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18 months ago I bought American style fridge freezer (this model). I have a two year warranty. I have already had two call outs to replace a...
Hi just wondering if someone can help me.
I have an rcbo that keeps tripping but only when the fly earth and neutral lead on the bars it trips...
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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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We have this thread on TilersForums.com and it's just been restarted because the old thread had 20,000 replies and 500,000 views. And there were...
So I know why it is done, where it is done and how it’s done, but I’m yet to see a scenario where there is shock danger in a typical bathroom in a...
No waffling, going to get straight to the point. Main water on the exterior of the building in plastic. Changes to copper inside the building...
Question is does this DB really need RCD protection as there are only internal lights and sockets supplying this large building that used to be a...
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I'm carrying out an overall/global insulation resistance test on a newly wired 3 phase installation we did...
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I know that numerous people have probably asked this sort of question, but I just need some clarification for my circumstance.
I’m...
I am moving my dryer to a different room and need to add a 220 plug. Can I tap off the existing plug to add a 2nd plug in a different room? Here...
This is a 2/0 CU Feeder wire coming into the main subpanel on a 200A service. There are no nicks in the copper wire and from the front side...
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Currently working my way through my NVQ portfolio (Nearing Completion) but getting stuck on how to complete the following criteria due to...
Bit of a rant first to explain the situation:-
Effing builders again, I knew there was a reason we hardly ever work for them. We've done a few...
Hi, just seeing if anyone has done the unit 203 exam and has any tips.
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The wire of my dehumdifier is broken (Meaco 20L Low Energy). The wire was being pulled over a period of time, which seems to have lead to a...
Just to be clear… I am going to do the correct thing here and pay for the correct parts…. I just wanted to start the discussion.
My particular...
DIY here with no electrical experience. I would like to use a guitar amplifier (Positive Grid Spark 40w) to push a pair of bookshelf speakers that...
Hey guys this is my first post on this site. Just got my design project It's a swimming pool hotel and cafe. I haven't got a clue where to begin...
I am trying to understand how a relay system works and have designed a circuit and a ladder diagram all as attached for an 8 PIN relay, a current...
I have a medical problem. I can't stop buying tools.
If I see a well engineered or well manufactured tool I can't help buying it.
It doesn't...
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On a job at the moment and trying to
Work out cable size needed for property supply. Lots going on and struggle to work out...
As the title say, is the CK T3678 worth getting for a modest amount of work cutting stuff like 50mm hard-drawn copper, and maybe up to 120mm soft...
I disassembled a Christmas light projector to try and identify the cause of why the images from the projector weren't moving at all, when they...
A house we have just re-wired has one of these cooker points,
Trouble is the kitchen wasn't supposed to have been touched by any trade but...
Intermittent fault with a Hotpoint oven .Sometimes comes up to temperature,more often now,it doesn't.Other functions work fine,grill etc.Any thoughts?
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A guy at work is after a wireless camera system.
6 wireless cameras. No power leads to cameras. Battery powered.
Records onto a hard...
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I am seeing two mini split ACs with the same cooling capacity in two different company. Both 24000 BTU and Inverter.
The first one said...
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as the title says, I need to change the upper heating element on my HE10AB220/C oven. I've never done that and it seems pretty easy, as in...
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I have inherited a compressor with a single phase motor but its been stripped and I need to fathom out what's what.. I don't know if it even...
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What’s your feelings now in 2024 with maintenance replacement of say an extractor fan or similar in a domestic setting where the...
Recently I have installed Type 2 Surge Protective Device SPD 20 to 40kA, Type1+2, Phase + Neutral + Earth (2 Pole 275 Volt AC) (Uc-275VAC...
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Have any of you had any issues with TPN Fusebox distribution boards?
We had a client who said that they won't install them as they are not...
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I am currently in the process of building an extension and I need to purchase some led downlights for my kitchen but unsure how many I...
Hi there.We have a Hotpoint electric oven that has started to go wrong.It has a digital display for setting functions,but over the last few...
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Thanks for letting me join this forum, I'm not a qualified electrician so I will not be asking anyone how I can wire this and that...
My FIL wants a cctv system at his house, and normally i would just go with whatever kit was on offer at the time from t'internet.
My own system...
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Hi Everyone,
My first post here, just a simple question.
I currently get all of my work through word of mouth and contracts that I have...
One of our contractors has identified a concern with multiple showers on a single 100 amp supply.(unsure how many yet i have asked for further...
Daughter has bought a house and it has a home security system, G-Tag setup. Issue is the alarm panel displays are pixelated and you cant see...
where do i start , a customer asks me to have a look at thier old swann cctv system which was left by the prev owners .
some cameras are not...
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Hoping for some advice please. I've severe arthritis in the hands (all three :flushed:) A large dollop of osteoarthritis but I'm also...
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I am looking for some advice/ information on working or emigrating to Dubai,uae,saudi arabia or qatar as an electrician.
I have years of...
For the bathroom, want them matching and one needs to go over the shower.
Also need to be ok with insulation over the top. Ideally fit in the...
Is it possible to put a 16mm swa on a 40a mcb protected by an rcd
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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...
I've been retired a few years now so no longer active in the industry, but I've been doing electrical "stuff" for most of my life.
Trained as a...
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I'm looking to install a new bathroom extractor fan in my bathroom as I have a windowless bathroom and the current one I have installed in...
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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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I was looking at my dishwasher and it has this metal plate with these markings.
I am confused about the meaning of "10/16A" - does that...
How to make a 20 LED chaser with 4017 ?
But only 1 led at a time and counting from 0 to 20.
I don't fit alarms as my main job but have fitted quite a few over the years whilst we were doing the electrics side of things. I usually fit the...
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I have been using Easy cert for years and it seems as Brian and whom ever used to work for him before don't want to answer the phone...
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We have a two-bedroom flat that my wife and I rent out to supplement our income. Following the recent EICR, several issues...
Hello. I live in a new build house with a separate garage. The garage is connected to RCD in the house to a 16A circuit breaker. The cable from...
Okay, this is probably going to be a really stupid question, but I'm hoping someone can point out my error.
We have spotlights all over our...
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Hi folks.
Just wondering if anyone can tell me what this is?
I was given it a few weeks ago, tried searching the interwebs for info but found...
Hi, I'm doing my Level 3 Electrical Install course, and I'm doing distance learning so most of the work is being done by myself with no guidance...
2 questions..
1. Will the mini Starbreaker RCBO's fit in this board?
Below is a picture of the board and also the type of RCBO I want to fit in...
Further to discussion on another thread about whether BS7671 regs are different for rented properties.
I say no.
Building regs and fire regs...
Hi everyone. I'm the landlady of Railway Inn in Winchester, a grassroots music venue. I requested to join to increase my understanding of what...
Hi, I am just wondering if there is anybody out there interested in allowing me to do a little voluntary work with your company to gain a little...
Hi,
Posted here as I'm not an electrician, not because it relates to anything I'm considering "Doing Myself".
My late parent's house is supplied...
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I recently had an EICR done at my property which unfortunately was unsatisfactory. So the electrican advised a new fuseboard from BG General...
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...
Hello,
After my post back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and complete the level 2 electrical installation course from City and Guilds. My...
its not due a test until november 2024 , but in one of our block of flats ,a schneider 24 way db has been installed on the right hand side of a...
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Nowadays, traditional PCB printing technology can no longer meet the aesthetic requirements of modern circuit board production. To better fulfill...
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So, I had a random idea last night about something new on the forum. It is more of a brainstorm at the moment but I wanted to ask you guys about...
i have just started my course as a trainee electrician...some advice on the following will be appreciated:
I have a spare 16 and 32A MCB (RCD...
Hi my name is Gintas I connected solar hybrid inverter to my house ring supply and it work very well everything except the gas boiler for on...
Hi there, I am looking for some advice re: putting new sockets and usb sockets in my home. Someone will be rewiring the entire house but I have...
Evening all,
Got a vent axia TX6 6” fan I need to replace.
A like for like replacement is around £500, client is asking for a cheaper option...
Calling all electrical professionals / boiler tradesmen -WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Every so often (twice in the last two days) when running the hot...
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Recently started a retrofit where the 3 phase dB has been fitted with bushes through the galv trunking. The single phase supplies outgoing have...
2 bedroom annex at least 100m from main supply on 16mm 2 core swa with armour as earth and Ze of 2.42. Thinking easiest option to intall earth rod...
Helping a friend out with a gate/intercom setup. Some terminating and a couple of joints needed
Is there a decent stripping tool for this cable...
Dismantling this air conditioning unit . simple as it looks?
Well i brought a set because i needed this MOD1 &2 (wouldnt mind but the shops didnt even know what i was talking about) S1&PH !!
well ANYway i...
My friend has got one of those robot lawnmowers that automatically goes out once a day and runs around the grass.
There is a single core guide...
Thought I'd give one of these a go.
Very easy to order and they build the board for you in the order you want. Next day delivery was free.
First...
I have recently completed my Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Installations & hold an ECS card, I'm struggling to find a way into the industry I though...
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Hope you're keeping well
I'm currently wiring a small commercial premises. 3 phas incoming supply, 16sq cables
As it is in an urban...
I have a Dewalt 54v angle drill, the DCD470.
It's a bit on the big side and I'm wondering if anyone else has one and if so what do you use to...
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I've just identified as cause of lighting circuit tripping in consumer unit a low volts ceiling light with laride transformer taking in...
I was wondering what is the cheapest option to get a (legitimate) copy of the EN standards, such as IEC/EN 62305 on lightening protection?
I...
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I'm in the UK and have recently had a ducted extractor fan Mixflo 200W with timer fitted. The fan comes on with the pull cord and runs for...
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Just dropping this question to anyone that's passed the AM2S. Could i get some clarification on what the AM2S specification require's for...
Hey everyone, working on a new build house and outside garage is wired up like this, however customer wants a Garage Consumer Unit instead of the...
Scottish Borders college, funded by some committee somewhere is offering green technology courses for free.
I’ve signed up for a 3 day EV course…...
The electrician that installed my cooker circuit put in 10mm cable with a 32a fuse, a 45a cooker switch and 10mm cable to the backplate for behind...
Anyone used Flexishield cable/ pre wired conduit.
May have a job for it (1.5 - 6.0mm), i was wondering how much it costs for 2 core + E.
Can...
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...
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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...
Client has had a meter installed for a new consumer unit in their shop they are looking to rent out the spare space for a barber shop so they want...
Can you buy a sample 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification: Learner Training Manual and Workplace Logbook compleded. I have chosen to do the...
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I recently started my Electrical technical NVQ - 5357 and wanted to ask if anyone could recommend any dvds/books that may guide me on how...
Just wanted to get some thoughts from other electricians who regularly do EICRS, does anyone else code a fan isolater with no 3A fuse protection?
I was at my shed this morning, and something came to my mind about installing a charge point and taking payments for charging cars.
I say “shed”...
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...
A few months ago I fitted a change over switch to an electric oven/hob and a converted to electric aga stove, stopping them being used at the same...
Doing some work in a commercial restaurant/kitchen the builders had already boarded and plastered the walls meaning my only viable route is to use...
Have a 63A RCD 5 Way box, with a 45A MCB, feds by 16mm2 tails, this in then feeding into a isolator via 10mm2 T&E, that then supplies the feed to...
Hi all, what is the best way to configure surge protection in domestic dwellings when you have multiple consumer units?
Does each consumer unit...
I have an outdoor light I am trying to hookup. There are two wires coming in with a white, black and ground. One is coming from the breaker and...
We have a customer in a large office block with all power in the building fed from an Electrak plug in busbar system. Lots of desks, lots of...
Hi all looking for some helpful advice
I'm an Aussie so go easy on me, I have a good mechanical engineering head but first time plumbing and...
Looking to do some work in the consumer unit in my home and was wondering if turning the isolation switch is sufficient as it only appears to...
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The most recent post in Electrical Tools and Products is actually showing the most recent post in the main electrical forum.
The thread...
Hi all, I’ve purchased a Ring Spotlight camera and decided to remove the old spotlight that’s currently installed on the house we recently...
90s house electric issues continues 🥲
So after getting some good advice here I've managed to sort out some of the heating issues so thank you...
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I have just found out that a family member who is having some Building work done has been advised to insulate above the Kitchen...
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Ive been working for over 20years, done design course and fully qualified.
Looking into the professional registration with the Engtech...
I'd appreciate the wisdom of domestic sparks here...
End terrace early 20thC house:
Supply:
I've not seen the likes of this before in a house...
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I have a job where customer has two families one families lives upstairs and one family will live downstairs.
As the property is going through...
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I am new to PAT testing and have a Fluke 6500-2. I am having an issue whereby I cannot seem to drop the voltage down to 250V when...
This is the last thing I have for sale if anyone wants a new screwdriver set
Wera quick change handle
Torx 15,20,25
Slotted 4mm, 3.5mm (and a...
A relative on holiday in Mexico sent these photos.
I'm not sure if the guy at the base of the ladder is still breathing...
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My colleague and I are currently doing PAT/ISITEE Testing, and we've hit a snag with a bit of equipment - we've got 19" Racks for our...
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Hello electricians!
I am in university and as my final project, I am developing and designing a first aid kit for electricians. This will probably...
Hi all,
Looking for recomendations for a junction box adapater for a Ring flood light to 20mm conduit, black preferably.
Thanks in advance.
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This weekend we are discounting a range of bathroom & extractor fans. All of these products are currently in stock for fast delivery...
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I am trying to set up a module that i can use to turn on headlights with lock and unlock so basically I have all things sorted out...
This will teach me, for using a older ladders,bloody woodworms, lucky it was the first rug, I was only there to change a couple of light bulbs, if...
I've just picked one of these up on a famous auction site. The voltages, low and high resistance ranges all appear to be working fine but it's not...
The drum is hanging down. I googled the problem and its seemed that the bearing needed to be replacement. However, I am unable to find this...
The unit only heats water using the programmed boost and when pressed in the 1 2 or Cont boost function. I have checked the off-peak time which...
Help please!
Got this to use as a doorbell but unsure of specifics and wiring. If someone could maybe help with a diagram/specific parts or even...
Hi ive recently got myself a mig welder for my garage but each time i try to use it it trips out. Ive spoken to an electrician and he said its...
Hi All. I have Honeywell Remote Servicing Suite V6, I can connect to the Galaxy Dimension 48 and panel I want to work with, but I can't do...
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Evening all,
Due to growth within the business we are looking for additional electricians to come on board to service upcoming contracts...
Hello, I want to ask, I'm going to change the lights on a Skoda mk2 for a black version, I noticed that they only have one h7 bulb and a bixenon...
We have a meter EDMI - ES30B fitted to our property.
I understand from the fact sheet for the smart meter...
Some advise or views would be appreciated.
My supply is 100 amp single phase.
I purchased my property 3 years ago or so, the owner prior to the...
BIG place OK lots of electrical bits.
but one on a 3 phase Radial is tripping its RCCB
so i check the wiring making sure its tight and it has...
In the breaker box of a 2010 house, there is a distinct 15A breaker for the garburator and distinct 15A breaker for the dishwasher.
The...
In my bathroom there is supplementary bonding of the bath, bath pipework, and basin pipework before it goes into trunking and exits unconnected in...
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