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    Meter Tails - Neutral

    Hey guys. Wondering if anyone has came across this before and if it is legal? It is several 1.5mm single cores going into the neutral of the main switch. Main fuse etc is several metres away in communal hallway, but is a 16mm meter tail from there. Cheers
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    Fluke T5-1000 Electrical Tester - £80

    Guys, I have my Fluke T5-1000 in as new condition for sale. It has honestly only been used for testing about 10 times. This is because I bought this about 1 month before I got a new job as a Project Manager. This meant I am off the tools, unfortunately, and now longer need this bit of kit. It...
  3. R

    Panel problem

    Hi guys, after your thoughts on a problem i have on a panel at a sand quarry feeding the main sand pumps and de-watering screens. The panels main isolator is tripping at random times, it can run for an hour with no problems then it will blow. There are 2 rcd's feeding the pumps and neither of...
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    Extending Tails

    I have a job where SEC are moving the mains cable for the property to allow for change of use of the area. This means that the tails from the new meter box will be through a wall and over 3 mts long. Therefore a Switch fuse /isolator will be required in the new meter box. Does it require the...
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    Strange Loft Hatch!

    Anyone come across one of these before? It's in a flat so possible the Landlord may wish to keep out rafter-crawlers, but my customer needs new lights! There's nothing I can see or feel inside the hole (other than a soft, spongy foam on one side) and I've resisted giving it an almighty pull for...
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    Copper sheathed cable - Glanding Enquiry

    Garden lighting job. All this cable is to be stripped out and replaced with SWA. I have to join where it emerged from the house however. I've not come across this cable before or how to gland it. Any tips?
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    Anyone know who made (makes) this?

    Pretty much as the title says. No markings of any use inside .... or outside... Thanks
  8. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Tool bag tarts will love this

  9. Wilko

    Read it and weep

    Can't believe I've written 1000 things on the Forum. It's been fun, and apologies for mistakes :)
  10. joebell25

    Discrimination headache!!!

    Thought I'd try out this ElectricalOM software for a new installation I'm designing. However come up with abit of an issue with the discrimination on 2 of the devices. Single phase sub feed from DB2 (60898 type c 63A 10kA) to DB3, Final circuit from DB3 (61009 30mA 32A type c 10kA RCBO) Time v...
  11. Ib≤In≤Iz

    Your opinions please

    I got called out to price up some additional socket outlets for a customer. As I walked around checking things out I could not locate the Main Bonding to the water supply. I pointed it out to the customer, whos reply was "oh I think the kitchen fitters electrician did that, I will ask him". I...
  12. leep82

    Recommending work that may not be nessescary

    Been to look at a job this evening, where British Gas have been to install a new smart meter. Having done there work they have given the homeowner a notice of potentially dangerous situation, and that they should contact an electrician ( me ). The notice itself states that the henley block and...
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    Help wiring chandelier

    Hi all help would be really appreciated. I have bought a chandelier to replace my ceiling rose. I have noticed the terminals on the chandelier only have a live neutral and earth. Whereas my ceiling rose has a live looo and a neutral and a earth. I am a bit confused in how to wire my new...
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    For sale JCC LED tilt down lights

    17 x JCC FGLED6 Tilt fire rated downlights for sale. Model number JC94481BN. Left over from a job, I can't return to wholesaler as they have gone bump! High quality down lights 10 year manufacturers warranty (5 year for commercial installations). These sell on-line for £39 each, I paid £32. I'd...
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    Cooker and hob advice

    Hi bought a new electric cooker and gas hob Have a 6mm cable with isolator above worktop and a junction box behind cooker Because the gas hob is only ignition needed for electrics can I just wire it to the 6mm cooker junction box and the isolator will control both Or do I take it off the ring
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    melted plug issue condenser dryer

    Hi guy been using an (Status) extention lead to run are tumble dryer due to the mains socket just being out of reach every time we use the tumble dryer it is plugged into a double socket fully unwound and only has the tumble dryer pluged into it the other spare has a serged protected 4 way...
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    Advice please, electric heaters not working

    I have three electric heaters in my flat which, according to the fuse box, are all connected to B circuit. All other sockets and appliances are on circuit A and work fine. The heaters only work sometimes. For a while I thought it was at certain times of day they worked, but there doesn't seem to...
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    Replacing a Honeywell ST699C with Danfoss FP715Si - Help !

    Hi Just moved into a new house and wanted to replace the old Honeywell programmer. The issue i have is that for some reason when the heating is on the hot water appears to be on as well... should it be ? If i press the Hot Water Button +1hr it comes on ok If i press the central heating button...
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    Pictures needed

    Anyone got any pictures of before and after work need some for my college portfolio Cheers
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    college assignment task help please for 2365/ 305

    Hi, I'm new to the electrical field, have passed my level 2 and learning my level 3 but regrettably have very little 1st fix experience. As an assignment I have been asked to provide a fixture and fitting list to a made up drawing of a first floor house(lounge/halllway/kitchen/downstairs toilet/...

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