Search results | Page 9

Search results

  1. telectrix

    Strange things happen with two PIRs in parallel

    as it's configured, wired in parallel, triggering either PIR wil activate all the lights.
  2. telectrix

    Specific light switch design

    or maybe a Click modular switch?
  3. telectrix

    Replacing ceiling rose

    well spotted
  4. telectrix

    Non contact pen picking up current on water pipe

    you can't relyom the voltstick. you need a proper meter to masure any voltages ( usually relative to your Main Earth Terminal) on the water pipes. If in doubt call in a qualified spark as a fault if present could be dangerous.
  5. telectrix

    E27 Light fitting cant find one online?

    change the shade then . (smiley).
  6. telectrix

    Broke the Bugger. the first break in my 76years!

    not been on lately due to spending the last 2 and a bit weeks in hospital having broke my femur. problem was the break was right at the top of the bone just below the joint and as such irrepairable, so the sawbones fitted me with a new shiny metal ball. Good news was that the pelvic socket was...
  7. telectrix

    Advice for dealing with dodgy electrical work

    you need my mate, forum name is Glennsparks, but he's rarely on here. He is in Leeds. If you pm me your contact derails, I'll pass them on
  8. telectrix

    Socket with slimest back connections?

    BG USB sockets will fit on a 25mm back box, although some care with dressing 3 cables would help.
  9. telectrix

    Socket with slimest back connections?

    is the socket one of those awful flat plate abortions. these need deeper boxs, usually 35mm.
  10. telectrix

    How can there be voltage on water pipes?

    my granddad used to smoke a pipe. did him no harm.
  11. telectrix

    Temporary wiring/electrics system not behind walls for a year-is this doable?

    a certain member on here, dustydazzler, is in surrey or sussex. (anywhere south of birmingham is foreign lands to me). he would be my "go to" spark to advise you. i can't see any problem with installing surface cables temporprarily until you are ready to bash walls around.
  12. telectrix

    Is new cu required for new oven install?

    him talk with forked tongue. if there isno spare waysin the existing CU for the cookwer, then a singleway unit could be instaaled, splittong the feed taitsfrom the metaer/isolator.
  13. telectrix

    Extra spur advice - fuse needed?

    best compliant way is to fit a 13A FCU befor the sxisting spur sockket,then daisy chain from that socket to however many more sockets you need
  14. telectrix

    Multimeter to check Light wire

    can't beat an analogue meter. the ones with valves in give a smoother resonse on the moving coil mechanism. i stilluse one made in 1934.a wipe with furniture polish on the oak case keeps it "smart".
  15. telectrix

    UK EON smart meter installation nightmare

    theycan stick their fart meters here the sun never sines afaiac, onlyway to save on leccy bills is tothurn bloody things off. no matter what sort of meter youse got.
  16. telectrix

    Game Changers - The successes and the flops?

    electric drill. brace and bit now relegated to the bench cupboard of no longer used tools. oh. and that hammer and twist tool for plugging walls. but the analogue meters are still in use.
  17. telectrix

    recessed light with 2 marks

  18. 1669794216390.png

    1669794216390.png

    • telectrix
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Lighting and Light Fitting
  19. telectrix

    Multi way light switching

    2 2 way switches and 3 intermediateas.
  20. telectrix

    Just Introducing myself

    AND WELCOME FROM THE ASYLUM'S CHIEF LOONEY.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top