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    UK Add new outlets in house with original fuse box

    My house was built in 1968 and still has the original fuse box with wired fuses. I want an electrician to add to the existing ring main a new spur for a combi boiler and a new dual 13A outlet. Is it correct that in order to comply with the current regs the fuse box will have to be replaced by...
  2. buzzlightyear

    New mft on the way

    I see fluke has a new mft out soon, looks like they are copying dig screen, 1672 plus, cheaper then megger. Has any body put a order in for one.
  3. pirate

    Looking forward to Monday! Start of the 1 a day for 5 days new threads!

    Dan said I could post about anything! Great news! My first thread will be musical...and include: JN BmcG HF AB but I might just spread these over a few threads, rather than squander them all in one Am I allowed to post links to YouTube videos? To make it easy for members to see?
  4. Moley

    Day 5 - The new Transit :-(

    Well, I've had my new Transit for a few weeks now. It's only done aound 3000 miles so far but what do I think of it? Let's put it this way, if I could have my old Transit back I would. So, what's wrong with the new one? Well, I still hate the 'square' steering wheel. The fuel tank is a lot...
  5. James

    DAY 4 New project for home

    I have an issue every now and then at home. Sometimes (at least once a month) some dog has decided to leave a pile of poo on the access way that separates the houses and garages. I think more often than not, it is dogs that are let out to roam whilst there owners are out in their gardens etc...
  6. F

    Wiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch.

    I want to wiring in some new lights in an old shed I have. There’s an existing light switch for the toilet that powers a light, a fan and fan isolator, and it works fine. The shed can be dark in winter and I want to put a couple of lights in it with a switched light for the outside, and a light...
  7. Adam_92

    Snagging on a new build

    Just brought a new build and Snaggers have picked a few things 1.no insect mesh in extractor fans which I can’t find in building regs? 2.utility room extractor fan isn’t a humidistat (it’s got an opening window) does it need to be a humidistat or standard is fine? 3. Fuse board (picture...
  8. J

    New electrician in Merseyside

    Hello all I am an adult learner training to be an electrician based in Liverpool Merseyside, and I am taking my first steps into the industry. I am part qualified to level 2 standard already and have been training with one of the online colleges. It has been confusing to me how to go about...
  9. OutOfTheGame

    New outbuilding question.

    First post and I'm looking for some advice if someone would be so kind.....I am a qualified electrician but it's been a long time (17 years) I've been in management so be kind 🙃 I'm looking for some advice I have an outbuilding that I wish to run a cable to. The cable I ran is a new 16mm2 2...
  10. shanky887614

    For Sale Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included

    Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. $1700 shipped PayPal F&F accepted only. In great condition, like new. Recently calibrated- valid till 23.05.2025 Comes exactly as pictured with standard leads, power cord and manual.
  11. ferg

    New van

    I'm doing my usual nonsense by obsessing about something months in advance. :D I'm due to change my van in January. I have a VW Transporter that I am more than happy with but it's a lease and has to go. Given the choice I'd just get another VW but it looks like the next Transporter is a Transit...
  12. timhoward

    Help please, new device to me

    This MCCB is in a distribution board in the consumer half of a substation at a school We've now tested everything downstream of this (and another 2 similar devices). My current understanding is that the maximum PSSC to operate this device a maximum of 3 times is 50% of the Icu, so 12.5kA ...
  13. T

    USA IBEW Non compete clause for retirees.

    Does anyone know if the pending new non compete laws affect IBEW retiree restrictions against working in the electrical industry?
  14. B

    New screwdrivers

    Just got these new drivers, the tips are slimmed down to fit RCBO's and solar switchgear but their still size 2 so dont snap blades a pozi and a philips version. CK calling them the modfathers
  15. O

    What should I do with a new crabtree loadstar board.

    Not sure whether I've asked this or not before but the long and short of it is a while ago I needed to fit a crabtree board at short notice and as I hate using my phone to order stuff I managed to click on the older Crabtree stock which had the AC RCD's in them. I didn't even notice until I'd...
  16. M

    Brand new washing machine tripping circuit

    Help please, we've had a brand new Bosch washing machine delivered twice now and both times it's tripping the circuit as soon as it starts the cycle (not when it's initially turned on). The old machine never had a similar problem. We've tried other appliances in the socket and it works. Using...
  17. E

    Can’t find but on what defines a ‘new circuit’

    Hi, I previously read this but can’t find it. I have drilled some holes but haven’t found it yet. Before I instal the wires I thought I’d check nothing had changed but did not bookmark it. I’m installing 4 solar panels (max 18V DC or 21.6V DC open circuit) in parallel to a solar panel...
  18. Tommyp100

    UK New supply to granny annex

    Hi, need more advise as getting two different views from electricians. Ty Detached double garage 10m from house, split equally into garden room and garage on 32a supply from cu in house. Looking to convert into 30m2 granny annex with small kitchen (induction hob, single oven), shower room...
  19. P

    Purchased a new Lutron dimmer switch, but am running into problems. Thanks for any help.

    Novice here wondering what I might be missing. Thanks for any help. I am swapping out an old switch in the bathroom to a dimmer switch. When I did so, I found out the Lutron switch I purchased, doesn't have the screws on the side that I'm used to. It has it's own wires coming out. I was...
  20. LaidBackNinja

    New light fitting fault

    Morning Needing help regarding Ansell AARDRINA/DD1/SM3. I’ve installed 6 in one room, one being an emergency light fitting. All 5 standard fittings work fine. The green led flashes on the emergency fitting and when switched on the main light flashes on and off twice then stays off. Any advice...

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