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  1. captaincaveman

    Anyone ever come across a neutral using the earth on purpose?

    Just interested in peoples thinking on using the neutral through the earthing system like I came across today. I've come across many wrong polarities tripping mcbs before but not this. The outside front door light live conductor was wired into the lightswitch inside but the neutral was wired...
  2. Daddyridz88

    Can anyone point out where ive gone wrong , my Iz is always to low

    Can anyone point out where ive gone wrong , my Iz is always to low. Thanks for any advice
  3. D

    Does anyone use the UNI-T 528 test tool

    I'm wondering if anyone has used this tool. First of all I'm an automotive electrician but my work sent me on a PAT testing course and we have a DeltaPAT mi3309BT unit at work. I was thinking of buying something cheaper like this tool just to experiment with at home. I am 8 years away from...
  4. Raptor0014

    Anyone with experience of installing a Generator AMF in a domestic setting?

    Evening all, I've been asked to install a generator backup to a property, however they are going to be using a AMF panel. The generator they are using is a Pramac P9000 and they will be using Pramac's own AMF. I will be changing the consumer unit at the same time as it's currently an old...
  5. littlespark

    Anyone know what this is?

    I followed the link printed on the box, and it’s coming up with a few ASA complaints. Customer says he can’t read the lcd screen (you can, at an angle from above) but I’m wondering if it’s not worth repairing.
  6. J

    Anyone worked in a commercial freezer before?

    Hi Everyone, been to look at a job last week where ive done a bit of work previously, its a wholesale food warehouse. They have a large freezer with 9 hi bay lights in and they want these changed to a more energy efficient variant with its own pir. Ive never priced something like this before and...
  7. T

    Van der valk rail system - good or not

    Has anyone used van der valk rail system - specifically pitched roof with their hooks & is it good? Thanks
  8. InconspicuousAC

    Anyone have a spare Legrande trunking marker?

    Hi guys, Looking to see if anyone has one of these legrande/Salamandre jig markers lying around. Mine seems to have gone walkabouts. They were free a while back but I’m happy to pay for one if anyone has one spare. Don’t think they do them anymore and I’ve looked everywhere. Thank you
  9. B

    Can anyone help with my bathroom light pull chord switch?

    I’ve got my P16th edition papers in 2006 so not a total beginner (I’m plumber as my trade tbh) but this pull chord bathroom light is not working and if trips the consumer unit . Basically the old switch broke so I took a photo of the wiring before fitting a new light. And it doesn’t work...
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    • Thread
    • anyone bathroom bathroom electrics help light pull pull cord switch
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. B

    Anyone else done this?

    Hi, Got distracted doing an EICR as tenant's were chatting and security Alarm on RCD 2 was going off as I had opened all mcbs and RCD2. I linked out Rcd1 busbar to neutral to do IR test and hadn't opened the main Switch. All breakers were open but RCD was still closed - Lots of sparks and...
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Can anyone tell me if an RCBO will fit this interesting board?

    Evening all... I need to fit an RCBO into a consumer unit, but I don't know if any were made. I don't the name of the consumer unit, what it looks like, what age it is or which country it is located in. Could you let me know which RCBO will fit in it please @westward10 and send me a link asap...
  12. W

    Anyone any idea what this is behind plasterboard. Testing positive for AC current. Confused.

  13. K

    Anyone knows what this icon means on led lightbulb package? Thanks

  14. J

    Anyone recommend a good rachet conduit threader

    Anyone recommend a good make of rachet conduit threader for 20 and 25mm galv.
  15. D

    Anyone can fix an MICC cable leading to a light switch in my house (London, N6)?

    Hello, I am looking for an electrician who has an expertise in dealing with MICC (mineral-insulated copper-clad) cables. It is a domestic job in my house (I live in Highgate, London; postcode is N6). When I was replacing a light switch in my living room, 2 out of 6 wires coming out of 2 MICC...
    • Deleted member 148954
    • Thread
    • anyone cable house light light switch london micc repair switch
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. A

    Can anyone tell me what this is

    Help with identification of a part
  17. sythai

    ECODAN ASHP... anyone hooked up one of these

    Hi Guys Just seeing anyone hooked one of these pre plumbed units up before : Mitsubishi Ecodan Assuming fairly straight forward compared some 'head scratchers' I've done recently. Possibly a power supply to inside unit + supply to outside unit + comms cable between + SL from heating 🤔 Plumber...
  18. J

    Can anyone explain this

    Mains supply into house is single not looped. However supply is spilt at mains fuse two 60A fuse one goes to the meter then on to the consumer unit, the other one goes into the wall completely separate from all the electrics in the house. Where is it going? And why not into a meter?. Old but it...
  19. S

    T4 5w fluorescent tubes

    Anyone know where I can get T4 5w fluorescent tubes? If I can't find them I'm reluctantly going to have to rip out our kitchen under-cabinet fittings.
  20. M

    Can anyone help with What code on this

    Hi all . A question for all . With amendment 2 soon live how do we code. The issue of TYPE AC RCCB’s & RCD’s etc these should now be fitted as TYPE A . With suppliers still offering type AC as standard . Should we all fit type A now ?
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