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    TP24 vs Sylvania LEDs - won’t fit

    Hi, My house came with a couple of dozen TP24 downlights fitted, they are GU10 with the long stems (74mm) I’ve found them very expensive to replace (about£4.50 each) I have bought some Sylvania equivalents from Amazon, and whilst the stem pins look identical they will not turn into the TP24...
    • TheCorner
    • Thread
    • electricians vans fit leds van vehicle
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  2. J

    Can I fit a plastic CU in a shed?

    Hi guys I’m installing power to a shed where there’s a good chance the roof leaks. I can fit an IP65 plastic weathertight CU in place of a metal clad one right? It’s going to be installed in the furthest corner from the entrance.
  3. M

    Advice needed On 18th edition boards. When do fit SPD boards?

    I’m An NICEIC DI. I haven’t got around to doing my 18th yet and I haven’t got the new literature. How do you determine if you need to fit an SPD board. Should I start fitting these on all my jobs now?
  4. S

    Estate Agents says Fit For Purpose

    I have no idea if I am in the right place but am in desperate need of advice. I would describe myself as a competent DIYer (installed a Scantronic alarm system last week) but when it comes to electrics I let the experts handle it. We have just started renting a house which is just full of...
  5. M

    @ 33 & 10+ years of various jobs with no end reward. Time to be a Sparky! Help please

    So I just got let go from my job last week as operations manager was in the role for 6 months, previously I was a transport supervisor at different company for 1 year pay averaging at 25k lot of responsibilities zero recognition. Now at 33 it’s kinda of daunting being out of work. Yes I’m...
    • marvel marv
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    • because electrical work fit jobs please sparky time various years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. P

    Help with socket face plates to fit a busy/narrow back box

    Hi there, Hoping someone on here could help. I have been swapping my standard white plastic plug sockets with flat polished chrome ones. In one of the rooms, the back boxes are fixed to the breeze block of external wall Vs the others which are fit to the stud walls. Basically it means there is...
    • Peter22
    • Thread
    • back box box fit plates socket
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Will this MK RCD fit in this board?

    Evening all... I want to change the 100mA RCD in this board (see pic 1 below) for a 30mA one. Will a new MK RCD fit in this board (see pic 2) or will I need the older RCD (see pic 3)? Cheers. Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Will this RCD fit into this board?

    Morning.... I have a chap who wants 30mA protection on all his circuits. He currently has the main switch as seen in the picture below showing the whole CU Will the RCD below fit into this board in the same place? The one he has is marked WSEM, the one I can buy is WSES. Are these...
  9. telectrix

    got some of these to fit this week.

    BG mini RCBO. look the dog's bollox. no functional E either.
  10. HappyHippyDad

    How to fit a junction box to a round metal pole?

    Evening all. I may have to fit a weatherproof junction box to a hollow, round metal pole. The junction box will be around 20-30cm from the ground and 2 x SWA will enter from the bottom (CW20). 1 x rubber flex will leave through the back of the JB into the pole and up to the top where the light...
  11. U

    Can you fit a timer for a towel rail in the bathroom

    Hi all, It seems to be normal practice to mount electric timers outside the bathroom, but so long as its outside zone 2 a towel rail timer can be inside the bathroom? I'd rather have it inside the bathroom than visible in the hall. We're planning to have the towel rail less than 60cm...
  12. M

    Can I replace inverter for larger unit without informing DNO or FiT

    Hi, Looking on Ebay I can pick up a used inverter for a lot less than what the supplier is asking for a new different unit. Do I need to inform the FiT people or the DNO. when the FiT paperwork was filled in it had the model and serial number of the inverter, which would be different if...
  13. M

    Quote to fit 4 new sockets

    Hi people how much would you quote to add 4 new sockets? 1st one in living room at shoulder height. Skirting and floor boards will need lifting. Chasing up the wall and sheaving. 2nd in kitchen. Slight chasing in wall and then chasing up back of units to ceiling level all most. 3rd in...
    • MARC D SPARK
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    • fit new new sockets quote sockets
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. C

    What do we need RCDs fit anyway...

    Not sure if there is a specific group for posting things like this? When your RCD stops working this is a much cheaper remedy to the problem.. This issue was quickly rectified for the customer (correctly)
  15. HappyHippyDad

    megger probes wont fit in to kewtech socket tester?

    Evening all.. Just got my brand new megger and am having a play. The megger probes dont fit into my socket tester (Kewteck Kewcheck), or rather they are too short so don't reach the metal part in the tester. Does anyone know if there is a socket tester that they do fit, or are there different...
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Hope this works, how to fit a large lug onto a smaller cable

  17. S

    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    Hi, I will be getting a kitchen fitted soon and need to find an electrician, about to get some quotes. This is what is required: -Move a couple of light switch down 10 cm. -Move power socket behind unit for dish washer. -Make new socket for extractor fan. -Make new socket for washing machine...
    • steve_jones
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    • costs fit kitchen needed
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    HV Sub Station fit out

    HV Sub fit out, nothing out of the ordinary, all PVC no metal conduit etc, DB cannot be metal either, but spec is asking for an SWA cable to supply the DB which is plastic, how is it possible to fit an SWA cable into a PVC DB without it looking and being an absolute bodge with a fully removable...
  19. C

    What would fit this DB

    Without changing the fuse board what would be the best way to get a 50a supply to a shower. I was hoping If I could not get an RCBO just an MCB to supply an RCD unit. Wishful thinking
  20. Andy-1960

    So.. Can you get better than a Kwik Fit Fitter? I think so!

    My wife rang me on Saturday with a message .. help I have a puncture - flagged up by the cars on board computer. She has a 18 month old Audi, so as the tyre had not gone completely down and looked normal she managed to make it home. As it was after 6pm and all garages are closed, I called Audi...

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