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  1. D

    50v on CPC on front plate.

    So, I'm stuck. There is a metal light switch, which has a noticeable vibration to it when you touch. Like a humming on your finger. It is a 2 way at the bottom of the stairs. The 50V is only present when the lights are switched on. I tried changing the switch, no effect. I haven't a clue...
  2. sythai

    Light on shop front

    Hi Guys You may be able to help me out. We've inherited a job from previous Electrician. Light over shop front sign needs replacing. Whole unit soaked through and cant be fixed. Did have diffuser but this has also come off now and had it Any ideas how I can get direct replacement for...
  3. M

    Electrifying front yard

    Hi All, I hope you are well. I am doing some earthwork in the front yard and realised that at this stage I could lay some electrical wires in advance. Last time when I asked here about delivering electricity to my shed/garden office some people recommended 90mm or 35mm SWA which is ridiculous...
  4. E

    What is the front of a dist board called

    Hi been a while, im writing a report and need to know if there's a specific term for the (?) front of a dist board, as opposed to the inside of a dist board? what im trying to explain is where all the MCB switches are; top of my head it would be something like "console" (probably not thou) or...
  5. Mike Johnson

    How many of you have stood in Front of a Judge

    An often used mantra on this Forum is "If you even had to stand in front of a Judge" How many electricians have, and had to justify their work?
  6. K

    UK Unable to remove front cover

    What would you guys code this. Unable to remove front cover on consumer unit, due to cables passing through the side of the cover.
  7. S

    Hager 10 fitting front cover

    Hello All Has anyone come across a problem fitting the front cover on the Hager Design 10 board over some RCBOs and a Disconnector switch? The hole in the cover doesn’t line up exactly with the devices and needs a bit of a push up to get the cover over them. Ie engage hole on underside of...
  8. T

    Up front RCD tripping with sub main connected.

    Hello all I have recently installed a sub main in 4mm 3-core SWA, approx length 45 metres, to feed a small garden office. Final circuits in the cabin are protected by 30mA RCBOs and the supply is fed from a 32A MCB on the non-RCD side of the DB in the house. As the installation is TT I put in...
  9. H

    Adding New Meter/Main Combo in front of existing Main.

    Looking for some assistance here as I have received different bids from different electricians. We live in Florida and have a Generator for emergency use, but have no way to power the house save for an extension cord currently. We are also remodeling our kitchen and are wanting to upgrade our...
    • Helloworld1988
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    • adding combo existing front main new screwfix
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. S

    TNCS Dist CCT. to TT installation - front end protection question.

    Good Morning everyone. Quick question regarding a sub main from a TNCS supply feeding an outbuilding on TT. This is a domestic installation not agricultural. TNCS supply to house feeds High Int. CU from which 4mmsq 2 core SWA feeds an non attached rear building. THE SWA of the sub main is...
  11. B

    Advice with front outside wall lanterns

    Hello my leccy friends. I need advice on installing front outside lanterns. Basically I already have 2 wall lanterns either side of garage. One by the drain pipe. It looks very nice with philips hue bulbs. Only thing is, it looks off as there is no light on the right side which the porch ends...
  12. N

    combined Fog and DRL got them fitted and fogs working but have a single wire to be connected

    Hi I’m upgrading the fog lamps on a 2013 Range Rover sport to combined FOG and DRL got the fogs working but have a single wire to be connected to an ignition live, where will the closest ignition live wire be
  13. R

    Adaptable box with front entry.

    I’m looking to fix a previous install. After having some rendering I have a feed that’s in 10mm T&E and I’m looking to replace the conduit. The gate is being replaced. I’m just looking for an adaptable box that I can have conduit come out the front. I’ve decided to have the conduit come out...
  14. F

    Nissan dualis front right indicator

    Looking for quote for Front right indicator fix. Front left and back right and left work fine. I replaced the Front right with a new globe and it didn't fix it. When I look closer there are 2 wires that appear to be going across the back of the headlight to the indicator and one is cut. Any...
  15. D

    Single pole up front RCD

    Situation. Domestic TNS Main consumer unit fed direct to incoming. it has an upfront single pole RCD works fine. No main switch. No double pole isolation available. Is this a potentially dangerous situation due to single pole Isolation? I feel I can’t bring myself to give a C2 on an EICR...
  16. N

    Moving plug socket to front of Fitted wardrobes wi

    Hi, I’m about to get some fitted wardrobes installed which will cover 2 plugs sockets. The wardrobes will be fitted wall to wall, so only front fascia visible It has been suggested to move the plug sockets to the front outside face of the wardrobes ( the end units will have stable doors and...
  17. timhoward

    Consumer unit front lost!

    I have an interesting one here. Not my install. Here is a three phase old style Contactum 12 way distribution board. Very first issue is that the front was accidentally thrown away by builders a year ago. The new equivalent is different dimensions. It currently has very a creatively installed...
  18. J

    What is a the going rate to replace an old plastic socket front to an chrome one?

    What would be a reasonable price to exchange 7 white double socket fronts for chrome customer has purchased already?
  19. DJAndy

    CU outside the front door

    I've been asked to 'remove the light cable over the front door' so as I was passing I decided to take a quick look before contacting the tenants. Picture is taken from the path, the head, meter and CU are in the storm porch outside what is now the front door. Presumably the cable I'm to remove...
  20. F

    Installing ceiling fan drawing power from light switch from front porch

    Ok I have a room that I’m putting a ceiling fan/light in where there wasn’t anything previously...I want to grab the power from a switch that runs the front porch light...I have tried various things and have looked on various YouTube vids...can’t seem to get it working ...I have a double switch...
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