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  1. driverman

    Mobile Homes - routing cables etc

    Switch gear may be in an OMB position or directly behind an OMB position in a cupboard. Look to see how mobile home is fed. It may well be fed from switch gear near the home i.e. in the garden or even neighbours garden. Might be a SWA cable entering the mobile home in ducting which you might be...
  2. driverman

    Test failed due to missing RCD

    - The whole idea of a part RCD spilt board, was so that the lights remained on for safety reasons when RCD operated. Then later it was deemed that dual RCD boards would be fitted as standard in domestic properties to increase safety. Literally, you are going back to the dark ages when only one...
  3. driverman

    Test failed due to missing RCD

    Ok, so an RCD has been fitted instead of the existing DP isolation switch. So, it has now been deemed safer. But...it still doesn't comply. When RCD operates, the whole installation is switched off. Now, by todays standards is that correct? Solved one problem created another.
  4. driverman

    Where to get cheap lamppost?

    Try Rolec Services..Complete LED sensor light delivered for £299
  5. driverman

    Recessed Halogen Transformer Ceiling Light

    Good thinking Telectrix, applying a bit of maths, I can see that working. Due to their age and lights being a bit dull anyhow, I'm going to suggest replace with LED GU10.s
  6. driverman

    Recessed Halogen Transformer Ceiling Light

    Thanks for response guys. I did suggest replace all 5 with LED GU10.s. After advice from here, I fitted some at another house which required 72mm dia holes. At this particular house, existing holes are 50mm dia. The one that I looked at, was near to a joist. I'm now thinking, new hole will have...
  7. driverman

    Recessed Halogen Transformer Ceiling Light

    Evening guys, A friend of mine has had these halogen ceiling recessed lights for about 17 years. Anyone know where to obtain a new transformer from? Would they still be available? If not, alternative would be new LED fittings hopefully without transformers. Many thanks
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  9. driverman

    LED possible strip lighting above worktops (under wall units)

    Thanks Murdoch. No doubt an obvious answer. OEM's cables? What does OEM mean? Not done these before. The distance between driver and first LED lights is depth of wall cupboard. From same driver to second LED lights 6-7 metres. Instructions suggest stranded better than solid cables. I had used...
  10. driverman

    Some of my plug sockets remain active when turning off electrics.

    Possibly old storage heaters points yrs ago, now converted to skts by putting tails into meter.
  11. driverman

    I had to take a second look when I seen this

    I knew of one successful attempt years ago. It only came to light due to change of ownership. I think it was a meter change due to age. Previous people had removed the whole meter board and bent it forward including the lead service cable! They then drilled through the meter board from the back...
  12. driverman

    LED possible strip lighting above worktops (under wall units)

    Thanks for replies guys. Customer decided to go for the LED strip lights as no pelmet. Where can i get blue LED strip lights with all the correct fittings. ie to change strip 90 degrees. If driver sited on top of wall unit, could I use a small stranded flex/bell wire from driver to first strip...
  13. driverman

    Smoke /Carbon detectors

    Thanks for replies Guys, as always appreciated. I'll contact Aico.
  14. driverman

    Smoke /Carbon detectors

    Hi guys, Question for those that install smoke and carbon detectors. This situation, mid terrace 2 storey 2 bed house. Typically most houses have a smoke detector on the landing. I was proposing installing: 1 x smoke on landing Open Dining/Kitchen -1 x smoke dining room end...
  15. driverman

    Is it OK to terminate switched fused spur with 13A socket?

    Re worktop span. Yes you would need additional support. Job I've just been on similar situation. They used 2 x large 90 degree wall brackets fixed directly underneath worktop. If no support, worktop will bow within a short time.
  16. driverman

    Got asked to move a socket .....

    Awww, how low can you get! lol
  17. driverman

    Backbox earth points

    Did exactly that on a one off job that I'm doing. Crimped an insulated earth wire and fixed to earth terminal in box before fixing box into wall. did wonder why don't manufactures do it, but knew the answer straight away.....simple, down to cost!
  18. driverman

    Installing electrics in new build

    Let the experts do it......You could earn that whilst doing IT
  19. driverman

    Where can i repair Fluke 1652b

    My company use Testermans at Wisbech Cambs. Google them Testermans, Wisbech | Electrical Inspecting & Testing - Yell - https://www.yell.com/biz/testermans-wisbech-6343200/
  20. driverman

    LED possible strip lighting above worktops (under wall units)

    Good point about transformers! In link you supplied, cupboard featured has no pelmet.

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