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    Hi all, Im in need of some wiring advise on a missing bathroom pull switch

    Hi All, Ive just bought a static caravan that has a pull switch missing in the bathroom that turns on the extractor fan (not timed ) but also links to the light The previous owner has joined the wires to the light so the pull cord for the light its self still works :-( Heres a rough diagram...
    • Andy p
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    • advise attach bathroom extractor light missing pull switch wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. V

    Advise on electrical qualifications

    Hello everyone,just recently joined and been working in the uk for the last 6 years in the electrical industry, currently i served my apprenticeship back my country but seems like the apprenticeship level that i had does not qualify for the same apprenticeship level here in the scotland which...
    • Volt_drop
    • Thread
    • advise electric electrical qualifications
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. M

    Some advise needed please on which ballasts to use.

    Hello, hope you had a lovely Christmas, slightly unusual request, im trying to make to small light box to fit some collagen tube lights. I was wondering if you could help me work out what sort of ballast I would need to power the lights, the details are the following 12 tubes needed g13 tube...
    • martinclarkie
    • Thread
    • advise ballasts needed please
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. 9

    looking for advise

    Hi guys Im currently 22 years old Live in scotland and im an sjib approved electrician I work for a company but looking to go self employed but need advise. Im obviously not just going to jack my job and start my busines. In my contract there is no where it states i cant work for them and have...
  5. C

    EICR fault rectified, advise on what certs.

    Hi all, I recently carried out an EICR on a 15-20 year old 2 bed flat . Few minor problems which I have now sorted, the sockets are split over 2 circuits and one of these has an I.R reading of 0 between neutral and earth which I have now found to be a fault between 2 sockets within the kitchen...
  6. D

    Helpful advise for clients ordering a CU change.

    @Homeowners who accept a quote for a CU change...and agree a starting time...Can I please advise that 5 minutes before the electrician arrives at the agreed time do not put a full load of washing in the machine and then insist that the power 'Cant possibly be switched off until the machine has...
    • Deleted member 9648
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    • advise change clients helpful
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. W

    Advise on 16A Plugs & sockets

    Hi guys I have a question what size conductor can you fit in a 16A 2P+E 230V socket/coupler/socket? Thanks
  8. A

    Advise needed - Wiring Up Room Thermostat

    Hi need some advise on Wiring up a new Room Thermostat... I am replacing an old Honeywell T6360B - T6360 Room Thermostat - Honeywell UK Heating Controls With a new Danfoss FMT230D FlatStat - FMT230D Anybody know how to do this? Many thanks! Andy
    • Andy Guest
    • Thread
    • advise boiler needed room termostat thermostat wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. S

    Leak into light fitting - what to advise the customer tonight?

    It's 7pm and I've just had a call from a landlord I work for. They've got a leaking roof. It's leaking into a loft flat, and in turn leaking through the floor and dripping out of the light fitting of the flat below. Landlord says she can't get access to the loft flat tonight. Wants to know...
  10. S

    Advise on becoming a self employed contractor :)

    Hello, I am currently an Apprentice/Improver for an electrical firm focussing on commercial/Industrial installations but I am getting layed off once I have completed my AM2 (October) after which I will be fully qualified. Once my AM2 has been completed the opportunity of becoming self employed...
    • Sam Lapham
    • Thread
    • advise becoming contractor employed self self employed
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. M

    Can anyone advise me if this Solar Briefcase is safe to charge android/iphones with.

    Hey everyone, First off, may I apologise for jumping into your forum for a somewhat newbie question. Myself and my partner work at music festivals throughout the year, we do henna tattoos, so after the sun goes down we close. This means we never pay for an electricity supply with our pitch...
  12. B

    Generator connection and RCD advise

    Hi wonder if you can help. Been asked to connect a new Hyundai 5KW generator. Basically it just to feed 2 double socket to power servers in the case of a power cut. Now I gather its just plug and sockets (32A) SWA and regular twin sockets with indicators on but, What about protection? do I...
    • BMW
    • Thread
    • advise connection generator rcd
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. P

    Nearly x7 years experience as a mate, just need advise around getting qualified.

    Hi all, I've had nearly x7 years experience as an electrician's mate working in domestic, industrial, and commercial jobs. I'm 34, and have worked hard constantly and always had people note how I can do just as good a job as any qualified sparky. I get sent to work independently, I know how to...
  14. TheSilverSpider

    URGENT; building notice for major works(new circuit).Can I advise council late?

    Hi wondered if you would be so kind to poss give me guidance pls. I got my first ever NICEIC assessor visit for me to become a dom installer, on tues 23rd April 2013, next week, and need to know how i can now do the 'buildings notice' advising the council of works im doing? its saturday...
  15. H

    4 pole rotary switch

    hi all i am new member and need help.I have to connect 4 plugs to one rotary switch so that one plug can be active at a time and three remain disconnected and when rotary switch moved to position 2 second plug became active and other three inactive.Please advise whether i need 4pole 4postion...
  16. C

    Advise needed from Irish electricians

    Hi Guys, I have just been told by my darling wife that I am being whisked off to Dublin for a week of R & R , well actually I am to fit the sister-in-laws kitchen. So my question is , what are the regs regarding any electrical work in Ireland, does electrical work in the kitchen need to be...
  17. P

    Bit of advise with machine safty

    hi hope you guys can help me out little, my work has asked me to change a couple of things on some machines at work. The one machine it a very old hydraulic break press they want me to fit an emergency stop pedal the stop circuit is n/c 415v. where is the best place to order one from or could i...
  18. K

    TT or TN-C advise Please

    Hi this is my first post and would really appreciate some advise regarding my electrical service head. Is it TNC or TT supply ? I have an incoming cable from underground which has a fabric wrap type insulation. Out of the ISCO service head I have a red live and black neutral (no earth...
  19. A

    in need of some advise

    Hi, im fairly new to this site and was wondering if anyone could help me out . . . I've been asked to help someone wire up some free standing lamps similar to the one below, straight forward i know, but they then said they wanted more than the one shade/lamp on the one plug, if this possible...
  20. J

    Need advise. jobs in manchester???

    Are there jobs out there? I've been employed at the same company for over 6 years now installing flood lights, mainly, but have experience in some domestic and commercial. I'm looking to broaden my experience and fancy a change as I feel in a rut, doing the same thing every day of every week...
    • Joeyspark88
    • Thread
    • advise electrical work electriians mnchester jobs manchester
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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