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    Light circuit fault. 230v on l and n no light working

    Hi There is a lighting circuit fault in a property with the downstairs lighting circuit. I have tested the voltage and there is 230v on both line and neutral conductors going to the light pendnat although the pendant (any pendant) isnt showing light . no changes have been made to the lighting...
  2. B

    Extractor fan 3 red lights on and not working

    Hi i have these 3 red leds come on the extractor fan and it stopped working. Anyone knows how this can be resolved. Will a clean only suffice or this needs to be replaced?
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    Electricians on building sites. What is is really like?

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I'm an electrician of 20 years. Starting out with domestic and commercial install work but mainly working in maintenance. Always wondered what it is like working on an actuall building site. Any advice from transitioning from a comfortable maintenance role...
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    Working on a fan, what is this part

    I got my hands on an old floor standing fan and started looking to rewire it. I found this part, I think it's a resistor, but was hoping someone could confirm for me, and maybe suggest a replacement, this thing is kind of crusty, looks like it was covered with layers of something in the past...
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    Single plug socket stopped working.

    Have a single plug socket which has been working fine for years. It is behind a unit so nothing has hit it. I looked at the socket and can seen no discolouration or anything on the outside to indicate a problem. Took the socket out of the wall and again nothing to indicate a problem and all the...
  6. cliffed

    AHU not working anyone any ideas on this

    AHU not working no idea of set up.. any easy fix on this
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    MR11 3.5mm Spots stopped working

    Hi all. I'm new to this forum so thank you for having me. I'm having an issue with my bathroom lights. I have x4 MR11 3.5mm Spots. They've been up about 8 years without ever having to change a bulb. They are operated from a 2 switch cover outside the bathroom, one for the lights and the other...
  8. D

    Working for the self.

    Hello all. I’m hoping that there’s some good guys on here that could give me some help and advice. I’ve always worked for companies before and I’m really debating on working for myself. I know the first thing I need to do is speak with HMRC and then get insurance. Obviously a van and a tester...
  9. Smallfree

    DIY - any advice or thoughts on why only my middle outlet is working?

    They are all connected to the same live "hot" wire, but only the outlet connected to the red wire will work. Here is a image and a drawing of the wiring. [Yellow = Hot], tested using multimeter. If anyone has any idea, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you.
  10. Kweshaz

    Working on 11kv overhead line

    What are the requirements in terms of safety before work is done on a private overhead line be it repairs or deviation of line.
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    2 our of 3 sockets in 5 amp circuit not working

    Hi, Flat recently gutted and rewired from scratch. Livingroom has two switches, one controls the main light, one controls a 5 amp circuit with 3 sockets (3 round pins). Only just got round to testing it (a year later...) and 1 socket is working, 2 aren't. Any ideas what could be the issue? Not...
  12. S

    Extractor fan not working

    Hi > I need advice regarding an extractor fan that is in the kitchen hood which has stopped working . I have been told it is old and the whole thing needs to be replaced . Is this the only option I have ?
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    Outside socket not working.

    Hi, recently moved. We have an outside socket that doesn’t work, I checked the wire connections,. Just want to know if this looks correct, the live connected is the white wire, the 2 red connected to each other are also live. I will get an electrician to replace the socket but wondered if the...
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    Dishwasher stopped working, so opened it up...

    Hello all, Hoptpoint FDL570 was cutting in and out of power- opened it up and saw this... Can I replace the burnt out bit rather than replacing the whole machine? Thanks in advance
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    LED indicators I just fitted on my Suzuki drz400 2018 are not working correctly please help

    Hi all as mentioned I fitted two new stedi led indicators to my Suzuki 2018 drz400sm the front ones not stedi were fitted by the previous owner but seem to be running a little fast however the new rear ones would only flash twice then stop same every time I called the store and was told they...
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    Battery Car radio battery wire zero voltage ! but original car radio is working when connected. Why?!

    Hi everyone I am new in this forum and this is my first thread. Car model: Toyota echo 2004 sedan. I used a multimeter to test the car radio battery wire ( blue/yellow) when it was disconnected from the car radio, its reading was 0v. ( as shown in photo 1 ) before and after ignition, isn't it...
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    Greenworks 40v Long Reach Hedge Trimmer (Stopped Working)

    Hi all. I have a G40PSH (Greenworks 40v Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmer) which I have taken apart before to sharpen the blades. Only this time I put it back to together and there is no responce when the trigger is pulled. Tried 2 batteries, and it works fine with its chainsaw head. It was 6...
  18. O

    Wiring induction hob (not working)

    Hi all, I've just tried wiring an indesit IB65B60 induction hob. I read the instruction manual and it said for 240v connections to put the brown/black wires together on the live circuit, earth for earth and the blue/grey wires on the neutral. When I turned the power back on the induction hob...
  19. Rockingit

    Course name for working on HV Pylons?

    Anyone know the requirements / training for working on HV pylons? I've a mate who's interested in painting them but can't find much info about the required training.
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    A Project that was working, then stopped

    Hi, First of all I must explain why my posting came to be on this site, I was looking on the internet for a forum that could help with a project on mine, that had stopped working. Which has a 24 volt DC motor, as part of the set up, I saw a posting on the site from someone who was having...

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