best

Recent contents Top users
  1. W

    Can someone recommend me the best RGB LED Strips for my bedroom?

    I am renovating my 6m x 7.6m bedroom, I want to have some LEDs to go around the ceiling and then some around my desk and shelves. Can someone recommend which retailer has the highest-quality LEDs?
    • WillRB
    • Thread
    • bedroom best led led strip led strip lights recommend rgb someone strips
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. O

    Best certification software

    Its time I bit the bullet and got some proper certification software, I've used my own forms for ages now which I spend pre-filling everything in to use as a template and I could fill a domestic cert in in about 10 minutes. However all the forms have changed layout now and people are begining to...
  3. L

    Best places to find work abroad as a UK spark?

    This has probably been asked 1000 times. I am just coming to the end of my apprenticeship and was interesting in trying to work abroad. I was just wondering where is the best place to look to find opportunities to work abroad? Are there any agencies which specialise in UK sparks working abroad...
  4. S

    Best PV panel cables and connectors to use for replacing existing?

    Hi again. Following my recent zero-Riso issue (unresolved) and also because my system has, in any case, been prone for a good while to the odd 'Low Riso' fault following heavy rain and high winds, I'm going to begin by replacing all the cables and connectors going to my panels. It should be a...
  5. A

    which is the best route to take next

    i studied level 2 2330 level 2 back in 2015 and had a few family problems so never enrolled in to the level 3. during lock down i decided to enrloll in to open university and ive nearly completed a HNC in electrical engineering (project and design modules left). ive had a word with my current...
  6. A

    What’s the best way to finish my qualification?

    I am currently employed as an Electricians mate but am looking to finally get my certs. I quit my apprenticeship 3 years ago, only being an exam and NVQ away from being able to sit the AM2. I’m attempting to get my previous exam results from my old college and wanting to continue from where I...
  7. S

    Best external LED strips

    Hi guys Looking for the best brand or supplier for LED striplight It need to be IP rated with a length of 7.6m and a leader of 3m. It's going to be mounted on Soffit boards illuminating down over Bi-Fold doors Probs need 24v Cheers
  8. B

    Best Illuminated Mirror

    What is the best system for illuminating a bathroom mirror? I installed one such mirror recently. I will have to replace it, not only because the isolating transformer is permanently buzzing, but the light it gives is also useless. Alternative mirror illumination systems I am aware of are an...
  9. JBW175

    Best way to get wired internet to an outbuilding?

    Good afternoon legends, Just after some advice on what the title suggests really as I don’t do much data work. I’m about to start a garage conversion for a client, and they’ve asked for a data point so they can get internet in there as the garage is detached, and the wifi ain’t that great...
  10. Mark42

    Best way to parallel 25mm/35mm singles

    Hi I'm installing two new sub-mains. I need to parallel some of the supply cables. It's the main incomer in 5 x 25mm, with 5 x outgoing 25mm tails to the adjacent DB, and an outgoing 4-core 35mm SWA going off to another building a long way away. I will terminate in a 300 x 300 x 75mm metal...
  11. littlespark

    Best/ most useful charge points on the market

    My FIL announces he's just bought a brand new hybrid Volvo, getting it in April.... Rather than speaking to me first, he's told the salesman his son in law, (ie me) will install a charge point for it. Can anyone recommend the best charge point available, and more importantly, an easy to use...
  12. 2

    Best job for portfolio work?

    Hi all. In the process of my Level 3 and desperate to go self employed ASAP. What's the best job type that will give you the broadest range of work to satisfy the portfolio criteria in your expert opinions? Cheers 😁
  13. W

    Best labelling machine for electricians

    Whats the best labeller to get for general labelling, plus I really want one that you can print the circuit label strip off for a consumer unit, as I usually hand write them, but my handwriting is s@*t and the stickers that come with the boards are always missing one or two I need which is so...
  14. P

    Best PIR security floodlight

    What is the best make of PIR floodlight that's available currently. Not to worried about the cost, just a make that will last.
  15. P

    New edition of Best Practice Guide #4

    I see the BPG#4 has been updated and just taking a look over it now. However, I am not a fan of the new layout (EICR report style of list) as it lacks some of the example photos of the previous edition that made it more generally readable to non-electricians. The colour coding is a nice touch...
  16. L

    How best to wire this light fitting?

    Good afternoon guys, got a new light fitting, which is not supplied with the usual female terminals for wiring but rather has a short wire permanently attached. I know many people would just connect the cable with a choc block or wago, perhaps wrap it in tape and then just shove it through the...
  17. woodster92

    Superdeal Meter: how do they work & best way to connect Solar & Battery storage

    I have a client on a Superdeal tariff from SSE, the Superdeal Meter has 3 sets of tails coming out of it feeding 3 DBs: (i) DB1 - the main board for the house, (ii) DB2 - a small board for all storage heaters and (iii) DB3 - an even smaller board for electric water heating. Very high electricity...
  18. littlespark

    Best way to improve EPC rating

    Got a customer with a little dilemma. They have a rental cottage attached to their main house, and have successfully let it out for a few years. It sat empty for a while, and they were going to rent it out again, but it now needs a good EPC certificate before they are allowed to. Best rating...
  19. V

    best way to measure shading on a roof

    hi we cannot get hold of a pv shading tool / pv horizon meter anywhere. How do others measure shading on a roof please?
  20. R

    Best solar qualification?

    I'm considering doing a solar pv and battery storage course in the new year. Having done some research I've found several different awarding bodies, course providers etc. Just wondering which courses people have done? EAL, BPEC, LCL? Any recommendations for places to take the course...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Green 2 Go Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses Heating 2 Go
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.

Advert

TrueNAS JBOD Storage Server

Tilers | UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums | Find a Tiler
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Back
Top