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    I need to move a double plug forward to allow for tiles but wires are too short

    Hi all , I know that you are allowed to do like for like in your own home Ie change a wall light etc. I have an issue with one double plug thats on a ring main. The wires are very short and after tiler tiled the wall I can not get plug back on as the wires are now too short. Ive been told to...
  2. G

    I rewired my forced air electric furnace to allow partial use on generator

    I bought my house new in 1978 with forced air electric heat and in all that time all the maintenance required has been to oil the blower motor a couple of times and I periodically have to replace failed sequencers (time delay relays) when I notice the vent temp is getting low from not all...
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    Best Way to Wire 2 Electric Showers (Same Mains Power Supply, separate building - allow feed to auto switch)

    Hi All, I currently have an electric shower in the house and I am looking to connect another in a chalet, which is approx 50 meters away from the house. The chalet is fed from the main board of the house. There is a 3x16 SWA cable coming from the house to feed the chalet. What is the best way...
  4. C

    Best euro converter plug for wood burning hot tub ?

    Hi what external waterproof socket will allow for the use of 2 SC3P euro 2 pin to uk 3 pin convertors? I've tried the flip up versions but they won't even fit in due to the tapering of the housing - let alone let the waterproof lid shut! (I tried LAP, 2G & MK) I need to run LEDs ( 10w / 240v...
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    Difficult customer! Refusing to allow me to rectify faults.

    First Post on here but I need some advice so bare with please! So I recently got called to a job from a customer who had their consumer unit changed by an "electrician" who fitted a split load rcd board. When the rcds repeatedly tripped he walked away from the job on nothing but MCB and main...
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    Is there an either/or switch

    I need a switch with two live outputs whereby I can switch between L1 and L2 but not permit L! and L2 to be active at the same time. What would you call this type of switch?
  7. Dan

    Why we don't allow logging in with connected accounts (Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc)

    Some years ago when Facebook launched they were not so bad. As time went on, they joined the older crew (Yahoo and Google - And MSN, now Bing or whatever they're going by on their 4th or 5th attempt of being search engine and / or profile system) in allowing website owners to use their already...
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    UK Strictly to allow same sex couples

    I’m sorry, but isn’t this the BBC’s PC bias going a (dance) step too far. In my opinion they’ll see the audience figures plummet. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9833324/strictly-come-dancing-same-sex-couples/
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    How long to allow each circuit

    on a large commercial building, all circuits schedules in place, clean tidy installation about 8 years old. Each floor mainly electrical and lighting in a large office. 800 circuits, how long would you allocate to each circuit as I am currently thinking 20min?
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    New 8 way 3 phase DB, what load to allow for?

    Hi guys, we look after an industrial factory and they are wanting a new DB, they are expecting in the future around 5 machines all 3 phase so ive allowed an 8 way. At the moment i know about 3 machines, a machine that pulls max 40amp per phase and 2 machines that pull around 13amps max per...
  11. haptism

    Does BS7671 allow fuse rating to exceed cable rating

    Does BS7671 allow fuse rating to exceed cable rating where it is not required to offer overload protection ?? As in the case of a 100A fuse/16mm tails: supplying a CU with just a few final rcbo circuits ?
  12. Pete999

    Pete's Videos How can they allow this carp to be published

    Sorry guys wrong video Try this one
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    Vehicle Tyre Compressor wired direct from battery to pump. Wire overheats.

    I just bought a 12 volt tyre compressor and the instructions say connect it directly from the battery. The pump worked well but when I disconnected it the wires were very hot. Does this mean that the wire is not sufficiently robust?
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    Removal of economy 7 - allow E7 circuit to be live 24/7

    Hi I have just purchased a flat which currently uses Economy 7. It has a secondary circuit which the storage heaters and immersion boiler are run off. This circuit only becomes live during the off peak hours. There is a 2nd consumer unit for this circuit. I have had the storage heaters removed...
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    Does C&G 2394/95 allow me to sign off installations?

    Hi Guys I have recently passed C&G 2394/95, does this mean I am no able to sign off installations and issue certificates? For example a friend of mine has asked if I can test and issue a certificate for a house he wants to rent out. Do I need to be registered with someone like jib? Many thanks
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    Please allow me to introduce myself

    Hi Gents, I thought id tell you a bit about myself. I started my career at 17 working as a lowly apprentice with a one man band in the domestic/commercial sector. until he unfortunately decided to head back to northern ireland. I then spent the rest of my time working for a building...
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    Different phases for a 13A socket outlet and 5A socket outlet 2" apart

    Hi all. We're currently wiring a large domestic dwelling that has a 3 phase supply. We would like to balance phases as accurately as possible, but due to the lighting control system we have a situation where we have a 13A socket on one phase sited next to a 5A socket on another phase. These...
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    Any help with pricing?

    Hi I've just started my own business on a self employed basis. I'm Part P covered by NAPIT and fully qualified to NVQ 3 and 17 th Edition. I'm pretty well experienced in most aspects of the trade. I'm currently pricing at £20 an hour and £35 for the first hour. I need a bit of help really as to...
  19. J

    Allow me to introduce myself...

    Hi Chaps, Recently qualified electrician looking to suck as much information as i can out of this forum.. while of course contributing where i can ;) J. B)
  20. S

    Does my Irish Qualification allow me to work in Scotland???

    Hi All, I was working for an Access Control company for about 18 months and was told that my Irish Electrical Qualification was sufficient for me to do basic things like wiring spurs etc. I have recently started my own business doing CCTV,Alarms etc. I have found conflicting info about whether...

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