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  1. W

    CPC break - share another?

    Hi! DIYer here. I have an MCB running to a cooker isolator switch. The RCD connected to this set of MCBs is tripping and isolating the cooker MCB is the only way to stop it. So, clearly a fault on this line. I‘ve disconnected the cooker and the same fault exists. I’ve tested the cable for...
  2. telectrix

    Broke the Bugger. the first break in my 76years!

    not been on lately due to spending the last 2 and a bit weeks in hospital having broke my femur. problem was the break was right at the top of the bone just below the joint and as such irrepairable, so the sawbones fitted me with a new shiny metal ball. Good news was that the pelvic socket was...
  3. aworldturns

    Mainline Attachment Break Advice Please

    This is off the mainline above the weather head. On the end the wire got pulled out after a tree fall. Was this a fix from a previous wire rip? Can someone suggest how I could go about fixing this or should I just pay the electric company to fix it? Im thinking just buy a new adaptor and...
  4. M

    How many regs can we break ?

    How many regs broken here ? This is a new install and has already been "signed off". Band 1 and band 2 cables mixed in same containment, glands not earthed / terminated correctly, Fire alarm cables mixed with mains voltage cables and in same containment. The snagging goes on ! Lack of screws...
  5. sythai

    Commercial vehicle break down cover

    Hi Guys... After any recommendations for commercial breakdown cover..... have x2 vans out of warranty now ? Thanks Sy
  6. S

    How can the electrical components of a coffee machine break?

    Our coffee machine stopped working and it’s an electrical issue because it will not turn on anymore. I am under the impression that these machine are built to handle a wet environment, but is it at all possible it could have received water damage and how? If not,what could have happened? I...
  7. D

    A really honest break down of rewire costings

    I really good open debrief from partisan electrical on a recent job
  8. S

    New Summer house wiring installation - dedicated Circuit or break into existing ring main?

    Hi all, Planning on wiring my neighbour's summer house which will be 15 metres away from the end of the house (20-25 metres total distance from the supply CU under the stairs). Need some advice on which option would be the most SAFE not just the quickest, cheapest method etc. If it costs more...
  9. Lucien Nunes

    Lucien's Heath-Robinson cable break location trick

    I mentioned on another thread about using a computer and VGA monitor as a kind of Heath-Robinson TDR setup to find a break in a run of cable. Here's the promised demo. The hacked VGA test cable has a pair of flying leads connected in parallel with the green channel coax: Connected to the...
  10. Lou

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do?

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do? I wonder. Please discuss.
  11. Lou

    Can I get a mortgage break during Coronavirus outbreak?

    Can I get a mortgage break during Coronavirus outbreak? Apparently some people can, discuss.
  12. M

    UK push to break timed switches

    I am looking for a timing light switch with a difference. Most timing light switches are designed for “Press to Make” and have a mechanical timing device which switches OFF a light after a few minutes. I am looking for a timing switch which does the complete reverse. I am looking for a...
  13. marconi

    MARCONI'S FINAL RING CIRCUIT LIVE CONDUCTOR BREAK DETECTOR IDEA

    Over the last few days I have been stuck indoors because of the rainy weather. To pass the time I cobbled together my simple idea for a FRC live conductor break detector, ie break in L or N. I also have a working demonstrator for detecting a break in the cpc but I will/may post that another...
  14. nathonic52

    Back on site after a break

    First day on site after 4 years in the office. Enjoyed it very much! great to get your hands dirty.
  15. T

    Pratley no. 2 with pratley connectors or break out box with Pratley connectors

    Just wondering what everyone else uses to joint two 16mm/25mm SWA four core with separate earth? Not sure of size yet as have not got my micrometer out gotta disconnect first.
  16. Dave Appleby

    Requalifying after a break...

    Hi all. Years ago (1988) I completed my 236. However had a major career change. Now looking to get back into the electrical side but realise I am very out of date. Can anyone suggest a route back in? Was potentially thinking of the DI course to get back up to speed. However will be looking at...
  17. T

    Just to break up the page a bit

    Good morning fellow sparks. Thought I would just do a post to at least begin to move down the indecipherable stuff I found on the page today. So here it is. I often wonder what is the motive of the people causing this inconvenience. I wonder if the advertisers think "Mhmm, this forum aint too...
  18. O

    Dual CS 430 Turn Table issue

    We have a massive selection of LP's - not all on CD or downloads! Some of which I'd like to listen to We also have an early 1990's Dual CS 430 turntable - but the central spindle will not rotate free - there is no obvious way to clean or lubricate it and despite doing a number of internet...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    finding an earth break on a ring if in a JB?

    Morning all.. I have a bugger of a ring problem to solve on monday. All the following faults are on the one ring. It has a N-E IR fault which I have almost found. It has an intermittant tripping 32A MCB which looks like an overloaded circuit (one ring for whole house) and... It has a broken...
  20. S

    Wiring a push to break switch

    Hi. I have a cupboard light with a one way switch. I want to put in a 2 amp push to break switch. Can someone explain the wiring please. Thanks.

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