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  1. G

    Hi All, Quick intro and thinking of a career change, so need some advice

    HI All, Based near Cardiff, UK and seriously thinking of a career change and ended up here after a good few days of searching and reading up on various forums. Mid 40s now and deciding to go the sparky way! Torn between college course, which are typical 1 year - level 1 electrical...
  2. Dan

    A super quick way to see a long list of the latest threads

    Go to the homepage and click this new link under the sponsors offers. 150 threads listed in order of latest post no matter whether you've read the thread or not. ? ? ?
  3. Piefingers

    Quick Hi

    Hello All, Just a quick ? Hi Just joined forum.
  4. M

    DIY Help! Damaged Quick Connect 2 same color wires one side, Black & White the other

    A quick connect on the bottom of my farm tractor was snagged by a limb and one side of the connectors wires were pulled free from the housing. The good side with the wires still connected has a black wire (hot?) and a white wire (neutral?) but the 2 wires that were pulled free from the other end...
  5. DannyJS

    Quick intro...

    Hi All, Quick intro as i've read a lot from a distance but now I am looking to get involved, ask questions and get some advice. Thanks everyone up to this point :thumbsup: I am 33 in Greater Manchester area, completed C&G 2365 L2 & 3 at Trafford college a couple of years ago, recently updated...
  6. A

    UK is twin and eath aloud in hot tub installs

    hi, just a quick question for installing a 32 amp hot tub a friend told me it HAS to be in SWA but I have seen lots of 32 amp tubs installed with 6mm twin and earth in conduit, Is he correct? and is there anything in regulations not allowing me to use twin and earth in conduit? many thanks
  7. K

    EICR before Napit registration.

    Hi all, having been 40+ years in the game, have just done 2391 & 18th, waiting for Napit to access, i have been offered a contract to EICR a quantity of rentals. Can i do these prior to Napit accreditation? I have all Insurances needed. Thanks.
  8. Ruairi Hansen

    Gas bonding

    Hi guys just wondering what peoples thought is on this. I was out looking at a job today and noticed the main gas pipe is not bonded at the meter but has a 10mm earth at the boiler is this a code c2, c3 or nothing?
    • Ruairi Hansen
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    • boiler bonding electrical work gas looking meter noticed question questions quick regarding testing today
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. M

    Hello everyone:) quick self introduction and question.

    Hi, I've come across this forum, started reading it and couldnt resist to not share my point of view and ask the question. About me: I was always interested in electricians trade. I've worked 3 years as an electricians mate in Poland, 3 years in France, then I come to UK. And I've...
  10. Doomed

    Just a quick question

    In a large yard, incomer in corner, TNS, feeds some switch gear and then a long length of SWA to garage in other corner of yard about 100m away. By garage I mean a big garage, water canteen and all. Readings are good at the garage sub board. There is a bit of me that wants to TT the garage, but...
  11. RutlandFox

    Quick Question(s) - BS4343 Sockets - switched/interlocked or not?

    Hi all. I am looking to fit a couple of blue 230V single phase 32A sockets for a portable welder in a workshop. Indoors. Though the welder has the option to be outdoors on a long flex. Two sockets as it gets wheeled around and used in two locations and the current long extension flex gets in...
  12. Doomed

    Quick! Call a plumber in Chicago

  13. I

    Quick Thermostat Query

    Good morning all, Probably quite a simple question for all of those who use thermostats/temperature sensors regularly. I'm in need of a thermostat which has the ability to close it's contacts once the temperature in the room has reached a degree which is deemed too high. Do most thermostats...
  14. I

    Hello from me and quick Lightning question

    I recently purchased a kinetic light switch with two buttons and two receivers like this one Kinetic Light Switch and Receiver Kit - Double | Kinetic Self-Powered Wireless Switches - https://wireless-switches.com/product/kinetic-light-switch-and-receiver-kit-double/ (if links are not...
  15. ipd1961

    Quick reference guide for 18th

    Just completed the 18th Regs course and we were given a quick reference guide by the company delivering the course. I have redone it because there were a few typos and here it is in plain black and white or glorious colour
  16. M

    Just a quick hello from Mike in southern UK

    As I'm new here and this seems the right place to say it ... My name is Mike and mainly I do electronics (design and test) rather than truly electrical, but I like to keep abreast of the state of the art, and still keep my hand in on occasions. Though if I'm honest these days it seems to be more...
  17. R

    Any quick calcs to get a rough min Zs allowable

    Any quick calcs to get a rough estimate min Zs allowable for protective devices MCB, BS-88 etc, Im thinking in an exam saves time even looking at the tables if there's a fast ball park check rule of thumb.
  18. Doomed

    quick info on car charging port

    Wiring up a series of offices in an converted factory unit, all well and good. They have asked us to install a car charging port for one of the managers cars, we have never fitted one and have no interest in getting in to fitting them, but we need to do this as a one off. TNCS, will be approx 5m...
  19. F

    A quick Hello from me !

    Hey all, thought id lurk around and gather some info on boiler controls. Recently decided a change of career was needed, so jacking in plastering and going plumbing. Lots of reading up to be found here I see :) I always clean the boxes out when I finish a room before any sparky's give me a...
  20. D

    Switch and Socket product design, Quick question

    Hi There, I'm designing a range of switches and sockets for the UK market, to launch in the next 6 months. Any feedback or thoughts on the below would be much appreicated. Socket/Switches are attached to metal or plastic mounting boxes. When a plastic box is used there is a 1mm flange. This...

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