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    your preferred method for external sockets

    guys whats your preference when fitting external accessories (sockets particularly)? do you straight rear entry with cable and cake in silicone to prevent ingress do you fit the masterseal cable entry grommet are you a conduit man right through wall and into box sure there is a couple others...
    • One_of_them
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    • always bottom cable entry external method silicone socket sockets
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Watering eyes,stinging bottom, and a lot of sore bits.

    Easter in Paris, my bum is smarting!. If anyone ever tells you that Paris is expensive, then don't believe a word that they are telling. It is worse than that, a lot worse, it is heft Inge extortionate. I can't believe I have just paid 19euros For a pint off lager. Yes I did say 19...
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    Immersion heater timer switch

    Hi, I have a spur leading to a 3kW immersion heater as shown in the image below (circled in red). I would like to change this to a timer - so I can take advantage of economy 7. Can anyone recommend a good timer to fit? All I need is 2 hours per day, off peak. Thanks,Alex
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    FLUKE 1653B Serial Number

    I have just used a new FLUKE 1653B for the first time. No problems with the kit, but I have just come to complete the the test schedule and I cant fine the machine serial number anywhere. Am I missing something simple. I would have expected to have found it on the case or within the battery...
    • olsonn
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    • aus battery bottom don't fluke found number register serial
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Fault finding issue help please

    I have installed two strings of eight panels on a single story building. The top row of eight seem to be performing well. But the bottom string performs only about half to two thirds of the top. Midday results yesterday which was sunny ....... String 1 240v and 1113w String 2 261v and 493w...
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    What's the most dumbed bottom thing you've ever done, Electric wise?

    For me, back in the 80s, flat mate was a tube driver, we get back to our home station, Borough, he says 'When there's no train in the station, the power rails are dead, I've already done it elsewhere, go and and sit on the middle rail and touch the outer 4th rail' Me being an idiot does this...
    • Silly Sausage
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    • aus bottom electric electrical thing what's you've
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Australia
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    time to find out who's tighter than a fishes bottom

    MoneySavingExpert.com How tight are you? See if you can beat 46%
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    Faulty integrated fridge freezer

    Hi all Hope someone can assist? I have an integrated ariston fridge freezer model bcb 3111 that is just over 7 years old. The freezer functions normally. The fridge is cold but not cold enough for milk to stay fresh till it's use by date. I clump of ice forms near the top of the...
    • Bjorn Aaen
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    • aus bottom enough fault faulty freezer fridge
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
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    pressure pad switching

    Hi guys ive been asked to provide small lights on a staircase that turn on via a pressure pad on the bottom step and top step, 2 wayed. ive looked about online and cant find anything suitable, anyone know what i can do? cheers guys.
    • gamblor6
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    • aus bottom pressure route switch switching
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
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    Recommended clearances for PV panels

    Hi It might be an old question, but I'm about to have panels fitted & wondered if there are any recommended measurements of clearances, ie ridge tile to panel & to eaves. Also my house is a semi detached, so is there a distance recommended from the neighbours roof ? I am using a MCS contractor...
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    MK Logic fused spurs

    Does anybody else have problems with the design of the fuse holder of an MK Logic fused spur? I hate the bloody things! They can be very difficult to remove sometimes and can easily be chipped when levering away with a screwdriver. Also, latching back in can be a real test too. I've used MK...
    • GaryM
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    • aus bottom fuse fused logic spurs wholesalers
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    Race to the bottom

    Seems like it's going to be a classic race to the bottom with regards quality of equipment. There's no way you could make it pay using best quality kit. And check out the warranties on some of those cheap chinese/korean panels. They say they will replace unit if output drops by more than 20%...
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    Standardised DB labelling

    Is there an actual standard relating to 3 Phase DB labeling and numbering. I always start at the top left, down to the bottom, then top right down to the bottom. Have recently seen a few done starting at the bottom left then jumping across to the right, which to complicates things a little.
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    Help with light switch

    Hi, I am new here and am a complete noivce when it comes to electrical work I needed a new light switch which is to be used just to switch one light on and off. By accident i have picked up an intermediate switch! My question is can i use this as a one way switch? Or will i have to take it...
    • Deano82
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    • aus bottom help light light switch right switch
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    65 mtr run from main dwelling to bungalow at bottom of garden.

    just wondering how you guys would go about this, my idea is 25 mm tails from meter into henley block 25 mm to main board in house and 25 mm to 100A isolator for dwelling at bottom of garden,2 core 25mm swa and a 16mm earth run down to dwelling at bottom of garden to new split load 10 way dual...
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    Wylex NHRS6604 Split Load Can It be make to Dual RCD

    Hi All After abit of help not sure if this can be done. Can you make a wylex NHRS6604 from single rcd to dual and if so how. Cheap Wylex NHRS6604 NH Split Load Board Kent Products
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    Starbreaker MCBs

    This is a really basic question. I have an old Crabtree Starbreaker c/u (dated 1992) that uses mcbs that slot in. Is there a recommended method to remove them as obviously I do not want to use unecessary force. The instructions tell how to intstal them but not to remove. Thanks, Paul
    • wansbrough0
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    • aus bottom breaker mcbs remove
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
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    Emergency key switching

    If you have emergency key switches what goes in the top of your key switch with the feed is it your emergency feed out to your emergency lights with your sw feed out the bottom side of switch going to your non emergency lights? And on a maintained emergency light fitting can u explain why you...
    • Cj24
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    • aus bottom emergency key light lights other switch switching
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia
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    2 way lighting, PIR motion activated

    Hello All, Is it possible to include a motion sensor into a 2way lighting circuit? If so, how would you go about the wiring? There are switches at the top and bottom of some basement stairs. The occupants are keen to include a motion sensor as they sometimes stuggle to find the switch when...
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    Shower cu/tails

    Installing shower cu with 16m/m tails and 10m/m t&e to shower, I will need to put cables through the top of the shower cu case, how do I comply with ip regs, i.e not able to pass anything above 1m/m into the case, can I use grommets on the cables or is there a better method. Tails far too stiff...
    • bathroomboy
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    • aus bottom cable cables plastic shower trunking
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia

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