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  1. L

    USA A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
  2. M

    Couple of testing questions ?

    Apologies gone a bit rusty on this stuff: 1) (Max) Resistance of protective conductor: An Installation with a sub-board all pvc wiring Is the max protective conductor resistance = the resistance of the protective conductor on the submain + the highest resistance CPC on the sub-board Above...
  3. E

    Level 3 Design Project - Couple of design queries

    Hi Guys, I'm doing my Level 3 C&G design project and just have a few design related queries which i am so far struggling to find clarity on either in the text books/guides or online. - Main issue is circuit lengths for lighting for calculation volt drop and ZS: With power its seemingly quite...
  4. J

    Callout charges & work carried out couple of days later

    Hey I let out my flat to help with the mortgage costs and I live with my parents. Flat let via fully managed letting agents. My question, Electrician went out to reports of fault with economy 7 heater that is 2.5 yrs old and additional earth bonding required due to new regulations as existing...
  5. D

    Couple of Ck screwdrivers

    2 x 4mm slotted ck screwdrivers Up for grabs ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284018001238
  6. D

    Couple of c.k screwdrivers for sale

    Down sizing my tool kit , couple of like new c.k screwdrivers https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284003944029
  7. S

    Help with certification

    Hi, Hope all are well, I just need clarification on a job Ive done with regards to the certification. I have wired an extension to house which includes a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The old house is installed to 17th edition. The extension has a new DB that the extension circuits are...
  8. mak

    Couple of questions, r1r2, Zs and polarity

    On a ring main we test r1r2 at every outlet since there is no end of the circuit and every test should return same-ish figure unless there is a loose connection or socket is on a spur, right? What about the the radial circuit? Other than to check polarity is there a point to test anywhere other...
  9. Nightmer

    UK Earthing a vintage brass lamp to the lamp base

    I have a couple of old metal/brass lamps to which adding an earthed lampholder would be tricky (either the entry for 3 wires is VERY small or the lamp holder is integral to the lamp and is original). All of these lamps have a screw within the base which appear to be for an earth wire - is this...
  10. A

    couple of PAT testing questions

    Hi Everyone, I have recently bought a UNI-T PAT tester ( UT528) and have few questions: It is mentioned in the handbook, to limit the earth continuity test for some appliances such as TV between 20 and 200 mA. When I check the UNI-T operation manual, it is mentioned the test current for earth...
  11. sam400

    Couple of tools for sale

    Have a couple of bits for sale. Don’t do much install now so don’t have a need for them anymore. Prob going to be a £5 each to post or you can collect from bexhill. I’ve priced them at approx 1/2 what I paid for them. Whia torque screwdriver in case, used about half a dozen times. In good used...
  12. Dan

    Upgrading the forum in a couple of weeks guys and gals

    I'll be upgrading the forum in a few weeks. Giving you a heads up now so by the time I do it, most regulars should know about it. Comes with the ability to uploads videos directly into threads and posts. My server guy isn't too happy about that. Bandwidth will skyrocket. Ha Due to the lack...
  13. M

    Is this a reasonable quote for a couple of jobs?

    Hi, I need to get some work done so that I can get an electrical safety certificate for property. I called in an Electrician and he suggested that I need to do the following; 1. Replace old fuse box with Consumer unit (£350) 2. Upgrade Gas and Water main earthing and bonding (£90) 3...
  14. O

    Couple of question about Can-bus ready LED's

    Hello at present I drive a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9cdti 16V 150bhp 56 plate. I wish to add some extra lights to my vehicle, as in Angel Eyes (Halo rings) to my head lights, also some extra indicators to the door mirrors and possibly some LED strip lights to the headlights that also connect to the...
  15. 7

    Couple of questions to the wise

    New connection to refurb, what does the S.S.E MP band represent on the incoming feed. Secondly, how come they can get away with wrapping the earth in tape whilst we are required to follow the regs
  16. P

    Newbie to the forum, couple of questions

    Thought I would sign up to the forum for the giving and receiving of advice and help Been running an electrical business now for 12 years, heavily focused on PAT testing early on for the repeat custom. Currently up to 22 full time employed staff. We now have a huge base for commercial work...
  17. littlespark

    Hotpoint washing machine with a couple of issues

    Fairly new washing machine with 2 problems. 1. When starting up a new wash, the motor turns the drum slightly. Repeats a few times, then runs as normal. Some form of starter on the motor failing? 2. The washing comes out after the program still wet. There's no puddles on the floor under the...
  18. S

    Smart meters... A couple of questions

    I live with my parents and have a shed/workshop down the bottom of the garden. I would like to know how much electricity I am consuming in my shed/workshop. Mainly so that I know what to pay my parents each month for the electricity bill. I'm thinking maybe a smart meter would work. Just a...
  19. Gazthesparky

    Couple of questions just run by my thoughts

    couple of questions just thought I would run them by you lot to see your thoughts 1. Changing a fuseboard and it's in a block of flats the supply comes in 10mm singles through a conduit then a meter then 16mm tails to the board. Bonding is all in place and tested it's 6mm though. Planning to...
  20. Z

    What a mess, only supposed to add a couple of sockets too..

    Going to look into this tomorrow the client sent this thru for me to look at. Interesting. Not sure It'll turn out well. For either of us. Iain

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