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    How to make sense of this?

    Hello, I am trying to replace some lights in my walk in closet, I began with light 2 and before realizing how confusing this could get, I forgot to take a photo or label the 4 black wires. All other wiring is just as the electrician did it. My question is, how do I figure out how to wire my...
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    How to hide too much cable under a ceiling light rose

    We’ve removed a strip light from the kitchen and discovered loads of cable behind it. Loops from different plugs and switches so it can’t be removed. It was easily hidden in the big light but ive bought a light with 3 spots on a pole and the rose bit is pretty shallow. the wires can’t be pushed...
    • Sty1990
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    • cable ceiling ceiling light how to light rose too under
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    How to Choose the Right Construction Management Software?

    When it comes to choosing the right construction management tool, there are a lot of factors to consider. Einpix is a simple construction management tool that is specifically designed for construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and other industry professionals...
    • Einpix123
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    • construction how to management right software
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
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    how to identify old cloth wrapped wires?

    I'm working in an old house and the electrical is old cloth insulated wires. at each light box the cloth was just breaking away exposing bare wire in a metal box. we put in a junction box in the attic. getting back in the casing cutting out the old dry sections of wire. the electrical had been...
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    How to wire these mini speakers?

    Please help me how to wire this, it’d be awesome if someone draws a simple diagram like the pic I posted but for my parts, I saw a diy video on YouTube for this mini subwoofer but it’s not clear where all the wires go. It’s only clear for the one speaker set up here in the diagram pic but...
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    How to calculate site load and availability for expansion?

    I have been tasked with seeing if a site is capable of accommodating a large new installation. I have done some working out but I'm not sure if I am going down the right lines, as this is not my area of expertise. The site has a main fused switch disconnector on the main incoming supply...
    • ethanmiah
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    • calculate expansion how to load site plan
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    How to measure rail-to-earth resistance and rail-to-earth potentials

    Dear forum members, Would you give please a practical tips how to measure and what measurement equipment to use (with some examples if possible) to measure the rail-to-earth (tunnel) resistance and rail-to-earth (tunnel) potentials? The measurements needed to be done in the tunnel (cast iron...
    • tatigo
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    • how to measure resistance
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    How to go about finishing mature apprenticeship?

    Hi, I’m a 31 year old mother of two- who decided on a career change in 2019. I completed NVQ level 1 and 2 in college and landed an apprentice job to finish up my full qualification. The job site is close to home for me - the main office is an hour away. Anyways I’m about 2 month away from...
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    How to fit a metallic back box on a stud wall?

    Hey everyone, I'm trying to understand how to fit a metallic back box on a stud wall. Should it be fixed to a stud (on one of the sides) or is it expected to be fixed to a noggin? In either case, how would I know exactly where a noggin or a stud is, so that the hole I cut on the plasterboard...
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    How to learn more about the UK Building Regulations in general.

    Hello everyone, I'm just wondering how I can learn more about the UK Building Regulations in general. What got me thinking about this is that I was fitting a light that was too close to a smoke alarm and my spark told me that you're not allowed within 300mm of a smoke. This is something I...
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    Cloth wiring outlet box load wires got disconnected, how to identify hot and neutral

    Hello all, I have an outlet box in my house built in the 1920s that I am changing to a GFCI. The wiring is cloth wiring so I have a hot and a neutral. On this outlet box I have the hot and neutral line wires coming in from the bottom, and on the top I have 2 load wires which go up to the...
    • Gandalfthelandscaper
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    • box disconnected how to identify load neutral outlet wires wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. Porkstone

    How to avoid overloading your inverter?

    I have an 11kw inverter installed at home. If I turned on enough appliances it would be possible overload the inverter. Is there a way to detect this and avoid it?
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    How to install downlights in this room

    Hi all, Getting the utility room redone at this project house and the misses is absolutely adamant she wants downlights. Couple of reasons for this, firstly better light spread across the room since its long and narrow, secondly ceiling is very low (only around 2m) so I actually hit the existing...
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    How to understand power ratings and interaction with fuses

    Hi there I have a few questions related to the power ratings of certain devices and how this interplays with the fuse. The reason I am asking this is whether I can safely add new plug sockets off an existing 3A fused spur (I plan to only use these plug sockets for low power devices). The...
    • Ellsa100
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    • fuses how to power ratings understand
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    How to mark former for conduit

    Hi everyone I’ve done a bit of metal conduit before but been reading up online and seen people saying about marking the former to know where to place the marked conduit to know where to place your mark to get the bend right, I’ve also seen someone say about subtracting 50mm and lining it up with...
    • harry phillips
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    • conduit how to
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    How to get into the trade whilst re-training

    Hi, I’m an adult learner, just completed my level 2 and 18th edition. How do you get into the trade? Every mate/improver job I see you need experience, own tools etc. It feels like no one is willing to give you a chance or even respond to you.
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    How to wire a 2 gang intermediate switch.

    Hi all, looking for a little advise on how to wire in a 2 gang intermediate switch. I'm doing a first fix on a house extension and it's 3 storey. I was going to put 2 way 2 gang switch down stairs, to operate ground and middle floor. Then put 2 gang intermediate switch on middle floor and I...
    • Davegprince
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    • 2 gang how to intermediate switch wire
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. HappyHippyDad

    How to use an extractor fan with a dimmer switch?

    Evening all.... My son is 14, he seems to be taking ultra long baths and showers and the bath/shower room is drenched afterwards. I have just bought a pretty good inline fan and was planning on fitting it on its own switch as the existing lights are on a dimmer. I would love the fan to come on...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    How to prove you have watched a webinar for your CPD?

    Hello all, hope you're having a good weekend! I'm just doing a bit of CPD. I've just watched the Napit webinar on AFDD's (02/11/22). I'll be making some notes which I can show my assessor, but i wondered if this was the correct or perhaps only way to prove you have watched it? Is there some...
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    How to finish this wiring project.

    Hi my sparky has gone AWOL with just this to finish. The two black plugs are two rows of garden lights that are already installed. I would presume the top hole is for a switch to turn on and off and the bottom a fused spur maybe to get power but how does it all wire up. Because the job is small...
    • kammx4
    • Thread
    • finish how to project wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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