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  1. Tommy10toes

    Best way to install a very tiny light

    Hello, Behind a tiny door in our under stairs cupboard we’d like to build a miniature room in which a little light would come on when the door is opened. The door is about 12cm high No power so needs to be battery operated. I thought about those PIR USB LED lights for cupboards which would...
  2. O

    Best 3 phase board and a question

    What are people fitting in the 3 phase range just lately, I've had a scan at various makes and it seems to be a ---- up between Hager and Wylex at the minute, both are / were decent makes and the RCBO's are reasonably price, things like Merlin are way too dear for the RCBO's. Also am I right in...
  3. W

    Can someone recommend me the best RGB LED Strips for my bedroom?

    I am renovating my 6m x 7.6m bedroom, I want to have some LEDs to go around the ceiling and then some around my desk and shelves. Can someone recommend which retailer has the highest-quality LEDs?
    • WillRB
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    • bedroom best led led strip led strip lights recommend rgb someone strips
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    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. O

    Best certification software

    Its time I bit the bullet and got some proper certification software, I've used my own forms for ages now which I spend pre-filling everything in to use as a template and I could fill a domestic cert in in about 10 minutes. However all the forms have changed layout now and people are begining to...
  5. A

    which is the best route to take next

    i studied level 2 2330 level 2 back in 2015 and had a few family problems so never enrolled in to the level 3. during lock down i decided to enrloll in to open university and ive nearly completed a HNC in electrical engineering (project and design modules left). ive had a word with my current...
  6. A

    What’s the best way to finish my qualification?

    I am currently employed as an Electricians mate but am looking to finally get my certs. I quit my apprenticeship 3 years ago, only being an exam and NVQ away from being able to sit the AM2. I’m attempting to get my previous exam results from my old college and wanting to continue from where I...
  7. S

    Best external LED strips

    Hi guys Looking for the best brand or supplier for LED striplight It need to be IP rated with a length of 7.6m and a leader of 3m. It's going to be mounted on Soffit boards illuminating down over Bi-Fold doors Probs need 24v Cheers
  8. B

    Best Illuminated Mirror

    What is the best system for illuminating a bathroom mirror? I installed one such mirror recently. I will have to replace it, not only because the isolating transformer is permanently buzzing, but the light it gives is also useless. Alternative mirror illumination systems I am aware of are an...
  9. T

    Where is the best place to look for electrical drawing symbols?

    I need pointing in the right direction for the best place for electrical drawing symbols if some can help? Ive already looked at the back of the on site guide they've helped a little bit but it doesn't cover everything I need.
  10. Mark42

    Best way to parallel 25mm/35mm singles

    Hi I'm installing two new sub-mains. I need to parallel some of the supply cables. It's the main incomer in 5 x 25mm, with 5 x outgoing 25mm tails to the adjacent DB, and an outgoing 4-core 35mm SWA going off to another building a long way away. I will terminate in a 300 x 300 x 75mm metal...
  11. littlespark

    Best/ most useful charge points on the market

    My FIL announces he's just bought a brand new hybrid Volvo, getting it in April.... Rather than speaking to me first, he's told the salesman his son in law, (ie me) will install a charge point for it. Can anyone recommend the best charge point available, and more importantly, an easy to use...
  12. 2

    Best job for portfolio work?

    Hi all. In the process of my Level 3 and desperate to go self employed ASAP. What's the best job type that will give you the broadest range of work to satisfy the portfolio criteria in your expert opinions? Cheers 😁
  13. W

    Best labelling machine for electricians

    Whats the best labeller to get for general labelling, plus I really want one that you can print the circuit label strip off for a consumer unit, as I usually hand write them, but my handwriting is s@*t and the stickers that come with the boards are always missing one or two I need which is so...
  14. L

    How best to wire this light fitting?

    Good afternoon guys, got a new light fitting, which is not supplied with the usual female terminals for wiring but rather has a short wire permanently attached. I know many people would just connect the cable with a choc block or wago, perhaps wrap it in tape and then just shove it through the...
  15. littlespark

    Best way to improve EPC rating

    Got a customer with a little dilemma. They have a rental cottage attached to their main house, and have successfully let it out for a few years. It sat empty for a while, and they were going to rent it out again, but it now needs a good EPC certificate before they are allowed to. Best rating...
  16. V

    best way to measure shading on a roof

    hi we cannot get hold of a pv shading tool / pv horizon meter anywhere. How do others measure shading on a roof please?
  17. R

    Best solar qualification?

    I'm considering doing a solar pv and battery storage course in the new year. Having done some research I've found several different awarding bodies, course providers etc. Just wondering which courses people have done? EAL, BPEC, LCL? Any recommendations for places to take the course...
  18. newfutile

    best practice guide 4 (new edition)

    in the old bpg4 it stated Absence of supplementary bonding for installed Class II equipment where required (such as in a location containing a bath or shower), in case the equipment is replaced with Class I equipment in the future. as: Non-compliances with the current edition of BS 7671 that do...
  19. JBW175

    Link to new best practice guide 4

    Don’t know if it’s been posted yet, but here’s a link to the new guidance for I&T from Electrical Safety First; Best practice guide 4. https://www.----------------------------/media/3snlkv1x/best-practice-guide-4-issue-6.pdf 😎👍
  20. R

    Best JB to bury - driveway lights

    Hi I am looking to install some driveway up lights on my new drive way, either side of my drive is grass/gravel (soft dig) I have spoke to a couple sparky mates and they have done it with galv conduit t boxes, wagos and magic gel (or similar) with gaskets/box lids. SWA between the boxes and...

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