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    Decent multifunctional tester

    I use a megger 1721, I've also used a 1725. I don't particularly like the design of the leads, this is supplied by my company so I have no choice but it's a good bit of test kit..
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    Faulty RCD tripping on the button but not via the tester

    Did you do a Ramp test?
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    UK Bathroom Fan wiring to ceiling rose with old line and neutral

    Have you a pic of the Ceiling rose? If you do what you say it sounds like the Fan would be permanently On
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    Electrical Layout diagrams

    I use https://www.canva.com/online-whiteboard/flowcharts/ for basic diagrams or do you need to have electrical sysmbols?
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    UK What should my next steps be?

    In the first instance I'd study the Regs and obtain BS7671 and from there depending on whether you wish to become a maintenance Electrician or installer of some kind? Some of your existing training should be helpful and relevant but it's difficult to know how much exactly
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    Bathroom led strip query

    A profile is probably they way to go as it will be protected to a degree by water, where is the Driver?
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    overhead lines between buildings and structures

    A Wayleave but maybe best to start a thread
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    Issues with megger mft1720

    If the leads are giving 0.4 or even -.2 that's higher than they should read. I'd expect about 0.1. Suggests that it needs to go back to get looked at by the calibration place if you've tried a new set of leads. Unless you try the above and it works
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    How to change this light bulb?

    I'd have thought the Bezel should screw off with a quarter turn or similar, if this is just one light if it's not coming off you may have to replace. If there's another see if that has more play in the feed to it or try to see if the bezel comes of easier that the one you're currently trying to...
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    2365 design drawing level 3

    I'd scan that copy and paste it into Word and use the tools to draw lines & text boxes to keep it neat. there seems to be a few of you on here now!
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    Sporadic light flickering

    Are any LED controlled by a Dimmer? They seem to flicker at tiny fluctuations
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    Installing plug sockets in steel furniture.

    "I'm a designer at a furniture manufacturing company. We manufacture furniture almost entirely out of folded sheet steel profiles."
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    Electrician level 3 design projects

    I'm on instagram or twitter/X @chivers67
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    Electrician level 3 design projects

    Probably needs someone with more experience than me but I did get involved in a renovation project for a Hotel about 7 years ago. Here's some thoughts. looks like there's already a bit of design going on in the Summer house. Obviously requires at least one three phase board with various sub...
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    Installing plug sockets in steel furniture.

    Couldn't the metal cabinets become live under a fault condition and if not bonded give some one a Zap? Especially if sockets are installed in them?

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