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  1. UKMeterman

    Post Office Box experiment

    You could try a more modern one BT Metrohm Bridge Ohmmeter 18C/2 Cable Fault Tester | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294134130668
  2. UKMeterman

    Installer wanted to fault find Fermax Keypad system, Newport South Wales

    Hi, I am looking for an installer to faultfind a Fermax Keypad flat access system Newport South Wales. Someone changed the electric entry lock and since then, the lock has been intermittant, the entry codes only cause a clicking sound from the entry unit (relay working) and some of the buzzers...
  3. UKMeterman

    50mm duct & hockey stick - new supply

    Large diameter heat shrink or lots of self amalgmating tape?
  4. UKMeterman

    Voltage Fluctuating between 170V and 330V

    It is the kind of problem where you turn the supply off, and don't even think of turning back on unless the fault is fixed or you have had a blunt chat with the site MD .
  5. UKMeterman

    UK Is this electricity meter wired correctly?

    If you have anying like say storage heaters, they are intended only to have a live feed in the cheap rate or else they eat electric like elvis eats burgers... Could explain the big bill...
  6. UKMeterman

    STFC are offering apprenticeships at a Physics lab in Daresbury

    The STFC are offering apprenticships at their lab in Daresbury Warrington https://events.------.org/events/iet-young-professionals-mwc-presents-an-apprentices-guide-to-stfc-daresbury-laboratory-a-virtual-tour/
  7. UKMeterman

    Cheap rechargable led strip / work light at Homebase

    Homebase are having a sell off of their USB rechargeable led task / under cupboard lights. They come with a magnetic holder seen in Homebase Newport for £15 very good for task light in a tight spot. Arlec Rechargeable LED Dimmable Light -...
  8. 13.8 KV cable spike

    13.8 KV cable spike

    Spikeing a live HV cable
  9. UKMeterman

    Double insulated flexible 25mm (max amps.)

    CA Caution, some DNOs (UK PN) do not allow tri-rated.
  10. UKMeterman

    95mm cable entry into switch fuse

    Beware some DNOs will not allow tri rated, discuss with them before using tri-rated.
  11. UKMeterman

    Upgrade earthing on supply/dno cable

    Get them to terminate the new tails into one of these Wylex 100A DP Supply Isolator - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WYREC2S.html
  12. UKMeterman

    Multiple Virgin telephone points

    depends if the hub has a ring cap in, the master socket the OP has will also generate a ring signal. A lot of phones have the ring cap inside them.
  13. UKMeterman

    Multiple Virgin telephone points

    Ok, Instructions on hwow to bodge are as follows: 1. Advise customer that if you are using the hub as source of phone signal then there may be ringing problems if more that one phone is plugged in. 2. Purchase BT to RJ11 Line Cords, BT to RJ11 Cables 2m-10m Lengths -...
  14. UKMeterman

    Upgrade earthing on supply/dno cable

    Phone them up and state you are concerned about their earth terminal. The fitter who turns up may do the task in a number of ways. Make life easy for him / her by having your 16mm or other earth conductor to hand and terminated into a nice earth bar.
  15. UKMeterman

    Upgrade earthing on supply/dno cable

    Do not touch that cable yourself, the potential arc flash incident could be leathal.
  16. UKMeterman

    MFT for a DIYer?

    As for charged in the EAWR I suspect they are thinking of HV cables or power factor correction caps. As for the OP hire one when you need it Megger MFT 1721 18th Edition Multifunction Tester - Sunbelt Rentals - https://www.inlec.com/megger-mft-1721-18th-edition-multifunction-tester
  17. UKMeterman

    House Alarm reset after isolation - who foots the bill

    Just ask the client would they complain to the electricity supply company who would then just laugh at them!
  18. UKMeterman

    Hot tub has uncomfortable current only from outside and grounded.

    Turn it off and DO NOT USE untill it has been inspected by a qualified electrician. Tingles means there is about 0.0005 of an amp flowing, death can occour at about 0.05 of an amp.
  19. UKMeterman

    Western Power Distribuition looking for Apprentices

    The Western Power Distribution craft apprenticship program is open to applicants https://careers.westernpower.co.uk/category/craft-apprenticeships
  20. UKMeterman

    No power to whole house after water fell on to cooker???

    If that was the case I would be saying dear Mr Landlord please do a full test ASAP, and ask to see the previous test certificate.

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