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    BACK ONLINE WITH THE BEST FORUM AROUND.

    Sent to Dan and he will post . I can't download from phone to laptop.
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    it gets wet. should have bee IP68,like what my phone is.
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    The big difference in the electric terminology and installation regulations and practice in each country!

    rubbish. if i see a measurement in inches, i can visualise it. if in cm, then i need to work out 25.4 = 1", so,say, a 25 measurement is stated, but it does not tally. it's 10" less a bit. also,e.g. my tappets on my van engine should be 10 thou. i set at 0.25mm and they rattle.
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    Fitting bolt in fitting

    secure the bolt head with some tape or gorilla glue. it's supposed to be captive but relies on contact with the wall to stop it falling out.
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    BACK ONLINE WITH THE BEST FORUM AROUND.

    i'll try and add a pic.bear with me as i've emailed it to myself from my phone. now i nee to see if i can download it.
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    UK Found a cable in my back garden…

    if you are reading Mohms, that's a resistance, not a voltage. a non-contact tester could be useful here, but don't rely on it for safety reasons. a photo of the cable itself would be useful.
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    BACK ONLINE WITH THE BEST FORUM AROUND.

    hI, I am back with apologies for my prolonged absence ( I haven't got a sick note as my GP wanted £35 for do one). Had a couple of heath issues ; still got a load of pain, mostly back and legs. Anyway, on a lighter note, early hours of Tuesday morning, one of our mutts ( Willow ) gave birth to...
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    Light/switch fittings

    all depends on your plasterer. usually the switches & sockets can be pulled forward (depends on the cable slack) enough to plaster around, there are magic things called yoozy boxes that can be fitted enabling the muck spreader to make a neat job without the usual trick of gumming up the...
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    No earth electrode visible?

    you say there is a main earth from the supply cut-out. does that mean it's been upgraded to PME? what's the Ze?
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    Fitting new Cooker hood

    that wattage is just aboult 1A so will be fine.
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    UK Upside Down UK Plug Socket - Is This Normal/Ok?

    only problem could be that the electriccs leak down through grVITY TO THE EARTH PIN, THUS CAUSU=ING YOUR rcd TO TRIP.
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    Fitting new Cooker hood

    fit a 3A or a 5A fuse, depending on the hood's requirements. RTFM
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    are there Zone 1 Changes?

    the 12v "rule" is a myth put out by a wet-pants showing off his lack of knowledge. 240V is OK as long as it's IPX4
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    Best way to install a very tiny light

    not been on for a while since having a partial hip replaced ( the ball on top of the femur because sawbones could not fix the break close to the joint ). need some muscle exercises to get the legs working better.
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    Best way to install a very tiny light

    battery powered PIR light. only a few quid and no wiring or switches required.
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