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    Running a Bathroom Fan without the lighting being on.

    Finished a bathroom several weeks ago which included 4 downlights, mirror light, timed fan, Fan iso above door, occupancy sensor and a switch outside to override the occupancy. All was good or so I thought, till the snag list came to the builder. It read, I wanted blue LED GU10 over the shower...
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    Off to work shortly

    It should be bloody banned on God's day. Hopefully be back on here for lunchtime, Just got a couple of supplies to get in and some Dol starters ready for some extractor fans going in next week. I know it won't be the same on here this morning without me but it won't be forever, so stay strong...
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    rcd protection

    EICR tnc-s system ....lighting circuit ......cables buried less than 50mm ....not rcd protected....what code should i put (i think code 2... but could it be c3 (not compliant with current regs)
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    Plug Socket Showing Up Without An Earth

    Hi guys Have a problem with the tumble dryer that wasn't working and when the technician came out to check the socket with his device it showed up that the plug socket hasn't got an earth. How would an electrician go about fixing the problem? Thanks in advance Nathan
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    Smoke alarm problem - AICO Ei141

    Hi, Our house has three of these alarms, interlinked so if one goes off then it sets the others off a couple of seconds later. For reasons I needn't go into I had one of them disconnected last night by removing the main unit from the base plate, and removing its battery. Also the lighting...
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    RCD test without RCD

    Is there anyway I can test an installation without an RCD so I can be sure when I changethe board the RCD will trip in time? Or calculation, such as V/R eg 230/Zs.????
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    LED Lights without drivers

    Hi I am looking to engage an electrician to install 10 LED lights around an outside pool and I know, from the research that I've done, that I have to have a driver in the pool plant room. I am trying to choose the fittings beforehand, however nearly all the LED lights on sale come with drivers...
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    selling pv sol software

    hi there is anyone selling copy of pv sol or pv syst software. if so can you please let me know thanks
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    Becoming fully qualified without an employer help!

    Hello everyone, I completed a city & guilds course to level 2 in 2007 and have been working on site as an improver through agency's ever since I left collage. Now that I'm at a high level of experience I want to finish my training to be fully qualified. Now as I understand it the courses have...
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    RCBO keeps tripping - without explanation

    The wiring in the house is split into separate circuits each with their own RCBO for 3 for lighting (separate for ground floor; upper floor; and basement) 3 for power (again as above) 1 for cooker 1 for shower 2 for fridge/freezers The problem exists only on the ground floor power circuit...
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    Passing 17th Edition Regulations Exam (2382-12) Without course

    Evening All, I am looking to pass the Regs course 2382-12 as quickly as possible. Having looked at the course avalability and price in my area I am thinking of simply going to sit the exam without the four day course. I came through my aprenticeship in the 17th edition and have been working in...
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB grading appeal

    I've just received my JIB card. It arrived in just over a week, which was a lot quicker than I was expecting. I've been graded as an electrical labourer/ ancillary operative. This means, I think,that because of lack of education and experience, I can't be trusted to do almost anything without...
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    3 Phase in a small house! lol

    My handy work connecting 3 consumer units in a house full of storage heaters! lol First for me seeing 3 phase in a domestic house.
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    Five days without solar power

    Five days without solar but guess I haven’t missed too much yet, thanks to the grotty weather. I’ve had my solar installation since June 2011, SMA SB4000TL inverter and 16 sanyo HIT panels, total 3.67 kWp. We have been really pleased with the installation and the installer, recommending them...
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    Relay problem with air horn

    Hi, I am trying to fit an air horn to my boat (same as car electrics but without the ECU). i think the relay is wired wrong because without relay it works & with relay it wont. i put a tester on all connections & the switch is providing 12v when pressed & the constant from the battery is also...
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    Grid switch neon indicators

    Hi all Recently I moved a grid switch fron inside a cupboard to the outside of it, basically we just extended the existing wiring ( via a new adaptable box with klippon terminals etc) to the new grid switch. The old switch grid had neons that worked fine, since we have moved the switch the neon...
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    Can you set up your own company without testing and inspection?

    I'm currently studying a full time degree yet I want to work part time for myself around my course. I was wondering if it is possible to set up a company without your testing and inspection Certs. Pretty sure one of my old bosses didn't have it but could certify work through elecsa? Is this...
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    no start without alternator

    I did the head gasket on my disco at the week-end after it was all done I tried to start it without the PAS waterpump and alternator belt on, turned over but no start, fuel to injectors ok, so I put the battery on charge and fitted the belt, hoses etc, tried again and started right way, someone...
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    Handy tools that you couldn't live without

    Looking for someone else's tool that they can't do without
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    Testing emergency light inverter

    Hi all, Would anyone know how I can test the emergency light inverter in a fitting as the batteries in the fittings are not charging. The fittings are about 5yrs old, but as per usual, the installer never put the installation date on the battery pack. I'm not too sure if my thinking of...

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