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  1. H

    UK Does this meet BS 7671/ Part P? Advice needed please!

    Hiya, Our neighbour runs an unarmoured cable on our land where I park my car, buried about an inch under the soil. This is used to power their garage and EV charger. They have said that they have attempted to comply with BS7671 as it is in a green plastic pipe that looks like a hosepipe. We...
  2. G

    Help needed confused

    So I'm having a bit of a headscratcher. On diagram y194 is a fuel pressure regulator.. On the bench 1 wire is 12v and the other is ground - negative. Once plugged in there's 12v on one side of the plug wire and 5v to 10v on the other wire should that not run on a negative earth can some1 see...
  3. RobRS51

    Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please.

    Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel. My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of the course. I’m not looking for the answers...
  4. Cannik

    LED light advice much needed please

    I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please. I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to...
  5. A

    Advice needed on switching

    I've encountered a bit of a head scratcher here. We've taken down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room for a new open plan jobbie. The wall had two light switches, one fed by three wires for the dining room light and the other a twin gang two way switch for the kitchen lights. I've...
  6. J

    Advice needed on replacing security light please!

    Hi We had the light (photo attached) installed a couple of years ago - it still works but the bulb is faded but needs replacing. Is it quite easy to replace myself (someone with no experience)? Or do I need to get someone in to do it? Thank you! James
  7. J

    Isolating switch needed?

    Hi, I have an underfloor heating system in a room (just less than 2kW). It works absolutely beautifully but an electrician who came to swap a socket in that room said that it looked like a ‘lazy install’. He was unprofessional and a rip-off - so I want to get someone else to check it - but I...
    • JenniferP
    • Thread
    • isolating needed rcd spur switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Permission needed for reproduction of City & Guilds logo?

    Havent been able to find an answer to this online so thought I'd ask in here in case anyone can advise Not strictly related to being a trainee, and will move this thread elsewhere if requested to. I've now got 18th Edition, level 2 diploma and am embarking on level 3 diploma in september...
  9. A

    Switchgear upgrade advice needed.

    Hello, I am new here and I am not an Electrician. However, I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a fair degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residential work. I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the...
  10. timhoward

    Distribution circuits in Section 705 location, RCD needed?

    I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705. 705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket. Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD. Does that...
  11. A

    fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED

    Hello, what would I need for the following... A 40 meter cable run through fire partition walls, into a large plasterboard void to supply a switched fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED advertisement screen, unfortunately there's no forthcoming info on wattage. what cable size would...
  12. B

    UK Advice needed on narrow boat battery charging circuits please.

    I've been asked by a keen DIYer friend to to advise on how to wire his boat batteries when he has three potential inputs. 1. Shore mains feed 2. Boat engine 3. Two solar panels. I've drawn what I think would work but it's not my field, so advice would be appreciated. I've advised him to get a...
  13. S

    Led Driver Help Needed Please

    Hi Good day I have a problem and hope someone can help me or point me in the right direction. I'm a guy who like DIY and bought 10 Led Strip Light the make is Bridgelux BXEB-L1190U-40E3000-C-C3 Is the part number It uses 38.2vdc per strip needs to be run @700ma. so the wattage comes out to...
  14. r33eut

    Help Needed: Wiring Relay to Hive Thermostat receiver for Underfloor Electric Heating Mats

    Hi everyone, I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance. Here’s my setup: Power Supply...
    • r33eut
    • Thread
    • electric electric heating heating help hive needed receiver relay thermostat underfloor wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. K

    One House and 2 Consumer units needed by LL, need help with circuits

    Hi I have a job where customer has two families one families lives upstairs and one family will live downstairs. As the property is going through refurbishing and rewiring is needed but LL has asked me to install two consumer units so basically divide supply using henly blocks and supply the up...
    • King84
    • Thread
    • circuits consumer consumer units help house need help needed units
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    CCTV what coaxial cable needed for Hikvision DS2CE72KF3T-E

    Hi what cable make and size would be needed for hikvision cctv cameras 2.8mm model number DS2CE72KF3T-E picture provided
  17. J

    Question help needed - C&G 2391 - 52

    Hi - Just joined the forum as I'm making a career change and am training up. I've come across some mock papers online and am concerned that either I'm way off or they're wrong, so would love some input. (Exams here) Given that the resistance per metre of 2.5mm² cable is 7.41mΩ/m at 20°C ...
  18. C

    Advice, help needed with training

    Hi to everyone, this is my first post so if is been already asked/answered please guide me to the relevant discussion/thread. I don't know exactly how to format this so i'll jump straight in, i am 31 y/o looking to train in the electrical field, multiple reasons for that but as for everyone...
  19. A

    Help needed again pls - Lighting fault tracing

    I need your help please once again in tracing a fault. Am DIY but not clueless. Converting former kitchen into 2 rooms: bathroom and laundry. The room had 24 cheapo ceiling spots, originally tungsten then 240v GU10 LEDs that I am replacing. Circuit spilt into two halves with two gang wall...
  20. C

    Advice needed for Starting up

    Hello all, First of all I apologise if this is in the wrong forum, I figured the general forum may be the best bet :) Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I apologise this may be a bit detail heavy but I figure if I can explain my situation then someone who has been/or is in my...
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