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    Bosch or Fein

    Hi fellas as the title says im looking at getting at multi tool either the bosch 240 GOP or the Fein quick release multimaster, so looking for your opinions to point me in the right direction. Also if anyone knows the cheapest deals for either at the moment Cheers Gram
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    Inspection and Tester

    Seriously had to blink twice when I seen this.... Directgov jobs and skills search - Job details £9.00 for a testing engineer. Absolutely shocking and playing on the recession.
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    wind farms?

    Anyone got any info about how you get involved with wind farms?
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    basic electricians tool kit

    yo, just wondering if have been seeing any real bargins on ebay , as im helping my brothers friend rewire a house in 2 weeks, loads there ... just wondering if to stay away from the cheap stuff.. or what your prefrences were . have most of the sets but nothing matches... money is tight when...
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    basic question from diy er

    when doing continuity on bell test on a ring main i decided to put meter across live and earth and live and neutral with all circuits connected should i get continuity from live to earth and live to neutral circuit is dead ( mcb off)and appliances are plugged in ? just curiosity really thanks...
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    **CHARITY AUCTION** Printed Work Shirts!

    Up for grabs is a pack of three white T shirts with your company name/phone number/logos/whatever you want on them! Will I do swear words? YES I'll do swear words, it's for charity! The shirts are basic white cotton tees, the prints look well tidy when they're new, but can get that 'cracked...
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    Couple of basic questions

    Hi all. I have been asked to carry out a project for my boss, I am a trainee electrician, so be gentle:) We are moving a joinery shop for a client and I have been asked to run the cables, no termination etc yet, I have been told I can use any source to get my information so here I am:)...
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    Need Textbook for C&G 2330

    Hi everyone im starting the 2330 in september and was wondering if anyone has the "Basic electrical installation work"-isbn no :978-0-7506-8751-5 to sell not too woried about the condition as long as i could read whats on the page. Cheers .
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    basic voltage test

    hi guys using a voltmeter on a dead 20amp radial with a few appliances still plugged in why do i get continuity between live and earth,, neutral and earth??? I understand that between live and neutral i would get continuity because the load is just a resistance but cant get my head around...
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    What voltage tester do you use?

    I currently own a Fluke T3 which I love as a basic voltage indication device. I also own a couple of T5-1000 which I still like but am more cautious of them as they have the dial which I worry can get muck/dust in and fail so they usually only get used in a cleaner enviroment or for when I am...
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    Basic meter / tester

    I'm looking for a basic tester upto £35. Just for checking Continuity of ring main, live wires, basic electricial tests etc. What would you all recommend ? any suggestions Looking at the fluke T100 or something like this Autoranging Digital Clamp Multimeter : Caravan & Camping : Maplin Thanks
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    Basic Testing Procedures

    Safe isolation The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a test lamp or two pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note GS38. Non-contact voltage indicators (voltage sticks) and multi-meters should not be used. The test instrument should be proved to be working on a...
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    Basic Testing Procedures

    Safe isolation The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a test lamp or two pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note GS38. Non-contact voltage indicators (voltage sticks) and multi-meters should not be used. The test instrument should be proved to be working on a known...
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    links to websites

    hi all, one member on here gave a great link to a free website run by BT& google (getting british business online ) ,but ive lost the tread it came from any ideas??? plus do you know how to link a web page to another ?? in laymans terms thanks
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    Basic electrical question on an outdoor light

    Hi guys, I am not an electrician but am after some advice on fixing an outdoor security light that I bought from B&Q recently. I am replacing an old security light that was removed from the wall at the back of our house. There are live, neutral and earth wires poking out of the wall now...
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    Wiring non-powered basic line-level mixer

    Hey guys, this is my first post and im only 15 so be nice xD a while ago i got my hands on a basic powered mixer that had blown up and was beyond repair, so i wanted to convert it into a passive mixer without buying loads of extra bits and bobs, im not sure if i can do this though. inputs and...
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    Starting College soon and need list basic tools :)

    Hey guys, i recently had my college interview for an Electrotechnical Installation course and thankfully got a place, my tutor did say that he would give me a list of the basic tools i needed but i have to wait just a few weeks before my course starts which does not give me enough time, could...
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    Structure of Continuity of CPC Question - Basic

    Hi, just wondering if anyone thinks if this would be alright for a basic structure to a question in a 2391 exam asking how to carry out a "Continuity of Protective Conductors Test Method 1". Thanks in advance. Dan. Continuity of Protection Conductors (Including Main and Supplementary Bonding)...
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    Changing light fittings - basic query

    Hi I'm a DIYer and I recently changed some light fittings and I have a niggling concern about how I've done it. The old lights used ceiling roses, but the new ones are semi/flush and don't use a rose. I took 2 approaches: For the first one I took off the cover of the rose to lower its...
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    Basic Question on Selecting Cable

    Hi all, Currently doing a course in Electrical Control Systems. We've gone through a lot of basic electrical theory. One thing we haven't really gone through though is how to select proper size wires/cables. Was googling this topic and I came across diydata.com Apparently, a wire with a...

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