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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Really struggling with RJ45 connectors.

    I have fitted RJ45 connectors to either side of a piece of cat5 cable but when I test it on the laptop I get no ethernet connection. I also have a pre-made ethernet cable which works fine so I know it's my home made ethernet cable. I cut the cat5 to 12.5mm and connect both ends the same (i.e...
  2. oracle

    What's the Guild really been up to?

    In the beginning when the Guild created the Wiring regulations, the trade was a formless void and darkness covered the face of construction , while an idea from the Guild swept over the face of construction. Then the Guild said, ‘Let there be Editions’ and there were also Amendments The Guild...
  3. K

    Hi I’m currently doing level 3 electrical installion I’m really struggling on the design of the hotel has anyone done this?

    Hi I’m currently doing level 3 electrical installion I’m really struggling on the design of the hotel has anyone done this?
  4. westward10

    No cpc, really.

    Done a periodic on this a few weeks ago and back now doing remedial. This notice and the previous Report state there are no cpcs through the lighting. None of the roses have a cpc connected but there is at the conduit boxes they are mounted on in fact I have checked every light and there is a...
  5. T

    Is a taped joint really that bad?

    I know that connector block taped looks ---- compared to in a JB but is it really that bad? the reaction to seeing one is always oooft!! terrible. If the taped joint is indoors and in a place where it would just sit there like Tutankhamun never to be disturbed ,then what extra protection would a...
  6. S

    Do you really really need more

    screwdrivers, it seems the answer to that question is yep you do......... this is just "some" of the ones I have, orderred these........
  7. Moley

    I'm a really sad git!.......

    Okay, even by my standards I've really become sad. I've just bought 10 bar codes. Why? I really don't know. The numbers are now mine, both EAN and UPC :) I have bought something a bit more useful too. A Brother QL-700 label printer. Mainly for the wife to post her Ebay stuff as her writing...
  8. A

    cooling a really hot led + dim ?

    Hello, I have a led like this one : € 8.04 16% de réduction|100 w LED Iode Tungstène Lampe Étanche Projecteur Extérieur Projecteur dans Éclairage industriel de Lumières et Éclairage sur AliExpress.com | Alibaba Group -...
  9. Jacus

    Really high electrical bills?

    Hi Everyone In April this year I moved into a small 2 bedroom property and I find that my electrical bills are extremely high. In my old property I had the same sort of things in my house like an electric cooker and oven, normal size fridge/freezer including a fireplace that I use throughout...
  10. B

    Is there really no right way to work with down lights and insulation?

    Hi All, I'm kind of hoping to get confidence in my decision to have spots fitted into the ceiling of our new extension, but keep coming across different advice...help would be welcome! We're looking to fit 12 LED spots (Aurora Pro 6w) into a lean-to pitched roof, split into two circuits on...
  11. C

    I really need advice from an electrician ASAP. please help me? Im so confused

    I really need advice. I know nothing about electrics so i am looking for someone to give me some basic answers and help. I want to put lighting around my ceiling. I need 20meters, I found 20 meters of led strip lights on ebay, they come in 4 rolls of 5 meters totaling 20 meters. It says the...
  12. pirate

    Well, I tried...I really tried, but...

    Hey, nothing ventured, as they say... Basically, I sat on it, and pressed the switch...nothing. I pressed the switch while peeing in to the bowl...nothing. Finally, I put one foot into the bowl, while pressing the switch with wet fingers... and absolutely noth... BLAM! The light on the patio...
  13. diyterry

    On site guide, to buy or not to buy

    Is it worth me buying a copy of the on site guide and will I understand it?
  14. gnuuser

    really worn out today, heavy auto repair!

    had a very busy day today, I changed all four struts, ball joints, and control arm bushings on my old toyota highlander. beast of a job, and I am so glad I have the proper tools to do it. that being said I'm getting too old to be horsing on wrenches likes that. after getting cleaned up and...
  15. R

    Not sure and not really clear in the regs

    The IEE Regulations are non-statutory but, if they are adhered to compliance with which one of the following statutory regulations is most likely? a) Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 b) Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 c) Cinematograph Regulations 1955 d) The...
  16. O

    Now this really is "off road" ................ no 4 wheel drive¬

    Enjoy Why a Model T was driven to the top of Ben Nevis - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-44003271
  17. telectrix

    I really do despair about the human race.

    some snowflake b1tch on the telly this morning advocating that we should ask our baby's permission to change it's nappy. FFS. what is the world coming to when cretins like this can spout such crap?
  18. Gavin John Hyde

    When is TNS really PME and vice versa?

    Had a interesting phonecall a moment ago with western power. Have a customer wanting a ev charging point, so checking the supply and due to the old cut out appearing as a TNS and also having a PME sticker on it, I rang western power; they said that its now PME as according to the records there...
  19. B

    THE ANNOYING PARTS OF RUNNING YOUR ELECTRICAL BUSINESS

    Hey all, I'm a qualified electrician and have been for 20 years now (Although not on tools right now). I'm in the process of putting together a course that guides/helps/coaches and provides systems for people to conquer their pain points. I've experienced the long days, then getting home and...
  20. sevuk

    DNO or Dunnos? The frustration.

    I'n on a bit of a rant. I've known an electrician before who likes to call them the "dunnos." I've not often had to deal with them as I'm normally just a sub-contractor. Except some years ago I had to get I believe SSE out who were so easy to deal with I barely remembered it, the guy gave me a...

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