Has any one installed spots lights above a pot belly stove ,my fear is the heat will affect the led spots and even to a certain degree the cables may get affected above the ceiling Im installing a small mf ceiling to allow for spots I have attached a pic of setup minus mf celing which I will...
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I have recently qualified as a PAT tester, for doing in house stuff for a building company.
Does anyone know how to PAT test a cement mixer with a magnetic start?
I was told on my training course that you could buy an adaptor for such purposes but I have drawn to a blank where to get...
We have an extensive fire alarm system here, regularly maintained, and we're seeking to add an extension bell to our camp-site, where it would be useful to wake people up in the event of a fire in the house. This is not a statutary requirement just something that it would be handy to have.
This...
There is a company south of London who we are bidding against.
There website says that they only employ 'time served' electricians etc...
The person at the top tells everyone that he is a company director since 2006. According to companies House this company has never filed accounts and has...
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Regarding labeling of DB's. I have been informed that stickers are not to be used on DB units and that plastic/ traffolyte labels are to be screwed on.
Are these regulations or just a preferred method. This was whilst working at a train station.
Thanks in advance
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First posting to the forum so I hope that I've posted in the correct place.
I'm looking to install a doorbell at my home in France. The distance between the bell push and the location of the bell/chime is about 40 m. I originally wanted a battery operated unit but I've been warned that...
Hi there, and many thanks in advance for some assistance.
I recently purchased a
Door bell and a Byron 1210 Wired Underdome Bell, and a Byron 7770 Transformer 220/240v - 8v 1 amp. My question is the power source> Is it possible to wire the transformer to a standard mains plug. I...
What labelling needs to be on a new CU?
Ive got the RCD/date of inspection/circuit info labels, I know i need a label for different coloured conductors.
Do I need a label on the MET? Also, the supply is through a DP isolator, does that need a label?
Ive got an Elecsa assessment shortly so...
I have been asked to carry out an EICR on an installation that has 1 main board and 2 sub boards. The question I have is, is there any reg that states the sockets should be labelled up with the information of the supply board and circuit number?
Thanks in advance
Chris
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I have gone to look at installing an extra Socket on a radial circuit in a local cafe and the new DB which was installed by the another Electrician does not have one single label on any of the circuit breakers. The installation only took place in April and I cannot see any...
Are any of the wireless ones to be recommended? All I've ever heard of them is negative, but a school I do work for needs one to cover one door and it would be the simplest solution.
They have the usual entry system with comms and coded keys, but the need a bell/buzzer for one door. It's for an...
I have posted another thread a while ago about a burglar alarm but unfortunately still don't have it sorted- did leave it for a while so the point is, i have a Honeywell Ag6 Bellbox to an Accenta mini G4 panel but it doesn't seem to stop sounding when i type the code in on the keypad. my wiring...
Alright lads,
I am after a solution in regard to distribution board labeling. We only use Schneider distribution boards and instead of hand writing 1L1, 1L2, 1L3 all the way through to 18L3 or whatever the case may be, I was wondering if any of you know an easier/neater/tidier solution?
I was...
Got my assessment coming up and I have a kitchen rewire I have done to show, New cooker circuit, New Sockets added and spurs to cooker extractor and under counter lights. I have just done my testing on what I have done in the kitchen so when it comes to labelling the consumer unit would I need...
I've been asked to remove a Mountcastle Silent Bell system - the product isn't made any more ((company gone bust?) and I'm after a copy of the instructions if anyone has them. Thanks
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I have recently moved into a new house with a Deltabell Dummy Box which is totally useless because at night it is not lit up like the full alarm systems around the estate. If I were to buy a complete Detlabell Plus Lightbox and supply it with a 12v supply, will it replicate a full alarm...
the connections in the bell box stb. hold off + - rtn trg the connection in the control panel are siren trigger. strobe trigger at return hold off supply + -
could anyone please help me what colours go to what i have. red black green white...
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