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A friend has a house in France. He's on a 9kW tariff, and after the meter there's a three phase 15A 650mA RCD. Specifically the RCD is marked...
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I thought to renovate my home to give it a awesome look and planning in that way, with that it can have a quite brilliant look. I am working out...
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Can I get the dno to move their equipment as it is too close to the incoming gas supply, presumably the gas supply came in later, but now poses a...
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Morning, just wondered if someone could help. I am start a VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Installer course in a few week. It is an 18 week...
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Hi Wonder if any one can provide any advise? Working in a factory which they have sub let to a number of smaller businesses. Each is feed from a...
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Despite the recent sunny weather, I'm in search of work further afield. I’m interested in living and working in the U.S. I’ve looked into in...
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I'm working on a property with a tncs supply which has the dno cut out in an outbuilding about 20 metres away from the house. They have had a...
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Hello everyone this is my first time on this forum and I'm looking a bit help!! I'm starting to think I'm a complete idiot!! (Maybe I am??) A...
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Hi guys, only recently set up on my own and need some advice on pricing of c/u changes please. Had done one for a property agent domestic/off peak...
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I'm working with a construction company who are adamant they plaster ceilings before our lights are cut out! I've never seen this done before and...
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Hello, Just had a range cooker delivered and I am not happy with the electrical connection at the rear of the cooker. I have attached photos of...
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I've seen a few comments on failed installs because of lack of grommets - although apparently not a specific requirement as such. Is oval conduit...
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As per the title, just curious :smilewinkgrin:
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I posted a question about motor overloads yesterday and this is a follow up. my client (the pool builder) has asked me to provide the FLC and...
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Hey everyone, how do? Im seriously considering starting out on my own. I live in Glasgow and for the last 3 years iv been in and out of work and...
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Hi guys, could you please take a moment to review the electrician's work on my flat and leave a comment as to its quality. Switches and sockets...
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Hi i bought "IR ON/OFF Motion Detector Sensor Switch from Mr Resistor, i wanted to install it in the bathroom, to switch on and off LED light...
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I've just had a call from a man who has 2 pond pumps that start up and run fine. The problem occurs when he turns them off it takes out the RCD...
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Hi there, im new to site! Finished my apprenticeship last year, with my dads company, a subby has just recently left and its just me and him(we...
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Hello all, I'm having a problem with a nuisance tripping RCD, ran an RCD test on a board and results showed that RCD was knackered, swapped this...
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I have monitored my electricity usage for a couple of years now and it has enabled me to save electricity several times by being able to detect...
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Hi new to this site. I did post this in the training forum but had no reply. Can anybody help me by sending me some questions and answers for the...
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Hi all , Is anyone waiting - or already got - their results for 2395 taken in april? Still waiting for mine and cant stand it any longer !!!
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I have a shed and summerhouse newly installed in the garden. The shed is 10m from the house, the summerhouse around 35m. I'll be laying a...
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I've been asked to move the existing lighting and put some new lights in a shop, customer has brought the fluorscent lights, I did suggest...
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Hi guys and Girls We have another fantastic offer on at the moment on branded mugs, 5 mugs £25 Plus £4.99 delivery 10 Mugs £40 Plus £4.99...
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Guys, how do I work out what to set the overload for in a DOL starter? the motor says 1.1kw on the top of it.
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Im currently seeking experience in rewires but i dont know any companies that do it. Im used to new build so if im out of work i drive round the...
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I have been looking for a plate for ages and then found this with two meanings :D
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Hi Guys Anybody experienced exploding LED lamps? A small second hand clothes shop where I do a bit of maintenance replaced all of their silver...
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I’ve been asked to price cabling only for a Lutron lighting system but am unsure of the general cabling requirements, a mate tells me that a cat5...
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I notice that Screwfix deals and reductions are sometimes for only a day or two and then the price goes up again.I got a Bosch 18V combi drill for...
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well...here I am again...this time its installing a TT system utilising 2X 5/8" rods...with the connector..: here is the necessary gear as laid...
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Hi all. Prospective Short Circut Curret. Now , if you measure the impedance on a installation P to N , and get a reading of 0.21 OHMS , the max...
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Hello all, just received an email from our main customer asking us to lower our hourly rate. We're being extremely generous as it is by charging...
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Hi, If I'm fitting a ceiling fan in the bedroom off the lighting circuit then do I need any more isolation than switching off the lighting...
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Hello, I have to teach/give a presentation on "Explain the underlying principles in variable speed drive specifications for the control of a...
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Hi. I am a total novice with no electrical qualifications, but a quick learner and good with DIY and IT. I own a few old arcade machines at home...
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Hi I need to do something about the insulation in my loft which lays straight on top of my bathroom spotlights. It's been like this it seems for...
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found the little beauty on my door mat this morning amongst the domino flyers and leccy bill. booooom. no resits for moi !!
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I'm quoting for a CU change, where I'll be replacing the meter tails (because of length). I will have to run the tails on the surface (less than...
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I'm quoting for my first TT supplied CU. Having looked at the OSG etc researching here, I see that it's suggested that a 100ma S type rcd is used...
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Hi All, Apologies in advance if this is in the wrong place or isn't quite the done thing. One of my kitchen sockets has given up the ghost; it's...
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Hi all Been asked to quote for a board change. Had a quick look round the place and discovered lighting circuit has no earth. Where do I stand on...
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went to look at a job this saturday and whoever installed the new cu must have run out of suitable box so used his sandwich box instead, complete...
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it gets worse people! While trawling through the tinterweb trying to find a decent 2394/2395 course I came across a course that shocked...
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Hum, an elderly lady asked me today what this remote does: There's no identification on it so can anyone suggest what manufacturer it is? thanks
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Hi. My husband took out a non working spotlight bulb from our bathroom two weeks ago and we haven't gotten round to replacing it yet so there's...
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eitb apprenticeship by thames water qualified as electrical fitter,crossed skilled instrument and contol **** Gis a Job! I can do that!
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I’m hoping somebody can clear up a little query I have regarding cable segregation. I’ve noticed the guys on the commercial site that I am working...
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