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    Close one with ever ready candle lamp

    Had a close one today just wondering if any one has had the same experiance with this make of lamp its an everready candle lamp , what happed was i was just installed an outside light and , went to push the lamp into the holder and it exploded covering me with very small fine pieces of glass...
  2. M

    cabinet led lighting

    evening all, anyone point me in the direction of some good quality reasonably priced (not cheap!) led fittings for above and below some kitchen units? preferably battens / strips as opposed to round, but all suggestions appreciated. thanks in advance
  3. S

    Depth of cables ?

    I qualified under 17th edition and having trouble getting any documentation on the 16th edition, i would appreciate any advice you can give. Currently decorating my kitchen in a rented bungalow. The CU is located in a base unit and the cover can only be opened if i take a drawer out and then...
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    Earthing of a remote sub consumer unit

    Hi I need to fit a sub consumer panel (I am not sure if that is the correct term) in a seperate outbuilding, from the main consumer unit in the house. (a)Do I need to run a 3 core with earth, so that it is earthed at the same point as the house? or (b)can I run a 2 core and use the earth on...
  5. H

    Don't follow up on quotes....

    I learnt something yesterday. Not to follow up on quotes!! - it seems pushy and some people just like to be left to think and get other quotes, just because they don't ring within 2 days doesn't mean you havent got the job!. I quoted a fuseboard change 3 weeks ago and left with the feeling I...
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    Who is the best to register with ?

    I'm looking to take the next step , to register with a self certification body , but not sure who is the best ? any recommendations ? :dizzy2:
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    Anybody else doing the c&g 2850

    Hello! I started the c&g 2850 electrical engineering after I was made redundant as I did not qualify for funding for the 2330 being an adult learner. Just wondering if there's any1 on the forum doing it? And how your finding the course? Gyles
  8. S

    Zs reading high!

    Hi guys, what do you think of this? Ze reading of 0.13. Zs reading at the CU of 0.12 with bonding attached etc. Shower supply R1 + R2 reading of 0.16. Zs reading at the Shower 0.91. Using my new Megger LRCD220 meter on 2 lead Hi setting for Ze and Zs at the board. Then using it on No trip...
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    Meter Tails

    Quick question....do I need to do a test cert when upgrading meter tails from 16mm to 25mm and changing main earth from 6mm to 16mm. CCU is fine so not changing..if so what test cert.
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    Cooker Circuit

    I have been called to do the electrics for a couple who want a induced as well keeping their existing electric oven, here's the details oven 5.2kw induced hob 7.2kw a toal of 12.4kw, after working the design current and diversity out I have 29amps, at the moment it has a 6mm cable with socket...
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    adjustable multi output regulator

    i everyone, firstly, thanks for taking the time to read and hopefully help me out. im not an electrician but have some fair know how for small electrical projects, but i could use some majour help on this project i have going. basically im looking to take 1x 12v NiMh rechargable battery and...
  12. U

    underfloor heating programmer/thermostat

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a programable thermostat for underfloor heating, preferably 13amps. Thanks, U watt
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    Fluorescent Ligting

    Hi, touching fluorescent for the first time and just want some confirmation on the wiring to get two way lighting now the problem is coming as there is only Line, Neutral, Earth on the fitting so where does your switch lead come in to play, pretty happy with the wiring to get the next switch in...
  14. ackbarthestar

    What a load of rubbish

    I installed some Robus fire rated downlights in a customers bathroom about 5 years ago. I get a call from her to say one of the fittings exploded. I thought at this point I'd better go round and have a look and sure enough the metal surround had fallen out and smashed on the floor after the...
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    Conservatory Price Per Point!! HELP!?

    Hi Guys, just landed a contract with a company doing conservatories who are asking price per point, i have done a few but i cant see it working out beneficial working on a price per point of £75 per socket if it requires two trips 1 & 2 fix after plastering? Can anyone help on pricing this as...
  16. VoltzElectrical

    out of work...again!

    hey folks, I fresh out of work again after 6 months on a nice theatre/ cinema build by me. It was a great job that lasted 6 months, but everything comes to an end. I have registered with loads of agencies and look regularly on the job websites but i fear I may be out for a while this time...
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    Will a 10mm PYRO take 80 amps ?

    Hi, I need to change the main incoming fuse from 60A to 80A but there is a 10mm pyro feeding the property and i dont really want to replace this. The reason I need to up the supply to 80A as I am installing a sunbed which runs at 40A single phase. The load will never constantly be running at...
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    Alto Calypso Premier shower replacement

    Hi, Does anyone know of a shower which would be a direct replacement for the Alto / Newlec Calypso Premier? Thanks
  19. B

    Banning of Low voltage (MR16) lamps next year!!

    Hi Guys, Be aware! Low voltage halogen lamps set to be banned from next year | Lux Magazine IRC lamps are not a straight replacement for the normal MR16 lamps as they 'burn' hotter (Upto 400 Deg C) and cause problems with the paint and bezels (Paint bonding causing the bezels to lock to the...
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    extend ring final

    Hi Chaps I am just starting out in this profession and eager to learn so sorry if questions seem a bit daft. If you need extend a second floor ring main which runs through four rooms by a further two sockets , and you have no idea where the first or last socket is where do you break into the...

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