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I have a 6mm cooker cable in the wall. Perhaps a choc bar connector has been used (don't know for sure). The cable is showing continuity after...
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Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
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I was asked to carry out an annual inspction of a DB recently
There are 12 in number radial circuits suppling sockets...
I have had a kitchen extesion built on an old property (c.1810), which has an unusual consumer unit situation. Part of the property has only a...
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I have a new LiFePo4 battery arriving. It has the BMS a built in, however the means of communication is via this pig tail. I could not copy a...
I am renting a room and at night, the floor gets searing hot (or feels that way) in places. I have noticed that this is where the ceiling light...
I’m looking to buy a hoover for work. As I am not a fan of using customers due to them being rather expensive. Any recommendations as to what to buy?
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Hi there.
Recently our bathroom extractor fan broke, so I got a new one but I'm having difficulty wiring it (homeowner DIY guy here).
So... there...
Any recommendations on good quality flush mounted PIR sensor that work well?
Need to install one in a upper market property, and had some poor...
I am looking for options to monitor a home installation for a day or two to find out what is causing suspiciously high bills. Ideally I would want...
Just spent 4 hours tracing out a lighting circuit to try and find a fault.
I came across a switch that was switching the neutral. This threw me...
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I am a new member, initially drawn to the forums by the technical help given by you guys and any potential help I may be able...
I would like to learn more about solar panel installations, with a view to fitting them.
I cant find any in the Gloucester/Stroud area but have...
The buyer of my house has had an EICR done. I have anonymized and attached. Also the associated quote for remediation.
I am wondering:
surely...
I am a fully qualified electrician with level 3 nvq / 18th edition.
Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?
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Ive been asked to help out with recruitment of electricians at work and Im having trouble with some of the CVs we are getting. My...
Doing work in a house the other day, and noticed they didn't have any smoke detectors... (well, one.. and it was a small 9v thing)
So ive sent in...
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I have a goldsmith oven to which I had to change an SSR relay because when it reached 475 degrees centigrade the temperature...
No label for antisurge mcb on new bg cu.Is this common on other brands,or my fault for buying a cheap unit?
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I'd like some information on the RCD test features and process please.
Firstly, does this only apply to sockets or lighting circuits too? Clearly...
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I wish to solder in a room that hs no windows going externally...their are windows but only to internal.
But it also has a ~12cm diam metal...
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I have 2 Aiwa speakers of 6 ohms each.. and 3 LG speakers of 3 ohms each.. how to connect to amplifier correctly? I have attached amplifier pic...
Hi all,
Just a electrical student here, and on holiday at a caravan park so, of course, i go snooping about a bit for the electrics.
I notice...
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I'm looking at getting a cheap laser level, anybody use the heupar or tacklife ones?
are they up to the job or not?
I'm currently doing a rewire in a house that is being renovated with an extension which will be a sun room, but there are large windows all the...
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I'm revamping the kitchen electrics, 1980's property. Majority of the sockets have a couple of cables going in/out of them, with the only...
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I purchased a no neutral smart switch to replace my current light switch, but I’m not sure if I’m able to wire it up safely...
The existing...
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A customer wants a new surface mounted consumer unit installed. Their current unit is recessed. The cables are not long enough to come...
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Have succeeded in securing a job doing I&T for a compliance outfit, it may not...
Hi all. i have an issue with my LG 42LG3000 TV. Yesterday I was watching a movie and TV suddenly turned of and there was a strange sound. I have...
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Good morning knowledge base.
I have a project involving auto electrical (so 12V DC, or 13.8V on a good day) and LED lighting. I have a pair LED...
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Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting...
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Current Situation:
I have three 20amp breakers with 12 AWG in the main panel.
Each wire ends in a 3x2.5” metal box along with one neutral wire...
Does anyone know what size cable to use for a MCG type 2 SPD (3 phase) and what MCB.the manufacturers instructions don’t state any values!
also...
Hi, My electrics keep tripping.. this black box in the picture seems to be the culprit. Slight touch of it and it trips. The electrician suggested...
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Firstly, I'm aware other people have posted similar topics on this forum, I'm not trying to create a duplicate, but more looking for...
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I had a client who had a poor lateral supply and called out the DNO in 2009, SP Energy Networks attended and marked it as an urgent upgrade.
She...
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I have a black cable running from the loft , up the garden, under the garden.
Can I move the rod to a different part of the...
Earth to Neutral 2 ohm with Multimeter on alighting cct. The cable disconnected from the switchboard.
I am new here and appreciate everyone...
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Earlier I unplugged my outdoor camara and noticed a bunch of rust on both pins of the plug.. The rust is mainly at the base of the pins closest to...
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The job I'm on at the moment will be coming to an end shortly and the company won't have any work close to my home afterwards.
I...
A friend is currently travelling in Norway. He tells me he sees cables run in downpipes everywhere...some are loops, some have leccy tape over the...
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Any suggestions what this black cable is coming off the supply's incoming cable? Its a TN-S system, I thought it could be the earth conductor...
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I hope you can help me please. I had solar system installed nearly 2 months ago and my installer turned out to be cowboy despite having...
What's the easiest explanation for power factor that anyone's come across? To people who understand Volts, Amps and KW's. I often get asked and...
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Existing double gang socket in the corner of a kitchen on a dedicated 12m length above ceiling 2.5 final circuit to CU, was used for a WM and a...
Recently bought a none contact voltage tester and decided to use it on a few things around the house but a metal bedroom light is lighting up red...
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We have a project where there are sections where 34.5kVac cables will be laid below 800Vac cables. Conductors are Aluminum.
Any chance...
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I have a 6mm cooker cable in the wall. Perhaps a choc bar connector has been used (don't know for sure). The cable is showing continuity after...
- Sticky
Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
Rules....No Offensive...
Guys needvadvice please
I was asked to carry out an annual inspction of a DB recently
There are 12 in number radial circuits suppling sockets...
I have had a kitchen extesion built on an old property (c.1810), which has an unusual consumer unit situation. Part of the property has only a...
- Suggestion
I have a new LiFePo4 battery arriving. It has the BMS a built in, however the means of communication is via this pig tail. I could not copy a...
I am renting a room and at night, the floor gets searing hot (or feels that way) in places. I have noticed that this is where the ceiling light...
I’m looking to buy a hoover for work. As I am not a fan of using customers due to them being rather expensive. Any recommendations as to what to buy?
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Hi there.
Recently our bathroom extractor fan broke, so I got a new one but I'm having difficulty wiring it (homeowner DIY guy here).
So... there...
Any recommendations on good quality flush mounted PIR sensor that work well?
Need to install one in a upper market property, and had some poor...
I am looking for options to monitor a home installation for a day or two to find out what is causing suspiciously high bills. Ideally I would want...
Just spent 4 hours tracing out a lighting circuit to try and find a fault.
I came across a switch that was switching the neutral. This threw me...
Good Morning all,
I am a new member, initially drawn to the forums by the technical help given by you guys and any potential help I may be able...
I would like to learn more about solar panel installations, with a view to fitting them.
I cant find any in the Gloucester/Stroud area but have...
The buyer of my house has had an EICR done. I have anonymized and attached. Also the associated quote for remediation.
I am wondering:
surely...
I am a fully qualified electrician with level 3 nvq / 18th edition.
Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?
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