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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. B

    Thorlux Cobalt LED alternative

    Hello all, I'm looking for LED alternatives which are similar looking to the Grey thorlux cobalt fittings which are proving to be a bit out of customers budget. After searching the net and asking at wholesalers i've found similar but i need a fitting that has a base which will accept 20mm...
  5. 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
  6. 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...
  7. D

    Dado trunking

    Hi , does anyone know which brand this is ?
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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
  14. 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)...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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?
  18. 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...
  19. G

    to all those that think rated people is a good idea...there is a free alternative

    OK. Well I have a tradeUK account. Now i dont know if you need a tradeUK credit account for this: Get Work Get Online - Trade UK but for what its worth.....:redface:
  20. K

    Alternative to Steca 500

    Just had a client (builder for new builds) ask if we can finish a job that we started a year and a half ago. Originally had the modules fitted (2x 250W Jetion) and they forgot to call us back to 2nd fix inverter and generation meter (actually left it until they got sale). The job had been...

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