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  1. Cankeredlamentations

    What to do with distributers earth after conversion to TT & advice on where to place the rod

    Afternoon all I am looking for some advice as on what to with the suppliers earth after a conversion to a TT system. Current issue is earthing arrangement is TNS, reading was nearly 60 Ohms, reported issued to DNO, they are effectively washing their hands of it as the (based on what the...
  2. M

    Where is the correct place to terminate a seperate earth ran with a SWA ??

    Hi all. I have noticed there are two schools of thought here when running a separate earth with a SWA to a large DB, where is the correct place to terminate the earth ? . We can go straight in to the internal copper earth bar as we have spare unnumbered holes for it , or we can lug it and go on...
  3. Q

    How to keep power trips isolated and not trip the whole place when testing faulty appliances?

    Having some 1400W 230V heaters to test and repair that have a power trip problem. I've unplugged all the connections and open them up one by one to identify the part that is causing the trips. Everytime it trips, it trips the whole place through the main circuit breaker. How can I do it safely...
    • Qwe7410
    • Thread
    • appliance appliances faulty how to isolate isolated place power testing trip trips when whole
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. K

    Using LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs on ceiling fan

    Hi all, I read through the post that dealt with using 12V LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs but my issue is a little different from that thread. I will be checking out a ceiling fan that has 4 lights on it. The owner said he replaced all 4 incandescent 120VAC bulbs that were working with...
  5. K

    New kitchen, cookers different place.

    Hi, Before I start any changes that I make will be thoroughly checked over by a professional electrician for official sign-off. I am doing it as I am a capable DIYer and want to save costs while enjoying the fruits of my labour. Having said that I am installing a new kitchen where the existing...
  6. G

    Is this a legit place to install a DB?

    It just seems like it’s blocking access for maintance. Seems crazy to me to put it there.
  7. G

    Old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place?

    What are the regulations around old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place? My own thought was that they were essentially outlawed back in the 2000s but if they are still functioning can they be left in place or do they HAVE to be removed? Have...
  8. B

    Best place to buy LED bulbs.

    I'm considering replacing all the lighting in our bungalow with LED bulbs including the six foot long flurecent fitting in the garage. Can anyone recomend the best place to use, Homebase, B & Q sort of outlet.
    • Balliol1974
    • Thread
    • best bulbs buy led led bulbs place
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. L

    sorry if in the wrong place.. but im new

    hi everyone.. just a quick heads up.. i'm currently fixing a tv set and i've found the piece that i need to replace, but it's nothing that i know about. any help would be massively appreciated :)
  10. R

    Wiring a timer in place of a wall switch

    I I have been replacing certain wall switches with timers for outdoor lights. This four switch box has me stumped. The three switches on the left are all working properly. I am trying to wire the timer on the right. The hand-drawn diagram shows ALL wires within the boxes except for the...
    • rosswilliamsz
    • Thread
    • place switch timer wall wiring
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. D

    Help with installing a Zwave module in place of fan and light switches

    So, trying to do this has made me start to think that maybe I'm dyslexic, lol. I'm actually not kidding. Anyway, let me give a brief rundown of what I'm trying to do and (hopefully) someone can chime in and help me with this. I do a lot of electronic repairs and I've installed switches a bunch...
    • didymus
    • Thread
    • fan installing light module place screwfix switches
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. H

    Where is the best place to get tools from?

    I have just got an apprenticeship and I have some tools given to me from a friend but there is still a few that I need to get. Where is the best place to some decent tools. I am happy to get some second hand tools if there is any websites that sell second hand tools.
  13. S

    Standard meter in place of keycard

    Hi all have a customer moved house and there is a prepayment meter - signed up to new tariff and said they would fit today - didn’t arrives and when he called supplier scottish power said they dont fit standard meters - and where he lives (near town centre Dunfermline) smart meters can’t be...
  14. JasonB

    Fluke/Kewtech testers best place to get online.

    Looking for the best place to purchase either a Fluke or Kewtech tester. Preferred sites people have used etc. Thanks..
  15. C

    Best Place to sell 2nd electrical products collected over years of over orders on commerical jobs. Most have never been used.

    Hi guys, A friend of mine who used to be an electrician until very recently has boxes and boxes full of commerical installation parts from all kinds of different electrical installation jobs he's in the the past few years Lights and all the various controls and switches that go with them. Alarm...
    • CrisElectrical
    • Thread
    • best electrical electrical work jobs never place products sell used years
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  16. D

    Best place for UK electricians to work abroad?

    I'm a UK trained electrician AM2, 2391 ETC, wanting to work abroad (when possible) and wanted to know the best places to work without having to retrain. Thanks.
    • DanielD99
    • Thread
    • abroad best electrical work electricians place work
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    Best cheapest place to buy 18th edition regs book?

    Studying 18th edition. Any suggestions for the cheapest place to get the 18th edition regs book?
  18. C

    Megger mft 1553, continuity all over the place.

    Dear all. Does anyone know who can repair my MFT, continuity not stabilising and fluctuates. I know it's the banana connection for the leads as this is a known fault, mine has been replaced / repaired every calibration. No longer supported so parts not available. Cant bear to part with it.
    • Cottsyboy
    • Thread
    • continuity megger megger mft mft place
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Doomed

    Interesting place for a room stat

    In a cupboard in the corner of a bedroom I find this
  20. G

    Can you use a 20volt in place of a broken 18volt lithium-ion

    Hi Everyone, I have a 18volt 1.5 lithium-ion cordless drill that I can no longer get parts for and the batteries are now dead, so I recently found a really reasonably priced brand new 2.0 lithium-ion with the same connections and polarity etc and although I have not attempted to put a 18volt...

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