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  1. davesparks

    Sockets under desks

    I’m working on a small office job at the moment and have to install a few twin sockets underneath a couple of desks, the desks are back to back with each other so no wall to fit the sockets to. I’d just like to know what other people’s opinions on the best way to do this are, I’m not keen on...
  2. R

    Eyelid Lights Fitted Under Soffit

    Wondering if anyone has fitted eyelid type wall lights under soffits? I think I've only seen these wall mounted but I want to light up my double garage door, I want the light to point more out towards the drive than light up the door itself so wondered if this would work? Also there is a sensor...
  3. Gavin John Hyde

    Under cabinet lights issue

    Been a bit baffled by an issue on my mates kitchen under cabinet lights. She has 4 lights, they are around 12 years old, the house was her mums but she inherited it, 2 work fine with no issue, the other 2 have intermittent flickering, she has replaced bulbs on a couple of occasions and still...
  4. K

    Disappearing voltage under load

    Hi all, quick one that I’m guessing one of you guys will solve quickly! Currently been doing some work on an old wartime building and trying to get power back onto some son floodlights after some demolition work internally, I’ve got 240v across line and neutral at the junction box (that’s...
  5. Chizzle

    Electrician Jobs Hi to all, Looking for some work as a electrician mate and someone to take me under their wing

    Hi my name is Chaz based in Hounslow London. I have just recently completed my studying as a domestic installer. I know its not as good as the whole collage learning. Im 32 years of age currently working full time in a totally diffrent industry but looking for a fresh start and new career. My...
    • Chizzle
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    • electrical work electrician electrician mate looking mate someone their under work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  6. G

    Found cabling under floorboards, is it safe?

    Been living in our current house for a couple of years and finally turning our spare bedroom (junk room at the moment) into a useable bedroom. I want to move a double socket a couple of feet to the left so we can fit some wardrobes in so I lifted a floorboard up today to see if it would be easy...
  7. S

    RCCB tripping when under load problems

    Hello I am new to the forum and was hoping I could pick your collective brains. I am an electrician with 7 years experiance. I have mainly worked for the MOD and on commercial and industrial builds throughout my time. I now do the odd bit of domestic work and need some help on a kitchen ring...
  8. D

    Insulated wire running under radiator?

    I have a radiator mounted on the wall under the window and a socket to the right of the radiator. I have an extension running from the socket under the radiator to my desk; there is enough wire so that it runs along the floor under the radiator. Will the wiring be dangerous due to the heat of...
    • Dagini
    • Thread
    • dangerous extension lead insulated radiator running under wire
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Under cabinet strip lighting, Upgrade to LED

    Hi I have under cabinet strip lighting. The old 2 pin lighting. I want to buy LED. Question . Can I just use the same powere cable that I used before. I have enclosed some photos . If anyone can advise , it would be much appreciated Thanks Steve
    • Stephen Waterworth
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    • cabinet led lighting strip under upgrade
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. TonyJohnson

    Under floor heating in a shed?

    Hi, I have been asked to finish a job in a shed installed 2 years ago. Just reading up on the regs, as it is heating there is an element of a higher fire risk.... What the deal if its in a wooden shed?
  11. martinwood333

    Breaker Tripping under unusual circumstance...

    Hi there all. First off would just like to introduce myself real quick. My name is Martin and I live in Airdrie, Scotland! My Wife and I have lived in our house for a little over 3 years. For the past year or so, I've been experiencing a rather odd issue (which has gotten progressively worse)...
  12. rustynails

    Under cabinet LED lights issue

    Hi all, I have a problem with two sets of 12V LED under cabinet lights. Set 1 is a set of 6 lights under the kitchen cabinets. Set 2 is a set of 4 lights above in glass cabinets. The problem is set 2 flicker/pulse every 20/30 seconds whilst set 1 is on and only when set 1 is on. I have IR’d...
  13. N

    Can you hardwire a plug-in LED set of lights (for under kitchen cabinets)?

    Hi there, I am getting my kitchen replaced next week and I need to buy some undercabinet lighting. I prefer to have them hardwired instead of plugged-in so that we have a free socket and less cables running around. I have found a set of dimmable puck LED lights on amazon which I like but...
  14. P

    Eicr cooker switch under cupboards

    Hi all been a while but need advice, done an eicr today found that the cooker switch has been left under the plinth so cable not secure etc, tested at the oven which was fine earth wise, what code would this be regarding access and cable security etc, thanks in advance
  15. N

    Bungalow under floor heating

    Hi Just been to see a 3 bed new build bungalow everything's straight forward, it's just the underfloor heating I'm wary about as haven't ever wired it before, I need to speak with the plumber and ask him the spec I know, each room comes back to the manifold , the owner says the thermostat...
  16. T

    Under floor heating questions for your edification and entertainment

    So...Got a call late last night client who I have done work before asked advice re builder doing electrics. Advised re CPS membership he checked on ESR builder not on there. Asked builder was he CPS member. Builder said seems best we part company client left in the lurch with no kitchen just...
    • The Ghost
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    • floor heating questions under
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. P

    Kitchen Led under cabinet lighting

    Hi i hope someone has the answer to this. Ok we have just had a new kitchen fitted and i have installed under cabinet lighting 12 volt. It is Led strip and 1 side cabinet is 1.6 meters long and the other side is 2 meters long. I have 2 power supplies 1 for each side. they are 12 volt linked to...
  18. i=p/u

    Under cupboard lights

    What yous all using for under cupboard lights , and is quick fit Depth can only be 30mm and length 300mm and don't want to be strip light if can help it, Thx
  19. SparkyChick

    Under counter fridge earthing - Quick sanity check

    Morning all, Did an EICR a couple of weeks ago and one of the things I commented on was the fact that the metal work of an undercounter fridge (the door hinge/skin mounting arrangements) did not have any continuity to the CPC of the circuit supplying it. I can find no indication of it being a...
  20. S

    Spur under bath allowed?

    I am a plumber who has just come across this (sockets/spurs under bath) is this permitted? There are 2 fused spurs and a digital shower unit under the bath. I am concerned as the bath seals have gone causing water to drip onto the fused spurs. Has the electrics been fitted to regulation? If not...

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