
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Earth leakage nuisance tripping
I have a fairly elderly MEM 8 way board with a 100A 30mA RCD main switch which takes out the whole board when it trips. About a month ago I put in...
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manual and automatic PAT Tester
do these exist? i am looking for a testing machine that can be operated both manually (1-2 button presses for speed testing) and also can set...
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Flat consumer unit change.
Changing a consumer unit at a flat but have a few questions regarding earthing etc. supply is from 16mm T&E fed from the incoming supply cupboard...
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