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  1. 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 šŸ™ƒ 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...
  2. K

    Megger PAT450 Question

    Hi, Ive got a couple of Megger PAT 450 testers, and, for a number of reasons, Im not happy with the printer it comes with. Does anyone on here use that tester? what I'd like is an option to print a branded barcode/pass label with my company details on it, I've spoken to Megger and they...
  3. U

    Legal question regarding overhead service line

    Hi guys! Just looking for a little legal advice. Long story short, I'm looking at installing a new poly water tank. Only issue I have is my low hanging service line is in the way. The "correct" option would be to have someone from the power co come out and either temporarily take down the...
  4. L

    Replacing a GU10/MR16 downlight above the stairwell

    My house, built 2004, is fitted with over 30 downlights upstairs and downstairs. When I moved in, all the lights had halogen bulbs. Several years ago I replaced them with 3.4W LED bulbs and the cost saving was noticeable over a few months, especially in winter. However, the LEDs required LED...
  5. J

    UK Practical exam question

    At the end of electrical level 2 exam do you have to screw on all the switches and plugs or leave it open so your wiring shows ? same with the switches and celling rose
  6. S

    UK atex question

    if i have a Ip 66 EX eb db safety switch where the threaded entry is less than 6mm do i need a lock nut? You canā€™t fit one in the box so I assume I donā€™t need one? The area is zone 1 IIB T3 Thanks
  7. Yellowhammer

    DNO question

    Hi all, Easy enough and possibly very silly question. when moving a supply, if there are 2 sets of 25mm tails in the meter box (one to the CU for the house, second set to a 63A switch fuse supplying an annexe, will the DNO terminate both sets happily enough? Thanks,
  8. D

    PA Question

    Hi Guys I seem to have an issue with voltage coming back from a QTX 15 pa I was getting a lot of hum (I have a pair and confirmed it's the same on both) so I purchased a Di box so far do good the box has a hi z input 1/4 and a low z xlr output it has a ground lift feature my issue is when I plug...
  9. Marvo

    Medical Question

    I have a medical problem. I can't stop buying tools. If I see a well engineered or well manufactured tool I can't help buying it. It doesn't matter if I know I'm never going to use it. It doesn't matter if I already have a good working version of the same tool. It doesn't matter if I can't...
  10. H

    Probably a bit of a thicky question but...

    Hi, firstly appologies if my terminology is wrong but I know very little about electrics and have no idea why this is happening - I have 2 portable solar panels (I use for charging a Motorhome Battery), when I test them with an amp meter I get different results. So, From Amp Meter to Solar...
  11. M

    Meter Swap over - CT Question

    Morning all, Really hoping to get some advice / confirm what a few of us are thinking about a job in the future. Back ground - We have to swap over existing 3 phase meters on DBs throughout a building, however due to the nature of the clients work we are unable to kill the supply to each board...
  12. 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 2.5mmĀ² cable is 7.41mĪ©/m at 20Ā°C ...
  13. I

    Odd E.V. home charger question

    I will describe my problem in as much detail so you guys might be able to answer my question. I am never home, my Electric bill is $ 28 to $30 a month, has been that way for years. I recently bought an E.V. so I had an E.V. Charger (Emporia is the brand) installed, hardwired by an Electrician...
  14. C

    Supply question

    Hi, just looking for advice. Ive been to look at a Fire alarm install job. While checking where i will take my supply from. 3 phase sub board, i wanted to see where its supplied from and origin etc. It turns out the Electrician has wired the sub mains board from an old redudant 3 phase power...
  15. G

    To pass or not to pass? that is the question

    45metre 1.25 mm 3 core extension reel with a 1362 13A fuse well known manufacturers uk product......no RCD just your standard moulded plug from factory let the fun begin!
  16. N

    Consumer unit question

    I want to know if my consumer unit (together with the digital meter) which is in a special metal container let into an outside wall near the entrance door is acceptable for the 5 year house test? It has been like that from when the house was built. Thanks, Nick
  17. M

    Wago Question for Sockets

    Hi All, As a householder I'm keen to add a double socket further along a wall to extend access in a different corner of the room. I'm connecting with current cabling to pre-2004 cabling (1995 house) and wondered whether I can use Wago connectors and whether I need to enclose them in a plastic...
  18. MichaelCassidy

    LifePo4 addition to boat battery bank question

    Hi, advice please if this would be fine and not cause issues with either the batteries or the inverter. I have read that LifePo4 batteries aren't compatible with older alternators. So is this workaround ok? - Leave existing leisure batteries as they are (2 x 100 AH) connected parallel, charged...
  19. G

    UK Quinetic switch question.

    Hi everyone :) my first post here. Quick background I'm a newly qualified installer of somewhat advanced years whose just starting out in the trade. The reason I'm posting is because I've been having a puzzling issue with Quinetic light switches, I can't seem to get any sense from Quinetic...
  20. Screamer

    Help please 2365 question.

    Hello everyone, I will be completing my 2365 diploma level 3 soon and I have an opportunity to go and do the 2393 level 3 & 2392 level 2 as well. Would this be a waste of time and money or should I do them anyway? Kind regards.
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