Hi all, just joined the forum, have a weird problem, wondering if I could get some ideas.
We built our house about 6 years ago. The downstairs was professionally wired, I wired the upstairs, when I finished that part of the house. All our ceiling lights are LED's.
A while back, one of the...
Even if the cooker and the plug is turned off it still trips after about an hour. It doesn't immediately trip out but it usually always turns back off after an hour or two, it doesn't immediately trip out. Do you think I need a new plug? Can a device plugged into another circuit trip a different...
Hi folks I’m having an Edwardian home rewired, it’s not been done in 35 years it seems. I’ve came across some socket boxes in skirting which I can get out and wondered if there are new faceplates that would fit (screw points different on new boxes) if I cleaned away the conduit?
Thanks in advance.
hello all!
i have a dimplex aspen asp20 heater that isn't working properly!
the light, flame effect, and fan all works fine, but when the element (or both elements) is turned on, it cuts out after about ten to twenty seconds, and can't be switched on again until it is powered off for ten...
Hi all,
I’m currently in full time employment and want to start doing jobs on the side, obviously non notifiable ones as I couldn’t justify paying for a CPS. I want to do it all legally so any tax would be declared.
My contract with my current employer is worded very well and prohibits me...
I signed up to trades collage a few days ago and have found from this thread it is a scam. I signed something and I’m guessing it was a credit agreement. It’s not been 14 days yet so I’m still in the cooling period. Can someone please tell me how to get out of this. Any help will be appreciated!
Hello everyone,
Back again after receiving great advice for the bathroom a few months back. This time I'm making a mess in the kitchen.
We have a 32A MCB to radial final which goes to a cooker control switch which also has an integrated 1 gang socket. Off of this is a double socket which...
Hi there,
First time poster.
I am looking for some advice on where to turn to for a job that I have been asked to carry out in France and another in Germany. I’m based in London.
I have checked on my insurance and I’m covered to work there, but how do I/what’s the best way to sign off these...
I am looking to install a dedicated breaker (20 amp) for a mini-split AC. My panel is full but I was thinking to install a tandem breaker and free up one slot but I wanted to make sure that me adding another breaker with be within the code.
1) My main breaker is 100 amp, however, the panel...
I have the above chair lift. It only moves a few inches before cutting out. Then must be hand wound back to charging port. Once there it's only a minute or so till the lift shows full charged. I have switched off the mains the charging port. It's only a matter of minutes till alarm stop's and...
Good evening all.
I’m a new member and found this place by searching for some info on a problem that has developed. I used to be a sparky in the Navy so have some experience, did my first year but never completed the training.
So back ground.
No issues for over 3 years. Did have a RCCB...
Got my AM2 coming up in August. I have done my apprenticeship through JTL who have been telling me for the past year not to worry about the AM2S and I only need to do the standard AM2.
I have today found out I have to sit the AM2S as apparently now it is required for the gold card and I am...
Hi. I have just purchased a new home. There are wires coming out a wall in one of the bedroom, see attached picture. I am wondering what these are and how to remove them safely. Thanks!
I trained as an electrician in South Africa for 4 years in domestic electrical maintenance and installation and some factory installations. I have recently moved to the UK and would like to start up with electrics again, however I don’t have the relevant qualifications for the uk. Can any one...
Hello. I hope someone can help. I've just discovered that on a new build house built just over a year ago there is a problem with the wiring from the incoming mains fuses to the consumer unit. Phase 1 was wired correctly. But the cable from Phase 2 on the main fuse is connected to Phase 3 on the...
I have been working on site and for other people for the last 5-6 years but here and there I’ve done private works and I appreciate the freedom more and feels more rewarding when you complete a job and the customer is happy.
I am not niceic registered or with any of the other boards, I’ve just...
Hi, I have replaced my ceiling fixture. The previous one had one light bulb and now I have put one that has 3 light bulbs. The problem that I have is that only 2 light bulbs are working. It was one light previously but since I have replaced the switch I've miraculously got 2 out of 3 working...
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