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  1. HappyHippyDad

    How to fit either a single or double socket?

    Evening everyone. I have had a very fulfilling day after finding a nail through a cable on a ring which was touching neutral and earth... however... I also have to fit either a single or double socket to a difficult area. Previously there were 2 single sockets in seperate dry lining boxes side...
  2. Gavin John Hyde

    Can you fit australian sockets on Uk wiring?

    Been asked by a potential customer if i can replace their standard uk sockets for some Australian ones! They have just moved back from down under and brought all their appliances and electrics with them in a shipping container. the tv just needs a new ac adaptor which has been sorted. By...
  3. R

    Battery Which smokes to fit - mains or battery powered?

    I don't normally get involved in this but have been asked by customer to fit smoke alarms - this is for a property that will be rented out. I know that mains powered smokes used to be the way to go in this situation as tenants tended to take out the PP3 batteries to use in other equipment...
  4. D

    Fuse Box/Fuse board - supply and fit

    Hello I need advice on how much approx a new fusebox will cost to supply and fit - I am advised my original one needs replacing - see attached image. Thank you for any advice..
  5. J

    £££ to fit a chandelier

    Just had someone on the phone asking how much would I charge to put up a chandelier. I honestly have no clue, what would you guys generally charge for something like this?
  6. Malcolm

    Hager RCBO to fit old board

    Hi all Would anyone know if a new Hager RCBO would fit into one of these old Hager boards? I have to do a small amount of work and there is no RCD protection. Thanks Malc
  7. G

    Push fit junction box

    Hi all, Was just wondering what you guys and girls use as junction boxes for installing downlights. I have used wago lightbox's along with Scolmore click connector blocks but was hoping there was something that kinda combined the two. I love the 2 part design of the Scolmore but hate the screw...
  8. P

    Extra RCD on off peak F / Obsolete Switch / Economy 7 / Retro fit MCB's

    Hi, I'm not an electrician, I wonder if anyone can help me with a few queries. Q1. Can you explain what this 40A RCD might be for (Off Peak F)? I have a cartridge fuse board from the standard meter (house built in 1970). The original heating (fed through the off peak F meter) was obsolete in...
  9. Timo17

    Microgeneration / FIT Meter Failure (Landis & Gyr E110)

    Normally the Landis & Gyr E110 single rate meters are pretty much bullet proof, but I've had two fail on the same installation in less than a month. I'm looking for any clues as to the cause. Installation is a typical 4kW solar PV system. About a month ago, the FIT meter just died (display...
  10. C

    Retro fit timer and PIR

    Hi all I am in the middle of replacing lights in a warehouse/office to LED panels, LED high bays etc. The client has asked for an area if possible to be on a timer between 7am and 7pm and then a PIR for the rest of time. It is all ran in with singles in lightning trunking. I know the easiest...
  11. gr7

    FiT Rate July - September 2017

    Does anyone know where I can find the FiT rates for the current period? I have looked at the obvious places and can't find this
  12. S

    Ovo won't Fit a Smart Meter.

    My daughter wanted a smart meter but when the fitter came he said he couldn't fit it because "the meter is on the same board as the CU". I don't have a picture and she lives 120 miles away, but I do know that it is all in her understairs cupboard. Is this something to be concerned about?
  13. D

    Electrician Jobs Electricians & mates required for office fit out London

    Hi All, We are looking for electricians and mates to join our small team specialising in office fit outs. The project is an office fit out in Aldwych. We are paying up to £200 per day for experienced electricians mates rate is £120. Weekends and price work are available. Please PM me for...
  14. R

    Electrician Jobs Garden Office - First Fit Advice and Electrician to connect up

    I am looking for an Electrician to advise on my first fit of lights and ring main for a garden office I am building. Once I have all the wires run in and the ceilings and walls on I require them to connect up to Consumer Unit and then connect an armoured cable to the house. Job is in SO45...
  15. L

    Solar PV Performance Comparison Tool/Calculator

    Hi All, I've been curious for a while as to how my Solar PV is doing compared to a 'typical' install. Recently, I purchased a Smappee (which is darn useful), and I have also now joined pvoutput.org which is now building a clear picture around my generation and usage. However, I wanted a simpler...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Which lamp will fit this fitting?

    Evening all.. My customer has a light fitting in a wine cabinet without a lamp in it. The lamp would be approx 22-23cm long. It looks like an S15 type tube lamp but I am unfamiliar with these and wanted to be sure. One reason why I am hesitant with regards the S15 lamp is that from the photos...
  17. R

    Slim fit work trousers?

    Evening all, Does anyone know of any slim fit work trousers or brands that tend to fit more snug? I'm having trouble locating trousers for the tall slim build. Thanks
  18. L

    push fit connector downlights

    Does anyone know what brands make downlights wit push fit connections? looking for speed when it comes to fitting them 2 x 1.0mm cables. Fire rated down lights not integrated fittings. Cheers :thumbsup:
  19. G

    How Do You Fit Additional Immobilising Relay to Car with Start/Stop Fuel Saving?

    Hi, Is it possible to fit an extra immobilising relay* to amodern car loom with start-stop fuel saving? (in addition to the manufacturers standard immobilisingsystem) This is the logic that I’d like = Initial turn of key = only start engine if fitted securitysystem is happy to start AND...

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