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    Complete Novice trying to install new 2 Gang Light Switch - please help!!!

    Hi guys, I am completly stuck, I am replacing my Kitchen Light Switches with new Chrome switches, I thought it would be just a quick straight forward swap, how wrong could i be!! There are 2 separate lights in the kitchen on a 2 gang switch, indepently controlled by the same switch (2...
    • Chrisl
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    • 2 gang complete install light light switch new novice please point switch switches things trying
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. M

    Plug sockets behind stacks of rockwool slab insulation.... Safe?

    Hi all Just wanted to run this by the experts and see whether it would be a problem.... I have a small home studio and in the corners there are stacks of "Rockwool" (it's actual Knauf Rocksilk RS60)that look something like this: My DIY SuperChunks Plus & Soffit Corner Traps (Pics) -...
    • Max Rasa
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    • behind insulation plug safe socket sockets things
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. S

    Are Things Looking Up??

    Been out of the country for a couple of weeks discovering that the sun does exist after all. Is anyone seeing any sign of a pick up in business out there??
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    Things worth money!

    Hi, Thought id start a post to see what you guys have found and sold! I just been to a house and ripped out a really old MEM Contactor (This thing is mega heavy and absolutely HUGE haha).. I was about to bin it when my mate said why dont u check ebay.. Checked ebay there going for around...
    • axel132132
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    • money things worth
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  5. S

    A question about the weird box things

    Hi guys! :) I have kind of a dumb question and so I searched for electricity related forums and found this one. Sorry if I sound really silly, but here goes: Can anyone please tell me why are these weird box things so common and what do they actually do?? :( Picture: Ok, I realized I can't...
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    Wow... its all changed.... Advice on err.. a few things!

    Bit embarrassed to be asking this. Its been a bad year. Hi all. Back in January I did my City and Guilds 17th Edition Full 2382-12 IET level 3. Just to brush up, as I have been out of sparking for about 6/7 years (sparky for 12 years before that) Was hoping to do 2391 - but had an accident...
  7. D

    Induction hob tripping RCD in normal operation?

    Hi chaps, As some of you may recall, I posted a while back about a dodgy electrician who did some work at my parents place, including putting in a circuit for a new induction hob, as well as a board. He cocked a load of things up so following a complaint to the NICEIC, the guy came back today...
    • DNS1
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    • circuit hob induction induction hob normal rcd things through tripping tripping rcd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Drill bit storage box?

    I'm looking for something which can hold 5+ of each drill bit 1.0-10.0 and .5s between. Any ideas? Can't find anything online, or maybe I'm not searching correctly
  9. C

    wylex lock off, can things get any worse

    hi all, got my assesment tomorrow just sorting all my things ready and went to get my lock off device for the main switch for the wylex twin rcd 10 way board and guess what its dissapeared, anybody know of a supplier in the rochdale or oldham area where i can pick 1 up in the morning cheers
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    M&E Estimating Service - Manchester - North West

    Gents, I would like to my company to this forum.I am director of Lomax Estimating Services based within Manchester, I Provide a M&E remote estimating service to various contractors pre design and also design & build. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact me...
    • L.E.S
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    • based design electriians mnchester estimating manchester north north west provide service things west
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  11. Amp David

    Enrolled on 2392

    I enrolled on the 2392, realised i made a right cock up in doing so. Its a little too basic really, should of gone for the new 2394/95 course i think. Oh well, its another bit of paper for the records lol:angry_smile:
  12. SolarCity

    3 surveys in 3 days... things picking up?

    As title says, I'm going to my third survey in as many days tomorrow. Is this the sign of things picking up? Hopefully! Quoted two of them and their returns are better than they were two years ago.
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    Evoline worktop kitchen power units

    Hi, has anyone fitted these sockets, the customer is after something that pops up. just wanted to gauge whether there were any better or worse than others or anything i should watch out for. David (who is living with the in laws while the nice men knock the walls down in my house)
    • dcelectrical
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    • appliances electrical work extension kitchen power socket these things units worktop
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. M

    Commercial property

    Hi everyone, I've just been asked to do some basic fault finding on a lighting circuit in a commercial property, I've been working as a domestic spark with Elecsa for nearly 8 years and have always turned down commercial work that isn't covered by the scope of part p. Am I actually allowed to...
    • Manfredmann
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    • commercial domestic industrial property their things
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    What ferrule and labelling kits/brands do you use?

    Just wondering what ferrule and labeling kits everyone uses? We have always used hellerman tyton ones but now im after purchasing my own i don't know what to go for. If anyone has a particular brand could you post a pic of a CU completed with it? Cheers!
  16. Admin

    Im currently a landlord / property developer Ive always been interested in electronics and all things electrical since i wa

    Thought I'd make an introduction thread. Named it "Introduction Thread - 1" as I'm hoping it'll be too huge one day to really browse through so we can always make another with more up to date trainees and apprentices in it so it's all current. So I'll start us off. I'm Dan, I'm 30. I'm a...
    • Admin
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    • always currently electrical electronics interested introduction landlord property since things thread
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: Electrical Course Trainees Only
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    solar pv installs & solar thermal

    Im currently in talks with a few companys to do there pv installs G83 & G59 in the uk, after these talks if successfull im going to require installation teams if interested PM me with your details if you have solar qualifications as you may be working with a team or on your own (maintanance)at...
  18. vjsmarwick

    what funny things have happened to you at work

    Just want to hear of some of your funny stories. I will start I was an apprentice and working with a right fine old spark we were doing a rewire in a house so everything was getting moved around. The woman had gone out shopping and her daughter with her the Daughter was a stunner about 19...
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    Leaving renewables for the time being.

    Hi all, just to let you know, well those of you who are left on here that is, that I also have decided to give up on renewables for a while anyway. It is such a shame, with all the time, effort and money that you put into a business only to have it taken away from you. I am pleased that I...
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    Things You Would Like to Say on a Thread but Dont?

    The amount of times that I've held back from saying something on a thread is now getting to me so I've started this thread up so you can say what you like without the none Arms members seeing it and getting all upset by your comments or scarcastic replies. This idea came about from the new...

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