I have the following USED GEC Tap off boxes for sale if anyone can make use of them.
1 only 32A TP&N tap off box. Part Number RSSR 323N4
1 only 63A TP&N tap off box. Part Number RSSR 363N4
Both in good condition and can supply pictures if reuired.
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my missus is giving me grief every time I empty the expensive gear from the motor every evening, as most gets left in the hallway.
I'm also tired or making several trips with drill boxes etc to the motor, especially when I have to park up the road when the street is full.
Has anyone got any...
Been asked to install some smoke alarms - all to interconnect wirelessly, over 4 floors.
Have put in the cable as the landings and stairwell were going to be carpeted, and routed the cable to a nearby JB (in a room without carpet at the moment). JBs under floorboards have a number of wires...
Hi guys, saw a product advertised in professional electrician a while ago but can't remember the name. It was a plastic device to clip to the back of back boxes so that those pesky plasterers don't plaster your back boxes over or not reach anywhere near them - as like what happened to me on a...
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First of all I would like to say if anyone comes here just to have a go because I'm not as experienced or knowledgeable as them etc.. then please do not comment just move along, I am here asking questions to learn not be belittled.
Now, I am a newly qualified electrician and have...
I started a rewire last week. The installation failed inspection and testing miserably. Most of the wiring and accessories are going back where they were (with a few alterations/tweaks) so I was trying to use the old wiring to pull through. I was having considerable difficulty getting cables...
The above trunking been specified on a job in a science room,what a complete nightmare,just wondering if you guys have come across it.You can't use the main central carrier,only the outside compartment ,usually for data.My problem is,cables,2 rings & lighting cables,it's a tight fit,kind of...
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Is using the wooden peg method the best way to fix metal back boxes for switches and sockets on cob walls?
Sand and cement is a no no for securing or filling holes but can gripfill be used?
Thanks
Hi all,
After many years of replacing corroded metal back boxes on older buildings here is a solution that really should make its way to the uk:
box lid Picture - More Detailed Picture about type 86,single gang wall mount junction box, outlet wall switch box,enclosure,flush box, plastic back...
Does anyone know what the crack is with this nonsense about needing to move to metal consumer units under the yellow wiring regs update, and how this will apply to the DC side of solar installations, where we actually need the units to be fully insulated as earthing the box makes bugger all...
Hi All, Ive posted before about this but is now completed need some advice please. we have 6 shotgun cables wired to loft, at minute 3 sky+ boxes are connected. we would like to keep as is but would like to have secondary sky to 3 other positions. I realise now I could have wired from RF out on...
Hi all, was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for cutting out floor boxes in the raised floor tiles. If you know what I'm talking about and have seen them, then you'll know that they're wood with a metal casing around the tile. I've done 100's of these when I was an apprentice and...
Does anyone know if metal plasterboard back boxes are available anywhere and if so where, ...link please?? I've done a bit of searching on UK based wholesalers but haven't found anything as yet, they all seem to be based around plastic with cable only entries. I need around a couple of dozen 2...
So i heard a fellow sparky saying taking L&N to the light switch is not allowed and is classed as bad practice!
Is this true I've found it a good way to keep things tidy when wiring lots of spots etc.
Thoughts?
Hi, we are trying to help a customer out that has an issue with some Samsung panels. The customers system was under performing. The company that fitted it has gone out of business so we took a look. The system looks to have been installed fine but 9 out of the 11 panels have issues with the...
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