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  1. J

    Can anyone clear this up?

    Just carried out some small works in a ground floor WC, moved the position of a light and replaced it with a new one, The circuit at the moment is protected by a 6A MCB, but lacks additional protection by means of a 30mA RCD for cables buried <50mm plaster. There's no bath or shower room on the...
  2. J

    Domestic Kitchen Downlights

    I would recommend warm white also, the majority of homeowners prefer this tone in kitchens although some do prefer cool white. Personally I think cool white gives the atmosphere of lab or as someone else mentioned a dentists, With my last firm we used megaman lamps, rarely went back for failed...
  3. J

    Hello Everyone.... Help if possible?

    If your willing to travel to Liverpool you can help me wire my security alarm, i don't fancy getting in the loft . . Perhaps ring some of your local contractors and see how it goes, they may even take you on,
  4. J

    Consumer unit upgraded - no earth continuity question?

    When I was an apprentice I worked with a guy who would always just downgrade the MCB from a 32a to 20a if he ever uncovered a open ring on a board change, I don't think he really understood the danger he was leaving behind, I think alot of 'sparks' do this, Another one ive seen is moving two...
  5. J

    IR test on lighting circuits

    I usually just note on limitations, L-N I/R omitted to protect voltage sensitive equipment.
  6. J

    Ceiling light only have one two core and earth cable

    My money's on a taped up joint in connector block shoved up in the ceiling behind the light fitting,
  7. J

    4mm Radial and re-wire Dillema

    If you don't want to work with 4mm but want 32a why not wire a good old fashioned ring in 2.5mm? Seems like an obvious solution.
  8. J

    can anyone relate to this

    The LED Dimming Dilemma - http://www.ecmweb.com/lighting-amp-control/led-dimming-dilemma
  9. J

    can anyone relate to this

    I've got bad memories of problems dimming leds, I read a really informative article about the issues which can arise, I'll look it up and post it back shortly,
  10. J

    2 supplies in 1 property

    I carried some work out today in a property in a block of flats, just installing a fan in a bathroom. whilst carrying out some tests I noticed an MCB in the DB marked coil. After some investigation and discussion with the owner it sounds like (I can't be certain) This MCB feeds a contactor in...
  11. J

    Conduit die set recommendations

    Thanks all for the Input, I did notice the ones on tlc website and would consider the hall dies if I have a good month, Spin, can you recommend any dies or decent cutting grease?
  12. J

    Conduit die set recommendations

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a good quality 20/25mm conduit die set? After looking online prices seem to vary quite dramatically. I Want something solid that will serve me for many years to come, Thanks Judd
  13. J

    Flat bits, what do you recommend?

    Bosch every time I've used all kinds of flat spade bits and nothing beats Bosch, cuts through joists like butter.
  14. J

    Understanding economy 7

    In the picture I have uploaded it looks like a teleswitch has been removed from the wall (paint is slightly off) yet the meter looks fairly old. Will this be switching over to off peak, or just running at the normal rate constantly.
  15. J

    Understanding economy 7

    I won't! Ha
  16. J

    Two Strange (To Me) Finds In The Wiring...

    3-core and earth cable can be used for many applications not just 2-way lighting, as Taylor pointed out more than likely from past heating controls when your plumbing was altered.
  17. J

    Understanding economy 7

    I did notice on the meter a terminal inbetween the L out and N out that would probably only be large enough for a 6mm or 10mm cable? But it wasn't used.
  18. J

    Understanding economy 7

    Thanks for your reply so in the picture I have shown it is the latter type you have described, So all devices connected can benefit from economy 7 if used at off peak times?
  19. J

    Understanding economy 7

    Also aren't teleswitchs time clocks and separate boards necessary for off peak supply?
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