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  1. R

    Cutting through noggin to replace flush boxes

    Hi, I've recently moved into a 1970s built house with stud partition dividing walls. The electrical fixtures and fittings are quite dated, so I've decided to replace all the sockets and switches and also to convert single sockets into doubles whilst I'm doing it. Unfortunately when I came to...
    • Richard Green
    • Thread
    • boxes cutting flush replace through
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. the pict

    Plaster board cutting

    A while back I saw a tool on telly for cutting out back box apertures, it could be set to depth and could cut right up to a line by a pre set guide, but now I cant find it on the web anywhere, any one know its name, or have I been at the home brew to much Pict
  3. C

    cutting meter seals

    Hi. Just thought everyone would like to see what one of my customers received from a supplier when they were asked to come out and pull a main fuse. Dear Mr (my customer!) As discussed regarding breaking the seal on the meter terminal cover it is ok to go ahead for a qualified electrician to...
  4. T

    safety cluth drill for core cutting

    best ones ? decent priced core cutters also anyone know of any for 4" holes prob 115mm core
    • thelondonway
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    • cutting dedicated drill safety still
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. L

    burner keeps cutting out,mystery.

    I have a client who's burner keeps quitting after about 10 mins, he has an old school time clock and keeps it on 24hr but just controls it by turning the spur on and off. The stat at the burner is set to about 75 degrees. Any ideas on why it keeps cutting out? It's oil system btw. Thanks in advance
  6. K

    Cost cutting measures / safety

    I guess this type of thing is what we are up against these days: Came across an installation going in today by Solar Warmth (Doncaster) www.solar-warmth.com . 40 degree pitch roof on a house. Had a small lower flat roof and the guys are just working off ladders and balancing on the rails. No...
  7. 1Justin

    Cutting it fine on voltage drops. - Opinions?

    Hi. Cutting things fine here, so an opinion on voltage drops would be nice. Doing some work on customers shed supply which is a bit of a cludge right now. I am trying to re-use rather long, but existing (measured and verified R1+R2 and IR ) buried & concreted over 1.5MM SWA to a customers...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Which hole saw for cutting plastic?

    Hi, Just wondered the best way to cut 20mm holes in plastic (adaptable boxes, some PIR's etc etc). I've done a little research and a hole saw seems best although a cone shaped drill bit might also be ok? Starrett seems to be the best but I was wondering if its worth trying to get away with...
  9. M

    Replacing LAP 'Clip-on front plate with cutting edge design'

    Any trick to replacing the front covering after removal for wallpapering? I got the fan switch cover back on, but the light switch cover just keeps popping off. LAP 1-Gang 2-Way 10AX Light Switch Brushed Chrome Product Code: 68137 from Screwfix. I have four more to go!! Many thanks.
    • Marianne
    • Thread
    • cutting design front plate replacing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. W

    Floorboard Cutting - what a chore!

    Been working in a big old house, where I needed to lift multiple floorboards for access. Pipes, cables were often touching the underside of the floorboards, so needed to cut with care. Using the Bosch POF cutter to cut between them but it's hard going and the blades are rubbish so not lasting...
  11. S

    cutting meter tags oops

    Hi, i realise the ilegality of cutting the security tags on meters/fuses etc, and dont expect people to identify themselves as offenders, so Hypothetically is it practical to call/arrange for the relevent energy supplier to come out every time you change a fuse board/upgrade meter tails? i...
  12. R

    inverter cutting out

    Hi wonder if any one can help. Over the last few days of good weather my sma 2000 has been cutting off every day around midday (approx 6kwh) and not coming back on until the following morning. I have 9 sharp 250 mono panels on a south facing roof in the north east of england. According to the...
  13. J

    Best Hole Saws For Cutting Stainless Steel

    Hi guys, Quick question, I am looking for a hole saw that will will cut stainless steel again and again? For example, don't want to cut it once and not be able to use the hole saw again? Also, how much do these types of hole saws tend to cost? Thanks :-)
  14. M

    Reparing plasterboard after cutting

    Hi I am after some information or any tips you have. How do you repair tge plasterboard if you have to cut holes for running cables or to get your angle drill in ect... I.e when putting in spotlights Hope you can help!
    • Mewff91
    • Thread
    • after cable cutting place plasterboard screw surface
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. K

    cutting tongue and groove chipboard flooring?

    Hello folks, I was wondering if i could get some tips from you all for cutting up tongue and groove chipboard flooring,Because today when the joiner took up a section off the floor there was pipes very very close to the tops of the joists and right underneath the flooring.. Whats the best way...
    • Kev2632
    • Thread
    • chipboard circular cutting depth drill pipes through
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. Top Cat

    Cutting through a live cable!

    Just to let you know that i used my Bosch multi tool vibrating cutter thing today (as you can see i don't know the proper name for it!). Anyway, i was using it to cut a box out for a lath and plaster wall. It cut it really well until i heard a bang, a scream from the lady downstairs and i...
  17. M

    Solar Panel Output cutting out

    Hi I had a solar panel system fitted 22 Feb 2012. The system includes a 15 panel sharp 245 array split into 2 strings of 9 and 6 running into a Sunny Boy 4000TL. They system seems to produce consistently until about midday then cut out for periods if there is a decent amount of sunlight. I...
  18. B

    2 SB 3800 Inverters, 9600 kwp array, one 60m export cable. Inverter cutting out?

    I have a recurant problem on a system which one inverter gets a AC fault. This happens alternately, either one inverter or the other. The fault seems to be at peak output but does not trip any breakers. The system is very wrong in the fact its all on the one phase (as only one available), but...
  19. B

    Chop saw blade for cutting dado trunking...?

    Read on another thread some of you saying that when cutting dado trunking a chop saw with a suitable blade leaves a manufactured type cut, nice and clean. As opposed to a hacksaw cut that leaves a burred edge that requires filing down etc. I use a hacksaw for small jobs but I am curious as to...
  20. tuckermot

    cutting chip board floors and pipe/cable detector

    I am going to be cutting some chip board floors with my circular saw and to be honest when working on domestic propertys i have a total fear of cutting through pipes/cables underneath,even after setting the circular saw.I want to purchase a second hand detector and the ones i have had in the...
    • tuckermot
    • Thread
    • access board chipboard circular cutting detector floors richard through
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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