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    What household items need a 6mA DC leakage current detector?

    Hi, Electric car charge points need a 6mA DC leakage current detector. This is supposedly needed since the EV contains a high voltage DC battery....and the insulation between the high voltage battery and the mains line and neutral may fail. Document showing Why 6mA DC leakage detectors are...
  2. J

    Socket not working for Kettle (2000w) but is for toaster (1000w). Both items work on neighbouring plug (dual socket)

    Hi everyone, UK btw. Not a sparky, but have some idea of electrics from fiddling with guitar pedals and a-level physics! Just wanted a bit of advice - we have a dual socket in the kitchen, one plug of which does not work for the kettle (2000w draw according to the base), but does for the...
  3. M

    What's your most important items of equipment for electrical work ?

    18v Sds Voltstick IR tester
  4. I

    Schedule of items inspected

    Second post of the evening for me! Just wondering if there is some sort of guidance for the schedule of items inspected pages on the NICEIC test certs? Seems like a list of things which could be interpreted in different ways so it would be good to have a definitive explanation for each if...
  5. Genedna

    1928 vintage car and using a lifePO4 battery to run some items.

    Hi!! I have a 1928 vintage car, and want to run a Stereo with AMP, and install some airhorns. The car uses a 6V battery, so I bought a separate LIFEPO4 100AH, 12V battery to run these items. The stereo amp needs 15A, and the airhorns are also 15A. The stereo unit, not sure yet (trying to find...
  6. S

    items for sale

    Circuit breakers for sale: Hi have the following foe sale, all unused Brand poles A curve schneider 3 6 C " 3 10 C " 3 25 C offers invited no reserve r
  7. C

    What are the items to be checked while reviewing the 3D model from Electrical perspective?

    What are the items to be checked while reviewing the 3D model from Electrical perspective?
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Recycling electrical items you remove?

    I'm a little confused about what can get recycled with regards electrical items, especially downlights, but generally all item... outside lights, old sockets/switches etc etc. Do you just put all the items in the electrical bins at the recycling centre? I get the feeling this is just for more...
  9. S

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Certificate missing items is this ok?

    Hi All I just have my Kitchen done with new sockets, lights etc and they have provided a certificate with only the hob and cooker and it says its an addition. Would this not come under new and should they included the new lights, light switches installed and plug sockets? I don't want to cause...
  10. J

    Items for sale; Never been used, BRAND NEW items for sale

    If this is posted in the wrong location, please remove. I am listing some items for sale that I have laying around. Everything listed below is brand new in box, unopened and unused. I am offering these items at fairly low prices (within reason) because I have so much I need to get rid of. I do...
  11. S

    Help - Placement of electrical items in Bathroom

    My first posting and hope you guys can help. I am a householder in the process of planning a refurb of our bathroom (not DIY) and putting together a wish list of what we want to have in the bathroom. The intention is that once we have got a plan together, we will order and get it professionally...
  12. T

    Retiring next year and thought to start selling off some larger items

    Hilmor pipe bender £250 Boss tower working height 8m £800 Van Vito high top 2010 reg long MOT £4000 I have put these on gumtree right now. As I am retiring next year. May still do little jobs but cutting out the bigger stuff. Happy to stop running all the time to keep up. Think I might start...
  13. M

    Looking for information on compressor electrical items

    Hello All, I'm currently trying to revamp a 3ph 200l compressor that has most of the electrical equipment missing. I found this site by researching 3ph to 1ph motors. Some excellent info on here so I thought I'd join. I'm a mechanical fitter by trade although I have worked on electrical devices...
  14. E

    For Sale get your wallets out, shed clearance mcbs, metal clad items etc

    MK stuff (New in package) 2x 13A DP secret key CU with neon, tamper proof key metal clad with boxes 1x 20A DP key operated switch metal clad with backbox 1x 2G 13A socket with backbox 1x Acel 2G socket enclosure ip65 1x Wiska 900x900mm JB white 1x Honeywell 8v 1A transformer 1x Aico Ei208 CO...
  15. KEV 1 N

    Vintage electrical items

    Went the other day to fit some light fittings in a mates house he’s just inherited, and ended up having to Rewire the upstairs lights as they were wired in TRS Whilst up in the loft I found these....
  16. S

    Transformer help after purchasing wrong items

    Please can someone help me find a replacement unit as I have been advised wrongly and purchased 8 transformers that I could not return. Any links to the relevant item from TLC, Screwfix, Edmundsons or any other alternative is fully appreciated. Thank you in advance
  17. Gavin John Hyde

    Immobilise - register your items in case they are stolen

    Talking to my mates girlfriend today who works for the plod, she mentioned a website called Immobilise. Its free and you can mark your items such as power tools, testers etc with UV Pens or buy some fancy smart water if need be and then register them on the database. If stolen and recovered by...
  18. gazdkw82

    quoting for work

    i'm intrigued, what's your chosen way to quote for a job? Im looking at setting up on my own in the distant future and this is one of the things that im not really sure about. Do you have a add on a certain % for parts and then an hourly rate? Set price for specific jobs (sockets - £30 each...
  19. UKMeterman

    Pat test pass for items with USA plugs and cords

    Hi, Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...
  20. B

    Re wiring antique chandelier for sale what sort of tests will they need

    Hi guys I deal in antiques mainly furniture and smalls. I have just bought a couple of chandlers from a auction (a very good deal) I have rewired them before but only for my self so I would like to know if I need to get them pat tested or anything as I want to sell them on as restored and wired...

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