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  1. Dave Jenkins

    Pete's Videos Anyone want a "volt claw" for CU swaps?

    Neat!
  2. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    That would appear to be the case. K got them from Denmans and specified dimmable LEDs. I'll check the invoice when I locate it.....
  3. Dave Jenkins

    HELP signing off work

    ELECSA are good and their technical help especially good. However if you want cheap then STROMA is your future I suggest. You could always move elsewhere at some future point - unless they change the rules. You'll need to provide evidence of good practice with an example installation you've...
  4. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    Solution: I sorted the problem earlier this morning. I changed the dimmer switch to a Varilight V-Pro version and fitted a halogen lamp in place of one of the LEDs as advised by Varilight for the duration of the test. The halogen lamp showed the dimming function better than the LEDs. No matter...
  5. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    Yes that was one of the other things to try. Since I've given up for the day I pick it up again later in the week... Thanks for all your help guys - much appreciated!
  6. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    Yes, phoned 'em. They've given me a couple of things to try. Apparently the default setting is Leading Edge not Trailing edge as I thought, so first thing to try... They also suggested replacing an LED lamp with a Halogen lamp as a test - adds more load...
  7. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    GU10s
  8. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    Dimmer currently fitted : VL KDQP101S 1 Gang 2 way V-COM LED Dimmer Switch 1 x 100w Purchased from TLC. According to the blurb should be an ideal fit. Programming - following the procedure in the instructions to the letter for both dimmers. Lamps?
  9. Dave Jenkins

    Dimmable LED Downlights that will not dim...advice please

    Now, over the years, I've fitted loads of LED downlights - 100s if not 1000s by now - just like you guys/gals probably. They always work, but this week they don't: Four 5W dimmable LED downlights. Varilight 100W dimmer - minimum load either 0W or 10W depending which spec you read. This dimmer...
  10. Dave Jenkins

    Is there a time limit for upgrading to 18th edition

    Thanks Midwest....good info in that link. Looks like 2019 will be the year to make way for others....
  11. Dave Jenkins

    Is there a time limit for upgrading to 18th edition

    I have qualifications in other areas and have done a great number of exams in my time...mostly technical stuff....
  12. Dave Jenkins

    Is there a time limit for upgrading to 18th edition

    Yeah. One domestic that's for sure....
  13. Dave Jenkins

    When does taking a fuse out protect you..?

    Day one at electricians school... Written on the blackboard was "Thou shalt not work live". If you cannot verify a dead circuit then don't work on it....ever!
  14. Dave Jenkins

    Is there a time limit for upgrading to 18th edition

    I'm recently retired, but still qualified and pick up some of the smaller jobs others won't do. When the 18th edition is inflicted on us, how long before I need to pack in completely because I'm not doing any more f#*****ING exams....
  15. Dave Jenkins

    Triple light switch how to wire

    I told you they were difficult...and, when you least expect it, they spontaneously re-wire themselves too!:)
  16. Dave Jenkins

    Triple light switch how to wire

    These switches are notoriously difficult to wire-up properly - get an electrician to do it - he/she will know what to do!;)
  17. Dave Jenkins

    What to do with high n-n continuity readings

    To address your original question, Since you didn't carry out pre testing, in my view the last person to touch the installation gets to fix it...that's why we test thoroughly before hand. If such testing doesn't go well you get then exit the job with a clear conscience!!
  18. Dave Jenkins

    Question for domestic sparks

    Had similar problem recently. Was faulty neutral somewhere in the road....
  19. Dave Jenkins

    Plasterers it’s your job!!

    Nowadays I always say to customers that I'll damage plasterwork where the job entails chasing out adding I'm an electrician not a plasterer. I do my best to make good of course but.....
  20. Dave Jenkins

    Why are the RCD trip times for I and 5I 300ms and 40ms

    My gob is well and truly smacked! Question answered - thank you... ..now if I can commit all that to memory...

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