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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Blimey, never seen anything like this before!

    I was asked by a friend to connect up some lights in their store room. You can make out the cable on the ceiling coming out of the conduit ready to be connected to one of the CU's. This is what I came across. I said 'No'! :)
  2. captaincaveman

    Kevin please change careers before killing someone

    Hi, If you're a spark, you're reading this, your name is Kevin, you work in the Manchester area and you did a job in Rusholme yesterday on lights that kept tripping the RCD - Please reconsider your career before you do serious damage. It's forgivable that you were unable to diagnose an...
  3. P

    Was it really that great before Part P?

    I have been reading posts on this forum for quite a time, and some people have been criticising Part P as though it was a wonderful world before Part P came along. I personally don't think it was so great before Part P, and I don't think it's so great now, but my point is that there were...
  4. O

    How much should I know before applying for jobs

    Hi, 3 months into my college course and am considering applying for some improver/mate jobs to gain experience on the tools. I'm not doing too bad at college and there are people on the course who work in this role and seem to struggle to draw a basic wiring diagram. How much should you...
  5. telectrix

    NOT SEEN THIS BEFORE. ASSUME PME???

    as title.cable tapped into N, disappears into the ground. assume to a rod.
  6. C

    Before I change the DB

    hello guys Before i change the DB I want to explore wether or not anyone would know where I could aquire a retrofit MCB for this board. I have seen used ones online however i personally don't like using used.
  7. C

    Has anyone cut these before

    hello guys I need to put some plastic switches on some switch drops with no Earth and replace the backboxes. The plan is all class 2 fittings and plastic switches I have been told these old 12mm conduits and backbones are made of nickel and my multi tool won't cut them, i suspect they had...
  8. O

    Not seen this before .........

    Been doing a CU change today. House was rewired in 1999 Picture of inside of Wylex board: This was one of several marks that the cables had left - and yes its heat damage to the enclosure.. The cables aren't damaged, and as all the rings were protected by 16A MCB's its not exactly a high...
  9. Gavin John Hyde

    External earth loop Ze with switched fuse before CU

    Got a job where im having to do the usual testing. I have never tested a set up where due to the tails needing to being so long to reach the consumer unit there has been a switched fuse, this is i believe a standard directive from the DNO the tails then terminate into swa and run from the...
  10. KennyKen

    Prestart Stretches before work

    For the blokes who work in a fairly large crew 20+ Sparks. Before work do you do prestart stretches.. just wondered if anyone else does this?
  11. C

    Has anyone seen a service head like this before?

    Hello guys Just finished an installation for a client and got to the testing and cert phase and thought id check the primary device. i found an old rewire able fuse holder with what looks to be a copper cable installed as opposed to fuse wire. Can i get some fuse wire to protect 25mm cable...
  12. F

    problem i should have sorted before now but not had money.

    Hey everyone i'm really hoping this issue is fixable and cheap as i have put it off due to low cash flow and tonight it got a bit dangerous. My car started acting up a couple of months ago and has gradually got worse and it all began when i started leaving my car parked for days while working...
  13. G

    Surge Protection Device question

    I am busy doing some work with a local contractor to get some up to date hands on experience. whilst doing a EICR today i come across a CU with SPD in. The property is a recently built 5th floor flat about to be let on a new tenancy and meets the criteria for requiring a SPD. The whole set up is...
  14. T

    Commercial kitchen water heater ideas.

    Anyone got any brilliant ideas for a over sink water heater for pretty demanding washing up environment? Could be under sink I suppose. Actually doesn't need to be brilliant could be just a good recommendation.
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • before commercial heater https ideas kitchen products small water
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    Quick Question - Which course should I begin with?

    Hi guys, I'm thinking about a career change to becoming an electrician. I've found some courses at my local college and was wondering if it was worth me doing the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) course before any other? Or am i going in too deep with that straight away? I have no...
  16. J

    EICR required for Part P installations?

    Hi Everyone, I have been told that when I join a Part P scheme I have to complete an EICR form for every installation or addition to a circuit before I can do any work on the circuit. So even putting a new socket on a bedroom circuit I have to complete an EICR form. To do that I have to have...
    • JonnyRegga
    • Thread
    • before circuit don't eicr indemnity installations insurance part part p required
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. B

    Replace shower pull switch

    Hello Guy's I replace shower pull cord switch like same last one but there before not conecte earth wire I done like that before wire connect with shower in future working like before in there any danger if not connect with switch box?
    • Badri nath Paudel
    • Thread
    • before connected earth pull replace shower switch
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. R

    Hi all..... advice needed

    Hi all..... Im Ross. Spent the last 5 years running my own sales company but sadly this has now come to an end. Long story short I've decided I want to retrain as an electrician and I'm really excited about it. Looking at what qualifications I need and a way in, being 27 an apprentice scheme is...
    • Ross4
    • Thread
    • advice before experience level needed really
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. S

    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?
  20. Loki

    Anyone have a copy of iet 2392-10 training book?

    Hi everyone, Ive been looking to get hold of the iet 2392-10 training book but looks like i cant find anywhere to buy it. If anyone has a copy to sell? Thanks Michael

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