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  1. P

    Downlight solution

    Hi All, I'm new to this forum. I'm looking for advice on fitting drop down lights in a property that we rent out. As no electrical work is involved other that fitting the light bulb and attachment I am removing the old L shaped bracket and fitting new ones for the new light fittings. However...
  2. C

    What's the solution to long meter tails

    I'm recently qualified but I have a problem that wasn't covered in my course. My customer wants his consumer unit mounted some distance from the meter, which would require 11 meter tails. I haven't asked my DNO yet but expect them to say this is a not allowed. If they say 3 meters max, do I...
  3. L

    Transformer solution

    Evening everyone! A site ite that in working on has 11 LED panels powered by PSU's all fed from one lighting circuit, each one has an individual PSU causing the breaker to trip first time but once reset it stays on. Is there a solution to putting them all on one transformer, the power supplies...
  4. Leesparkykent

    self made solution for testing for earth leakage on RCD's

    Can't work out if this is utter sh** or pretty good if you didn't possess a earth leakage clamp meter. Diagnosing RCD earth leakage breaker nuisance trips | eBay
  5. G

    Safety Puzzle needs a solution

    Hi there i signed up to this forum as i am looking for some Electrical advice about a safety issue i have, my compnay attend events and provide a phone charge service. The set up is that we have a phone charge bays in moveable cabinets each with individual plugs, the arrangement is like a daisy...
  6. M

    Security cameras

    Hey does anyone know of any god security cameras that operate of batteries? i need it putting up ASAP and dont have a power source in at the minute. Any other information regarding recording, HD, etc etc is welcome. thanks guys!
  7. G

    external light solution

    Hi all. Customer has asked if I can mount light fitting on top of an existing pole to illuminate a section of a car park. There is power local to the pole already and there is a pir sensor bolted to it which energises another light remote from the pole. Only problem is that the pole is...
  8. N

    Help with picking a solar solution

    Hi All, thanks for taking the time to read this!! I'm currently trying to decide on a solar PV system to get installed on my house. I've a budget of £9K and whatever I don't spend on the solution will just get paid off the mortgage. I'm limited to 16 panels/4kW. Roof faces SE and there isn't...
  9. P

    Easy Solution to Borrowed Neutral?

    Hi Guys Semi detached with 16th Ed box. Upstairs and downstairs lights on seperate ccts and mcbs Just extended the downstairs lighting cct into a conservatory and fitted an RCBO after checking (not very well, it seems) whether the landing light was on a borrowed neutral. All tested Ok. All...
  10. D

    water heater solution

    I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent water heater. It needs to supply a kitchen and bathroom sink and be hidden away. Cheers
  11. Davehaywire

    Asbestos behind 3036 fuses solution needed?

    What coding would you be giving for old DBS with asbestos behind fuses? As its not affecting electrical safety? is there something you can put in place of the asbestos when removed, as its to hold in arcing or flashing when the fuse wire blows right? if you remove the asbestos does this then...
  12. T

    I need a compact armoured termination solution!

    Good evening Gentleman. I have had a small job in the pipeline for a while for a customer who is having stainless steel bollard lighting down either side of their drive way. Nipped up to check on the jobs progress to find the client couldn't find the correct size light fitting so he has...
  13. chudson

    Wireless switching solution

    I have a problem that needs solving - there should be a product for it on the market but I can't find it! Problem: 2 lights are run from an interior switch, my client would like the gate relay to turn these lights on also as well as having the switch override on - not off. Would be simple with...
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    Pulse Electrical Solution Introduction

    Hi my is Alan, I cover all aspects of electrical services, security, safety, access, fault finding, testing and certification in domestic, commercial, and industrial properties. My main area of expertise is machine control fault find and repair. Any questions or advice feel free to...
  15. SibertSolar

    SolarFlash - Slate Roof flashing solution

    Hi guys, we're currently putting in place a plan to stock/promote/distribute this solution for slate flashing when fitting PV. It was brought to my attention by a well-respected client of ours and we feel it is pretty nifty - anyone else have any experience or thoughts? SolarFlash Thanks in...
  16. K

    Remote Switching Solution?!

    Hi Lads. Anyone know of a ready made solution to this little problem. Converted barn which is a Showroom, Cannot install any wiring to switch locally. Need to Switch 1x 150W M/H and 2x150W via a remote control, Ideally. Supply for them isn't a problem, just the switching. Seen those Byrom Plug...
  17. J

    Oven microwave heating tray combo question

    Looking for some advice from the experts out there Im currently rewiring a new kitchen and I have wired a 10mm T&E to the position of the new oven microwave combo but it will be integrated into cupboard leaving me no wall space for the cooker switch So basicially has anyone came across this...
  18. R

    Anyone know of a solution to roomstat dillema?

    Hi all, Went to quote for wiring controls for a commercial heating setup today,heating engineers will be fitting 2 new zone valves and split the existing setup which was all 1 zone,the place is a bingo hall and cinema above,straightforward to get a cable to the downstairs but problem is getting...
  19. A

    Solution to export control

    Just looking for some advise on export control. We have a single phase supply and looking to install a 50kw solar PV system but the DNO are restricting what we can export. This leaves us in a predicament and they have suggested we use an EMMA unit with export control made by coolpower or upgrade...
  20. F

    Inverter Mounting Solution Needed...

    We are in the middle of doing a commercial project, and have 5 Mastervolt TL Inverters that weigh about 60KG each. Ideally these should be wall mounted. However, as it goes in the construction business, our requirements have been ignored, and the space that was required for us has not been...

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