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  1. B

    Problems with off-peak circuit on Economy 7 - any help appreciated!

    Hi, So I'm trying to understand what's going on with my off-peak electricity supply, as something's wrong with it and I'm trying to determine if it's the responsibility of my energy supplier or I need to get an electrician out to take a look. Here are some pics: I live in a flat...
  2. W

    Light wiring help, much appreciated

    Hey everyone complete idiot here😂 can anyone please help me with what goes where if possible by these pics? There is one black and one grey wire, rest brown, blue and ground, cheers!
  3. S

    Advice appreciated

    Hi all, I am new to this forum so firstly HI ?? I am looking for some advice after buying a property I have a TT system feeding a split load RCD protected DB in main house, I then have 10mm SWA sub main coming off that board protected by a 50A MCB This then supply's an extension with another...
  4. J

    I Need Work Any help appreciated

    Hi Im based in SE London/North Kent and currently work in smart metering. I recently passed my domestic electrical installer exams (18th edition, level 3 inspection and testing, initial verification etc). However due to lack of experience in the industry and the fact that the qualifications...
  5. shez444

    Gas hob change to induction hob + new cooker hood - advice appreciated!

    Hello, two parts here....please forgive any incorrect terminology used! I am looking to replace my gas hob with an induction hob (this one: electriQ 52cm Canopy Cooker Hood Kitchen Extractor Fan in Silver - 5 Year Warranty eiQ52CANOPY | Appliances Direct - https://tinyurl.com/1jipb3dj) which...
  6. D

    Three way switch conundrum, any help would me appreciated.

    We just moved to a new house, we brought a chandelier with us. It has the same 15 x 40 watt bulbs as the last house. There are two switches for this light, one downstairs is a dimmer switch.Upstairs is a rocker switch. When the chandelier was hooked up, power turned back on and switch engaged...
  7. Scots John

    Thanks for accepting me. Appreciated.

    My sphere is upgrading electrical systems on motor homes, fitting pure sine wave inverters, etc
  8. S

    UK Electrical

    Hi All can any one Help advice. On my fuse board i have a 15amp fuse marked immersion heater.(not used) From this cable i would like to run a RCD fused spur for 150w underfloor heating. A fused spur for a shower pump and a 13 amp socket. Can this be done and what size fuse would need at fuse...
  9. K

    Electrical Apprenticeship Stoke-On-Trent

    I am looking for an Electrical Apprenticeship in Stoke-On-Trent. I have completed level 1 & 2 Electrical Installation. Any help would be appreciated?
  10. C

    UK I am thinking of becoming self-employed, any advice/help/warnings would be greatly appreciated!

    Hello everyone I am new to this forum so ease me in gently!!! I often found myself coming across this forum when I was seeking help or advice towards queries I had. I am an Approved Electrician with 8 years experience across domestic, industrial, commercial and medical locations. I am often...
  11. V

    Need help identifying this CAV Dynamo, any help would be appreciated.

    We have a CAV dynamo 24V, Type: G8A24-6, Serial No. UB133, Dispatch number 1131060, clockwise rotation, normal speed. we have had a look on the net cant find anything for it. any help would be appreciated! thank you in advance.
  12. Phill

    DB upgrade advice appreciated

    Ok, I’m a relatively new domestic installer and would value the opinions from you more experienced guys. Went to look at a job which was outside lighting, gate lights, drive lights, security etc and changing some fluorescents for down lighters in an outbuilding... straightforward. When I went...
  13. Marti

    Random RCD trip & interconnected circuits. Suggestions appreciated.

    Hi There, I was called out to a house RCD trip which would not reset. An old style 10 way split board with a single 30 ma RCD (half without RCD protection). RCD checks out fine but I found a faulty chandelier & replaced it with a single bulb for now. Also a faulty 12v transformer flickering; now...
  14. B

    MCB rating advice is appreciated.

    Just a quick question got a new boiler going in soon and noticed that the MCB that will be used for the dedicated feed ( on kitchen ring ATM ) is 16amp is this correct rated MCB? or does this need replacing with a 6amp MCB with a 3amp fuse at spurr? Cheers
  15. J

    Newbie intro, advice appreciated

    Hi all, I'm in the process of trying to change career from a council desk job to (eventually) electrician. Started off with a "training provider" who promised me the earth but delivered Skegness... Managed to get my 2365 lvl2, 2377, 2392 lvl2, and 2393 which I've found out since is essentially...
  16. J

    any advice greatly appreciated

    I am currently in full time employment and I’m looking for a change of career. Being an electrician has always appealed to me but I have never done anything about it. I am now 28 years old with a wife and child so can’t afford to take on an apprenticeship - the advice I am looking for is what...
  17. A

    AM2 help. I have a few questions regarding the exam and any help would be appreciated.

    Hello all, new to the forum and everyone seems to be quite frendly and happy to help out. So.. i have my am2 in a few weeks and am pretty gemmed up on everything but there are a few things bothering me. And have checked all forums regarding am2 prep and can't seem to find anything. 1.When...
  18. D

    Advise on Pat Testing gratefully appreciated

    Hi Everyone I'm hoping you maybe able to give me some advice please. I'm putting on a surprise party for my dad. The venue require any electrical equipment to be pat tested. I am only Planning on putting 4 wall uplightsers and perhaps a couple of Sets of led fairy lights outside to make it look...
  19. C

    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...
  20. C

    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...

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