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It just seems like it’s blocking access for maintance. Seems crazy to me to put it there.
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I want to get an EICR on my house, the cost seems to be based on how many circuits I have - what do I do to find out how many circuits I have?
Hi Guys
Any advice/ pointers would be appreciated 😉
Have ‘pretty big’ new build house we’re wiring from scratch.
New supply in from DNO is PME...
So, I can’t turn off the board, can’t really turn off circuits except the one I am replacing with an RCBO. It’s all singles in trunking no sheaths...
A relative in West Cheshire sent me this pic. He is contemplating having an EV charger and other electrical appliances fitted. He asked me if he...
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Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
Rules....No Offensive...
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46 year old here with a long background in IT and networking; plus a little Police work.
Looking to train initially to be able to so some...
Hello, I have recently designed a system including a pump. It is only 4amp and it is controlled using a crompton DOL. An external twist to reset...
Hi all, newbie here and hope everyone will be fine here. I found this forum really affective for discussion. I'm looking forward to learn some...
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I have a bench saw which is tripping a 100amp breaker on a workshop spread.
The question i have is how does a D curve breaker work? I...
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I have a 230 Volt single-phase circuit with a 100 Amp cutout fuse and a 100 Amp MCB switch, so the supply is rated at 23 kVA.
Only about 13% of...
Hi there
Just after some experts opinions of this wiring of my consumer unit (image attached).
It was installed by one electrician who installed...
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Existing circuit diagram attached. I opened all detectors to establish how they were supplied. Dedicated circuit off board and appears to be a...
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I have old & new BT wires that I am in need of help with please. The old wiring coming directly into the house hidden inside a grey plastic box...
I have a customer who lives in a grand old house which suffers from damp.
The ground floor sockets (2 different circuits) IR test at around...
Why lights are all beginning to flicker, basement now upstairs bathroom light is slowly beginning to
Taped a cracked light socket and it worked but was dim thought tightening the tape would help but it started rapidly flickering with a buzzing...
I have new two new wall light fittings to mount and have three cables coming out of the wall. Earth, live and neutral.
The light fitting only has...
My energy supplier igloo folded in oct and we've been with eon since. I keep getting emails and letters about upgrading to a smart meter.
What's...
I will try to explain this as best as I can,
Wired 18 downlights in two rows of 9,
The downlights were wired in 3core and earth cable so two...
I have some projects on my hand and it involves driving into concrete. Therefore, I thought it would be sensible to invest in a hammer drill
I am...
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Happy New Year everybody. Our Joke Friday for 2022 thread starts here! Leave your jokes and replies below, we will be replying to this every...
I have a servo drive that is rated 10AMP. It then has a second rating refered to as it's Peak current : 30AMP
1) Do you size a MCB using the Peak...
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Hello all
My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy...
Help Needed !!
The wife has just purchased a hot tub off eBay! I am a spark but not a bright one!! I was just looking into what's required for the...
Hello people.
I'm a gold card holding spark with a commercial background (metal munchin'). Recently I've got a job 2nd fixing flats, no problems...
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I have four can lights in my kitchen that are controlled by two switches on opposite sides of the room. Recently, when you try to turn those...
I installed a new GFI outlet in our bathroom for our new electric toilet. To do this I cut wires to the exhaust fan and added new wires to the...
Hi All,
Need advise on something.
I have seen a diagrem somewhere showing that we cant have any electrical socket near the washbasin/tub etc...
Getting around to bedroom lighting, what I would like to achieve is:
Circuit 1: pendant light (centre of main ceiling)
Circuit 2: LED tape and...
So, This is the Main disconnect for a Panel that provides Heat to units.
I shut off the Main. Worked on the panel. Went back to energize the Main...
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I AM IN MY SECOND YEAR OF DOING MY LEVEL 3 AND AM CURRENTLY DOING MY DESIGN ASSIGMENT.
I AM ON THE LAST QUESTION AND SEEM TO EITHER...
Hi all, let me start by saying in no way am I a qualified electrician but do have some basic knowledge from having worked as an apprentice in the...
Evening all,
Went round to a clients house and did some tests on an outdoor socket. At the junction (in an IP rated wiska box) between the cable...
Trying to post a thread with normal terms like "switch" and get error message that I can only post three tags and 5 tags in total. I don't...
Hello All,
Apologies if this is the wrong forum or has been posted already (I have searched). Does anyone have a blank, electronic copy of the...
Required to join the Street Lighting & Traffic signal team, based at Beverley Depot for 37 hours per week, plus 2 hours contractual overtime and...
Question I have is, is it ok to have x2 ring main circuits on one 32amp type B MCB??
If so does this meet the current regs.
TIA.
I wire my basement and I have a room where the lights come on but are dim, they eventually get to full strength. Any thoughts on why this one room...
Mate/Labourer required Newcastle on Tyne ONE WEEK to start (31Jan - 4 Feb) but we are travelling from Oswestry so accommodation & transport...
Electrician
Any electrician's taking on mates in sunderland
Hi all,
I'm new to the site and am just about to start my training to become an electrician. Problem i have is I'm currently a supervisor in a...
Electrician
Electrician looking for work
Looking for work in Newcastle upon Tyne if anyone can help me thanks ??
I am looking for some buying advise.
I wish to change all the existing incandescent lamp fittings in my house to LEDs.
Each of the bedrooms will...
Despite all my interests, I love photography since childhood. This is the beautiful art of capturing the moment. Here are some of my shots that...
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Dear All,
The back story is too boring to tell !!! Could someone please tell me if this PCB in the photograph has an adjustable time function ...
For Sale
Megger LRCD210 for sale
Megger lrcd210 for sale. Barely been used. No current calibration as haven't needed it but will have no problems. Open to sensible offers
Hi All,
I am looking for an installer to install
1. JA 455W PV panel X10 (Approx £1800)
2. GivEnergy 5kW inverter + 8.2kWh battery (Approx...
BS7671 amd 2 has now been published...
Keeping it brief. We recently had a utility room put in the back of our garage including new wiring and a new mini fusebox in the garage by...
I have two goldfish at the moment named Goldfish 1 and Goldfish 2. They did have names but I can't remember what me and my daughter ended up...
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Backstory:
Installing a new ceiling fan in a 45 y.o. house, rewiring to an existing switch. The leg was for a switched outlet, which was wired in...
Hello all,
Ran into a curious issue last night with my basement light circuit - here are the details of the circuit (diagram also attached):
15a...
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I have a mapole 12/24v battery charger 2014 model approx.it will not charge it switches on and lights up the transformer is buzzing but no life...
This is getting embarrassing - I've been looking for a sub-main consumer unit in a church for an hour now.
I've found the incomer. There's a nice...
Can you use metal staples to secure an earth bond cable to skirting
I'm not an electrician, just a hobbyist trying to build a small sculpture which incorporates LEDs, but they keep burning out. I am using a 8w/24v...
Hi everyone, just want to know what are some tools you have that were worth the price tag or some tools that are less common/unusual that you...
I thought that I would try and do something to reduce my carbon footprint and get solar panels and a storage battery installed in my house. (5kw...
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On connecting battery, the Right hand side indicator globes light up and remain on. Indicating Left activates buzzer, indicating Right no buzzer.
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Guys, which of you is engaged in programming? How did you come to this and what teaching aids did you use? I would like to hear advice from...
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Just setting up a new sticky thread that unlike the dodgy trade pics thread is focused on showing the result of failures in electrical...
NICEIC Certification Scheme
NICEIC online form confusion
I am constantly confused by the online installation form and what they refer to as "main switch", and "installation worked on". If I have the...
I had to pop into town on Monday to pick up something my wife ordered and I passed a new charity shop so thought I would pop in to see if they had...
I have just had my house fully rewired. I lifted a few of the loose floorboards to clean and noticed at junctions there is a lot of exposed...
Which code would you give to a Wylex board populated with Hagar mcbs ,Wylex main switch and Wylex rcd.
Wylex once told me that nsb and nh breakers...
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I have a single phase system that uses 320 amps and 240 volts and I rewire the circuits for 3 phase what size generator would I need and how many...
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I have a wardrobe with no lights or mains socket in it, I would like to put an LED light strip in there and somehow connect it to a pull cord...
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Our neighbours oven knob has sheered off when the builders were replacing the kitchen ceiling...
Anyway does anyone know where they can find a...
Hi new member here looking for a bit of advice.
I recently undertook a condition report of a building where the measured Zs at the distribution...
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Hello all
My initial post was too long. If you had an email saying something like "Electrical Maintenance TS Postcode" Please read my reply...
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Hi all,
Bit of a boring one for you!!
I had been working for the same company since i qualified 15 odd years ago. I have now left and set up my...
Hi all
I am booked to go on the city and guilds 2919 EV charging course. i have bought the book as required. I generally like to be well...
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Has anyone got any good stories /recommendations of a small domestic turbine . I have read a lot , and it seems its not always viable . I do have...
Customer thinks it was installed in 1964 when the house was built!
Thanks
What are the regulations around old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place? My own thought was...
Hi
First post so please be gentle !
I'm a 46 year old who is looking to start with IP based CCTV installations working for myself.
I don't have...
Hi all, I have been asked to install new electrics to a wooden lodge / chalet. It is a single storey very large building with a flat roof.
I have...
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Hi guys. We have been asked to price for some floodlighting and this will involve a substantial amount of trench work through a field and then six...
Hi,
Having a new kitchen fitted and was hoping for some advice please. How many LED downlights do I need? Will likely be using these linked below...
Hi all,
We've been asked to upgrade 450+ 6ft single fluorescent battens to LED. The client had requested for each fitting to be connected into...
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The Forum seems to keep changing its format, very difficult to navigate now, lots of text in the dropdown box's and the top banner scrolls up with...
We are going to fit outdoor soffit lighting IP65 with top and bottom set controlled separately.
Are there any light brands that are recommended...
My customer wants a meter for the small garage CU I am fitting.
The CU will have 2 circuits, 16A sockets and 6a lights.
My question is, do the...
Hey guys! I really like the game "The Last of Us". Do you know something similar and similar in theme? I will be grateful for feedback.
Hi all,
I'm hoping someone on here can shed some light on an issue I currently have with a bedroom light switch.
Yesterday evening, I attempted...
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Hello. I have a new oven. I understand completely that I need to get it installed by an electrician and will definitely do so but for my own...
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Hi. I wanted to run a 5amp fused spur from a nearby socket but find its already a spur ( only one cable in).
Help please.
Just stumbled across this on YouTube and I have to say I agree with this guy... how can this fitting be suitable for outdoor use??
I had a quick...
So I’ve recently started my level 3 course and I’m doing electrical system designs the one with the hotel extension and pool and cafe block I’ve...
Long time lurker so this may be my first question. I am a qualified electrical engineer, but in aeronautics not domestic installations, and I may...
Just was handed an this assigment two days ago. Anyone else had the same ???
Should have been handed out in the beginning of term.
hi all
need a bit of help!
i have a neff oven that has been working fine for 3 years. top oven all works fine.
bottom oven I can choose from fan...
New (EDF) installation. Issue 2 meter. Installed both gas and electric.
Meter only shows electricity consumption, nothing at all on gas?
Any idea...
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I have installed a new Cat5e cable (about 10m) between my network hub and a new office outlet. The cable does not light up with my cable tester...
Hi,
I'm after some advice, I've got space on my south facing roof for between 18-20 panels, but every installer I've been too is recommending...
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Am I on the right lines, I ask?
I've just recently moved into this house which is nicely equipped with a large 15 circuit CU unit with a split...
Just introducing myself, been a lurker on a few electrician forums and thought I'd give back and help out with my experience where I can, cheers.
Hello everyone,
A homeowner here, with some basic understanding of all things electrical. Will try to soak up as much knowledge as possible.
Well i dont know about your views but i cannot wait for the release of the new game out november 3rd. It looks like they are going back to proper...
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So I recently changed my light switch and thought it was OK but in the evening the lights started flickers and when I switched on one light it...
I want to add indicator lamp for ON,STOP, and trip , which terminal should i connect? And what about terminal no 1 and 2? Please help
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Seeing a lot of ads for Motex, another fake electricity-bill-saver. I had four on one page just now, including pics of dangerous foreign...
Hello, I am a qualified Electrical Engineer from outside UK who has a lot of experience working in domestic and industrial electrical projects as...
Evening All...I've not posted in a while which is a good thing as I can now work most things out myself!!
Just a bit of help needed with this one...
Hello my name is Hanson and I am new to these forums, I am a retired plumber.
I recently purchased a freehold ex local authority 3 bed property...
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Hello hope someone can help.
I’ve read a few posts on the forum of people in similar situations as myself but never given me the answers I was...
Hi All
I am a seeking help and advice from you lovely sparkis, I have removed a old flood light which was fitted 25 years ago by a friend of a...
I need to drill holes in the tile wall for some household tasks. Therefore, I want to know exactly what type of drill bit will suit best our...
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Was contacted by a local paper last week and asked about the Scottish Government smoke alarm requirements coming in on February.
Was mentioned in...
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We have this thread on TilersForums.com and it's just been restarted because the old thread had 20,000 replies and 500,000 views. And there were...
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Hi all,
Apologies if I am not posting in the correct place I am new to using forums - I'm looking for some advise on my campervan conversion...
Wondering if anyone else has had this, getting 24v between live and neutral at pendant when dimmer is off, which means the light isn’t fully going...
Hi,
I've just landed a job as an electrical tester and need a new MFT (mainly light industrial).
As I'm going to be spending considerable time...
Hi, I need to replace an old extractor fan in a house I rent out. The bathroom has a lot of black mould on the ceiling and I'm wanting to prevent...
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Don‘t be left out in the cold this Winter. Get yourself a Testo to enter our van giveaway!
Offer Valid on the following models, testo 300, 300LL...
I would like to have 6 x 10w security lights down my 60 metre drive with a pir at the top and bottom of the drive. I have a wiring diagram and...
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Seeking advice. My neutral wire from the transformer fell during a storm. This is at a cottage and luckily I was there when it happened. The...
Bought a house a few months ago and would like to have access to electrical outlets in the garage. There is already an electric cable running to...
Just seen that FuseBox are offering AFDD Combined RCBO but cost on-line is £115+VAT so not exactly affordable yet...
Hi was just wondering if anyone has been doing/has done the city & guilds fault finding unit in the portfolio they could send me please?
What is the oldest dimmer switch you have seen in use recently?
When did you install your first dimmer? (Veteran sparks only)
I ask because a...
Hi all, I'm looking for some help & advice understanding addressable fire systems. I'm helping a small team out pulling in enhanced FP for a fire...
I have got to install a switched fuse isolator with 25mm tails and a 3 core 25mm armoured. Any recommendations on an isolator? Always struggle...
Hello cable junkies, need to replace 40 of these fittings, what would you be fitting is the question...
Upcoming job to install lighting and sockets in a shipping container.
Supply is PME to a metal clad steel framed building and the container is...
Hi,
Not quite a central heating system but the same kind of pump used I believe.
It is used to increase the pressure of the water system when...
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Hello,
What happens if we use disconnect switch over its operating curent Ie?
For ex.
If our circuit is motor circuit and current range is...
My RCD began to trip several months ago. I narrowed it down to a fridge/freezer in the garage. However, after turning this off, its now started to...
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I have a dead circuit in my kitchen that I am trying to fix. it seems to be a simple run from the panel to on outlet using BX cable to a first...
Have a 3a FSU that feeds an adjacent WC light and fan, wired from a socket that is a spur. Even though we all know that it's safe (no different...
There is a very active bunch of Scammers offering 300 EICR's in your local postcode. SP in my case.
Sky Home Maintenance, clever because if you...
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HI, I have these LED lights which require 9W
https://www.helestra.de/en/datasheet/helestra_PALA_15162907_long.pdf
It uses the LED Driver in the...
Hi,
We have recently installed column radiators (stelrad regal) pretty much throughout our house during renovation/extension work. We choose steel...
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Hi. We just removed a broken washing machine and saw it and a dryer had been wired together to the same wall box. The appliance wires had been...
This is more an 80's question:
A friend of mine come to me with a bizarre problem that perplexed me. I don't know what to think. And I need some...
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I am pretty sure I know the answer to these questions, but because this isn’t my own panel, I wanted to double-check. I am installing a single...
Domestic
Socket outlet in a toilet?
Hi all, just wondered if there is any specific guidance in the regs with relation to socket outlets in toilets?
Just in the process of doing a...
As the title says, I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of specialists firm who run in armoured cables underground?
I have a 250m run of two...
Seeing that the scams are already peddling pre-orders, does anyone know when Ammendment 2 is being published?
Hi,
Do you know why our washing machine is tripping the RCD?......it works for a bit, then the RCD trips......the other L-N breaker doesnt trip.
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So I am trying to help a family that was given a 240v electric dryer. They live in an apartment complex and unfortunately cannot modify the walls...
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Hi I’m getting very frustrated have a 4 slice swan Nordic toaster the elements in the middle will not heat have done a continuity test and would...
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Hey All! Living here is Sunny SW Florida and loving it. Getting ready to do some kitchen remodeling, which will have us upgrading our electrical...
Don't think I've seen this on here already. If it is then sorry for the duplicate.
Fluke have issued a safety notice on the 83, 87 and 88 series...
Hi guys
I installed this unit protecting a shed for a customer a while back and he’s text me with images showing the fuse burnt and it’s holder...
Hello all, first post but have enjoyed the forum for a while..
I am in Bristol and recently had an electrician do some work on my house - I want...
Have any of you had your megger come up with UL exceed. I can’t work out what the issue is? Was trying to take a measurement on a sub main for ZDB...
Hi all,
I have a double light switch that I attempted to fit a double dimmer switch by switching the wires over exactly as they were on the...
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