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    Is it ALWAYS incorrect to put a switch in the Neutral line?

    I have a tank for collecting rainwater from various roofs, fitted with a submersible pump for pumping the water back out again. Since the water is required only intermittently for watering plants and washing cars, it makes little sense to keep the pump and system pressurised 24/7 – but since...
  2. K

    Vectaire Fans, Bathroom Always On But Slow

    Hi Can anyone help i have a Vectaire MF100 fan on a pull cord in the bathroom its not connected to the light switch, the problem i have is when i turn the fan off via pull cord the fan does slow down alot but its still on but slower. Any ideas, i cant see no timer on the fan casing or...
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    Sub Contracting out Installations

    Hi, Looking to subcontract out the installation / MCS certification. I think to cover off the MCS police i will need to enter into a joint "partnership" agreement with the installation company. Effectively they sub contract in the front end and approve my sales approach, design etc. Anyone...
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    DNO and Ze values

    Greetings, ENW are now quoting figures of 0.8 for the maximum value for tncs (or pme, whichever you prefer.) Our company have always reported high Ze figures directly from the property, (no different to anyone else in the same position)and UU have always responded to high readings, but since ENW...
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    Floodlight with PIR constantly on

    Hi i have brought a floodlight from focus today to replace my existing light, it came without instructions (it was the last one the box was open), the problem is it always stays on, i have it running off a switched spur, inside the unit it has a 4 way connector block, i have live to live, earth...
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    Conduit fixing distences

    Hi I don't have an onsite guide. I would like to know the maximum horiztonal fixing distence for conduit saddles
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    anyone looking for a new job? Proof reader needed asap

    Exam board watchdog investigates question paper errors | Education | guardian.co.uk poor sods will have been stressed enough as it was but can you imagine trying to get your head round a multiple choice paper where every answer is wrong?? the mind boggles, I reckon some heads will roll for...
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    Always always test to make sure circuit is dead

    As the title says. Do it. Friday after lunch, sent to work on a external socket. On the inside wall nice big isolator labelled 'Isolator for outside socket'. Fine I think, turn off the nice big isolator with a satisfying 'clunk'. Start dismantling socket and 'ow - that tingles' Test it and its...
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    Light for cellar with battery backup - suggestions please

    Hi Customer wants a new light fitting in their cellar with battery back up - i.e. it runs off 230v and has a battery inside it in the event of power failure. Its not required to be on all the time. Had a look at maintained and non maintained - having a senior moment - would either of these...
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    Eversolar Inverters

    Any good? I've stuck with SMA and Fronius so far but I've got a tight budget for a customer. I don't want a false economy but it doesn't need to be bells and whistles either!
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    Fluke 1652

    Just purchased a fluke 1652 on eBay can any one tell me if it's a good tester please and has it got auto rcd test cheers
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    got me a job!!!

    i am starting a job next tuesday rewiring kitchens in council houses. as you know i havent got a clue whats going to be expected of me , all i know is it will be 1 kitchen a day. so any help will be appreciated of how they actualy go about this work.
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    L-E fault always trips mcb?

    Hi, i am studying my 3rd yr 2330 and soon to do my fault finding, and was wondering if you had a L-E fault if the mcb would always trip or if just the rcd would trip sometimes on a 17th edition board?
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    intermediate switching

    ground floor first floor second floor anyone got any wiring diagrams for intermediate switching please rarely come across it there will be a time where i do. just fort of it a min ago? not sure. its not even for or on a job ive got on. just want to make sure i can do it cheers
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    Pricing new build

    Pricing to wire a new build 3 bedroom bungalow 2 of the bedrooms are on suite 30 double sockets 20 light fittings 3 phone points 3 tv points and all the usual smoke det., cooker, etc. no electric showers what do you think a reasonable price would be?
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    proof you shouldnt always belive what you read!

    Electrician Jobs UK and London including free sample electrician resume – Electrician Job openings Have a read! 2012 games??? thriving economy?? Either this is very old or theres lots of work i dont know about!!
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    cu testing

    Hi, could anyone tell me if it is acceptable to insulation test all circuits at once when doing a cu change. I know that its ok to test a new installation this way, but dont know if its ok when the existing wiring isnt new ?
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    Why do I always upset people

    Hi guys, I think that the title of this posting says it all really... How do I manage to upset at least one person on any post that I reply to; or post subject matter on? I thought that the whole idea of this forum, was so that a certain group of people - with one of the most important subjects...
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    Screwfix Stock Levels

    I think Srewfix have really gone down hill, stock levels are really poor and it is really annoying when they ask if you have found everything I am looking for onlyy to tell me it is out of stock.
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    Testing IT equipment

    Is it now the case that all modern IT equipment and power supplies etc can be safely insulation tested at 500v? I have come across conflicting information and although I've done it I'd hate to think I may have caused a subsequent fault. I have a Seaward dvd which says not to do it, only the...

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