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    Is the laptop worth buying?

    Been using desktops and laptops for over 30 years, used to build my own in the good old days, now i buy custom made ones now. I have a very short fuse when it comes to slow computers, what does not appear to have changed is the pathetic amount of RAM installed which just about runs on day one...
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    3 Phase requirements

    Nice machines ! - One of my clients runs around 30 -40 machines and i have to deal with this question over and over again. In simple terms, impossible to answer just based on KVA off rating plate. Obviously the more power you ask for from the elec supplier, the greater the cost to both the...
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    Access control and power failures

    With no key of course you are locked out for more than just a power issue, but any issue with the strike plate solenoid, wiring and control box. Unless you have an alternative access method (backdoor) which can be opened passively with a key i would not do it. Anyway, the access control box may...
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    Toilet facilities on the job

    TBH, even if there is a chem toilet on-site, not great using them in hot summer.....subsequently tuned body to do an auto-dump before leaving the house for site. No 1s can go straight down the drain :cool:
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    MR11 3.5mm Spots stopped working

    Somewhere, probably hiding in the ceiling will be the 12V transformer(s), good luck finding it/them P&S
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    Wiring an open fronted car barn

    TBH, even if you had put doors on, the ones i have wired i have used surface PVC conduit and "outdoor" types sockets, light switch and IP rated batten light fittings, JCC and powerled do a good range for this application. The location of the CU is important to avoid wind blown rain. You can...
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    Any tips on wiring 3x 2.5mm cpc's into a 13a socket?

    Ha, i know what you mean...... Some sockets have a different type of earth connection that is a clamp type rather than a screw which just bites into the wire which just conspires to push the wire out. Cannot remember which types are best but its obvious when you look ... see if you can find a...
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    Starting apprenticeship next month, looking for general advice

    Sounds like a good gig. Nice clean environment, no pesky client employees getting in the way, i would wear your best workwear cos it should last. Arrive early as i suspect parking and entry could take time. Someone on here will come along with advice of what to do with your smartphone...lol
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    What's the point of DIN rail terminal blocks?

    There are many reasons why but, in general they are used often in Panels Boards that are designed , built and tested off-site. When on-site the electrician can then gland and terminate all remote cables to the relevant terminal block. This saves the electrician pulling the panel board apart to...
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    Done loads of different mountings over the years, it really depends on the overall environment. For commercially, ideally a purpose built "farm environment" where the ground is concrete, there is no vegetation within a mile, lol, you can run all containment in nice neat runs. A/C units mounted...
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    To clean the heat exchanger at the back of the outdoor unit you need room away from the wall to get your hand in with a brush, otherwise it will get blocked being that low down. The lowest i mount them is around 6 inches off the floor as the fan will just suck crap off the floor and draw it into...
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    Worth becoming an electrician with no drivers license?

    I did a spell as a panel builder and quite liked it Panel Building is good money and you can learn a lot in a good environment. Hope this helps P&S
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    Industrial Radials in SWA

    2 X 4mm stranded into metal clad sockets from click is doable, its generally how i do radials in industrial settings (usually conduit and singles though)
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/saniflo-sanicondens-clim-pack-condensate-pump-1132-19803-1256857?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=shoppingfeed&utm_campaign=googlebase&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oLqp6vREbGf8XDm12TOFJyJejo8e_fOk8ZQY7-j9JmCdVx2wgGgCoYaApylEALw_wcB The pump is hidden in the trunking...
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    ooopps wrong one https://www.kooltech.co.uk/air-conditioning-c12/condensate-removal-c34/condensate-pumps-c36/aspen-new-mini-lime-silent-pp2997
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    An alternative for condensate run, if its on an internal wall you can run the pipe work on the other side of the wall and box in. This is how i have it as on the other side of the wall is just a walk in wardrobe so i have hidden all the pipework in the wardrobe. Condensate pumps vary in design...
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    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    Fujitsu have a small form factor if you are trying to squeeze it above a door or window. https://www.fujitsu-general.com/uk/products/split/wall/index.html If you have an account at Wolseley, you can get them from there. As for install, if you can get it on an outside wall, condensate can escape...
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    PV installation - dedicated circuit, or from sub main board? MCS query

    Current issue is 4 and after November its issue 5. I do see many commercial installations done by a number of companies (as i do the EICRs) and roughly 50% go to the main DB with the rest hooking into a sub board off the main DB. Not seen anything in BS7671 that would alarm me of such "problems"...
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    PV installation - dedicated circuit, or from sub main board? MCS query

    There are many more installation types where issues would arise, BTW can you screenshot the document you are referring to as my copy of MIS 3002 does not say that (as far as i can read :)
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    PV installation - dedicated circuit, or from sub main board? MCS query

    There are several ways to connect solar into an existing installation. I have used most of them, lol Before i design the best approach, the size of the solar output, distance from the main house loads and any other relevant factors come into play. A new submain right back to the cutout is just...
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