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What to do with a failing apprentice........ bin him but what are the legal problems that may arise.
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Hi all, Got an awkward bathroom fan installation in a downstairs flat, concrete ceilings and (some) walls. Bathroom is already fully tiled and...
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Have run out of stock of RJ45's and looking to get a bulk pack online, it's been a while since I've had to buy any and I'm mostly seeing packs of...
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hello I desinstal and reinstall an acorn 180, it had only 2 weeks of use. it flash f6 at first, i use the manuel mode to move up and down, i did...
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Check this link out ( call out to fix radios for the link), a detailed explanation of new legislation coming out that will hopefully reduce the...
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Hi All I'm new here. I have just finished my NVQ and waiting to do my AM2. I have a question on selectivity as it has always slightly confused me...
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Hi guys I have some industrial lighting circuits to wire in a workshop and was after some fresh ideas/suggestions as to how i could best do this...
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Inspired by another thread, which I don't wish hi-jack. Can anyone recommend a decent, relatively low price punch down tool? I've had a cheap...
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Good evening, I have recently moved into a new home and I am having problems with the MCB/RCD tripping (Mem M6 Type 3 - 30mA). It intermittently...
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Hi folks, I'd like to get my Nest thermostat up and running with the gas combi boiler (Worcester Greenstar HIghflow 440 Standalone). FYI - I...
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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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Hi All, this forum was incredibly helpful when I last posted. I'm a girlfriend (hoping to level up soon) to a man who is just starting his...
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G99 SGI-3 4.4 kw set export limit phase to neutral loop impedance test on site 0.309 ohms and dno max being 180 m ohms or 0.018...
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Hi Guys I recently started the HNC in electrical and electronic engineering in online learning through teeside university. Im hoping someone on...
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I'm writing this mainly hoping something occurs to me while writing it! I got called to an occasionally tripping RCD. It's a Hager double height...
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Hi, I have two questions about domestic wiring In Ireland 1. Should conduit be used when passing multiple T&E cables (2.5mm) through a garage...
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Hello to anyone reading this . I am from the HVAC trade been working with 3 phase and controls for the last 20 years . Started my electrical...
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Is the following set up possible with a 3 Gang 2 Way Smart Wifi Switch set up (the black glass type touch ones) One of the 3 switches, switches...
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Absolutely losing my brain here guys What I would like to be able to do is power our 3 phase motor on a single phase supply. Thought I had it...
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I'm about to order this wired smoke alarm system as it can network but I just went to see how my existing fire alarms are hooked up and there...
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Took me a while before I realised, the building is a block of 6 flats, all submains go to each flat with the meter and consumer unit located...
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Hi everyone, please advice and comment on the attached wiring diagram for a kitchen. There are mixed opinions on the need for FSU-s and number of...
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I am fixing an old BM223 for myself and have done well so far, got it a new battery holder, found the 12v zener shorted and a 1N4007 o/c next to...
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I have a live ground throughout the house. Is this dangerous and what are the possible causes? Thank you for your time.
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Hi, there are 3 bundles of wires coming from my ceiling and I've been told they have been tested with a multimeter and have all got a current but...
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Hi Guys, We have a CNC router which uses single phase for the spindle, stepper motors and control box. This is all wired in and working...
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My builder has sprung a job on me. New circuit required for a hob. The CU has a single 30mA RCD, type AC. I am still unsure exactly when I should...
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I start my BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the new year, what book do you recommend to get to help me with my...
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Hi, Bought a MainsSwitch device to run the RF pairing link to switch some low voltage LED strip lighting under my Breakfast bar. No direct switch...
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I start my BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the new year, what book do you recommend to get to help me with my...
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Hi I’m just starting to do ev chargers so it’s looks like I need new tester. I currently have Megger 1711. So I can’t do a 6ma rcddc test. I...
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im not sure where to post this.. and I need help [ I posted here because i guess Heating systems may need a hole this big , and this is the only...
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Hi I currently have Megger MFT 1721, I am looking to buy the megger tester attachment for EV charging , does anyone knows if the MFT 1721 takes...
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I’m running wires to the basement for future basement finishing. I’d like to add two circuits of outlets (one on the finished side and one on the...
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Hi. Looking to employ a sub contractor on a day rate. Just helping on projects we have ongoing. All work is in South Yorkshire working in a team...
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Due to demand, we need a qualified electrician who would like to teach. Suitable for all ages with a passion and patience, to pass on knowledge to...
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Hello, I need to conduct interviews with experts in the relevant field for my university project. The topic and product that I’m developing a...
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Hello All I was hoping for some advice. We have a microwave and recently after cleaning, as soon as the microwave was plugged in, a loud humming...
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DIYer question. I have a 32 amp supply going from consumer unit in garage to kitchen. It supplies an induction hob only. The cable is easily...
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Hi, I need some advice on the wiring for a new ceiling light. I have taken down the original light, and I'm left with the wiring in the image...
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Wouldn't normally note this as an observation on a report but feel I need to. The way the building has been wired is all circuits on L1 have been...
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Hello folks. Just looking for a little help please. Recently I fitted a fst77 timeguard for a single 2.5kw simplex model NLSH18MN. This works...
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If I click on the "Please help the forum out by replying to UNANSWERED THREADS by clicking here.", for the last couple of days it is infested with...
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Just had an EICR done and C2 (dangerous) applied to 3-way consumer unit which is exclusively for 3 x Storage Heaters. Pic below. Yes its plastic...
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Hi, searched the forum but cant locate anything similar so apologies if ive missed something. Ive got a new hob to install in the kitchen...
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I need to replace two AFCI breakers on our main circuit panel. I have replaced and added breakers to our sub-panel several years ago. When I...
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I have a box in my bedroom, it's next to the mains which leads outside, u side there are green grounding wires, basically green wires, and there's...
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hello guys i have a (3-6v dc motor), (DC Motor PWM Speed Controller 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V), (3.7v 1200mah rechargeable battery) and a (Charging /...
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People with 10+ posts should not now see Google ads? Please reply and let me know what you can see? (This is Google ads, not the sponsors - who...
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I am an experienced electrical engineer consultant in building services, and I am looking to expand my professional horizons by taking on side...
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Hi all, Im new to the forum and wanted to check something and maybe get some advice confirmation. Ive got halogen wall lights which use a...
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Hi all, the main horn on my Fiat Punto stopped working - went around the houses to fix it including the clockspring but to no avail. Now wired up...
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What’s the best setup for a system that has a heating system with existing radiators but a wet underfloor heating system is being added to a new...
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I’ve had a weird one today. Banjo having 50v on it. L - main earth = 230v L - N = 230v N - main earth = clear I have 50v on the live - banjo &...
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I am not an electrician but am looking for some advice as to how to fix my sporadic light flickering problem that has come and gone for the year...
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I had a call to a new customer who was experiencing what sounded like nuisance tripping on a kitchen ring. Some background first. It's an MK LN...
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Woke up this morning and tried to turn on the computer (work from home) wouldn't power on, checked lights they worked fine. Went downstairs to...
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Hi All, I have just joined from the West of England looking for advice and guidance and hope i can give the same in return.
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Morning guys, Just been to look at a CU change and there was a bit of an oddity with the PME connection in the old black cut out. Looking at the...
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Extremely low voltage on 120v line Hi, I’m not an electrician but my home has 20 amp breaker that has only one outdoor outlet on it with a GFCI...
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Hi there I have 8 downlights in my kitchen, 6 on one switch and 2 on another (not sure why), I've replaced the downlights on the 6 and they work...
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I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether any/all of the Quinetic grid switch modules fit in a 25mm back box? It "looks" just about ok. But if...
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Hi, changed a bathroom extractor fan. Easy enough. I was dealing with a grey, black, brown and earth wire. When i tested the black wire, which i...
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Hi, I have just had an EICR carried out and it has comeback with a few C2s. The only one I disagree with is the electrician raised as a C2 the...
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hi all NSB 32 wylex mcb what is the bsen number is it 60898 ?
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Hello to everyone. I have just joined and hope to get a lot of info from members here. I have been in the industry sense my early days in the...
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So I'm starting out a new rig and I'm fresh out of college with my level 3 without any experience and I think that I need to still have the...
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Hi guys, I've achieved my NVQ Level 3, 18th edition and 2391-52. Looking to go off by myself, work comprising all of domestic so signing off work...
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I have recentley added a porch to my house it did not require building regs due to my original door stopping in place. The electrician has...
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Hey Everyone Just need some advice and what to look out for. I've installed some rocker switches 24vdc for a project and they keep blowing after...
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Hi I’m installing a disabled toilet alarm and they need an extra beacon in the office about 100mt away. Has anyone got any suggestions as to what...
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Evening all, Have been asked to wire one of these into a heating system that has no separate control (or valves) for HW & CH. Customer is going...
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A cable specification is like below. -below- LBR: Pull <=1KV(350-600)(SC)(Non-Armor) What does LBR mean? and What does Pull mean? And why in the...
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PCBWay's partner attended Advanced Engineering 2023 ⏱Wed, 1 Nov 2023 - Thu, 2 Nov 2023 📍Venue: NEC Birmingham, Halls 3 & 3a Pendigo Way, Marston...
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I genuinely can't find a 3 gang 3 way black smart light switch - any ideas where I can get one from? Seems to be hard to get hold of?
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Hello everyone, Following on from my previous post where I received advice on taking a spur off a 40a feed (thank you). I performed the work...
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I'm installing mag-locks and fire door hold-open magnets at the moment and I'm wondering if any of the cable should be fire performance cable...
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Hello, I have a fairly big property and to get power to the house, there are several metal poles with the cables running along them. I had...
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Hello all Planning to do the 18th edition online. I could just batter loads of old papers on the head and then have an attempt ( I will do loads...
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I am adding a 60 AMP subpanel for a detached garage/workshop with a 200 foot underground conduit run from the main panel to the sub panel...
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we just replaced our hot water tank with hot water on demand (natural gas) and still have the old power run for the tank which is 30a 240v. I...
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Hello, After my post back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and complete the level 2 electrical installation course from City and Guilds. My...
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We have one room that seems to have lost most of its power last night. One of the outlets in the rooms has a power strip plugged in that powers...
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Hi, DIY’er here. I need a replacement transformer but can’t find the exact model required anywhere. It is Golden Power GP-SW120DC0700(UK)...
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Hi does anyone have a S plan wiring diagram that incorporates a third zone to accommodate an underfloor heating system like polypipe? Would...
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Hi there, I hope it's ok to post here but I have a job lot of lighting from a job and I'd like to sell them. They are all still boxed and have...
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Afternoon, I need to create an electrical layout plan for a factory with around 30 DB’s. What software would be best to use, I have AutoCAD...
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Hello everyone, just looking for a bit of advice. 10 years ago I did an apprenticeship in aircraft engineering and got my level 3 nvq in...
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I currently have a Myson thermostat that is no longer working. I have a Meross thermostat to replace it. I have attached photos of the current...
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I have a question ! I have a list of osciloscopes put aside for more than 15 years, and the cheapest of them all, the price winner, is FNIRSI...
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Hi all, Has anyone here had any experiance of installing a Porsche 11kw 3ph EV wall charge unit ? We've not done many EV installs to date but...
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Friend of mines dryer machine has stopped working, 2 days out of warranty. I am trying to help theme out as money is tight for them however, I'm...
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Hello all, I signed up here for a little help. I bought a 3 phase bandsaw and went down the rabbit hole of VFD’s etc. ‘The motor is 3 phase 400v...
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Hi everyone, just wanted to ask if any other sparks who use scolmore click mode have recently noticed a drop in the quality of their accessories...
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Hi guys, I have recently encountered that my circuit breaker for the upstairs lights keeps tripping. I flick it back on and immediately it trips...
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Hi All, Just came across James Dewane youtube channel - Marketing for electricians Marketing For Electricians -...
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Hello iv got a beko condenser tumble dryer and there's a box with 3 horizontal lines in it flashing and my dryer keeps stopping and starting...
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What is best practice when unable to access a plug on a class 1 appliance. Specifically a washing machine in this instance. There is also no...
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Had to remove a led strip from a bathroom today because it’s getting tiled, now the led strip that was there was low voltage but didn’t have...
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Hi all, Been asked to do EICR on thatched property for insurance purposes, however they will want all C3 codes rectified. Haven't seen it yet but...
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I'm looking for a floodlight (preferably 50w), that can be dimmable with a standard led dimmer switch (probably a varilight v-pro). All I can...
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Hello all, I wonder if I can get some opinion on my deliberations on an old TPN installation with numerous 1P sub-boards wired up with 16mm T&E...
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Am fitting a new pir led floodlight . The exsisting light is connected to 4 core round flexible cable, core colours green/yellow, blue, brown...
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Hi, Buying a replacement extractor fan. It falls into zone one with the room setup. Looking at two fans. One is rated zone 1 one is rated zone 2...
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Can anyone tell me if its okay for a 12v 4.8w led fish tank light tube to run off a driver that puts out 60w???
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I installed a timer on a hot water heater. I made sure it was rated for the correct volts and amps and I believe I used what gauge wire the water...
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Hi, sorry if this has already been discussed or is in the wrong place. Im wondering if anyone has come across a domestic EV charger where the ct...
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Hello, I'm trying to upgrade my mechanical thermostat to a wireless one but when I connect the wires it doesn't work. This is the old one: And...
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Hi guys. It would be really useful to run this past you and get a consensus/input from you for what would be a realistic amount to charge for an...
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Hello How lan connect two computer to one lan internet
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Does anyone have any experience of installing Enkin PDM250 Multi-way dimmer modules? We have 4 dimmers at different ends of the kitchen / dining...
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I recently got my flat rewired. It had old storage heaters and we plan on putting modern storage heaters in. The way the electrician did the...
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This is the second set which won't work to replace the current spots here in my kitchen. All they do is flash once quickly. I'm replacing...
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We were all told that SPD's were mandatory under A3 from September last year and even sat through the webinar spelling it out. I work an area...
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Needed a new "Hood" for my Festool dust extractor (Top plastic section that are famous for been crap quality plastic , but replacements are ok )...
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Hi I'm just starting to fit EV chargers as part of our solar installs. Just looking at the tester options I currently have a Megger 1711 but this...
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A silly fault in a circuit only 4m long is currently eluding me! This is ECIR remedials of a landlords supply in a block of flats. Circuit 2 =...
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Hi all. I've purchased a ceiling light. It has a very long power cable and an adjustable steel cable to suit the height you want it set at. My...
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Hi there, Just a quick question. Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside? I am under the impression that...
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Short version: does code specify a minimum distance from the panel to the first grounding rod, and if so, what is that distance? Long version...
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We are having problems with one socket which my husband has changed the front plate on. When he tried to attach the new front cover it singed the...
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Hi - On our small vessel we have a 12v failry powerful motor to run the autopilot, where the power is supplied by the boat's battery bank. On an...
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I realise that this is usually the domain of @Dustydazzler - however I notice in the latest Electrical News Weekly video by eFIXX has a very sexy...
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Hi guys, I've just signed up. Currently working as a commercial electrician with a variety of typical jobs, from EICRs and planned maintenance to...
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I was just looking at these, the idea sounds good, but I'm not sure about the locking pins? I like the way his body molds into the shape of the...
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Since DB upgrade 2 way top stair light is tripping rcbo, it has a separate N&E to the feed supplying it im assuming this is the reason?
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Good Afternoon everyone Do you know any UK based company which sells straight connections between Medium voltage transformers ( 3500 and 630 kvas)...
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Hello everyone In September 2023 I rented a beautiful 3 bedroom apartment, with all electric supply, no gas powered appliances. I noted down the...
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What type of switches are these ? How do I replace them , they’re all over the house 3 way switches different wiring never seen them before older...
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Hi everyone, just joined and a keen DIY’r. Looking forward to learning a lot.
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Hello. Is it possible to find a compatible rotor for an electric motor based on the dimensions of the original rotor? The manufacturer Fein says...
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