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    Electrical Cabinet for Industrial use.

    Afternoon, is there any requirement for electrical cabinets to be all metal? Or is any flame retardant ok? It’s for a basic PLC cabinet with inputs / outputs to a Cobot. Very light industrial, nothing ever gets damaged etc.
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    What is happening with Automation?

    Evening, There seems to be a high demand for Automation / Controls Engineers at the moment. Larger companies seem to be starting new automation departments in their companies. What do we think will happen, is it to help reduce the labour problems of the last year or so? Is it to ramp up...
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    Looking for a VFD with good scaling for display.

    Evening, I currently use Rexroth VFD´s, but the scaling options are a bit sparse. Basically it has a multiplier that you can set from 0.1 to 100. For example on a pillar drill I added one to, I wanted the display to show RPM, but as the motor is geared down (for example 12:1), you only get...
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    PLC Forum.

    Hi, just noticed there is a PLC forum, how do I get into this? Thanks.
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    Servo Drive burning out encoder input.

    Evening, we have a machine (being deliberately vague) it has a main motor, which is driven by a VFD, on the spindle of the shaft driven by the motor is a rotary incremental encoder, something like 1000 pulse / revolution. This encoder controls a Servo Drive which drives a small motor for another...
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    How to get into Controls / Automation / PLC´s.

    Evening! I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things. I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc...
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    Temperature of LED light.

    I took this Lucedo 10w bulb out earlier as I wanted another the same, it was bloody hot. Tested temperature with an eBay IR gun and it’s at 98 degree’s. is this normal?! I don’t have much experience with lighting.
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    Schneider Electric 12 deals of Christmas.

    I’m signed up with the Schneider Electric as recommended by people on here. I’ve had an email from a marketing company who claim I have won a competition in the 12 deals of christmas competition. No links in the email. However logging onto Schneider’s website no longer works, it comes up...
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    A good make of PIR.

    Can you recommend a good make of PIR for outside LED’s please. The Screwfix ones lasted a month or so before they filled with water. The current ones from B&Q lasted a bit longer but after every time we have heavy rain they are constantly on and off. Need to have adjustable angle with 3m...
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    Decent RJ45 connectors

    Morning, what are an easy to use RJ45 connector? Struggling with the ones we have. Thanks.
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    Electrical Layout diagrams

    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 electrical but that seems more for electrical control panels etc. Currently I’m using AutoCAD and just drawing all the DB’s, but is there any free...
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    Plug adaptor?

    Can you buy the reverse of the adaptor below? I need the two pin plug (with the hex shape) to convert to a 3 pin uk socket. It’s just for chargers etc in the car. I could make one from a lead and socket but would rather have just an adaptor. Thanks.
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    Messed up order.

    Ordered 3x Hylec overloads (4.6-6.5A) from Screwfix. Next day received: 1x Hylec overload in box that says 0.5-2.5A 2x BG 40A RCBO WTF? Looking at the overload, despite what it says on the box, Screwfix sticker says 4.6-6.5A, risked it and opened it and inside is a 24-28A overload! How can...
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    Testing 300mA RCD with Megger 1552

    Hi, am I right in thinking that a Megger 1552 can’t test RCD’s at more than 1000mA? Therefore a 5x test on s 300mA RCD can’t happen?
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    Bootlace crimps / cutters

    Are there any decent combined bootlace crimps & cutters / snips? Thanks.
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    Asbestos testing......

    Hi, wondering if we should get something tested to see if they are asbestos. Currently they (wall tiles) are considered as being, but life would be easier if they definitely weren’t and we were able to drill them. What sort of cost is getting them tested? Thanks.
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    What is this drill like?

    Considering buying the below SDS drill. I am likely to only use it a couple of times a year at home. Thanks. https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erh750-3-4kg-corded-sds-plus-drill-220-240v/232fv
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    Inspection needed........

    Hi, never worked domestic. We need an inspection / certification on a business with a dwelling above. Looking on the NICEIC website, they have approved contractors, presumably they are the superhero’s that can carry this out?
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    Lights for in eaves on house.

    Evening, I’m looking for some round lights to fit into the eaves of my house. Basically spotlights but for outside use. I’ve seen decking lights, but is there anything else? Thanks.
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    Round conduit box lids.

    Evening, is there a place to get good quality 20mm round plastic conduit lids? I’ve installed a load this weekend from Screwfix and they don’t seal correctly as the plastic is too thin. I’ve ended up using two lids on each box! Thanks.

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