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  1. M

    Weird RCD Issue...

    Both Neutral bars are linked Yes they have the earth leads, which are terminated.
  2. M

    Weird RCD Issue...

    We have a race trailer in which runs off both single phase and 3 phase. A contactor for each, which activates when plugged in, with the single phase all phases linked. The DB has a 100ma upfront RCD incomer, then 30ma Europa RCBO's. In 99% of scenarios there will also be a 30ma RCD on the...
  3. M

    Who's on furlough then?

    This is a list of businesses that must shut down: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/875247/240320_Revised_Guidance__002_.pdf As we are not forced to close, and business is not effected (as months of work ready to be done). I would...
  4. M

    Who's on furlough then?

    Nope, told its not applicable to my industry (coach building/motorsport hospitality/race trailers). Boss says as we have not been told to shut, and we can stay 2 metres apart, and do not travel outside the workshop, we are not eligible to be "furlough'd" And TBH i would rather work, 3+ weeks...
  5. M

    Am i being cynical, or co-incident of failure....

    I work in coach building, mostly motorsport artic trailers. These usually have a 32A 3PH supply. I fit these with a phase correct relay, to stop some numbnuts mixing phase and neutral up on a hook-up (landline) cable. We have just had one back with some issues including: Phase relay faulty...
  6. M

    For Sale Bulk sale of stock

    Having closed down my business and gone to employed, I have a garage full of unused stock..... Looking to get rid of it as one bulk sale, am in North Bristol, however could deliver for a small cost. Im not going to list everything as I will be all day, but the main bits are: Luxlite 20W PIR...
  7. M

    Any recommendations for a light weight electric screwdriver?

    Just got myself one of these, got mine for £200 delivered! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B57D9V8/ref=psdc_1939023031_t1_B07N7X9C32?th=1 Works really well for the purpose designed for. backbox screws and terminal screws are a revelation as the motor winds the screw in, they you just give it...
  8. M

    Push wire switches & sockets

    French F Type sockets seem to be push fit with loop in/out. We did a trailer for a French customer. They were a complete pain in the arse, I had ran 20A radials in 2.5mm flex. The 2.5 was too big to fit correctly into the terminals!! So ended using lever wago's behind with 1.5 going into the...
  9. M

    Whats the furthest you've travelled for a simple job?

    Ive now got to drive to Spa in Belgium this evening to replace a bloody Macerator in a trailer tomorrow!! Think this will be a ---- Job.......
  10. M

    Drill bits

    I use steel conduit cutting compound on the hole saw when drilling steel. Massively increases hole saw life.
  11. M

    Ferrule Crimps

    Yep, use thousands of the things, as all the cabling in our installations (hospitality trailers) is in flex. I would not use a screw terminal on flex without a ferrule.
  12. M

    What cars do you guys have?

    Recently went from self employed back to on the books, since I no longer need a van I thought I would treat myself to a Mustang GT for the commute to work :) So what cars do you guys have?
  13. M

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

    Interesting one I found the other week, nice laser cut and labelled front panel (sorry no picture), yet they couldn't think of a better solution for the earth and neutral bars other than a choc block!
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  15. M

    People who should not be left anywhere near electricity......

    Its the cable for a welder, which needs to move around.
  16. M

    People who should not be left anywhere near electricity......

    Im an electrician in a factory. This morning a Labourer ran over a 32A 3 phase trailing socket with a genie!! Then picks up the cable with now 5 cores sticking out and no socket, shouts Might need your help. At which point I shout at him to put the cable down, as I may be still live, so he...
  17. M

    Whats the furthest you've travelled for a simple job?

    No way, its more a case of keeping a major sports entity happy, for when a big job (involving 100's of thousands of £) comes along. I worked out it would have cost easily £700 for me to be sent, just to take a look! Anyway, I got there on Monday and decided it was toast! Water ingress into...
  18. M

    Whats the furthest you've travelled for a simple job?

    I have to travel from Bristol to near Edinburgh in Scotland on Monday, all just to look at a motorised satellite dish on a hospitality trailer that is not working...... I would so love it, if I find out its just a loose cable... Im not so sure on the economics, however as a good employee, I...
  19. M

    I never install ring circuits, the potential for danger is unacceptable

    I work mostly in coach building/mobile hospitality building, We very rarely use ring finals for sockets for the following reasons: layouts are always being messed with, so easier to change not having to keep in a ring. If a cable gets damaged in transit, we only loose a small circuit covering...
  20. M

    Going back to employment....

    Thanks, well we had a discussion today and agreed on £40K Salary for 44 hours a week (with Sat morning). Working away and any excess hours will be overtime (£17.50/H). Standard holidays etc and no company van (dont need one, its only 5 min drive from my home!) So i think im 90% going to go for...

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