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  1. G

    Alternative to lightwaveRF

    Hi all, Any alternative to light wave rf switches , they all fail, fail to light LED properly, says soft start, but more like a three level step up in light. Nothing but trouble , customer loves the look of them but they are useless Was wondering if they was an alternative . Cheers Grand
  2. Adie moore

    Bathroom Extractor Alternative

    I've been contacted by a customer who, after having a fire caused by a extractor fan, wants options on bathroom moisture removal. the subsequent refit included a extractor which is permanently switched off at the fan isolator. the room has no windows though. I know their are building regs...
  3. W

    Alternative for absolete mini circuit breaker

    Hi there I was told that domestic Wylex NB05 mini circuit breaker (pictures attached) is obsolete. Can someone advise me please if it would be safe to use similar NB05 breaker, which has following differences: - the old one does not have any type. The replacement is Type2.- - the old caries...
    • WYLEX
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    • alternative breaker circuit circuit breaker
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. FatallyFlawed

    NHS issues safety alert on socket covers requiring removal from NHS premises!

    The NHS has just published a safety alert about socket covers which requires them to be removed from all NHS premises! It says: "This Alert is issued to highlight how, in certain circumstances, the use of plastic 13A (13 amp) electrical socket inserts (sold as safety accessories) can overcome...
    • FatallyFlawed
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    • alert alternative covers electrical https issues premises removal safety socket sockets
    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. G

    Car Battery Alternative

    Hello All, I'd appreciate some advice and your patience at my lack of knowledge of things electrical. The situation I have is I need to run a diesel pump that is designed to run off a standard car battery but I'm not using it to pump diesel or do it anywhere near a car. I would like to have...
    • grokuk
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    • alternative appreciate battery car current designed diesel transformer
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. i=p/u

    help with schedule of inspections

    if you can help me along on the tick sheet cheers.. these are the faults i found today.. 1.Cable duct not sealed C3 2. unterminated sy cable laying on floor (not live) C3 3. Rcd for additional protection not tripping in required times C2 4 no discrimination between protective devices...
    • i=p/u
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    • alternative cable help inspection inspections required schedule
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. S

    Alternative zs testing

    Hi, Can someone point me to Sinatra's explanation of fast loop testing with rcd's. Measuring zs at the board & linking out at the extremity of the circuit Cheers
  8. Worcester

    Alternative to RECC :)

    So, had our MCS assessment for all our technologies last week, new assessor, (4th one in 5 years) this one the best so far, very much looking to help & assist rather than trip us up :) Most interesting item that came up was "were we members of RECC" , "show us your certificates" etc.. the...
  9. D

    Dado trunking

    Hi , does anyone know which brand this is ?
  10. polo1

    Wireless light switch; any recommendations?

    Hi all, used a Home Easy set up, switch and receiver, but the on/off part of the switch is not working well, often not appearing to activate the transmitter. So, I'm looking for a suitable, reasonably priced alternative. Only have to switch 150w incandescent load. The switch will be in a...
    • polo1
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    • alternative another light light switch looking recommendations switch wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. HappyHippyDad

    fein blades or alternative... shark, saxton?

    As in the title really? I have just bought a Fein Mulitmaster and thought I would stock up with some blades. Fein blades are very expensive, does anyone use alternative blades for there FMM? Looking through past threads some mention saxton or shark. I have used shark and I thought the went...
  12. NDG Elecs

    PAT...an alternative...

    Hi folks, I don't do PAT. Never had, never done CG course, and not got tester. Nor never had the inkling too TBH.. Occasionally I am asked if I could PAT an individual appliance, to which I say well not really. I say I can check for earth leakage and give it a visual (internally also if...
  13. Energetic

    PV-SOL alternative?

    We've been using PV-Sol for the last 5 years and paid a lot of money for the privilege, but recently they seem to have become quite mercenary about licencing and also the program is less easy to use than it used to be. They want to charge us to get the program licences to move it to new laptops...
  14. B

    Looking for Clipsal 32am RCBO alternative

    Hi, Firstly I'm not a electrician. I am having an extension done and the electrician pointed out to me that i need a Clipsal 32amp RCBO. I have no other available slots in my board. I have looked on ebay and could not find any. I have also searched on the forums and seen people mention Volex...
    • bloydie
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    • alternative clipsal electrician looking rcbo
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    wago alternative

    Morning chaps. Been a while since I was here but am I right in thinking an old sponsor of the forum sold wago style connectors? I did do a search but not much luck. Cheers guys
  16. N

    Alternative to bonding water supply?

    Just thinking out loud...how about, as an alternative to bonding (MPBC) an incoming metallic water supply pipe, putting a plastic pushfit immediately downstream from the stopcock before any branches and affixing a big warning notice about why it's there? (Yes, I know pushfits are (allegedly)...
    • NickD
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    • alternative bonding supply water
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. O

    Underfloor heating mats

    Hi, I'm going to be installing underfloor heating mats (150w) but I'm after some advise on the insulation boards to put down first. They seem expensive I was wondering is there a cheaper alternative? Or am I going to just have to buy the boards they recommend with the mats? Iv never installed...
    • Op1988
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    • alternative boards cheaper heating insulation underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. N

    Led track light transformer or alternative fix

    Hi Guys I fitted four 12V track light kits today that a customer had supplied , they came as a kit i.e 3 heads, track and tranny .I supplied the 5w led bulbs and found out they wouldn't work properly as the tranny needed a minimum of 35w to work , I know silly mistake but the previous JLS ones...
    • nc12345
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    • alternative bulbs however led light track transformer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. U

    Alternative to spurs for appliances

    Got a few spurs in a kitchen for appliances but customer doesn't like the look of a fused spur. Is there any other way like 20a dp switched or 45a 1g cooker switch or are these more hassle?
  20. J

    Alternative way of chasing walls

    Was speaking to a mate of mine who used to be a sparky before part p etc, and he qas explaining how when rewiring a property he used to drill from the switch straight up and into the ceiling cavity above with a long masonry bit. He has just done it in his new place and although I am very...
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