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  1. C

    purpose of an EICR is not to say if a fan is working

    We carried out an EICR in a large 5 bedroom house for a house purchaser The EICR found various issues with the house from a safety standpoint however now they have moved into the property the owner has said some rooms dont have enough light fittings and sockets, an extractor fan is not working...
  2. T

    Wahl Home Pro Basic hair clippers not working

    Hi, My Wahl Home Pro corded hair clipper has stopped working......3A fuse is still good. No sound, no movement , no nothing.......i took the blade off and cleaned some hair out but still no good. I cant take the back off as the screw is a "triangle head" one......like a Tork but its triangle. I...
  3. D

    Need advice on how to start working in the trade

    Hello, I'm looking for advice from you guys who know the trade from inside out, I'm 24 years of age and just finished my Level 2 for electrical installations and also have done my 18th edition and building regs will be progressing onto Level 3 now. The course I did was a 6-weekend course which I...
    • Darekk
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    • advice how to start trade working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. M

    Two meters. One working

    Since I moved in to my house just over a year ago I have had 2 electricity meters. One changes as I use electricity, the other just stays at the same reading. The meter that moves has DOM written above for domestic probably. The other one has O/P written above it. What does O/P mean? I have...
  5. L

    Socket has stopped working

    A single switched 13 amp socket that my extractor fan is plugged into has stopped working after 10 years. The fan itself works when plugged into another socket. Today I replaced the switched socket like-for-like, but the outlet still does not provide power to anything plugged into it. As far...
  6. V

    Working during a Thunderstorm

    He's a question for you. What (if any) are the dangers of working INDOORS on an electrical circuit during a Thunderstorm ? Heck you would have to be stupid to work outside in one, but I was considering what would happen if there was a nearby strike and I was working on an open consumer unit...
  7. C

    Setting up whilst working full time

    Good afternoon everyone. So im currently working as a multi skilled engineer in the food production industry. Im a qualified electrician with most of my qualifications apart from 2391. Im looking to set up and go self employed offering domestic,industrial and agricultural services but want to...
    • Coultassam
    • Thread
    • full time setting time whilst working
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. N

    Some sockets not working but no fuse blown

    2 sockets in bedroom and 2 in utility room have stopped working. No fuses have blown
    • Nik251
    • Thread
    • blown fuse not working sockets working
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. captaincaveman

    How to get a 41A oven working on a 13A plug...?

    I Knew it was going to be one of those days when my first customer couldn't understand why his 9.5kw standalone oven/hob kept cutting out because it was on the old gas ignition 1mm flex & plug. I showed him the how the cable was red hot and the plug half melted but, as usual in these cases...
  10. L

    "Can you stop working for a few hours " request !

    Just had one this morning..... Very nice part of North London. I'm outside stripping out / re installing terrible installed security lights etc .Job is priced .Next door pops around and asks if its possible to not make any noise between 12-2 as he needs to be online making a "presentation " To...
  11. J

    Patio outlet quit working.

    Back patio outlet and switch just quit working. Outlet has 36V and switch has 0V. All other outlets on circuit work and measure 120V. Circuit breakers not tripping and measure 120V. Rat maybe ate through in attic? All connections are tight. Bought me outlet and switch. Any thoughts appreciated. Jim
  12. J

    Two 3 way switches, 1 reg, too many "extra" wires and zero working kitchen lights. (Picture Inside)

    Hey guys. Embarrassed to say but I've been living here for almost 5 years now and I've never had my kitchen lights working properly. Can someone possibly help me with some advice to wire these in properly? The other day I switched out all my old plug in outlets and light switches for new...
    • Jeratt
    • Thread
    • 3 way extra inside kitchen lights switches too wires working
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. B

    Ceiling fixture has only 2 out of 3 lights working

    Hi, I have replaced my ceiling fixture. The previous one had one light bulb and now I have put one that has 3 light bulbs. The problem that I have is that only 2 light bulbs are working. It was one light previously but since I have replaced the switch I've miraculously got 2 out of 3 working...
    • Bogdanroibu
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    • ceiling fixture lights out working
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  14. Aaron b

    Isolating neutrals, working live?

    Hi, where only single pole isolation is achievable and a shutdown is problematic, what is the best practice with neutrals when connecting and disconnecting circuits? I understand that all live conductors should be isolated and we shouldn't work live, but out of the class room it is not always...
  15. markythesparky

    Self employed guy working for us doing work direct for our client.

    We have a chap who works for us a lot and who is self employed. We have found out that he may have done some work recently for one of our clients who we have not done anything for in about 6 years or so. Just wondered what your view is on him doing work for a client of ours, albeit 6 years ago...
  16. A

    Halogen potlights no longer working

    Hi everyone, I have 4 x MR16 (halogen) potlights running off of a switch. Model: IT2000M from Contract Lighting Contraste - IT2000M - Remodel - https://www.contrastlighting.com/Housing/IT2000M?lang=en The other day, there was a humming which I believe was coming from the electrical panel and...
  17. G

    Magnetic lock timer not working.

    Tried fitting a magnetic lock on a job for a bathroom. Client has had problems with people doing drugs in his bathroom so wanted to control entry from his shop tills so the lock is fitted and works but I need it to be sorta timed as when releasing, the button locks the door( staff can't use the...
    • Generalkinetic
    • Thread
    • lock magnetic not working question timer working
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. D

    Why Is Light Not Working?

    I have two matching front room lights that are operated by a 2 gang dimmer switch. The right light operated by the right button has stopped working. The left one is fine. I can't figure out the problem. Help would be appreciated. I've swapped the two lights (the entire fixtures and bulbs) and...
  19. littlespark

    Working in your own gaff when things don’t go to plan

    Spent yesterday morning running a spur in my kitchen from one double socket on the rfc to a new one along the same wall. Original socket is just beside the multi gang grid switch for appliances. More on that later. Wife came home from shopping with the birthday girl, ranted at me for not doing...
  20. D

    Outdoor lights not working

    I have 2 double outdoor led lights on a dimmer. Over xmas the lights flickered then went out. I thought one of the wires came loose, i checked all connections, all ok. Will a faulty dimmer cause this? or is the power board likely to be the problem? A bit hard to get a sparky at this time of...
    • DIY needs troubleshooter
    • Thread
    • ausie elec lights not working outdoor working
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia

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