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    bad workmanship??!

    Hi lads, just had a look at some wiring done in a friends bathroom. All looks good apart from elec rad..... Feed to flex output for rad in 1.5mm t@e but the feed to the rcd fuse spur (outside of bathroom next to skt)is 0.75 flex. Not seen this before, is it ok? Rad is 400w Cheers
    • Sparky28
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    • bad workmanship cheers electrical work happy inside rating whats
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. C

    electrician whats to work abroard, who do i speak to????

    i have been working as an electrician for 13 years and want to work abroard.... as this is the first time i have started looking into this i dont know where to start looking or who to speak to. any help would be much appreciated.
    • cally
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    • electric electrical electrical work electrician not uk whats work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. A

    whats with all this volt drop crap?

    posters on here often worry about volt drop, whats the prob with a few less volts @ the other end of the cable? will a few volts less end in disaster? will the suppy cable catch fire? be nice i,m mellowed out at the moment:mickey:
    • ayjay
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    • attach cable lights stuff volt drop volts whats
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. T

    "Multi-skilled" maintenence departments, whats your take?

    Hi again guys, been a while since i last posted on here since ive had alot on :grin:. just a quickie really, what is everyone's take on this 'multiskilling' malarky that seems to have wormed its way into our maintenence departments? i mean i get it, train 1 guy to be able to cover both a...
    • theroadblock
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    • don't electrical learn led maintenance mechanical whats
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. ackbarthestar

    Whats the problem with that ? ......

    Now, I found this and I was wondering what the problem was ? Maybe you can help.....If you come up with daft answers, I will abuse you !......... Until, of course I get banned......
  6. D

    Bit of help with meter setup

    Ok new hobby of mine is checking customers DNO supplies and getting a feel for whats what...... hopefully you guys could help me understand whats going on in this pic.... So im guessing the meter on the right is Eco 7.........whats the little sealed block on the left next to the two Henley...
    • Ducksy
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    • blocks henley meter right setup whats
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. J

    LED Downlight Connectors

    Does anyone know of LED downlighters which have easy connect terminal block such as the JCC Fireguard but without the high cost? Thanks
    • JD Hogg
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    • block connector connectors downlight install led standard whats
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Whats needed to just replace sockets?

    Hi there, I'm looking into setting up a business which will be working in peoples properties. Part of the work that i will need to undertake is the removal of wall sockets and replacement on new ones and maybe the same with light switches. What qualifcations / certificates will i need to...
    • Craig Jones
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    • electrical handy isolation needed replace socket sockets through whats
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. A

    Whats the fault :)

    As you all know my electrical knowledge is not great, my fault finding is also not great. So please Dont abuse im only asking so i have more knowledge to my customer :) - I know exactly how to test, wire and all that just thought id ask this get a more clear idea SO Phone call from local pub...
    • axel132132
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    • breaker fault lights outside switch trips whats
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. T

    Whats the red usernames all about

    Where did these red usernames come from? Or have my poor eyes only just acknowledged them?
  11. B

    Whats the sauciest thing you have encountered on site?

    Hi Guys, Time to spill. Whilst on a job what have you seen or done??? My husband wont be home till 5?!?!?!? Be honest peeps
  12. P

    whats the procedure to get in to research in uk

    Can any one guide me how i can get in to research work in UK as i came recently to country I am unable to trace the path so please help me
  13. G

    whats in your toolbox / bag

    what kind of things get collected in your toolbox, piece bag or van? a lot of odds and ends end up in there.....things with nothing to do with work.......
  14. A

    Whats the future hold for the electrician

    As the title says what's the future hold for electricians in general, reading today about the new 2397 Di nvq which in my mind just puts an even greater split in the electrical industry, there's talk of a jib card for this nvq also, is this the straw that will break the camels back, does this...
    • AP Electrical
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrician future whats
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. E

    Whats the difference between honeywell cm900 and cm901?

    Are they the same thing or better model? Im looking for the cm900 in scewfix but they only have the 901. thanks
  16. O

    Whats going on at Screwflux ?

    Guys as the title says I am pricing to repair some 12v spotlights so a tranny was £5 if you bought 5 now it £8.40 for the same on 50 watt aluminium reflectors were £6.64 now they ar £11 did I miss something here ?
  17. JD6400

    Whats the worst shock ( Electrical ) you have received and how ?

    Like it Say's what is the largest belt you or anyone you have worked with , received and still walked away from !?
  18. E

    Whats the Best Core Drill? - Top Core Drills

    untill now i have somehow managed to get by by getting somebody else on the job to core out holes, or i've borowed a core drill, but it looks like i'm gonna actually have to buy one now! 2 options here, i know someone who just uses a big sds max drill for this, and i know someone with a proper...
  19. Dean Williams

    whats the name of this old cable?

    Hi folks i'm part way through testing a primary school. the section board is fed from the main board in a 4 core cable thats looks like SWA but is lead coated (with lead being used for earth) and its cores are rubber/vir. is this PILC or just lead covered rubber cable. does it have a specific...
  20. S

    So whats my actual generator rating?

    I posted this up on yahoo answers but I figure you guys are probably more qualified to answer my question I have a generator in the building I am working on. It appears quite dated, but its stats are as follows: it’s a 415 Volt 3 Phase Diesel Generator. On the plate of the generator: 415V 3...

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