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  1. M

    Trying to source coloured LED garden floodlights/similar with a catch

    Plan is to illuminate a bunch of impressive trees (including a few Californian Redwoods!) in a garden. Client wants to be able to change the colour of the lights easily and (here's the catch) independently from each other. I've found lights that look suitable in several places but they're all...
  2. Andy-1960

    Trying to view 18th Edition Draft

    Anyone else having difficulties reading the draft that has been posted on the BSI website? I'm finding it is painfully slow or stops responding.. Very frustrating
  3. N

    Trying to understand why smoke comes out of my monitor.

    So I have been renovating some old Steadicams. These run off V mount batteries on the bottom brackets which feeds power to the camera and accessories on the top stage and the monitor on the bottom bracket. Electrics is not something I know too much about but I’ve tried to do some research and...
  4. D

    VIR or PVI

    Hello Guys This is a right noob question but its really been bugging me. ok so i have a pc which is 500watt (labelled) but runs on 110v and 230v. V/ I X R : 230/38 = 6.05A 110/38 = 3.10A But using the formula P VI i get the following i wanna work our i so p/v 500/230 = 2.17 500/110 = 4.54...
  5. R

    New guy

    Hello, fellow electricians! I need some insight from you guys. My name is Oleg, I am an electrician from Denmark. Had 4 years of school/apprenticeship in electrical firm, and one year in the field after I graduated. I have decent English skills and I am thinking about trying to come work in...
  6. Doomed

    being thick

    16mm 3 core swa single phase clipped direct outside (shaded) on a 63 B type 60898 Do I really mean that the maximum length is 68m, or am I being really thick tonight? Trying to look at a way of providing more power to an outlet pillar that happens to be the furthest point from the supply cabinet...
  7. A

    Trying to break into commercial

    Hi guys I have been running my company for about 2 years now and going steady. We are an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Most of the work has been domestic so far which I don't mind, however I'd like to get more commercial work. Does anyone have any tips on how to get more commercial contracts...
    • Andy3438
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    • break commercial companies don't trying
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. N

    Does a Rewire of Bathroom Have to Have Extractor Fan Installed for Regs?

    Hello, I recently had house re-wired which included bathroom. While the wiring for an extractor fan / isolation switch for one has been installed no actual extractor fan has been. I was wondering whether this is required to for the Electrician to sign-off/for regulations? (My builder...
    • Novice12
    • Thread
    • bathroom builder extractor extractor fan fan first installed regs rewire trying
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. L

    Where do people advertise etc.

    Hello guys, Just a quick one I was wondering where you guys advertise or more importantly get most of your from? A new guy here starting out with not many contacts just trying to get some ideas for getting some work through the door.. Thanks
    • Liam howe
    • Thread
    • commercial domestic local people trying where you're
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. L

    AutoCAD

    Hi there, I've been trying to get my head around AutoCAD for a while now and I'm trying to produce a full template that has all the blocks and title pages needed for an electrical installations. I've now got all the blocks I need but I'm having problems setting up the dynamic blocks. Does...
  11. J

    Trying again. Advice?

    Hi, My name is Johnathan I'm 23 years of age and I'm from Wigan. From 2011- 2013 I done CG PEO and my level 2 2330. How ever I couldn't find an aprentiship what so ever. Due to the recession at the time. So now I'm at a stage in my life where I need a trade and don't want to be working in an...
  12. B

    Trying to help my hubby

    hi everyone My hubby is an electrician with 15+ years experience however he struggles with having confidence in pricing jobs and worries that he he asking for too much, I don't think he charges enough and he often lets people take advantage of his good nature, he is part p registered, we live...
    • Buba
    • Thread
    • don't point quote switches trying
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Trying To Source A G9 Dome/shroud

    I am trying to find a replacement shroud / dome for a G9 light fitting. The shroud / dome I need has an M8 female base thread. It is 28mm high (excluding the separate lamp holder) and has a 20mm outside diameter. The shade will not accept a larger diameter fitting. I cannot find the shroud /...
  14. P

    Trying To Work Out Price For Doing Wiring In Kitchen

    Hello, I have carried out electrical wiring in a kitchen. I have never priced a job before and don't want to overprice or shortchange myself any help would be much appreciated. I fitted: 16 down lights 2 double socket moves Moved all isolator off walls and relocated to central location (10...
    • peterl3986
    • Thread
    • before doing electrical work fitted kitchen out price replaced trying wired wiring
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. P

    Don't work live!

    Hi Guys Got a call the other day. Electrician in hospital. No power. Please help. He was working on a 8 way 3 phase board and attempted to insert a single phase MCB without turning off the power first (trying to be helpful). Unfortunately he mispositioned the MCB and managed to short 2 phases...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • don't electrical work electrician live phase power trying
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. D

    Shower

    I installed the wiring for the shower, not the shower the customer got it out of a closing down sale at B&Q Turned it on FULL to see how it handles, had my hand in the water i could feel it stop for a millisecond and then go again also it didnt Burn my hand even tho its 10kW and it went How...
    • DuaneMHunt1976
    • Thread
    • again because problem shower trying
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. M

    Pricing

    Hi All I'm in the beginning of trying to build a business for myself after 14 years in the trade. I'm struggling a little bit on trying to formally a pricing structure. I want to be competitively priced while making a good profit. Any tips on how to go about this. I'm currently going in at...
    • menace 1984
    • Thread
    • cover first hours price pricing trying
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Trying to find a 6pin connector.

    Hey guys! First of all I'm really really sorry that I’m asking this question here, as Iam pretty sure that I’m in the wrong section of the forum or, even on a wrongforum altogether. But it is worth the shot as I am running in circles already. By the end of this post you would have had figured...
  19. G

    trying to answer a 2394-5 testing question help please

    Q The earth fault loop impedance for three of the final circuits were L1.1 0.61 ohms L1.2 0.42 ohms L2.3 0.21 ohms determine, showing all calculations, whether these circuits comply with BS7671 the scenario I have stats measured Ze 0.08 all at 20c do I have to do something with 80% 0.08...
  20. E

    Trying to setup 21 Computer Fans each rated 12 Volts, is this correct setup?

    Hi all, I’m completely new to any kind of electrical work and would be grateful if you guys could confirm my setup to be correct. I’ll try to be as clear as I can: I have 220V coming from my Wall Socket, so I assume I have 220V to use. What I’d like to do is, use the...
    • Electronic
    • Thread
    • computer correct fans rated setup trying volts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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