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  1. J

    Advice for 30 year old trying to become an electrician?

    Hi everyone hope your all good. I've been training to be an electrician for 2.5 years and in that time ive achieved the following qualifications: 2365 2382-18 2391-52 I've been applying for jobs for a year now but had no luck, i cant even get a position as a mate.. Which is why i decided...
  2. M

    pulling my hair out trying to fit smart relay.

    hi im trying to fit a smart relay thing on my stairs light there is i switch at the top and bottom. smart relay has 6 connections for no neutral switch have it working on bench as follows. L live L1 L1 from bulb COM to switch com S1 to downstairs com S1 works great on bench . when i try on my...
    • montyfert
    • Thread
    • fit hair out pulling relay smart trying
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. I

    I'm trying to replace an old outdoor switch for a pond pump and need some advice please?

    New switch has an earth terminal in the back box and COM, 1 WAY, 2 WAY on the switch. My power in and pond pump have live, neutral and earth wires, what goes where please?
    • IkeTheSpike
    • Thread
    • advice old outdoor please pond pump replace switch trying
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. J

    I'm currently trying to wire up a switch that power will be supplied to when i walk up to it using

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K45TLD9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R7M9R2TTF55AQG1ZC7GW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1QRVGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_M9DD8CGZ3PZAMSVEAB0M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I think the problem I will have is that this sends a momentary signal. Is there...
    • Jumpseat
    • Thread
    • currently power supplied switch trying using when wire
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    Trying to set up thermostat

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY
    • Scottishmammy
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    • black brown labels pme thermostat trying where wires
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  6. L

    Trying to build up online presence.

    Hi just wondering if anyone can give advice to building up online traffic to a new website obviously its a Large fish pond and generating business through a website is hard work!! Is it worth it or are you still just finding work the old fashioned way by word of mouth etc?
  7. R

    Would anyone mind trying to help me understand this question please

    I initially went for answer b) because in GN3 page 68 (2.6.17) I read "At every relevant point of the installation" but then I read The inspector must have knowledge of the design in this report as, for example, if the switchgear at the origin of an installation is suitably rated for...
  8. S

    Bought ceiling light online which wire is which?

    • Syed06
    • Thread
    • bought can't ceiling ceiling light existing figure light online out positive replace trying wire
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Trying to find a very bright, dimmable adjustable downlight.

    I am building a single story extension which will be a gym. The ceiling will be sloped and higher than usual with 2 x skylights in it. It is an apex roof. I'm looking for adjustable downlights at least 700 lumen (preferably more) and also dimmable.... Or, any other clever ideas for lighting? I...
  10. R

    Hello. DIYer here - trying to do better than the last guy!

    Hello to all, I've been browsing through the forums here but still not sure where this goes... hopefully someone can point me in the right direction? I've found a few horrors in the new (80's) house but this one is a mystery. The front room has two ceiling lights and this lightswitch. There...
    • Ro0bArB
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    • better hello trying
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. J

    New to the forum, trying to learn about neutral-earth fault troubleshooting!

    Qualified in electronics, only did electrical work as a DIY, now retired and enjoying life. Except when the RCD trips for no obvious reason... Cheers Jez
    • jezcunningham
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    • fault learn new the forum trying
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. EricMark

    Battery Battery charging, not a problem, but trying to understand what is happening.

    I use smart chargers, and the basic design is each time it hits a set voltage the charge rate drops, so starts at 3.8 amp, then 3 amp, then 0.8 amp and finally 0.1 amp, however if the voltage drops below 12.8 volt on the 0.1 amp charge rate it will return to 0.8 amp charge rate, some times it...
  13. B

    I am trying to source a coil which has got very little details on it

    I would like some help in identifying and sourcing a coil. I have never seen one like this and there is very limited markings on it. 17-5509 Y7 is marked on one side and all I can make out from the label is Coil 240v 50hz.
  14. Z

    Trying to install TCP wifi switch.

    I recently bought a TCP wifi switch and tried to install it my self. Behind my room light switch i have 2 red and 1 one black wire. I tried putting one red in lin, one red in load 1 and black in N but unable to switch the switch on. i have tried every possible combination the wire might go but...
    • Zaraktoheed94
    • Thread
    • diy electrician install switch trying wifi wifi switch wiring
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. J

    Trying to install downlights into a room

    Hello, I am trying to install three downlights into a room. But, I came across this problem where there are three wires hanging rather than one? I am totally lost. Any help would be appreciated. 1599411822 Not that savvy but what is that?
    • JackFrost
    • Thread
    • downlights install room trying
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. J

    Trying to figure out why I was electrocuted

    Hi. Hope I'm allowed to post here. Something terrifying just happened and I'm trying to figure out why. I have no clue about anything to do with electrical. I was playing my electric guitar, pretty loud and couldn't hear that it was thunderstorming outside and I was electrocuted through my...
  17. E

    Hello! I'm trying to replace a floodlight

    Hi everyone, I've just joined the forum today and I'm looking for some advice. I recently bought a new pir sensor LED flood light for the back garden. I removed the old fitting after taking a photo of the wiring but (like an idiot) I've managed to lose said photo. What's throwing me is that I...
    • erictwalker
    • Thread
    • floodlight hello replace trying
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. J

    Would you guys say this is burnt?

    On the other side it is the power transformer. Trying to figure out why my lg 55lf6000 screen keeps blinking in 1.5 second intervals. So I’m wondering if that spot looks burnt and hoping it is the cause. It’s just I’m wondering if that spot is normal.
    • Johnycage05
    • Thread
    • burnt figure keeps other power screen transformer trying
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. F

    MCB TRIPPING WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN ZS READING

    HAD AN ISSIUE WERE THE MCB WAS TRIPPING WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN ZS READING TESTED METER ON OTHER CIRCUTS ALL OK TRIED DIFFERENT TESTER STILL TRIPPING MCB WHEN CARRYING OUT TEST CIRCUT IS ON AND ALL HEALTHY WITH MARTINDALE PLUG IN TESTER GOING TO SWAP MCD OVER IN MORNING ANYONE HAD SIMILAR
  20. S

    DYI'er Trying to Confirm kWh

    Hello everyone. After searching online for help, I finally gave up and decided to register here. Background: I recently finished renovating a commercial property into living space for our family. The old service had a 100A standard service as well as a 100A 3 phase supply. I added 2 new sub...

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