On a job today to add a couple of outdoor security lights.
House is currently empty and has been for a couple months due to probate and its about to have a little bit of work done before going on market.
The power was off when i got there, turned it on and the RCD is completely dead... it has...
Hi lads,
Is my first post and I would like to ask you if that would be possible to take a wire of the controller and install a fuse spur ?
I will install a shower pump and I haven't got any other plugs near by neither in the cupboard except the one from the economy 7 controller which will be...
I am currently undertaking a domestic electrical installation course, which is a distance learning course. After I have completed the course I will be a fully qualified electrician with all the relevant City and Guilds qualifications. At the moment I only have a CSCS card which I have used in...
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Hi all,
I went to quote for some small changes this morning mainly lighting (removal of roses and replacement with wall lights, plus some additions and some socket moves). Sounded easy enough, but here's some background:-
EICR done before the property was purchased, unsatisfactory - No CPCs...
Hi All,
I read through all threads and can't seem to find this topic so apologies if I've missed one where is has been discussed.
Got a phone call from a customer today saying that when they went to submit their annual ROCs reading from their generation meter, it was only showing 34 units. The...
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hi guys
got asked a question today if it is possible to install an access panel in the ceiling to access extractor fan motor that is within the ceiling
iv done some research but cannot find anything on this.
I'm sure that if it is possible it would need to be moisture resistant.
thanks
joe
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Right so first off i would like to hello ro everyone and thanks for dropping in
So i have a small issue recently me and my father decided to start a buissiness making paving slab so we ran at it whole hog and brought the biggest vibrating table we could find only to find out no has a clue how...
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Hi, electrician here with basic networking knowledge.
Please see attached picture.
Im trying to over come a problem and just wondering if my possible solution will work or not.
A router has been installed in a room of a house via a junction box in a hallway where the telephone cable comes in...
Hi All, This is a bit niche but i've been asked to refurb an antique lamp to dimmable led and i'm after a very tiny cable that will take 230v but only run a single 4W LED. There are 5 of these on the lamp that come back to a connector then off in 0.75 flex.
Also after an inline dimmer for the...
Done a fuse board change on a propery, hasnt been touch since early 60s at a guess.
There is 2 ring mains, which i had split over the the 2 rcds. Each time i swithched on one, the other RCD tripped out, and vise versa.
Have no end to end on one ring main, and end to end on Line & Earth but not...
Hey guys,
My boss wants me terminating new supplies in a -48v d.c Distribution board. Easy enough but the board cannot be turned off due to critical load.
Now my question is this. Is it safe and or legal to work on live -48v d.c. and what would the consequences and dangers of possible short or...
I've just installed the modules on a new build, it will be some weeks away before I can install the inverter and commission the system.
How does it work with regard to the EPC. Do I leave the system switched off and the builder ask the energy assessor to issue the EPC for the building and...
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Hi, I have a 6 gang grid plate, which has switches for my Fridge, Freezer and Dishwasher, and each has there own connection point around the kitchen for the respective appliance. I am wanting to move the connection point for the fridge about 150cm, and lower the freezer one about 20cm, and...
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Doing an extension atm and part of that is adding a couple of extra zones to the alarm. The alarm is a Texecom premier elite 24.........the customer is asking if its possible to disable the LED's on the PIR's? I've had a quick look through the manual but couldn't find anything ( I do have a...
Hi Everyone, I've just joined & have a fundamental question - is it possible to survive doing domestic work only ? - I've launched a domestic only business just over a year ago, I have been actively canvassing since - High quality leaflets, Yell advert, Which trusted trader, full page advert in...
I had not used my B&D mini vacuum for a while, went to recharge it but the charger gave no output. Stupidly without checking the price of a new mini vac like the Vax Gator, I bought a new B&D charger but the battery would not recharge. Consequently, for future information I wondered if there...
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