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    Free BYB and OSG, will post out

    Tidying my old van and garage up, got a mint condition big yellow book and a half decent on site guide, free to a good home if any trainee wants them? I know they’re out of date now but may be of use to someone? Either that or they go in the bin! Will post to first person that wants them (if...
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    Single phase appliance from a 32a 5 pin trailing socket

    Hi all What are the thoughts on fitting a male 5 pin plug to a single phase appliance then connecting it to a 5 pin three phase socket. Obviously only using one phase. Rough but as a temporary measure is it against the regulations? Found these distribution boxes which appear to do similar...
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    Fluke t6 tester, non contact voltage reading?

    Anyone got one of these yet? I’ve got the older t5 version and the fingers on the end are really handy with ac current detection. The new one supposedly gives you non contact voltage reading as well. Was in eddies and there was one in a stand on the counter to try out, it wouldn’t work when I...
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    Man flu

    I may not make it through the night here, just bought a new set of wiha slim drivers last week as well :sad:
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    Merry hill shopping centre - LED driver change

    Need a spark to investigate a burning smell in a kiosk at merry hill if anyone local can get in tonight or tomorrow morning? sounds like the LED driver for a sign Pm me if you can help, thanks
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    Competition Question 18th April 2015

    Question time! I asked Richard Burns if he would like to set the question for me and this is what we have agreed on.... This is intended to be a fairly simple question that should be answerable by anyone at any level of training. Starting Trainees can ask for the clue to help direct your...
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    *** Trainee Comp 2 ***

    Following on from Loki's last comp I've had a chat with Paul today about kicking one off myself, I've PM'd one of the mentors to come up with a question and i'll be donating the prize for the comp. Paul and GMES have agreed to look after the judging/picking the winner so it will be impartial...
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    Tig welding

    Before i start searching for welding forums does anyone on here do any tig welding? i could do with a little mobile set up for the van for repairing bits of stainless and aluminium. Ive done a little bit of mig welding but i no longer have my mig setup. Any advice or suggestions welcome!
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    Day off...

    Majestic! First lie in in about two weeks, now watching match of the day in bed with some tea and toast. Newcastle don't play til Monday night so not even they can spoil my day [emoji1]
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    New books!

    Postie has dropped my new books off for me today! I've only ever had the BRB that i got off a mate of mine and a green OSG that i bought myself. I'm probably more excited about this than i should be :lol:
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    Guest 505

    What was the story there then? i see theres a current thread about him (which i presume is in the pub)
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    Extractor Fan help

    Hi i have installed a replacement extractor fan in my bathroom. It is a timed Humidity fan. The wiring from the fan requires a Live, Sw Live and Neutral. I was going to link it to my light fitting but this doesn't have a Neutral/Earth wire ( whole upstairs lighting is due for renewal). So...
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    PAYE tax rebate now im self employed.

    Left my old job last August so i will have paid PAYE tax for 4 months, im now self employed but havent got round to registering online or sorting an accountant yet. Technically i should be due a decent rebate come April but will i get this automatically by cheque or do i have to claim it when i...
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    Good video on earthing systems

    First watched this a video a while ago and would recommend it for anyone trying to grasp the differences between the earthing systems... Types of Earthing System for Electricity Supplies (UK): http://youtu.be/AWxeb2MI37c
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    Morning glory

    Stayed at a hotel in Dudley last night and opened the curtains to this view this morning, i was quite chuffed then i realised thats probably a bit sad
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    Anyone in here in the Livingstone/Edinburgh area?

    Thought i'd check in here first before posting in the main forum, need a new supply and a 32a 5 Pin socket on a warehouse wall for a compactor to go in there. Never seen the job so don't know anything more than that at the moment but they are wanting it done quick. Sorry for the lack of info!
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    EM Lighting

    Something i know little about, i know i can find loads out by googling and searching on here but i'll probably just put it off then whereas if people post info up i'll read it and ask questions that way! Some of the places i work there are PSU's mounted up by the panels and in others there...
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    Commercial dishwasher heater element

    Commercial dishwasher in a site i look after went 'pop' today, it stopped working a couple of months ago and i found a 4a fuse had blown on the PCB. I changed the fuse and it has worked fine until today, took the cover off and saw one of the three heating elements has burnt out. Found the part...
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    Stanley fatmax hard base toolbag, £15 at B&Q

    Had one of these for about a year and its been spot on, they are still £38 in screwfix but they had loads in B&Q this morning for £15 so i picked another one up.
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    Happy Birthday to Paul M!

    Happy Birthday bud! I set my alarm for 4:45 so i could be the first one to get up and post this, honest mate! Have a good day (old) fella :happybday:

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