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    Old black red wiring in bathroom

    Im a tenant living in a house in Liverpool, I have only recently moved in but noticed straight away the lack of any earth wires in the metal light fittings. I flagged this up and the landlord came round and replaced all the fittings to plastic while I was away on business. On returning I have...
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    Outside lighting through a infra red trip beam and contractor.

    Am looking at taking on a job for a friend, involving triggering ten lanterns round his property via a pir across his drive, with the option of an override switch for parties etc. All this after an early morning visit by some ne er do well scumbag. My understanding is that I would need to use a...
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    old colors twin and earth - two red

    Hi was it common practice to use twin and earth on light switches with two red cores and one sleeved earth?
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    Red black and green test leads.

    Where can I get 4mm test leads in black red and green to connect a Megger 1553 to a Socket tester. Both ends need to be protected against contact with skin. Tried the usual test equipment places and RS components but no luck?
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    error message "rEd" on household meter ???

    Hi, Got this from a customer today and just wondering if any of you have come across this before, any advice would be much appreciated, "The household electric consumption meter now shows an error message "rEd" every few seconds, and, when there is only a light load, the red light that...
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    Red Arrow Crash!

    :omg_smile: BBC News.
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    Red or Green

    Evening all Sorry if this has been answered before but! The green book is out now but I have been told it does not become effective until Jan 2012. Is this true? If it is, what colour do we use for the next six months. Thanks
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    Old 6MM Grey sheath black and red protective insulation etc

    Plesae could some one give me the values of the CPC for Greay with black and red sleeving as i am doing an install and especialy the 6mm is definately not the same as Brown & Blue Any help welcome thanks Ian.
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    Red 32mm service ducting?

    I have been asked by a client who is doing a self build if I know where to get "Red 32mm service ducting" and some 90 degree bends with a 450mm slow bend. The DNO have specified it for their service cables to run into the property. Any ideas on suppliers?
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    17th Edition wiring regs BS7671 :P (Red)

    For sale is my Big Red Book, in good condition, pristine pages just cover corners a little bent., Offers :P :grinningelf:
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    Infra Red Switching and SWA

    Afternoon Guys, I have just been to look at a 'garden' installation that has been wired by the 'gardener' ! The original instalation is a lareg semi-detached town house, with 100m garden behind it. There is a garage in the garden that is now unused to store cars, as you would not get a...
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    any advice on untangling the red tape????

    hi all, I'm fairly new to electrics after re-training. Over the past 4 years I have passed my 2330 level 2&3, my 17th edition, 2391 inspection and testing but I am still finding it nigh on impossible to find work, and when i do its mainly short contract or agency work. Many employers are asking...
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    Red + Black or just Black on the DC side?

    Do you use red & black or just black on the DC side? If I look in the regs I'm supposed to be using red & black or red & blue depending upon earthing but I've seen systems installed in just black.
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    RCD Socket red light on

    After fitting an rcd socket I see there is a red light that lights up below the test and reset buttons. Should this remain illuminated unless either the rcd trips or the test button is pressed and after using the socket is it a good idea to press the test button or just leave the unit with red...
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    Service cut out Fuse the red ones.

    Hi just wondering if anyone knows the rating of the red service head fuses? I havent come across one with a label on it yet and when I pulled one the other day I was going to have a look but they seem to have something like a rivet holding it together where the screw normally is. I'm thinking...
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    The Big Red Wallet Smasher......

    Yes, thats right today on site up pulled the big red wallet smasher (Hilti van). I ended up with one of these......:cool: Just got to explain to her indoors now why I needed one when I didn't even know it.:o:D
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    Names in Red?

    what's up with the new colours? :D
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    Best place to buy 17th edition red book and guidance note 3

    Need to get a copy of the 17th edition wiring regulations and 'Guidance note 3' books. Where is best (cheapest) to get them from? Or does anyone on here have these for sale at a good price ;)
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    Megger MFT 1552 what is the red probe used for?

    Megger MFT 1552 what is the red probe used for?
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    BLACK and RED cable for sale

    Been given it by a retired sparky, was thinking of weighing in with the rest of the scrap for christmas. But looking at some of the prices on ebay i have thought again. Full and part drums of t&e and singles of various sizes. would be cash on collection or courior arranged by you. pm me...

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