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  1. Dan

    Best Cable for EV Charger Installation?

    Hi everyone, I’m planning to install a home EV charger and need advice on the best type of cable to use. The charger will be located about 15 meters from the main consumer unit. What cable size and type should I use to ensure safety and efficiency? Should I also install an isolator switch for...
  2. J

    Best solution to minors works certs for over 100 circuits only altered with a 2m cable from an isoltor to a plug?

    I have a situation where we have altered nearly 100 new circuits purely by adding a cable from the supplied isolator to a 3p+n plug to supply pumps. Each isolator is on its own circuit from the local DB and we need to issue certs for all these alterations, I was curious if there was a...
  3. S

    EICRs - BEST PRACTISE

    Hi there, I feel this is a bit of a daft question but, we've received a batch of EICRs that are due in June. Apart from one landlord that asked for the test to be as close to the expiry as possible, no-one else has said anything. I've been helping my "nephew" for the last few years so I...
  4. B

    First two way at college as an 18 year old presentation isn’t the best but really proud.

    Finished up my two which I did with a partner just wanted to show it off.
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  5. Budgie_42

    What's the best way to ground a Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro power bank ?

    Hello. We have a Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro power bank. It has 2 x AC outlets. When it's switched on, it creates a lot of electrical interference with wireless devices, such as DAB radios ...etc, no matter where they are in the house. It knocks them out and they can't get a signal. There doesn't...
  6. Studeent

    RCD mainswitch? What's the best way forward?

    Hi all first time posting on here, my friend is currently living in a flat in South Wales, with an Independant main fuse as you can hopefully see.. It uses a 63a RCD as a main switch 6a lights and smokes 16a storage heater X2 32a cooker and sockets To introduce heating (no gas) he wants to just...
  7. L

    Are Quinetic still regarded as the best kinetic switches?

    Hi Folks.Have always appreciated kinetic switches for their "get out of jail"value in problematic situations.They are a gift .However my preferred approach is to always use traditional hardwiring where possible.I am now for the first time obliged to carry out a rewire where all light switching...
  8. Electrical2Go

    Shop Our Best Selling EV Chargers! 🔋

    Shop Our Best Selling Electric-Vehicle Chargers Hi everyone, If you are looking for reliable EV chargers, check out our top-rated selection at E2GO! ⚡ The Best Selling EV Chargers from E2GO! Please note that all EV Chargers and accessories are exempt from the 5% discount that we offer.
  9. Dan

    JBOD Suppliers; JBOD Storage Server Suppliers. Who is best out of the 5 options?

    Just found some info. Here are five well-known and reputable JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) suppliers: 1. Western Digital (WD) - Known for high-quality and reliable storage products, WD offers JBOD solutions that are designed for both consumer and enterprise use. 2. Seagate - A leading...
  10. Dan

    8 best video door bells; which camera doorbells do you use?

    Saw this guardian article and thought it was pretty fair. https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/nov/14/the-8-best-video-doorbells-tried-and-tested Wondered which doorbells you lot install the most these days as there appear to be a fair range of them. So which video camera door bells...
  11. A

    Best cable type for in floor heating

    I am planning on redoing my basement floors and debating on adding underfloor radiant heat. It would be supplemental to my HVAC as the basement as being 70 year old house all registers are roof mount. My question is due to the large area of main room roughly 13' × 30' (4m × 10m) 400 square feet...
  12. Electrical2Go

    📢 Best Sellers Catalogue Now Available! 📢

    Check out our new Best Sellers Catalogue at Electrical2Go. It’s got top-rated lighting, tools, EV chargers, sockets, switches, consumer units, heating, ventilation, cable management, security systems, and more. Browse now to find the essentials for your projects—all in one place, and all at...
  13. P

    Which 4 awg is best for application? 4 THHN THWN-2?

    need direction on which type of 4awg copper to buy. context is an 85 foot run on bedrock carrying 50v/50a from solar panels to battery house. will be in plastic/metal conduit. is there one type of 4awg that would be best? it seems the cheapest is 4 thhn thwn-2 ...
  14. Dra_dvt

    Best electrical training videos or content - Level 4 Design project

    Hi all, I currently doing a level 4 Design Course and I am working at the project at the moment. I managed to pass the 3 hours written exam and all I have left is the project. Does anyone knows some decent content I can watch as I feel that I need a different perspective when it comes to the...
  15. P

    What’s the best way to fix this small gap in the consumer unit?

    No idea why this has happened… What’s the best way of fixing this? I’m thinking of buying a plastic blank to push in and cutting it to fit in?
  16. B

    Becoming an Electrician, best learning route? Mature Man

    Hi, I am interested in completing training and to get the qualifications needed to get to where I want. I have looked at local colleges who only seem to offer heating engineer type qualifications and other courses that seem to only scratch the surface of what I am likely to need. Could...
  17. S

    Best way to maximise export of generated electricity?

    I hope to install an 8kw panel array. I have spoken to 2 installers who both seemed a bit cagey about maximum export on a G99 Fasttrack application. In short one says I am limited to 3.68kw (which I thought was automatic on a G98) the other said 7.68kw but was selling a 5kw inverter on the...
  18. littlespark

    best firestick

    for "experimentation" only... what is the best model of firestick to get to install kodi on? Should just get the best one available?60 quid or whatever it is? Have used kodi on my laptop, xbox one and originally a raspberry pi.... but everything fails, or is too slow to use on a daily basis...
  19. C

    Best earth leakage clamp meter

    Hi all I want to get a good and reliable earth leakage clamp meter, been looking at the megger DCM305E which looks good but was wondering what other peoples opinions are? I don’t mind spending the money on a good one rather than getting a cheap one and getting inaccurate readings or no longevity.
  20. C

    Best certification software

    Hi all I was wondering what everyone’s preferred certification software is , I’ve been having a go with easy cert and NAPIT fast test 2

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