CityElectricalSupply.com (CES) are an electrical supplier across the United States with over 550 branches coast to coast.
Here in the UK we know them as CEF - a familiar name in the trade. With plenty of stores and fast shipping they can get your orders fulfilled quickly so you can spend...
There talks that campervan electrical suppliers, like Truma, Sargent, Powerpart, etc are supplying electrical consumer units or control systems with 240v systems illegally as they do not meet the 18th edition, section 721 on motorcaravans where in a fault, both live and neutral must be...
I'm a homeowner. My flat came with a prepayment meter.
I was due to get it changed by Green Network Energy. I even specifically chose them because they would fit a standard meter and not a smart meter...
Anyway, Covid and a company going bust later I still have a prepayment meter.
I'm with...
Hi everyone,
I am an American career Electrician living and working in Czech Republic. I am looking for recommendations for the best European lighting suppliers. All of my familiar lighting companies do not exist here. I have been a lifelong fan/user of RAB lighting, looking for an equivalent...
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Here are ElectriciansForums.net (formerly ElectriciansForums.co.uk) we've tried a few times to get some...
So I don't post here much but I'm feeling a liitle annoyed/abused/p*ss off.
Why is it that as electricians we pay for, and have to have yearly assessments, regulation upgrade courses, insurance etc. Are told that the next technology advancement is the new source of income (solar?) And the answer...
Extraordinary day. Five hours on the phone with SSE (is it me?) Trying to get new supply connected. Meter already there just need connecting/energising. Yesterday arranged 8:30 a.m. next day connection (today). Engineer attended and informed me; "you have to connect these meters yourself we...
Hi guys,
QUESTION: Do you test the suppliers earth conductor for continuity???
The guidance note 3 2.6.5 refers to regulation 643.2.11 which requires a continuity check be carried out on all protective conductors including: EARTHING CONDUCTOR, CPC's and bonding conductors. I am aware of the...
I need to move my consumer unit (only by 500mm or so) which means new tails. I have no DP isolator between the supplier’s cut out and my consumer unit. I intend cutting the seal on the cut out and pulling the fuse. I will then fit a 100A DP switch to the existing 25mm tails from the cut out...
How would one manage the re-location of five meters owned by five different energy companies during a mains supply upgrade? The old supply will be disconnected at the same time the new is energised. All five meters will need to move to a new location approx 1 meter away.
What is the best way...
Beware Just Noticed Screwfix /Electrafix (Sure others will follow) from Today aren’t taking back anything Eg don’t over order materials as if your job is cancelled your stuck with stock you don’t need!
anyone got recommendations for suppliers,i am with i supply at moment ,they are cheap but awful customer service almost non existent. used to be with a firm which is now shell energy
Sods law happened; reclined the electric sofa for the first time in weeks and the power supply went pop.
Anyone know where I can pick up a kaidi kddy008b 29V 2A transformer today?
I know I can order online from various places for next day delivery but I need to reset the sofa before the kids...
There is no such thing as an 18th edition tester. The Regs are for installation requirements only
The standards for test meters are BS 61010 and BS 61326 and other specific standards but NEVER BS7671
Is there any resource anywhere or any point of reference where you can search for a downligt by hole cut-out size? Looking for non integrated gu10 fittings for existing 82mm holes. It takes forever going into the spec of each downlight
Hi All,
I'm sure everyone has more pressing issues than this post, such as last minute pressie buying etc etc...but I am struggling to find a supplier of over sized FR BBs.
Largest I have seen online is 2x1 feet. I have had a good look around too. I could use two of them but I would prefer a...
Hiya. Anyone seen a suppliers cut out like the one in the picture and do they know if it's of concern? It's got hardened black residue thats dripped down from where the cables go in. I can't decide whether it's hole filler or the actual casing. Some of the 'residue' is fresh then below it it's...
Good evening
Looking for feedback,
Appreciate any feedback you have.
I've been in the electrical game for 20 years plus and one of my biggest hates is searching for materials and prices.
I'm currently working on some software that could make it quicker to find what your looking for by...
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