Now, please bare with me while I try to explain what it is I'm after...
What I'm after is a sort of plastic collar/insert which is used when first fixing sockets and switches. They hold the socket/switch front proud of the metal knockout box so it can be plastered around. It sort of acts as...
.... is how I feel about the decomissioning of Halley V. Which probably means not much to most people, and why should it? So here's a little tale if you'll excuse my indugence.
22 years ago this month the ship left and a crew of 10 construction workers remained on base. We were the first crew...
All,
Got to locate 2 lights for a shower/wet room. Both are to replace non IP rated fittings!
1 is for the ceiling
1 is wall mounted and is reasonably close to the shower area!
Suggestions please
Thanks
Greetings.
There has been much talk of the unreliability of RCD's lately so I was wondering what are peoples thoughts on the most reliable.
Do you have a favourite brand?
What do you think is the worst brand?
I am hearing quite good things about MK brand but they are quite pricey.
Thanks.
evening all,
ive been asked to fit a bell for warehouse. I went to wholesaler and they gave me a fire alarm bell which runs on 24volts and a chunky 12 volt transfomer. I rigged it up temporarily and it didnt sound that great.
Is it bettter i use a 24 volt tranny
or
can anyome reccomend a...
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Hi all,
I'm not sure about this, but there is PVC conduit installed one side of a masonry wall and the KO boxes are on the other side of this wall, with the aim of the cables entering into these KO boxes from the back.
Now in my mind, conduit has singles in, not Twin + CPC, but I'm concerned...
Hi all, Got some flats with office below to wire which will need CAT LD2 fire alarm system. Didnt want the hassle/Responsibly of this my self so im gna sub it. Had a local Fire alarm company price it.. was a bit pricey. Found another guy who will second fix and commission the system the thing is...
(Apologies to Moderators, tried to place this thread in correct forum, but forum was full and not accepting any new threads).
When changing light switches, l have noticed (quite a few times) is that a link wire has been used, to carry out a live from one switch to another (2 gang).
What l...
Hi There,
Ive just found a job as a trainee electrician, I have lots of previous experience with normal lighting cricuits but this company I will be working for do alot of Lutron lighting systems, are these Lutron lighting systems similar wiring to the normal lighting circuits? may sound stupid...
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I’ve been banging on about the FatallyFlawed campaign for years, long before I joined this site. Yesterday I got an e-mail from the organisers thanking me for pushing the message wherever I can.
Gave me a nice warm glow :o
Morning chaps....
Just seeing what you think of this one, anyone have a similar scenario, is it really worth it. I just hate turning work down.
Basically got a job to price up : very big extension on domestic property, would be ideal if this was within my area, but it's a 100 mile round trip...
Hi all
I work in modular buildings and we always wire our lights (In flat T&E) with the feed going to the switch. However at college they are quite adament that this is not a good way to do things, Is there anywere in the regs that says this? Or is there any reason why we shouldn't wire our...
Hi All
Is there such thing as a quite pull cord switch?? My standard MK switch wakes up the baby and really annoys the hell out of me as its just so loud.
Don't want to go down the PIR route and don't want a dimmable switch.
Any Ideas??
Anyone recommend any good books ?
whats the Best Book you have read .
As a younger man I liked all the cult like authors and books " Electric Kool Aid Acid Test" by Tom Wolfe
Charles Buchokskis tales of an alchoholic
Irvine Welsh , Now I like the classics Sherlock Holmes at the...
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