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  1. willy fixit

    When electrics go wrong!!!

    I'll wager that all the sparks here have converted side cutters to wire strippers! Since I did my second ones I've kept a new pair in the bag hoping I'll never have to take them off the card!
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    What if a circuits Max Zs is exceeded but the circuit is protected by an RCD?

    By-pass the RCD and measure again! Or - r1 + r2 + Zdb (Ze)
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    I have to admit something..... and I'm a little embarrassed...

    How about I change my line to - As far as I know there have been no fatalities due to fitting a new tap!
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    I have to admit something..... and I'm a little embarrassed...

    Diversify and Conquer! My Van says :- Joinery Plumbing Mechanical Electrical - I always say "Im not a plumber but I do plumbing." - As far as I know there has been no fatalities due to bad plumbing so I'm thinking I'll be fairly safe! (Someone will, no doubt, now post the article which will...
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    Laser Level Tripod...

    My laser came with a clamp!
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    Laser Level Tripod...

    I use these: Extension Support Rod - https://www.screwfix.com/p/extension-support-rod/14003 - much cheaper
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    Batteries: Where do you get yours?

    Old laptop batteries or dead power tool batteries are a good supply of LiPo 18650 - cut the tabs and solder into pairs or us singles in your headlamp - get a charger online but avoid cheap and nasty ones unless your really well insured for fire damage!!!
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    LAP Carp - who designs this stuff?

    No heat proof sleeve on the other wires!!! Same current !
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    LAP Carp - who designs this stuff?

    Just making a point really - it was a squeeze and a bit unnecessary imho. And working off steps in the cold it was a lot easier to only have to push in the solid cores. Heat covers were only on 3 wires and theres no way these things will get remotely warm so I reckon they were OTT. The PIRs...
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    LAP Carp - who designs this stuff?

    It fits over a plastic back box (less room again) with a couple of "fally outy' M6 machine screws and domed nuts which I can just about twiddle on with size 6(small) hands!
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    LAP Carp - who designs this stuff?

    Also, why 2 earths?
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    LAP Carp - who designs this stuff?

    Before and after - room to loop through now!
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    AFDDs and SPDs has anyone read up on these things yet?

    10: does it have a thatched roof fit? yes/no 20: if yes fit an AFDD 30: if no go to post 1 Please correct syntax as appropriate. Maybe a flow chart would be more appropriate - with client decision boxes and "read appropriate reg." boxes. Could be a fun exercise for someone!
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    Problem Building my own electric skateboard

    The ESC you have is for a Radio Controlled Helicopter. You need one of these torqueboards-2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller to go with it and it will work - do some more research while you're saving your money and you'll end up with something that is faster and safer - regenerative braking could be...
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    Like for like replacement and MWC

    N/V Lim
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    SDS drill being used instead of core drill?

    My 20yr old DeWalt 2kg SDS with a clutch will do 125mm cores!
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    Can’t access main bond to water pipe.....

    Insert a plastic section where the supply enters? No bonding needed! And a full bore lever isolator while your at it!

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