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aluminium

  1. LewisM

    Fixings for Aluminium channel in display fridge?

    Hello, I hope you are well, I need to add a light in a display fridge in a shop at the top, the are aluminium U Chanel’s at the top which are designed for attaching things similar to unistrut but much smaller but I’m unsure of the fixings I need, can’t use self tappers as is glass all on the...
  2. S

    It will be fine to plug pc in this new apartment with older electrical plugs?

    Hello. I will be buying new apartment to live. But electrical plugs are older. Not the newest. And my question. It will be fine to plug pc in this new apartment with older electrical plugs i think it is aluminium,right? PC WILL BE: Rtx 4090,14900K,1600W PSU But of course in future i will call...
  3. A

    Lightning & Electrical Protection for Outdoor Aluminium Pergola

    Hi all, I am installing a custom sized (15ft X 17Ft) Aluminium pergola in my backyard on a concrete with tiles. The Aluminium pergola and kitchen are powered from one of the outlet from the house. Please note, the pergola has inbuilt lights and will be powered from one of the outlet from the...
  4. B

    Satellite mast aluminium tubing sizes. What will fit into what?

    Hi guys. This will be a straightforward answer for anyone who works with aluminium tubing on a regular basis. I don't I'm afraid hence my asking here. I know professionals would want to consider the time aspect but that isn't a concern for myself. And price is not critical but "silly price"...
  5. S

    Cable size Aluminium cable

    Hello all, recently been asked to look some incoming power supplies for some future works , and I’m trying to determine the size of these incoming aluminium cables as it’s not something I work / see on a regular basis. Would anyone be able to give me some inside to what they believe the...
  6. C

    Solid core Aluminium t+e

    Hi Guys, I have quickly checked the forum and the net in general, I need a bit of advice regarding some solid core Aluminium twin and cpc. I am adding a couple of sockets to a circuit and upgrading the board but the place is wired in solid core Aluminium. See pic. I've seen somewhere that MK...
  7. S

    Aluminium wiring

    Hi all, I'm helping a friend of mine do up an old cottage that he has bought recently. Most rooms are in such a state that they need completely redoing. Our first project was to rip out one of the bathrooms, and in doing so we had to disconnect an old infrared wall heater, where we discovered...
  8. Pretty Mouth

    Copper clad aluminium T+E

    Evening all. I've been working on an early 70's house the last 2 days - 1st fix for a lighting alteration, plus minor remedial work on the ring. I decommissioned the old lights and switches, ran the new cables, then connected into the existing wiring with wagoboxes. Stripping the sheath from...
  9. M

    150mm Aluminium cable installation tips and tricks?

    Hello again Trying to estimate for a project that includes the installation of 16 x 150mm single aluminium cables, which will require bends. I have no experience with this type of cable, could someone please describe the process from the start (where it needs to be removed from its reel and...
  10. D

    EICR aluminium armoured cable

    I'm doing another EICR, I still don't like doing them, and still seem to attract the weird/unusual/uncommon stuff. This time I'm faced with aluminium armoured cables. My question is, does anyone have datasheets, or could anyone point me in the right direction for finding information on these...
  11. Pretty Mouth

    70s house, aluminium conductors

    I visited a client about a week ago, an elderly couple complaining that their lounge, hall and landing lights were all flickering simultaneously with a noticeable buzzing noise. When I arrived the lights appeared to be working ok (I asked them to switch them off until I could attend), so an...
  12. Marcus Vaughan

    How Old is Copper Clad Aluminium etc

    Hi All, I'm part way through testing an empty old house with all sorts of older wiring and a 3036 board in order to work out whats needed. First circuit is copper clad aluminium ring final. I measured one of the strands and have it as 7/036. Question - am I wrong to assume is imperial? I do...
  13. Electron

    Fibreglass or Aluminium Stepladders?

    I am about to invest in some new stepladders. I was thinking of getting Youngman fibreglass stepladders but have been told they are not as stable as aluminium. Also, are they really much safer for domestic electrical work? Aluminium stepladders have rubber insulated feet, which should give...
  14. Gavin John Hyde

    25mm Aluminium SWA in domestic setting!

    Was asked to quote for a job today wiring up a summerhouse/playhouse in a garden to run the usual sockets, lights and garden tools etc... When on the job the guy who is a scrap dealer/collector points to a roll of 25mm Aluminium 4 core SWA and says can you use that to run down to the summer...
  15. F

    Attaching a thermocouple to smooth, thin aluminium vessel

    Hi guys, I am looking for any advice to attach a thermocouple with a spade connector to a thin aluminium vessel. Is there an adhesive I could use to glue it to the vessel? I will have liquid in the vessel that will be heated to potentially 100%. Thanks in advance.
  16. Pete999

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  17. H

    Aluminium cables

    Ccc of what looks like 1.5mm single core aluminium cable also 7core 2.5mm aluminium does anyone no ? Ally only starts at 16mm I think in 7671 if I remember not got it with me,let me no what you think guys please if I remember a long time ago I read that it halfs? Correct me if I'm wrong cheers
  18. amlu

    my new universal crimper

    arrived in the post, whole set of the frame + 6 sets of dies was under £100... 4 times less than comparable knipex. frame is aluminium really lightweight and there is a steel version too. all machined metal no wobbly plastic bits and feels well made. dies click in place no messing with the...
  19. Andy78

    led extrusion/channel.

    Does anyone know of a good online supplier of recessed aluminium channel for led tape ? The numerous wholesalers round here all do not seem to carry it.
  20. uksparks

    Van Guard 3m PVC Lined Aluminium Pipe Carrier

    Hi, As per title, I have a Van Guard 3m PVC Lined Aluminium Pipe Carrier for sale, in good condition, a few scratches but looks presentable, nothing more than usual. ill be honest, I don't know why I bought it as I don't use it and it just sits in my garage. collection only, sensible offers...

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