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  1. S

    need new switch but where do they go

    rewired downstairs with help from someone on here , but it’s the top switch that cause the problem, it seems the wires weren’t screwed in due the terminal screws being knackered, i have a new switch but totally different and plus one of the browns is really short there is 5 browns 2 black...
  2. Mark Wright

    Short Circuit Line to Neutral where does the current go after the consumer unit?

    Short Circuit Line to Neutral where does the Current go after the consumer Unit? I assume it goes back to the Sub-Station where it is earthed but i'm trying to find this written in a official book etc but finding nothing. Thanks
  3. G

    Battery where is battery located please, emergency lighting

    Hello, this emergency light does not come on when power is cut. There is a red light on when house has power, indicating power to the unit. The bulb works fine. I thought the battery may need changed. It has not been changed for a long time. How ever I can't see where the battery is. Is it...
  4. M

    Where to seek first job as fresh electrician

    Dear electricians I am studying to become full scope electrician and more. At this stage I have completed a domestic scope plus wiring regs BS7671 18th edition. That means I have all the certificates needed. My question is where to look for that first job. I do not have any experience so I am a...
  5. J

    what electrical grade am i? (did not know where to post sorry)

    So i am currently employed by a JIB company. On my contract they offered me a position as a stage 2 electrical trainee. I have been working in the industry for 5 years now with varied experience. 2 years at a Testing and inspection company, 2 years with a company that predominantly done Housing...
  6. U

    Where to do my 18th edition!

    So I've recently finished my level 3 and I've been having a good look online at the online course and the 3 day course from mainly two providers (tradeskills4u & niceic) but its bloody £400+!!!! I've been on YouTube watching alot of sparkyninjas walkthrough of the book and wondering why not just...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Where to do 18th exam only in Gloucestershire or Bristol?

    My assessor has this time said I must do the 18th, managed to get away with it last year but not so lucky this year. I'm not interested in spending £400 on course telling me how to read a book so I will just do the exam only. So far I can only find one place near(ish) me that is charging £132...
  8. E

    Where do I put the dimmer switch?

    I have 2 (one gang) on/off light switches in my lounge (one at each end of the lounge). I'd like to change one of them over to a (one gang, two way) dimmer switch. One back box has lots of wires - I think the wires are going in and out of there. The other back box has fewer - I think this is...
  9. J

    Where can I get a imperial to metric pryro pot from, if one exists?

    Where can I get a imperial to metric pryro pot from, if one exists?
  10. D

    UK Where should sockets be fixed for integrated fridge and freezer?

    Happy new year anyone reading this! First thing on the agenda this year is a new kitchen which is being fit by ikea. Part of it is a free standing breakfast bar that has integrated fridge and freezer and I'm wondering where the sockets will need to be mounted for them because there's no wall...
  11. X

    Does anyone know where i could get a led strip light set up that is powered by a force sensitive resistor/weight sensor?

    Ultimately for my project im making a lamp which will be powered by the weight of an object. So i want to power the whole led strip lighting solely through placing an object on the weight sensor pad. If anyone knows where i could buy a setup like this or how i could go about making it myself...
  12. N

    Does anyone know where this red wire goes..it came out and I have no idea where to put it...it's a rose on my landing ???

    Don't know where this red wire came out of..any idea please...
  13. T

    Qualifications and where to start ?

    Hello. First post here so go easy please haha So basically the last 3 years have been working as a mate. I have no qualifications and would like to start getting them now. I feel pretty confident in my ability and would preference a faster method. Any help would be great fully appreciated Thanks
  14. S

    Havin random breaker fault issues with my home where random circuits trip breaker with no pattern .

    So bought my house in june . When i moved in I hooked ac window unit in my bedroom it tripped the afci breaker for that circuit so I temporarily ran extension cord from spare room to my bedroom to solve the issue . After a week i decided to try hook ac up normally again . Never tripped breaker...
  15. B

    Where can I buy a bolometer camera module 3-14um?

    Bolometers usually work from 8-14um wavelength. I am looking for an infrared camera from 3-14um wavelength.
  16. DPG

    Where can I get one of these?

    Anyone know where I can get one of these?
  17. D

    Can anyone identify this SDS tool and where to buy it

    Dear all Borrowed this tool on site today and want to buy one It fits onto an SDS drill, set it on hammer and it cuts out for metal back boxes It measures 75mm x 35mm. I’ve searched everywhere I can think of but can’t find it Anyone know ?
  18. C

    Can anyone tell me where the ground bar is

    Can anyone tell me where the ground bar is
  19. P

    UK Installing 2 gang socket where boiler controls were located

    Hi all, First time poster and keen DIYer here. Seeking some advise/info about my current situation, moved into my house 4 years ago and straight away needed a boiler fitted (changed from a gravity fed system to a combi and had it relocated from the kitchen to the upstairs bedroom). After this...
  20. B

    Solar Where to purchase 2 pole DC Contactors suitable for switching 20-25amp 600volt DC PV array preferably with 230volt AC coil.

    I am trying, with little success, to purchase 2 pole DC Contactors suitable for switching 20-25amp 600volt DC preferably with 230volt AC coil. I require these for switching the supply from PV array. If you are able to supply or suggest where I might be able to get them I would be most grateful...

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