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  1. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    I just wired the circuit exactly as you described and it works perfectly. Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate your help. I have no idea why my brain got so confused trying to work out the logic of the circuit but I’ve learnt a lesson and hopefully won’t have this problem in the future.
  2. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    Thank you for this. I'm familiar with two way switching but as mentioned above, having to use intermediates has completely thrown me, nevermind the unusual labelling. I will do exactly as you have described and report back. Just to be absolutely clear... what terminal are you taking the live...
  3. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    Ever seen an intermediate marked like this before? I think this is what's confusing me.
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  5. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    The reason is that they are very expensive switches that were purchased by clients. Given that intermediate switches have the exact same functionality as two-way switches, only with a spare terminal I don’t personally see the problem?
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  7. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    I want three switches to control a light. All three switches are intermediate and so have four avaliable terminals. Switch 1, switch 2 and switch 3. Switch 1 has the incoming live. Switch 2 has the load (and is the true intermediate) Switch 3 is a standard switch. Can anyone advise on whether...
  8. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    I want to agree, but the moment you introduce transformers in a garden environment, you are adding additional points of failure and cost.
  9. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    So, I'm still not 100% sure what caused the shock. I did find a CPC that had pretty much corroded out of the terminal block it was supposed to be in. Most of the JBs and lights had water ingress. I suspect a water-filled light created an L-E fault, but the disconnected CPC meant it was not...
  10. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    I'm glad most of you think I got very unlucky with this one. It's absolutely a lesson learned, but at the same time, I don't feel like I did anything that was seriously bad practice. I cannot believe how lucky I was that the breaker tripped. Being shocked and knowing you cannot let go is...
  11. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    So when I eventually took the Wiska box apart all connections were sound, albeit damp. I’m planning on returning to do a full circuit breakdown and test. I did a few IR tests in the underground cables and they all failed. I’m still baffled as to exactly what happened. All I know if that I’m...
  12. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    So the ironic thing is I had a touch volt stick on me and I used it to confirm power was live to the cable. I didn’t touch the casing of the light because to be honest sometimes you get a positive reading simply because the internals are energised. I feel like using an actual volt meter would...
  13. J

    Today I experienced the worst electric shock my career

    Today, I experienced the most severe electrical shock of my career. Fortunately, I'm here to write about it. I've been replaying the situation in my mind, analysing what I could have done differently to prevent it. The most crucial takeaway is this: ALWAYS ASSUME ALL EXTERNAL METAL LIGHTS ARE...
  14. J

    Connecting 1930s steel conduit to new CU

    Has anyone got experience terminating steel conduit from 1935 (so likely imperial measurements) into a new metal enclosure? This was the work of the previous electrician to touch the board and I'd like to get a far better fixing this time around. No chance of a re-wire and the IR readings are...
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  16. J

    Wireless socket tester

    I often conduct EICRs alone. I'm curious if there is a socket tester on the market that can transmit to a handheld unit. The idea was that I could flick switches at the board without running up 4 flights of stairs to check whether it was the right one. Or failing that, a socket tester that makes...
  17. J

    Does your supplier share pricelist data?

    I'm exploring the use of Tradify for my business. I note they have the ability to import pricelist data in .csv format so that you can build jobs on the platform with accurate price data. My questions are: 1) Have you ever been able to get a complete .csv pricelist from your supplier? 2) If...
  18. J

    LED spotlight to illuminate war memorial

    I'm looking for an LED spotlight that can be mounted on an existing lighting column. The aim is to illuminate a war memorial that is 20m away. Any recommendations on where or what I should be looking at?
  19. J

    Posh flood/uplight recommendations

    I've a money-no-object customer who needs three flood/uplights replaced. Any recommendations for a really solid, well-built unit that comes with a guarantee? I need these to look good and last.
  20. J

    Wide bezel adjustable LED GU10

    Does anyone know of a product similar to the Integral LED 70-100mm range (linked) that allows you to adjust the lamp direction? The client has a few that are shining onto paintings, but we would like to be consistent with the bezel size...

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