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    Fluke t6 tester, non contact voltage reading?

    Anyone got one of these yet? I’ve got the older t5 version and the fingers on the end are really handy with ac current detection. The new one supposedly gives you non contact voltage reading as well. Was in eddies and there was one in a stand on the counter to try out, it wouldn’t work when I...
  2. T

    New 3 phase and rayfield - who to contact?

    I'm a property owner who needs to have a single phase supply upgraded to three phase with a ryefield distribution board added. I've submitted a preliminary application with UK Power Networks and they have now sent me a list of things I need to provide them (see attached in red). My question is...
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    Note on Cert to contact DNO to renew cutout, AIBU?

    Simple enough job, three additional DSOs in existing ring to avoid the use of extensions and multi plugs. First things first quick Zs on socket, 0.31 Ohmos, lovely.... ...Check cut out and main fuse, IS there anyone on this forum who was alive when this was installed? No tingle using the...
  4. Pete999

    Non contact voltage pen proving unit

    Gmail - https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pc=en-ha-emea-uk-bk&shva=1#inbox/16199fa33d7fb411?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1 Anyone seen it yet
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    Non contact bathroom light switch

    Hi all,working on a bathroom refit and the customer wants some sort of non contact light switch in the bathroom. No pull cord or light switch on the outside,any of you guys had any experience with these types of thing?? Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Arcing contact problems and voltage measurements - some thoughts

    Hi folks I am retired and only tend to read the weekly summaries. I read the long-winded thread re. the storage heater and MCB tripping (thread now closed) and wished to make a few different comments. (a) measuring voltage on an arcing supply using a normal multimeter (even a true RMS Fluke)...
    • alasdairp
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    • arcing contact problems thoughts voltage
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Gun cabinet door contact

    Hi, Could do with some advice on using a door contact on a Gun cabinet, I sceptically tried a normal magnetic door contact to see if it would work but it thinks it’s always alarming no matter whether the door is closed or open. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations on how to get...
  8. UKMeterman

    Fluke non contact volt meter

    Fluke have brought out a non contact volt meter, looks quite usefull, anyone tried one in the field? T6-1000 | Fluke T6-1000 Handheld Electrometer, 200A ac 1000V ac 1000V dc | Fluke - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/1462605/
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    BLACK surface door contact

    How do all, does anyone know where I can purchase a black door contact from, my customer has just had a new door fitted and is insisting on a black contact.. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Veritas R8 Pre 2000 Magnetic contact problems

    Hi all, I've just replaced the keypad on a veritas r8 pre-2000 system as the old keypad had few worn buttons which weren't working correctly. The new keypad seems to be working fine yet at the same time I also replaced the magnetic contact on our front door as it was very hit and miss, think it...
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    Is this a switch in the neutral instead of the live?

    I had an odd one today. I was investigating a problem with a light that was not working. As it turns out, it was multiple loose connections causing the problem. The circuit is wired in old unearthed two core cables making the contact voltage tester a waste of time. At the light fitting there...
    • Davisonp
    • Thread
    • contact instead light live neutral switch tester voltage
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    I Need Work Looking for electricians mates commercial projects London

    Looking for electricians mates commercial projects London
    • Steve Longhurst
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    • commercial contact electrician electricians electricians london email job london looking mates projects sparks work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
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    I Need Work Electrician/electricians mate needed london

    Electrician/ mate needed north London and Watford areas. Immediate start
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    Looking for advice on how best to become a spark

    Hello there, I'm 16 yrs old, going to be taking my gcses next summer. After school I would like to become an electrician. Now, there are a few different options Available in order to get the qualifications. So I am looking for some advice. Do I go to college and do a course? If so, should I...
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    Indirect Contact rotection Using RCDs?

    Could anyone please explain why an RCD is needed outside the equipotential zone, how it operates and also why it needs to operate with in a certain specified time ?
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    I Need Work Electricians mate needed. Watford/london

    Looking for electricians mate/improver. We are based in Watford so ideally located within reasonable distance. Jobs running in Finchley Road and Acton also. Must have some basic experience of first and second fix domestic works.
    • sparks1980
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    • contact domestic edition electrician electricians electricians london electricians mate hello job level london mate needed work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
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    I Need Work Looking for Electrical Labourer/Mate Work in London

    Hi All, Looking for any roles in assisting electricians as a labourer or a mate. London is preferable but willing to travel further. I have limited experience in electrical work, which is helping family friends out in fixing and installing electrics. Qualifications include: 17th edition, C&G...
    • CliveT
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    • contact electrical electrical work electrician electricians labourer electricians london in london job labourer london looking testing work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
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    I Need Work Electrical improver/ electricians mate work needed Preston North west

    Hello everyone I have my level 3 city and guilds 2330 in electrical installation and the 17th edition wiring regs. I have a full clean driving licence with van driving experience. Domestic newbuild , extension, and rewire experience as well as the normal circuit extension work etc. I am no...
    • Damo1970
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    • avoid contact driving electrical electrical improver electrical work electrician electricians electricians mate experience improver job looking mate needed north north west west work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
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    Why Am I Having Problems Detecting Current At Wall Outlet With Gs38 Probe?

    Hi, I have purchased a Kewtech KT1780 Voltage Tester. But I can't get it to do a double pole test. The instructions show the user inserting the probes into the wall outlet. But I don't get any indication when I put the probes into the wall outlet. Is it because the probes are too small? I...
    • berks1234
    • Thread
    • contact current having outlet probe probes problems socket tester wall
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Honeywell ADE Optima Compact G4 will Not Set

    Hi Everyone I hope you can help me on this issue. I installed the above panel in my partners house and it has been working fine for 8 months until last night. She tried to set the system rom rkp and it just goes to unset on the LCD Display then back to day date and time display On the panel...
    • terrymac9
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    • compact contact fault honeywell optima panel system tamper
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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