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We have a waste water pump in our first floor flat. The water pump failed and stopped draining water from the...
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Hi. Can somebody please advice what to do next or should I do anything next or just leave that cable as it is?
Just bought the house and found a...
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I have a book on domestic wiring which says that everywhere there is a change in current carrying capacity along a circuit there must be some...
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I recently moved out of my rented property, and as expected, my landlord is attempting to withhold a significant portion of my...
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Greetings, I am homeowner and looking to confirm if I will need earth boding to water pipes.
There is already earth boding near Gas meter and the...
I would like to reuse a 10mm cable to provide a ring circuit in an area. The cable is currently used for an electric shower, still connected at...
Just wondering if someone could help provide an explanation as to why this might be the case when testing an RCBO. Testing the RCBO at the DB...
So I have tried applying to every electrician mate/improver jobs there is on every job websites and I got a few calls saying that they want guys...
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We have a meter EDMI - ES30B fitted to our property.
I understand from the fact sheet for the smart meter...
In my bathroom there is supplementary bonding of the bath, bath pipework, and basin pipework before it goes into trunking and exits unconnected in...
Hi All, my flat has Off-Peak and Peak power supply and the hot water is produced via 2 immersion heaters, the bottom element is fed by the...
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I’m wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if I have a looped supply in my property as I’m looking to install an EV charger.
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I'm a professional mobile app developer. Around 12-13 years ago I created a couple of apps for the fire protection / safety industry that...
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How do you think reference method and type of wiring for flat twin and earth in non-metallic conduit will be :
just C and B...
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I'm installing a Hoover oven and would like a little help please. The oven code is HOC3158IN.
The oven manual states "The power cable must...
I have just been called out to another burning shower switch.Upon removal the wires had been burnt and chared.One thing I've noticed on all burnt...
According to note 8 of table 4c1 of bs 7671, cables of differing operating temperatures when grouped together, the current rating is to be based...
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Should vending hot drinks machines with thermostatic water heaters be classed as fixed equipment?
I'm looking at a vending hot drinks machine 2.9kW that has a thermostatically controlled hot water tank permanently attached to a water supply...
Afternoon! Hoping someone has experience working on the ABB gear below.
It’s in a Mobile Office/ Welfare unit, supplied via either 230v hook up...
Hi everyone, I am a removal man and I build office furniture. The company that I work for has based me at one of there clients buildings which...
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I am trying to wire an emergency stop button onto a 1 gang extension wire.
I have submitted some pictures of the button and the...
5 single phases to one huge property.
Backup generator which can take about 106 amps split between 2 phases - 1 phase will be wired through...
I have a Firebird oil boiler that is controlled by a Honeywell timer (no thermostat) that has channels for hot water and central heating...
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Stumbled across these conduit bushes from Greenbrook/Norslo. Where and how are they used/fitted ?
GreenBrook B20 Conduit Bush 20mm...
Has anyone used or fitted this type of back box ? It is a 1G & 2G
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One of the plastic parts in my hoist control broke so I bought a new one but they are very different so a simple question, can I use the...
I was asked to see why a set of sockets weren’t working in the house (which appear to be a ring circuit based on breakers)
There was no power on...
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I’m looking to do my testing and inspection course which starts on the 30th of April, but I have not got much testing...
Apparently Dimplex only guarantee their heaters if they are permanently wired in to a fused outlet. If the socket is only about 600mm from the...
Can anyone please explain Construction Industry tax to me, and reverse charge VAT, as though I'm 7 years old please? It's all automated on my...
Hi all, I completed my level 2 2365 installation and my level 3 8202 advanced technical diploma in electrical installation and I’m unsure on...
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Customer has an extension and this compromises existing meter position, DNO is extending incomer and putting meter box on a different...
Hi everyone just looking for some advice before buying stuff not planning on carrying out this work myself will get someone who knows what their...
Fluke 1664FC. Has anyone tried to upgrade the firmware to include the 6mA RDC-DD test?
I note that in answer to another EV Charger question a member suggested a 40A breaker would be preferred to a 32A because of many hours at...
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Been browsing these forums for a while, always great to learn a new way to skin the same cat.
Anyway, cut a long story short, was an...
Hi, agricultural off grid project, Victron inverter/charger, BYD LVS and Pramac GBW22P generator. The generator has a DSE4520 controller...
I am looking to register as an electrician with trust a trader. What are yours thoughts are they any good ? And what about checkatrade ?
Two call outs to new build burnt out heat pumps in a week.
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