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  1. H

    Caravan Electrics (20 chars - have we still not fixed this?!)

    I'm wanting to add a couple of sockets in my caravan as there's only 2 at the minute. Not something I've ever worked on before, I'm going to have a flick through the regs just now but anything to be aware of? One of the sockets is going under the bed (this area is accessible from the outside by...
  2. Gavin John Hyde

    Reminder of poor security on Ford Vans

    Saw this video online today of a guy using the now infamous lock pick tool to open a ford van in around 30 seconds. It is shocking that these picks are available online for around £20... Its a reminder to all with Ford vans to fit extra locks, as it only takes a moment for somebody to steal...
  3. A

    PME or TT or Both To Caravan Or Outbuilding

    hi I'm a part qualified electrician gaining exp wherever I can whilst doing my college course. Today we were hooking up a static caravan with 3 core swa. All was good until we started doing the tests. With the pme connected I was getting 0.26 as an earth loop at the board in the van. The boss...
  4. S

    Anyone on here getting their van resprayed this week?

    Moment jilted woman spray-paints her serial cheater boyfriend's van - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4046027/moment-jilted-woman-spray-paints-her-cheater-boyfriends-van-with-x-rated-graffiti-after-telling-onlookers-shes-done-it-twice-before/
  5. H

    Same old van question...

    Ok being that I'm no good with making a decision I've narrowed my search for a new van to either Transit Custom 130 SWB Renault Trafic 125 SWB Connect 120 LWB (throw in a little curve ball as they seem very cost effective) Was thinking of the new Vito but being you get nothing as standard and...
  6. D

    Speeding ticket for van

    I just got a speeding ticket because vans have a different speed limit to cars. I was not aware of this, and nor is any van driver I have spoken to since, so just a heads up. Vans have a limit of 50mph on country roads not 60mph like cars. There is a van limit of 60mph on Dual Carrages not...
  7. T

    Mercedes Vito panel van button locks driving me insane

    I do not know the exact name for the type of locks I have. You have to use a small round metal object (magnetic) and place it on the (receiver???) then the van is supposed to unlock. However it may deign to do so or not according to how it feels that day. So mostly I have to climb through the...
  8. S

    Solar PV, Hybrid Inverter and Electric Vehicle Charger

    I'm considering buying a domestic 4kW PV with 6kWh of battery storage and a 5kW hybrid inverter from Sungrow. My problem is that wife's electric car has a 7kW Podpoint charger. I assumed that the hybrid inverter would pull power from the grid when the house demand exceeds 5kW, but there's no...
  9. G

    Vehicle Hand Over Template

    Taking on a new member of staff at the end of the month. I have been looking for a template for a vehicle handover. Cant seem to find anything of any good on google. Anyone on here have one they would like to share?
  10. C

    Buying a van

    hello guys I am quite inexperienced at buying vans in a tax efficient way. From experience what is the best way to buy a van and then able able to claim the costs back against your taxable prophets?
  11. L

    How is your van racked?.............

    Thought id put a thread on van racking, it can be good to share ideas on organisation to help improve efficiency and all that. Though it might be better in the arms due to all our kit. Just a few snaps to show your setup and questionable carpentry.
  12. D

    Van stock?.............

    Hi all, My boss has bought me a little panel van(of course it's bright yellow, What else?) Just wondering what you keep in the van as stock? I'm thinking a pack of BC ES lamps, pendants, spurs, couple boxes of sockets, 109.024yards of 1.5, 2.5 And 3core. Various CBs(bet he'll be glad to get rid...
  13. P

    Mobile earthing to van plus stand alone generator

    Hi all. Newby here. What would be the best way to earth a mobile food van plus mobile generator to each other. Also if I install a commando outlet for the genny or a fixed supply, would the earthing principle be the same I.e van body earthing connected to or separate from installation?.
  14. C

    Diesel vans and the coming tax

    Hello guys Moving forward giving the daily charge of £10 in most large cities to drive a diesel vehicle what are you doing in the wake of this?
  15. Bear

    Advancing my career and going back to college or university

    Hello everyone. Sorry if this is in the wrong section was not sure. Am looking at courses at college and universities. I have been a electrician for 18 years and I am now just turned 37 and to be honest I want more. Domestic sparky with industrial working thrown in over the years. I do a lot of...
  16. D

    Electric Vehicle Chargers

    Electric vehicles are starting to penetrate into the domestic market now In places like the USA and Australia the voltage used most commonly is 240v @ 50A. This is not exactly a small amount of power. So how do you see this impacting electrical business ? Many households could well need...
  17. C

    C&G 2919-01 Electric Vehicle Charging Course

    Hello guys I think with an ever expanding EV market getting more in depth knowledge would defiantly be beneficial, I would like to really get into the side arm of our industry. I am based in north London so would anyone be able to advise: what they found with the course was it useful? Can it...
  18. Lou

    Funny and amusing company van names.

    Just sat in the car and this van is opposite and it made me laugh so I thought I'd post it and ask if you've seen any amusing vans on your travels?
  19. G

    Static caravans and air conditioning.

    Hi Guys. Here's a good one for you, to rack the techies brains out there. Any views on the following please? By the way I'm NICEIC approved, Q.S. MIET status with IET. Been doing if for years. I have telephoned NICEIC technical today but as always there are unanswered vagaries surrounding my...
  20. punkin

    scientific question for advanced electricians

    Does anyone know or have actually tested the amount of power a fluorescent light takes? So if I have a 58 watt tube, will the light fitting including the tube take 58 watts or is it more because of the ballast? I'm wondering because the ballast gets warm, so say if that takes aprox 10 watts...

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