Recent content by martin mcguinness

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    Microwave leakage testing

    Hi guys I have been instructed to carry out leakage testing on the 3 microwave we have on site as I am the only person on site with 2377 but I'm unsure if the microwave leakage testing req a different qualification as this wasn't on the course or I'm my notes. any guidance welcome.
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    what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

    My CK cable cutters 160mm and 210mm I usually have spare sets in the glovebox of the van as others seem to like them as much as I do or someone borrows them and uses them to cut nails ( only for copper cable ) Ideal for anything from terminating cat6 to 35mm tails I would recommend to any spark...
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    what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

    just ordered one it would have made my job a bit easier yesterday
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    BG (British General) consumer units

    Had quite a few issues with the BG consumer units usually trying to get the knock outs to knock out (I have had a few buckled carcase ) but never an issue getting them replaced surprisingly. Also trying to keep the breakers straight while tightening to the busbar as often look like a row of...
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    I Need Work Help :-/ considering training as an electrician in Scotland

    If you can get an apprenticeship take it as its a trade that you are always learning something new but only get out of it what you are willing to put in. There are days like any that you will wish you had done something else but don't let any of that put you off as most of the guys on here will...
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    Fluke hand tools

    Hiya Guys Has anyone bought any of the Fluke side cutters, pliers or screwdrivers yet as I have seen them on YouTube and wonder if they are any good also been tying to find a uk supplier on line but no joy yet. Unfortunately I am a total tool tart if it looks new and shiny I want them so if...
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    what's required (mains or battery)

    MINEFIELD then To keep myself right I have asked the customer to get the guidelines from the council that regulate that area as I would prefer to fit mains type detectors but as normal and being a flat trunking would be req and he doesn't want that. I just want to keep myself right so I will...
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    what's required (mains or battery)

    sorry mate but comes up not found
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    Changing salus receiver to hive

    hive is terminals 1 & 3 for common and demand on a single Channel unit
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    Kitchen refit - sockets moved from wall to units?

    found this today so as was said before its amazing what you find in a kitchen 1568823836 The cooker cable was similar with 3 sets of joints in one pice of cable. Easy fix lift hatches pull cables under floor and re route but as was pointed out this isn't always possible
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    what's required (mains or battery)

    Normally I would install mains supplied and interconnected smoke and heat alarms in a rented property or in any alteration but I have a customer convinced that battery ones with radio link is acceptable. Any installs I do normally state wired, interconnected to be installed but an other spark...
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    FIXRADIO Tunes Request Thread (And DAB Radio Recommendations Thread)

    He can do for about £100 but I have found on Ebay cheaper and including postage so about £10 cheaper in total http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=351998580652&category=184655&pm=1&ds=0&t=1567167141000&ver=0 I would recommend
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    FIXRADIO Tunes Request Thread (And DAB Radio Recommendations Thread)

    will text him and find out
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    FIXRADIO Tunes Request Thread (And DAB Radio Recommendations Thread)

    Yep I would defo recommend luckily one of my mates co owns and manages a big boys toy shop (power tools , hand tools workware ironmongery etc) so I didn't pay that for it

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