Hi everyone. The title should sound crazy enough, but it's what happening in my 72-years old home we've purchased 2 years ago.
I found the crazy wiring when I was just troubleshooting on a lighting which has been flickering, and finally completely failed recently. I recognized the lighting is...
Hi all,
Just to be clear, I'm not looking for advice on upgrading but rather just clarification of our existing setup.
We need to upgrade the electrical panels on our recently purchased property in France, but before we get somebody in who's native tongue is not our own I was hoping to gain a...
I have taken delivery of an undersink water heater. It is fitted with an RCD on the electrical supply cable which terminates with a euro-plug. I am planning to cut the plug off and hardwire it to a switched fused spur. There is a curious electrical isolation connection that is supposed to be...
I start my BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the new year, what book do you recommend to get to help me with my course? or any advice.
I can do additional two more units, looking to do Automation, Robotics and PLCs, what other one do you recommend? What would...
If I click on the "Please help the forum out by replying to UNANSWERED THREADS by clicking here.", for the last couple of days it is infested with lots of plumbing and tiling posts, so much so that it's hard to spot unanswered electrical ones! The link used to be just electrical unanswered posts.
I have recentley added a porch to my house it did not require building regs due to my original door stopping in place.
The electrician has installed a socket & light off my original socket & lighting will this work need registerng and signing off ?
Had a new unvented Boiler fitted as the old one had reached the end of it's life. Electrician mentioned that it might be worth replacing my fuse box and giving it a separate RCD. My fuse box appears to have 10 black switches and the 3 red main ones, was last checked by an electrician in 2020...
If one of your coworkers suffers a severe electric shock, your first instinct will most likely be to rush to their rescue. But first, pause and reflect. Because the human body is a good conductor of electricity, the charge that just travelled through your coworker could readily move into you if...
Hello respected members,
Looking to gain practical electrical experience in the London area preferably commercial but will consider domestic as well. I'm willing to travel and dont expect to be paid whilst learning. Please give me shout if you need a helping hand. I'm confident and competent...
Hello All,
I am in the process of trying to open a new Electrical Wholesalers in Wales / Western England.
I have identified distributors/purchasing associations and potential property however; wanted to reach out and see if anyone had suggestions or comments on what a wholesaler should be...
Hi everyone,
I'm currently working towards getting qualified as an electrician and am hoping to get my foot in the door with an apprenticeship or mate position soon. (side note: I'm 28, not a school leaver).
I don't have previous professional experience yet, but I took a job as a self-employed...
As above the chest level from ground ,metal ANPR housing has no connection to earth ,it has monitors modems and a camera inside with a 230 volt supply run from out totem pole lighting . Its on a 6 amp rcbo.
the ZS measures 1.93 ohms
cpc to metal case measures 158 ohms so its an extraneous...
Hello,
I have a fairly big property and to get power to the house, there are several metal poles with the cables running along them.
I had multiple issues with lightning strikes and suspect that the lightning hits one of the poles and reaches the house through that route.
Additionally, the...
Hello,
Looking for DIY electrical advice.
I have 7 x spots, and each are fitted with 1 x T&E connector block fitting [see photo]. In the past I have had spot Fittings with an 'In and Out' connection as part of the fitting. I wrongly assumed they'd all be the same! These have a connector...
I am an experienced electrical engineer consultant in building services, and I am looking to expand my professional horizons by taking on side jobs during weekends or bidding on new projects. With 5 years of industry experience under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities to deliver excellent...
I've seen a lot of people on here addressing the online qualifications for access training but not talking about the Apprenticeship aspect. I've been looking at the apprenticeship option as it is more financially suitable than doing one from a college.They are offering 6-8 months working on...
HVAC company installed new outdoor heat pump and said I also needed new indoor air handler. When attaching the new air handler the old wire was too short. Instead of installing a new wire they took the electrical circuit box and moved it so the wire could reach the new air handler. And now I am...
Please could someone advise me as to what kind of minimum qualification/s do I need to sign off Campervan electrics?
I have been self employed fitting/converting vans since 2017. Before that, I have worked for the Police and for a firm building emergency vehicles. This includes command vehicles...
Hi!
I've got a couple of 32A Wago clips. Creating a spur socket from a ring circuit with these is quite easy, but I wanted to know if it's advised from a safety standpoint?
When wiring an electrical socket, having these as opposed to having multiple cables going into the holes in the socket...
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