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  1. lozarus

    Interesting Cable Size?

    Cheers Rob. Hadn't thought about things like CCTV. Despite having harmonized mains colours, it did cross my mind that it could be for a low voltage or specialist application. Probably not an ideal design however, as it could easily be misconstrued as suitable for mains voltage (in fact in the...
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    Interesting Cable Size?

    Apologies if this is a bit "sad", or if it's easily answered! Whilst going about my business I happened across this old reel of RS flex - labelled as "0.15mm SQ 3 Core White". Obviously far below the minimum accepted size for appliance flex of 0.5mmsq. A part of me thought it may be for...
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Replaced a fly zapper today, found this whilst removing the old one - fuses are "overrated" anyway (hoho!).
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    What do you call the plug with no name?

    out on events it was ceeform all day long. shows the different terminologies in different areas!
  7. lozarus

    Car battery testing

    Be aware that a "proper" battery tester is needed to do a proper load test on it. A naff battery, once charged, can still show 12-14v but will drain very fast. Sounds like your batteries are flat - but even charged the condition would be unknown.
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    Non standard mains plug on washing machine

    I've seen Electrak rail used at University accommodation before. Provided something like 2x Electrak-BS1363 adapters in the bedroom. Charged a nominal fee if you wanted more and just plugged them into the rail around the residence. Strange but it's what they did.... I guess this could have been...
  9. lozarus

    Someone was a lucky so and so

    Interesting. That's exactly where mine was - link from the switch to the outlet. The main supply was straight. However.... my 'cooker switch' was actually just a double socket which matched all the other accessories in the house. I can only assume electric oven was an option, and the original...
  10. lozarus

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

    If the main argument here is that external factors can cause a ring to split which can cause 32a protection to be too much for the cable .....what about if an external factor causes the 20a radial to be redirected / modified to travel through an insulated stud wall ref 103 or 101? My point being...
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    Someone was a lucky so and so

    There seems to have been a trend of doing this. My house is an early 80's build with it's original wiring still present in the kitchen (complete with horrible original kitchen). One night (as an act to try and get me started on the kitchen) I ripped all the horrid 80's tiles off, and much of the...
  12. lozarus

    DNO-CU isolator switch install

    If it's any use to you, I rung my supplier (eon) last month and asked about it. The lady on the phone "had to ask". Surprisingly she called me back an hour later to tell me they supply and fit isolators for free! Sure enough a man turned up later in the week and fitted a 100a Proteus DP isolator...
  13. lozarus

    Must bond, must bond, must bond. Pointless bonding pictures.

    It's bad from a plumbing perspective too. It's a 'dead leg' which contributes towards growth of legionella bacteria. Redundant outlets 'should' be fully removed back to the T, and replaced with a straight connector. A classic example of trying to fix one problem (which wasn't even there)...
  14. lozarus

    Extra data ports question

    You want to be a bit careful with this. If you start using 'dumb switches' (like at home, connecting a switch to your hub to gain 5 ports instead of one). Assuming this is a reasonably well set up corporate network: A crude explanation, but most 'large' organisations will have sub networks...
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    Wagossssssssssssssss

    I love wagos. The only 'frustrating' thing is that the 221 (slim, see through/orange lever) which look lovely, don't appear to be permitted to be classed as 'maintenance free' in conjunction with a Wagobox - whereas 222 (grey with orange lever) are. Regardless, still love them! Ideal Spliceline...
  16. lozarus

    BG Connection Concerns.

    For what it is worth, I have had similar issues with BG light switches which has made them a fiddle (recently replaced a BG switch with a 25 year old Mk one and it was much easier!) - however I'm yet to fault their sockets for price/quality. Hager or the Click stuff seems to be where it's at at...
  17. lozarus

    Re using Bakelite switches

    Hi Dave - I've made a fair few of these pattresses out using oak and a router. Originally, small holes were drilled immediately behind the terminal for a single core to pass through - is that how you did it? I always worry about the proximity to the terminal, but tend to drill a slightly larger...
  18. lozarus

    For the old boys Agro Ringer

    Personally I rather like them. I've lurked here for a long time, but because I'm very sad this post reminded me of one still in service at my work and prompted me to take a picture. (Turns out its Gents branded and 24v but otherwise identical). Sounds very nice. Note the perfect condition of the...
  19. lozarus

    Two Pin Socket Outlets???

    MK K700WHI is a single 200-250v outlet which fits in a single pattress. Expensive however! Also clearly marked as not suitable for bathroom use - mine is in a built in wardrobe as per your proposal. Google the part number.

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