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  1. B

    Obligatory post that needs more letters than I would have thought necessary

    I am very interested in electrics and have a pretty good working knowledge of how to troubleshoot and install electrical equipment. This forum has been helpful and interesting to benefit from the experience of others. thank
  2. L

    Need to post so thought I would introduce myself.

    Hi everyone, I’ve been a long time viewer of the forums and have used many times to answer queries I have come across. I am a 26 year veteran sparky who has worked mainly in industrial settings this has included 14 years of purely installation work and the remainder doing installs, maintenance...
  3. GBDamo

    Long time no post, but thought youd like this one

    This is quite lengthy so get comfy... I had a bizarre call out relating to a job I attended about five years ago. The situation was they were getting regular short term low voltages across all phases, only a few seconds, but enough to make lights flicker. In the intervening years they had done...
  4. R

    A thought about fuses

    Howcomes we use eg a 3a fuse from the FCU to feed a boiler that has 1.5mm wiring? Wouldn't a 13a still be ok and if not, why not? TIA
  5. P

    Thought I found a nuisance trip but I didn’t. Any advice to my questions...?

    So a customer had a nuisance trip and I spent 4 hours trying to find the fault (first hour identifying circuits as none labelled at board). There was a ring circuit with each leg being fed by 32a breaker, I put them into the the same breaker. Another ring had its leg connector blocked...
  6. OnlQQker

    Just When I Thought I Was Understanding Electrics To A Small Degree...

    I go and watch something like this...
  7. D

    Hello... I thought it was about time I introduced myself

    Hi all... I thought it was about time I introduced myself to all of you forum members. My name is Dave, I'm located in the Walsall (West Mids) area, and I'm a qualified sparky. Originally from the MEB (apprentice), I've worked for myself for a while. I'm registered with NAPIT (... Ouch, don't...
  8. Vortigern

    I always thought heat pumps were expensive waste of time

    We have just done a new build and put in a heat pump. 6kw supply. Insulation galore. I don't think it's gonna work.
  9. E

    I thought short courses were fine. Just done a week on site. Now i think they're not fit for purpose.

    This might be long so feel free to grab a brew. So, as some of you may know, i'm a 34 year old who has been dying to get into the industry. I have fought for years to get someone to take me on and have been unsuccessful despite having a background in construction (I can basically build a whole...
  10. D

    Shorted a cord (cut i didnt know about) thought i blew a fuse, (tl3

    Shorted cord (unknown cut) thought it was a fuse. All fuses, TL30 and main fuses test ok on multimeter. What else could it be?
    • Dano379
    • Thread
    • cord didnt fuse fuses knowledge main multimeter screwfix test thought
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Dave Appleby

    Thought you might appreciate this!

    Just been called to this beauty as previous electrician wanted more money ( in cash) up front and walked to quote "cut his losses". Mounting board has been removed. Meter has been moved by said electrician. And yes it has been wedged in pushing the gas feed across. I wish I could say it's a...
  12. T

    Hi Everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself! And a Question.

    My name is Tim and I have just turned 23. Started my Electrical Apprenticeship in September doing commercial work and I live in Northern Ireland. However, my company only does work in the Republic of Ireland. Currently working down in Dublin. At my local college, my apprenticeship is EAL rather...
    • TheConduitKing
    • Thread
    • everyone hi everyone introducing myself new member newbie question thought trainee electrician
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  13. Madmankm

    Old house wiring issue newbie here Thought it was a Simple Switch Loop

    Hopefully in Video and Pics I explain it better than here! I have a dilemma in my old house that I thought was a Simple Switch Loop but I have two hot wires in the ceiling receptacle and one hot in hallway light box! Here is my YouTube video, I have had a couple strokes and three heart attacks...
    • Madmankm
    • Thread
    • house issue loop newbie old old house screwfix simple switch thought wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. M

    EV & TNCS Food for Thought

    Just a little thought here, With PME / TN-C-S supplies being most common, and the difficulty with EV charging from this earthing arrangement are: 722.411.4.1: (i) = Very difficult to ensure 3 phase loads are always balanced in the real world (ii) = Unless in a new build with foundation...
  15. D

    How is this switch powered? I thought all circuits needed a neutral?

    Usual problem with smart switches - no neutral at the switch, been plenty of threads on it before. Fortunately managed to find some switches that don't need one. So the circuit's permanently 'complete' since the switch is permanently 'on', and actually power is going to the light, but not...
  16. telectrix

    Thought for the day.

    thought ( see what i did there) that this could start a thread titled "Thought for the day". here's mine. future contributions welcome. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiD3wR8kS0
  17. OnlQQker

    I Was Just Wondering What You Thought About This?

    I was speaking to an electrician last year. He told me he'd gone round to a job where bell wire had been used to power sockets, the consumer unit had no cover on it and the cables showed signs of deteriorating. He told me because they didn't want to pay to have it all put right he just walked...
  18. Lou

    Sorry to bring it up, but have you thought about Christmas presents yet?

    It is coming up to that time of year again when it is time to start thinking about Christmas presents for your partner. You probably have not got time to start searching what gift to get them so we have done it for you. 1. Tablets are a good option for any member of your family, and they...
  19. Dan

    Country Flags: Thought I'd done this thread but maybe not.

    Okay, so we have some country flags knocking around. Depending on the screen size of your device, will depend on where they show and how often etc. Really small screens will see them less. iPads and Laptops and Notebooks will see them in all places I've set them to. On your mobile, if you turn...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • country maybe thought thread
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada
  20. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Thought this was a good explanation for trainees and Electricians alike

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