Hi there,
Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
(Note, this is not a DIY, I'm using a fully qualified electrician, just posting here looking for advice)
We need a new fuse board fitted in a property I manage, which we hope to use for short term lets in the near future (Air BnB etc)...
I'd like to refurbish the alternator for a 2005 CR-V. My plan is to replace the front bearing (the one closest to the alternator pulley) since that's the one that has the most stress applied, and also replace the two brushes. Honda sells the brushes, but they are almost $100 for the pair! The...
Afternoon All,
Just pricing up a job and thought I'd pick your brains.
Quick run-down, Block of Flats with an underground car park. In the mains room each individual flat has a supply ran up to the flat (picture for reference) with a split concentric. The PME connection is provided within the...
Hi, I’m new to the forum. Thanks for letting me join. Asking for some diy advicd…
I’m trying to add a couple more security lights to the existing circuit but stumped at two things -
- The wires travel from the switch, to the existing security lights, then loop back (creating extra cable) to...
I recently purchased a rural property in Arizona. The property receives power from APS, the local electric utility. Power arrives from the utility meter, terminating to a 200AMP Main Service Panel in a Quonset Hut (think large garage). Inside the main panel is a 60AMP breaker that feeds a...
I am asking on behalf of a friend who has an outbuilding that he uses as an art studio, the building is fully insulated and is currently heated by 3x 2kw convector heaters.
The problem is that his heating electric costs are very high using standard daytime tariff, so I suggested to him, why not...
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 what’s next. I couldn’t find an apprenticeship so I just decided to do some sub contracting work for a company, I just need some advice on what I should do...
We have had builders in, who have stopped for Xmas.
My daughter tried to do a wash. The wash machine wouldnt. Its power socket is dead. I tracked
the supply cable to its source ( on top of an eye level cupboard) & found a really frightful example of bad wiring.
Later: I tried to insert...
Hi all - relatively new to Solar but I’m looking for opinions on fitting DC SPDs on a TNCS installation.
Are we just earthing the SPD from the CU/met or does anyone fit a dedicated rod instead?
Thanks
Need advise I’m currently completing my NVQ3 portfolio. Actually nearly finished. I completed all my write ups to hit all criteria, and have been submitting to my assessor at college. The work got marked and ticked off the criteria. I’ve now come to the end and my assessor has sent my work to...
I am fixing an old BM223 for myself and have done well so far, got it a new battery holder, found the 12v zener shorted and a 1N4007 o/c next to the relay which looks to be part of that high voltage chain.
My questions are :- are there any other faulty parts to check?
What voltages would I see...
Hi guys,
I've achieved my NVQ Level 3, 18th edition and 2391-52. Looking to go off by myself, work comprising all of domestic so signing off work is needed and EICRs. what's the best route to go down? Napit or the NICIEC? or something else I'm not aware of? Cheers!
Hi everyone,
please advice and comment on the attached wiring diagram for a kitchen.
There are mixed opinions on the need for FSU-s and number of circuits required.
Distance to cu – 8m running under timber floor. kitchen size – 3.5M X 2.5M
Hello, I need to conduct interviews with experts in the relevant field for my university project. The topic and product that I’m developing a business plan for is a device that charges household appliances wirelessly – a Wireless Multi-Device Charging product. Could you provide me with your...
So I'm starting out a new rig and I'm fresh out of college with my level 3 without any experience and I think that I need to still have the knowledge and the practice of terminating cables, stripping cables and having a good understanding of different circuits and how they work. I will also...
So, I got a level 2-3 electrical installation diploma fresh out of college with no experience especially onsite. I was wondering whether working as a general labourer to get that onsite experience can lead me to any electrician mate roles via an agency later on. I am struggling to find any...
Hi everyone, 1st post here. I'm a DIYer looking for some advise please. I've got a blender/mixer from India which has decided to pack up. I've narrowed the problem down to a circuit breaker (thermal overload protection switch) I'm not able to find a match on Google or on screwfix, does anybody...
I have a fuseboard change I need to do soon
I’m putting in a FUSEBOX 7 or 10 way RCBO+ SPD
My only concern is how I should run the pyro cables in the board. The board is in a small cupboard in the hallway. I know cables that are not in enclosures need to be double insulated as the pyro cables...
Hey Everyone
Just need some advice and what to look out for. I've installed some rocker switches 24vdc for a project and they keep blowing after a period of time. Any chance you can point us in the right direction and what to look out for?
Thank you
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