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  1. C

    Old TN-S supply too cautions??

    Hello guys Turned up to a job today and carried out the usual checks on the earthing system before i began work and found the supply authorities earthing conductor had been a piece of 1.5mm bare cable wrapped around the outside of the SWA, it looked like a real bodge job. I said to the client...
  2. Z

    What a mess, only supposed to add a couple of sockets too..

    Going to look into this tomorrow the client sent this thru for me to look at. Interesting. Not sure It'll turn out well. For either of us. Iain
  3. O

    Its too hot and I'm being lazy....

    Anyone know if I can get OEM RCBO's for this unit? Thanks
  4. Last plumber

    Energy Spikes causing a nuisance ! Modern equipment too sensitive?

    A property I am working in suffers from regular power cuts and energy spikes. The property is the last on an overland supply, ( up on the hills). I suspect that this supply problem is the cause of certain electronically controlled items being damaged beyond repair. Is there something that...
  5. L

    Why would this be? And I've got the 20 char thing too??

    I'm confused as to why the below happened. 1) isolated downstairs lighting circuit, kitchen light still works 2) isolated kitchen light and provided an earth for the diy metal light switch (after seeing the lounge switch didn't have one either) 3) after sorting all switches energised the...
  6. A

    Makita brushes wearing out too quick

    I've got a makita impact driver, the original brushes lasted about 2 and a half years, so I bought some more (what I believe to be official makita brushes) and they lasted about 6 months. Replaced them again last week and now they've already worn out. Anyone know any reason why they would...
  7. T

    4.57Kw PV with a 4Kw inverter. Inverter too small?

    Hi, I bought a 4.57Kw PV system (14x SunPower 327W panels) for my house last year. I now noticed that the installer fitted a SE4000 Solaredge which is limited to 4Kw. I can see from my stats that the system goes up to 3.98Kw but never above. It just goes flat and stays at 3.98Kw (especially...
  8. D

    Too many calls!

    I was wandering what people do when they're busy as hell and have phone call after phone call from potential customers. Do you stop what your doing, answer every call possible and arrange visits for quotes until all your evenings are booked up for the next few weeks? not to mention all the time...
  9. telectrix

    Too Expensive?

    just been knocked back with an order cancelled as too expensive. wanted some opinions on my quote, all except the IP sockets just swapping accessories: customer wanted 15 x double sockets, 8 x 1 gang light switches, 4 x 2 gang light switches, 4 gang grid with engraved switches, 1 pull switch...
  10. S

    Retired folks get too much benefit

    This subject has started to get to me recently so I thought I would air my views. Might be the area in which I live, it is wall to wall in very well off folks who have retired and are living the life of riley, while most young people are really struggling with one thing or another. I have first...
    • sparksburnout
    • Thread
    • folks get people retired right their too
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  11. D

    Director Redundancy - Too good to be true?

    I spotted this site and wondered if anyone has any experience of this? Redundancy Claim - http://www.redundancyclaim.co.uk/ Almost looks too good to be true.
    • Dennis Taylor
    • Thread
    • claim company director too usually
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Midwest

    BIZZBY Electricians Work - too good to be true?

    Not the same company, but had to share this email I received today; Good Morning, Your details were passed on to me as we've got a number of electrical jobs in your area. Here's one that's just come in, could you take a look and let me know if you're free to take it? Electrician Per Hour for £89...
    • Midwest
    • Thread
    • customer electrical work electricians https seems their too work
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. M

    How to: wires too thin for crimping?

    Hi, I'm working on a boat, not on a car, but the problem is the same. I have these led lights with extremely small wire. I am trying to connect them to thicker supply cables (1.5mm2). I could solder it but was told that soldering is not reliable on vehicles, as the vibrations will make break...
  14. L

    Too clumsy

    At work I find some things hard to pick up, I am a very slow learner, I don't understand some things if someone tells me once I don't understand and sometimes tell me twice and I don't understand I am very slow I know that for myself and it takes me a while to get things, I work along side an...
  15. R

    Kitchen Diner Downlights - too many!?

    I am planning my kitchen diner lighting, i am thinking about installed megaman 5w dimmable led GU10s, not sure on either 2800k or 4000k. whats people past experience with the lighting colour? My main concern is the number of lights though, the kitchen area will be lit by downlight and the...
  16. M

    FS: CT1 Sealant & Adhesive. Silicone. White & Clear. Job Lot x60. (Individually too)

    Hi all I have a job lot of x60 tubes of CT1. x40 White and x20 Clear. These are the new style with the red/green Eco Compliant sign in the top corner of the tube. Price = £400 The listing is for all 60 tubes and works out to £6.67 per tube, which is very good value. However, if you...
    • Max Rasa
    • Thread
    • adhesive attach clear electrical work job please price silicone too touch white
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  17. P

    Earth Loop too High

    Hi there Guys I am new to the UK and have just a quick question. When your earth loop reading I too high in the UK, can you proceed to do an earth/neutral bond before the consumer main switch or do you have to contact the applicable power utility company?
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Too high or about right?

    Evening all, I am awaiting a reply to this quote (below). I thought it was about right, but perhaps too high. Would be good to get some opinions? Its basically a rewire plus extra bits for the bathroom, outside, smokes and loft. £3120 if they move out. £3470 if they stay in. I thought it was...
  19. A

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Jib rates sounds too good to be true

    So i was just looking at the jib rates, and i saw this london rate for third stage apprentice with own transport is at £10.93 So If you work a 45 hour week the money you would get is £491.85!!! weekly!! thats £23,000 a year then in your final year its £11.53 45 hour week = £518 yearly =...
    • assegayer
    • Thread
    • card certification jib jib card rates registered scheme sounds still too
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. G

    using voltage drop too your advantage

    I have an install to complete where I have to take a 100amps per phase three phase supply over 330m too power a new installation. The power at source is obviously 415v (give or take) however the rating on the machine at the other end is 400v (build in Europe somewhere). I'm currently having a...
    • gavin.sibley
    • Thread
    • cable electricians vans phase power supply too using van vehicle voltage voltage drop volts
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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