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Ok I have another VD question. I'm installing 9 LED floods around my friends garden which totals at just over 100m in length. Obviously for each...
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When a new heat pump is installed in an existing residential house. Does it have to be on a separate circuit with new mcb, according to recent...
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Hi All, I have few Heaters need to be operated with one switch. But every time when I turend on, heates go to standby, then I...
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Husband had solar panels installed plus a booster "Solar I Boost" 2 years ago. Ongoing problems with the booster. I have spent the last year...
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Hi, I bought a new Mini AHD camera to replace the old one in my engraving machine. The supplier said I could connect my new 1080p Mini AHD Camera...
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Hi all... I took out an oven recently and thought I would hardwire the replacement back in myself but the wiring systems are different. Is it...
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Hi everyone, I'd like to say hi as this is my first post. Along with many other folks out there, I have been making use of the lock-down time to...
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Hi there I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Got all my qualifications from a recognised 4 year apprenticeship. Also got my 18th...
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Background: House was built early 1980s, fuse board is mostly the old school ceramic fuses. The wiring is said to be of modern design with 'tough...
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Should i earth my garage steel bench top,it is constructed of timber but has a 3mm steel top,
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Aye ups forumers Where can I find ka ratings for 1361 type 2 100, 80, 60 Bs 88- 100,80,60 Lost
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Non ip rated bathroom light in zone 2 what you reckon guys Code 2 or Code 3
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Hi Everyone, i'm after some input... New house been built and i need to install a mains cable from 100Amp 3 phase in unit next door (unit is part...
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Hi all, I passed my City and Guilds over 30 years ago now, I obtained by 'A' and 'B' certificate and worked for about 7 years, mainly on...
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doing cinema room and has requested these lights , anyone know any suppliers ?
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Just a few lines as suggested by the Mods to introduce myself. Newly qualified electrician in West London area - a few minutes walk from...
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so I was looking at office building in London, lights in corridor and stair well operated by PIR's, mounted on ceiling and walls. I am unfamiliar...
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I will soon be connecting up a few LED spot lights and making safe the existing wiring at a domestic stables (have started a few threads on this...
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I need a massive air flow for my server room aka metal shipping container 6m x 3m x 2.5m Found this but it is huge and heavy and expensive, are...
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Hi, I got a phonecall from a client the other day, (replaced the CCU for a split loader) he says that he uses powerline adaptors to network the...
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Hi All Been asked to price for a bathroom conversion, bathroom being moved upstairs. No RCD protection on the CPU, bonding OK. Have discussed CPU...
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Hi all, how do you check kt64 battery level?? on my fluke 1653 its quite simple. just turn the dial to voltage and select battery test. Also how...
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I made a pic for customer who needs light above her Aga. Sorry too small to read, but basically the ex. halogen in the centre by the flue is...
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Power networks are to provide a new feed from roadside to understairs cupboard....as original cable cut by fire brigade when house was burning...
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I'm in the second year of my 4 year apprenticeship, I have a cscs card but not a jib card. Can anyone give me any information about how I can get one?
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Has anybody else checked this out, makes for a fantastic read in the electrical section! There's a good evening entertainment there! The first...
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Goooday all... How do you test a water heater stat is doing its job or the correct way of testing it. My hot water would take your skin off for...
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Hi all I want to first off state that I have zero experience when it comes to all things electrical. All I'm looking for here is just some...
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can anybody tell me if theirs a standard size for a domestic immersion tank element ( side entry ) I have only ever fitted elements that go into...
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oh dear Torchy the Battery Boy (Episode 1 - part 1) - YouTube i just had too
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Just completed my week 2 and already looking forward to my Electrical Trainee card,I believe it replaces the JIB card :yawn:
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Just got back in the game after a very very long career break. Been a shock to the system for me,I thought I would update me old 16th to 17th and...
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Bit of a question here regarding fitting downlights in my hall ceiling. I want to fit one downlight in place of each of the three lights already...
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i am just a little unsure if i need to use 5 seconds as my D/T or 0.4? PFC obtained through Ze test at origin. i have been told 2 different...
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Hmm, ok, well I should really start this thread by saying that I'm no appliance engineer, however I'm rather interested in something I came across...
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Hey fellas, Been some time since i last posted, i've been somewhat engaged elsewhere. Had a busy time at work lately and been away studying for...
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Just thought i'd share something that maybe all of us should probably think on from time to time... was just talking to a good mate of mine who...
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Hi there good evening chaps. just wondering if anyone could help me out with some info on terminating SY cable using the proper glands. I have my...
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Hi guys I have a client whos rcbo keeps tripping, never when I am there and at all times day and night.i have stripped circuit down insulation...
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Hi Guys, I have an English client here in France who purchased 2 chandeliers from John Lewis for me to fit. Upon inspection of the lights I found...
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i know this is not electrical but i need some advice , where is the best place to put radiators ? under a window or by the door to the room ...
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I have been asked by the R&D team in the office to find out if it complies with BS7671 if we supply upto a 500W load at a distance of upto 50m...
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Customer has about 50 old ~20W halogen downlights. All open-backed type, many broken GU5.3 connectors. I can't replace 50 off with fangled...
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Hi guy's, I found this forum whilst looking for some info on rewiring and thought I would ask for some advice. I have purchased a two bed flat...
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Hi guys, I've got my re sit coming up for my electrical installation technology exam and quite a few questions came up about transmission of...
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This might come across as a stupid question but im only a trainee and still learning. Do you need to mechanicly protect cable clipped direct in a...
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Hi all, I'm a translator, translating a Portuguese text into English that includes a list of electrical faults. One of those is described as a...
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Hi. I've tried to fit an Optima Compact alarm panel with built in key pad. Upon energising there is a tamper fault. I've removed all zones &...
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