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MerlinGremlin
Do socket outlets in a Pub need to be RCD/RCBO protected!
What are peoples thoughts on this, should socket outlets in the general public areas be RCD/RCBO protected? I believe they do and have put them...
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Risteard
Risteard
Rocboni
Bargain fuses On ebay
Just won these on eBay for £1.20 feel a bit guilty to be honest, not sure if I'm going to take them 253199553457
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Rocboni
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HELP signing off work
Hi everyone, Possibly a stupid question, I am looking at changing from a full time job to becoming a self employed electrician. I have my C&G...
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Electrician looking for work in Dorset
Good evening one and all. We are DC Electrical, a LTD electrical contracting company based in Dorset. We are looking for in and around Dorset...
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Agencies? 20 charecters
My maintenance job in a school ends mid November and I am looking at agencies to gain experience and start my level 2 in early 2018. I have rang...
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Dave Jenkins
Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please
Now, over the years, I've fitted loads of LED downlights - 100s if not 1000s by now - just like you guys/gals probably. They always work, but this...
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Dave Jenkins
Dave Jenkins
AceRimmer
Siemens microwave oven element help
Hi everyone having troble finding a element for microwave oven the appliance has no part or model no. and i have striped it and looked...
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AceRimmer
AceRimmer
SparkyChick
Earthing for an outdoor install in a barn
Hi all, I'm in need of a bit of clarity on this decision. So, long story short... have been asked to quote for the installation of some...
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An interesting customer observation
I did an EICR a few weeks back that highlighted a number of problems, with a CU change advised. So I went back on Monday, changed the CU and...
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Risteard
Risteard
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hoover dust extraction advice thanks
i am after a hoover- dust extractor for occupied properties to attach to my chasing machine (sparky) i want makita ideally. what would you guys...
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sam400
sam400
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What do points make / PRIZES
Ratings and points , or points especially on this forum , how do you score them and why are we collecting them
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Extending Circuits for a side extension
Hi, I have been asked to price for a side extension which will contain a utility room, office, few down lights etc. The house was rewired by...
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telectrix
come back mk. your MCBs may be skewed, but this takes the proverbial
had the misfortune to install this today. came with isolator and RCDs. no MCBs . as you can see, the guts are way out. caused by din rail being...
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New Distribution Circuit to existing consumer unit
Do not know all details but Contracts Manager we know has had EICR done (not seen it yet) but the attached garage has a socket in it not sure if...
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Gavin John Hyde
Free torch from toolstation
I got a new catalogue in the post today from tool station and there was a little voucher on the address card giving me a free head torch when i go...
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Gavin John Hyde
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Help with NVQ Question Please
Hi, need some help with this question cant seem to find any info about it anywhere? Q: What does BS7671 say about a good connection? Many Thanks!
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Dan
Wickes Discounts and Deals
Just had an email about these offers from Wickes. Not sure if they're anything you'd be interested in but thought I'd share anyway just in case...
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Gavin John Hyde
Gavin John Hyde
Mark42
Insulation resistance failure on rubber flex. Why?
Two years ago I installed some garden lighting, using u/g SWA to Wiska boxes, then 3-core 0.75mm rubber flex downleads from each LED fitting...
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Richard Burns
Richard Burns
NDG Elecs
Is this PME, the DNO day it's up to me to find out!
Hi, Just a quick query for others views please. Customer had a brand new three phase supply put in in April. I have been called in to rectify...
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NDG Elecs
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