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I have been asked what is the best thing to do in this situation: in a house there is a Consumer Unit a long way from the incoming supply. I believe the "tails" are 10mm cable, and go about 7-10m to reach the consumer unit. This...
can anyone advise me of the best place to buy some electricians tools from, price, quality wise. as have got some side cutters pliers neddle noses and set of screwdrivers but need to save money for a tester and want to know the best one out there and where to get it from.
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Just deciding what option to go for, it's for a 3phase supply to a large house.
I'm taking a phase to each floor and i beleive i can either terminate into a isolator, and onto a busbar then connect each cable onto that and out to each DB (although isolation would be all or nothing in...
Hi, would appreciate thoughts, looking to get a new drill but only want to spend about £150. S c r e w fix have got some decent deals on Bosch blue which I normally would choose but the reviews are not great. Makita are doing a Ni-cad with 3 batteries for about £100, I know that li-on is the...
Can anyone advise best software for completing electrical installation works certs etc got into the NICECI domestic installer this mornning and wanting to look a professional as possible! i have a mac so possibly looking for one which is mac compatible, and also is it possible for two separate...
I can't make my mind up regarding which tester to buy I have a budget of £600 can push to £800, but I would like one which comes with everything ie, wander cable, all test leads and software to help manage me keep a record. I'm about to do my written exam for the 2394. But I need practice on...
Hi could do with a bit of advice
Im looking to get a cordless screwdriver either a 3.6v or 10.8v
Just wondered what you think is the best value for money and performance
Thanks
Been reading loads of threads on here about chasing out walls, now I only really have industrial and commercial experience but I want to go it alone eventually and do more domestic work, I'm not a fan of the big sites plus there's only so many big sites within driving distance of my house and I...
Well, a small chapel really. I am thinking those radiant/infra red type heaters that are wall mounted about 3 metres off the ground? Anyone got any experience with electric heating options in these typically cold buildings as I have been asked to quote so they can compare with the 3K price...
Hi since there has been a lot of moaning this week about various topics i thought i would start this thread to show sparkys can give the recognition people deserve when it is required. I have been working with my son all week who used to think bah its only a handful of wires you must have the...
hi i am new to this and dont know who to ask about a problem i have
i have a small private job to supply a out house (very small garage) which is less than 10m from the back of the house but its a terrace and the consumer unit is at the front rather than have a cable routing throug the house...
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Trebah Gardens, nr Falmouth :clover::clover::clover:
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Hi im currently after a new cordless sds drill. At the moment i have a 36 volt three mode dewalt which has been a great drill but sadley after over three years of very hard use and abuse its now comming to the end of its life.
I wanted to know if you would recomend any decent makes? as theres...
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I am trying to prepare a quote and am wondering the best way to approach this particular installation as it is not something I have experience of.
It is a church setup and I have been asked to get a switched 32 amp feed from the main distribution board to a sub distribution box in the...
Gents for years I have persisted in carrying out periodic inspections without the aid of a fuse finder or circuit tracer but I am starting to think it would be to my advantage if I just went ahead and bought one. I have used the Socket and See version and also the Kewtech range. Just wondering...
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Can anyone help me answer a simple question?
I trained as an electrical apprentice and have a HNC in elec engineering. I'm now a physics teacher and have done lots of simple household wiring over the years. Recently I've done a few house renovations and feel unsure if I should undertake...
Went to a job last week and found this
Oh dear the plumber has had a go at the chipwood and then did this
Yes that is compacted cadboard covering a hole in the floor....... And there's more....
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I am looking to get a bit of feedback on others opinions of Lead Generation companies - lets face it there is no end of scams/cowboy companies out there and admittedly I have fallen for a few myself and received no benefit other than a hole in my bank account where my marketing budget...
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