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    UK Nightmare with Steel Conduit

    So as I’ve asked about this a few times and I’ve had some time off over Christmas I’ve decided to start it. I’ve first started to cut and thread all the galvanised conduit. Assembled it all with the end boxes and dome lids. I’ve then primed it and then using some ZG90 sprayed it white. I’ve...
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    Books on Fault Finding Electronics

    Would anyone be able to recommend fault finding books or YouTube videos. I’m just looking to brush up on my knowledge. I currently work in fire and security.
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    Martindale ET4000

    I’ve just found a brand new, or hardly used Martindale ET4000 for around £200. Has anyone any experience with this multimeter? I’m a fan of their voltage indicator and proving unit.
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    Socket Tester recommendations

    I’m looking to build my tools back up after a bit of bad luck. I’ve bought some screwdrivers, cutters etc. I’m just making a list of what I had. I’m just after a socket tester. I’ve seen Fluke now have one that looks very good. I did have just the basic Kewtech.
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    Electronic Books

    I’m looking to buy some electronic books. Would anyone have any recommendations?
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    Connectors for T&E to Singles.

    I’ve a job to do at home. I’ve a feed that connects my house to the garage consumer unit. The cable is in 10mm T&E. I’m replacing the conduit for galvanised and spraying it white to match the render. I was thinking where it exits the house in an end box rather than struggle with the T&E I was...
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    Gas Powered Soldering Iron

    I’m looking to buy a gas soldering iron for work as a kit. Would anyone possibly have any suggestions?
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    Fluke Tool Bucket

    Fluke Tool Bucket. Do we have any Fluke fans on here? Has anyone used: https://thecalibrationcentre.co.uk/product/fluke-bp25-tool-bucket-organiser/
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    Metal Tool Box or Alternatives

    I’ve been looking on eBay for a new tool box. My Stanley one has cracked. I’ve seen this. But I’m not sure about the depth of the draws for hand tools...
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    Fluke 1651B Bargain Price

    A friend of mine is selling his Fluke 1651b for £80. Calibrated till Feb next year but needs new cables and probes. Any good?
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    Conduit Bending Machine

    I’m looking to buy a Conduit Bender. Does this come with everything: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235247610872?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=T2ZWK9XSSa6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=-hh-nLs6TQy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    Advice on fixing this outside mess

    Basically I’ve attended a friend house who asked me to see why his power to his sheds had stopped working. Any help or advice on fixing this mess please
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    Connect 25mm Adaptaflex to Galv Conduit

    I’m running a some Adaptaflex 25mm underground and I’m just wondering where the top of the Adaptaflex meets the Pavement how could I join that on to some 25mm Galv Conduit?
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    Erbauer Hole Saws and Drill Bits

    Has anyone tried Erbauer Holesaws and Drill Bits? I’m just after an assortment of bits as our company pay for your drill bits. They won’t pay for the expensive brands. Are they any good?
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    Bosch Professional or Makita

    I’ve decided to buy my brother some drills for him going self employed. Now I was thinking either Makita or possibly Bosch Professional: Some I’ve found; Bosch https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gbh-18v-24-c-3-2kg-18v-2-x-5-0ah-li-ion-coolpack-brushless-cordless-sds-drill/111fu...
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    Makita 40v advice please

    Has anyone used Makita 40v tools? I’ve currently got Milwaukee but I’m having some warranty issues and a few battery issues. I’m thinking of giving Makita a try as I’ve never used them and they seems to get okay reviews.
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    Self Taping Screw and Washers

    I’m just after some advice as I’m looking to have a stock of self tapping screw and metal. Most would need to be an Inch or less and then some general washers.
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    Ever feel as though your being setup to fail.

    I’ve been in the Fire and Security Industry arounf 3 years now and have my qualifications. I was given an Install of a Panel change and Keypad and Speaker. Now our so called supervisor of 30 years said it’s only half a day. Long story short it was a full day. Lots of issues, took a whole day...
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    Adding a Fuse Spur on to a Consumer Unit Circuit

    I’ve had a disagreement with one of the Engineers in work. So we are doing an install. Installing an Intruder Alarm. Rather than go with my suggestion of coming off a Socket and adding in the Fuse Spur as he’s been doing it 15 years it’s now going next to the Consumer Unit. Which at a guess is...
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    Screwdriver for M6 Roofing Bolts

    Any recommendations on a screwdriver for roofing bolts? I’ve a 5.5mm flat head and an 8mm but they don’t seem to do it. I’ve seen this below but it’s very expensive...

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