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  1. LewisM

    Curious fault after recent move

    I remember one which was rather strange where there was a fault on the outside lighting circuit very low L-E N-E resistance but not a dead short, it would trip the rcd for that side (split load board) so the homeowner just switched off the MCB and it wouldn't trip the RCD however after running...
  2. LewisM

    Curious fault after recent move

    Sounds like the main rcd is tripping I've seen this a few times where there is a low IR between cables on one of the circuits but takes a while to really breakdown and cause a fault
  3. LewisM

    Which electrical cable for outdoor CCTV cam?

    I'd use Screwfix 63318 instead.
  4. LewisM

    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    I've done it a couple of times before I knew it was a no no as that is what I was shown on my apprenticeship by and old boy as a way of getting yourself out of trouble.
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Yeah it is a 777-200, IDG cables on a GE90 engine
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Somebody had previously put heatshrink to low on the lug resulting in two phases getting very hot! Cleaned up and put back
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  10. LewisM

    UK I'll soon be installing a 45A 3 phase deep fat fryer at the school where I work.

    Normally 13A per phase when I've seen them but at the end of the day the bloke shouldn't be asking simple questions online
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    UK I'll soon be installing a 45A 3 phase deep fat fryer at the school where I work.

    Every commercial three phase fryer I've seen uses that setup unless this is a massive industrial fryer.... No wonder kids are so fat now
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    UK I'll soon be installing a 45A 3 phase deep fat fryer at the school where I work.

    From my experience comrade you'll need 5x2.5mm singles to a 5pin 16a interlocked rcd socket
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Could have been a spicy one
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  15. LewisM

    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    True however with flex sometimes you have to as you tend to get spider legs, I always give em a tug and if they don't pull out then they won't fall out.
  16. LewisM

    Mental health in the electrical industry

    But if there is nobody they feel comfortable talking with like family/friends then things like this will only eat away at you in silence My brother tried to commit suicide last year however they reckon it was more a cry for help and for years he'd been struggling in silence with many things as...
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    Mental health in the electrical industry

    To the OP you should seek professional help even if talking doesn't help there is medication that can help, as for the cycle you talk about its your brain essentially fighting itself, you feel in danger so you have to check and the more you check the more your forcing yourself to find something...
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    Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

    I've met Nick in person he's a nice guy very down to earth, watching his videos I think he does a good job but he's very much a domestic domestic electrician, kitchens, rewires and that's about it
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    Type of Screws for electric shower?

    Mate just use some no6 wood screws that are an appropriate length, it's not a flight critical component
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Or you turn up and get raped

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