UK troops join Malawi anti-poaching fight - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43090206
id be happy if its all our armed forces did , trophy hunters are now the hunted
i enquired with a south african outfit about joining their anti poaching unit years ago but they would only allow native south...
I've just swapped out an old consumer unit for a new one - like for like in terms of circuits.
One lighting circuit will not set.
I've disconnected the earth on that circuit and it still won't set so I would appear to have a live-nuteral short.
However I did nothing to that circuit at all...
First came double sockets with integrated USB outlet, now BG has a double socket with USB and a built in wifi repeater.
I think i'll just stop using 500v dc across L & N completely.
I'm now waiting for double socket with integrated toilet roll holder.
The credit for first posting this video is to Pete999.
To anyone considering using a neon mains tester screwdriver, please watch this. When the 10pence resistor fails, you might be lucky to tell the tale.
NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN THE CIRCUIT.
I been around for a few years, but have never been involved in shopfitting in any depth. However on the odd occasion I have dipped into it I have always been disappointed with the standard of work. .. cables slung across ceiling tiles, no grommets, taped connector joints on lighting etc . ...
Hi All,
I'm not an electrician but trying to research the following issue for our lighting needs :
I am replacing GU10 halogen lights with LED spotlight but have found the following problem :
I don't want to save electricity I want a much brighter living room/kitchen.
In theory since all the...
i have to admit i am a self confessed tool nut i cant help myself when the wife finds out i have just bought a dewalt chopsaw and legs plus a makita plungesaw with 2 rails and clamps she might kill me. why a spark would need these she wouldnt understand im a bit like tim the tool man. sorry im...
Just installed a new 2-way RCD incomer board in a garage / car port. It is fed from a 'commercial' car workshop unit, but it's unclear as to whether the garage is domestic or commercial, i think really it would be tied in with the guys house but because it's supplied from the commercial unit...
Looks like Ed is leaving Wheeler Dealers as new production team want to cut corners or something.Had a video clip of it appear on my mobile phone. Not exactly made my day.
Hi,
Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-Phone-Batteries/Samsung-Galaxy-Battery-Charger-Rechargeable-Portable-External/B01DJC492K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487958245&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s7+edge+charger+case
I bought the above yesterday from Amazon, purely because my phone runs out of charge...
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Carrying out some works on a domestic property and builder would like a lamp post at end of driveway.
To be honest not something I tend to fit many of, done a few smaller post lights.
He wants something 'full size' 2000+ high. (And would be handy if could find one with photocell built...
So not much going on so I thought I would throw this out. On a periodic last week in a school we had two of the MK power tracks where you plug the sockets to them. Each track had an rcd enclosure with a 100ma, Wylex BS4293 rcd. The oddity is that the rcd enclosures have traffolyte labels fitted...
Went to a job last week, replace an outside light with another customer bought one. Straight swap, few extra holes in the wall for new mounting, job done. Photocell model.
Left the job with a working light. Now, I fitted this in the p***ing down rain, which in itself was a tad silly of me but I...
Hi guys. I need to check if I have a ring or 2 radial running from a fuse. I have an old wylex fuse box in which someone has put a blue 15amp fuse in a red 30amp carrier.
If I disconnect the 2 cables and check for continuity of the 2 lines then the 2 neutrals will this tell me if I have a ring...
One for Admin, not sure if I'm making something out of nothing, when I look at the "new posts" as an example I get say 17 new posts, yet when I scroll to the new posts there are maybe only 7 showing, is this just the way of the Forum or am I doing something wrong? any help from Admin would be...
I've got a pair of cheap walkie talkie's which work OK'ish but need something better
Looked at the various posting here but they are a bit old
Need following requirements
1). Hands free operation, wireless
2). No pressing of a PTT button
3). Headset
4). Smallish and portable (Battery only -...
Hi Guys,
I've been looking for an alarm for my work van that will chirp out an audible alarm if someone walks up to it.
I want to prevent someone trying to break in, rather than fit extra dead locks, etc...
I need it to be:
- separate to my standard alarm
- on its own separate fob
- I'll...
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