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    Core Drill

    I need to get a core drill. I was looking at the Dewalt 21570K - has anyone got one? Are they any good? Or should I spend a bit more and get a Marcrist DDM1? I'll mainly be using it to cut holes for 100mm ducting. I've seen a post on here extolling the virtues of the Marcrist DDM2 but they don't...
  2. O

    Anyone bought a laptop with a SSHD?

    My laptop is 4 years old and I'm thinking of replacing it. Is it worth paying extra for a unit with a SSHD? Thanks
  3. R

    LED Head Torch

    Hi, I bought myself the LED Lenser H7.2 as I got a pretty good deal. I noticed they sell rechargeable power packs with charging cables, if i bought myself the pack and cable would this work the same as the H7r.2? I may be being stupid i know its not the same but i was wondering if it work the...
  4. N

    megger 1710 problems or not

    I suspect my Megger 1710 tester is faulty So I cut exactly 1 meter of 2.5 -1.5 I have nulled the probes as per the instructions. Continuity test. End to end L = 0.11 Ohms N = 0.11 " CPC - 0.11 " Question is this test valid. Why is the CPC not 1.67 times 0.18 Ohms What could I do to...
  5. S

    Funry Smart Switch ST 2

    Hi Folks I've been asked to quote for installing a "Funry Smart Switch ST 2", which the customer bought from Amazon or Ebay (I forget which). Both he and I are a bit concerned about the product in terms of whether it is manufactured and tested to appropriate standards and is safe. It is CE...
  6. J

    bought a brand new pair of ck cutters.... there stiff

    problem solved
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    I would need help for wiring a push dimmer

    Hello! I just bought a 1 gang 2 way 400W push dimmer. I thought that would be dead simple to wire but it is not working. I really don't understand how I could get it wrong! I uploaded a photo of the instructions and a photo of what I've done. What did I miss? I checked that the bulb was...
    • Alexandra
    • Thread
    • bought dimmer help need help switch switches thank wiring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Cert software

    I have used easy cert for 5 years. But I now have macs and the software is only compatible with Windows. Anyone use amtech? Does that run on Mac?
    • Thewiz
    • Thread
    • bought cert certs niceic onsite similar software
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Solar for Pensioners - Bought Using Loan - Is it worth it?

    Further to my recent thread: Will a Solar PV install payback sufficiently for pensioners when bought with a loan? I know without a loan the payback could be within 10 years (i.e before customer reaches age of 76). If a loan is factored in though this will push payback to sometime in their...
  10. J

    Newly bought property - tape on fuse box

    Hello, Just bought a property and have keys. House is 6-7 years old. The electricity is turned off and the fuse box has tape over it (as does toilets, sink, fires, etc.,) saying do not use. There are a few plug sockets in one room that was replastered where the socket xcovers are not on, just...
    • joeking
    • Thread
    • before bought box electrician fuse fuse box local newly property socket tape
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Battery Not Charging

    Hi guys I have Nissan N15 SSS 1995 model and recently my car started to have battery issues where it won't charge so I went and bought a new battery and as it happened it wasn't the battery that was faulty it was the alternator. So I bought a new alternator and installed it properly but now the...
    • rajztifarian
    • Thread
    • alternator battery bought charging light
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    I just bought robin ir80 and after some instructions how to use

    As title says I bought a robin ir80 and need some instructions for it as looked on net and can't find any. Thanks if anyone can help.
    • m150st
    • Thread
    • after bought how to instruction instructions robin still
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. shanky887614

    just bought a new soldering iron

    im glad i picked up the weller, will work well on heatshrink as well what is a good brand heatshrink to pick up? im not buying the stuff from the local wholesaler because its only a 2:1 ratio and i know you can get adesive lined and 4:1. im going to buy another soldering project as well
  14. the pict

    Wanted senator parts

    A mate bought a Range senator 12KW flw boiler on ebay but whenit was opened the mainpower board was missing I have tried everywhere I can think of anyone have one or a source I can try P
  15. Dan

    Summer deals on Screwfix - Worth checking out?

    http://fave.co/1q4eoUb Seem to have a fair few deals on at the moment. Anything of interest?
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • batteries bought checking deals makita out price screwfix summer worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. M

    Hilti or dewalt laser level

    I'm thinking of getting a laser level and have narrowed it down to either the hilti pm 2-l or the dewalt dwo88k. the hilti is more expensive but i see a lot of the dewalts on site ,any opinions
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    Milwaukee drill messed up

    My Milwaukee has messed up since owning it December I am fuming it still works but not properly, you let go of the trigger the drill used to stop straight away now when you let go of the trigger it spins slowly until it stops question is who do I contact to get a replacement milwaukee or...
    • Antonakis
    • Thread
    • bought drill milwaukee question still warranty
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    LED Bulbs not dimming

    Hi All I have 6 GU10 downlighters that are on a single gang dimmer and works fine with normal 50w lamps. However I recently changed these to 3x3w LED dimmable lamps. But now if you turn the power down the lamps just flicker on and off ! I went to my local retailer and bought an LED dimmer but...
    • MikeWindsor
    • Thread
    • bought bulbs dimmer dimming lamps led led bulbs
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    I bought a house - major electrical problems. Great pics inside, advice appreciated.

    Hi All, So far I've had two electricians tell me the electrics in our house are the worst they've ever seen. The funny thing is, there is a BS5499-1:2002 consumer unit installed. First the pictures: http://vsamios.co.uk/pics.pdf Some backstory: We had a homebuyers report done before buying...
    • VinceS
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated bought electric electrical great house inside major problems
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    What makes a good drill

    I need to buy a drill does not know what is good. Last year bought a useless seriously damaged a few months.
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