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  1. J

    Locating with a Fluke 2042

    Hi Guys, we are currently trying to locate several SWA cables in and around our carparks. I have bought a Fluke 2042 cable Generator and Locator but am struggling a bit. The Gen has 2 ports on the top, can anyone advise on where we connect these to the exposed (dead) SWA? We think there may be...
  2. i=p/u

    Fire alarm break glass

    Have to move fire alarm break glass , don't know if enough length on cable, do I have to use steel enclosure for connections if extending? if I buy new surface break glass unit does it have to be same type, is there different types?
  3. R

    push to break switch

    Hi all. Does any one know where I can get a double push to break switch for a cupboard with 2 doors? Basically so it works if either door is opened.
  4. GMES

    Time for a break

    Well guys I think it is time I bow out, I have had some fun on here and have seen some great threads, even though I haven't really asked for help with anything it as been a useful place to be part of. over the last few months some of the threads have made my teeth itch, and I honestly find it...
  5. Simonslimline

    Reason for Early make late break?

    Just wondering if anyone could explain the reasons why this is used in some circumstances. I noticed it has been mentioned in the main forum and has got me interested. Cheers
  6. A

    CompEX / Rig Work

    Hello all, I am new to all of this, signed up today due to lack of work in the areas im trying to break into. As an apprentice I served my time at a company called industrial electrical services. In this time I carried out mainly heavy industrial installations. After leaving college, I paid...
  7. I

    adding of multiple sockets to different rooms on ring main

    hi guys need some advice as to which seems the best way to go. have a customer wants 4 sockets and a shaver point (via 3amp switched fuse spur) adding to existing ring main. Each new socket is located in a seperate room of the bungalowe (spread evenly accross the ring). No current rcd...
  8. brs73

    van decals and break ins??

    morning chaps i wanted to see what other peoples experiences were after they've had their vans printed up?? i want to get my van printed but i was wondering if thieves targeted printed vans more than a plain one. i have a van vault and deadlocks. thanks in advance brs
  9. W

    Well, here goes - Alarm stuff

    I am looking for some suggestions on an Alarm, this is what I need: Has to be a main panel and a remote for two seperate entrances. Three seperate zones - one a door break and PIR - One door break and PIR and preferably some sort of Glass Break or Shock sensor (yes, I know they had a poor...
  10. P

    SMD LED Lighting with Push to Break Switches

    Hi, I was hoping someone could help double check and clarify some stuff for me. I'm in the process of putting LED SMD strip light under some cupboards. What I've got so far is - 5M LED SMD Strip Lights - Working Input Voltage: 12VDC, Working Current/meter: 0.4A, Output power: 48W /5 Meter...
  11. F

    LEVEL 3 -Assignment Help for 3 faults - FIRST FAULT RING CONTINUITY

    Hello there, I'm currently taking my Level 3 and have been given an assignment to do which I have all most finished but I was wondering if anyone could use their infinite electrical knowledge and help me out with 3 faults that I need to identify and rectify? I will lay out below what I have so...
  12. S

    Attempted break in to my van !

    Been out and about all evening in the car came back home around half past eleven got stuck into some invoices and minor works Certs gets a knock on the door. One of our neighbours spotted a gang of lads around the van shining a torch inside and then trying to force the back doors they then ran...
  13. L

    suppliers neutral break?

    suppliers neutral break? can someone explain the reason why the voltage in a domestic dwelling rises when the neutral is broken out in the street? 3 phase is not something I deal with and not too clear on the theory?! probly a daft question just me being thick?
  14. F

    ring testing

    whilst doing ring continuity i have no end to end on cpc also on isulation test live earth im getting 9.50Meg ohmson the same ring are these two results to do with the same problem if so how can i go about finding the fault am i right in saying that if i spilt the ring at one of the sockets then...
  15. G

    Fault Finding

    If some one told you that their rcd was tripping out regulary what would be a good procedure for finding the fault. quick and easy preferebly.
  16. C

    Building control not co-opertive - advice?

    I did my Part P qualification 6 years back, so the certificate expired a year ago. Been doing wirepatching for years but decided to do a Part P, semi retire and earn a bit doing ad hoc work. No chance once I realised what insurance, test gear, calibration, and registration would cost. Did a...
  17. S

    VAT change to charitable buildings from 1st August 2012

    A small knock thanks to the EU - VAT for buildings used for charitable purposes will be exempt from reduced VAT for green products. Not coming in until 1st August 2013 unless it gets overturned. Village halls lose out as EU clamps down on green goods tax break - 24 Aug 2012 - News from...
  18. G

    CO2 concentrations break through the 400ppm barrier for first time in 800,000 years

    I had to have a little rant about this landmark being passed on our blog, as this is far far earlier than anyone thought even vaguely possibly back in the 90's when I was studying climate change science and policy. It's an absolute disgrace that the rate that atmospheric CO2 concentrations is...
  19. I

    Finding a cable break twin and earth lighting if possible in a wall.

    Hi all, just thought i would try and find a solution on how to find where a cable could be broken in a wall? The break as i am putting it together with insulation test shows cable broken in the wall in the switch wire (so flashing disco lights) not good. A few years ago the house...
  20. S

    Ring Final Circuit advise query

    Hi guys, Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the following. I had to change a CU in a hoarders property in January which proved to be quite a challenge. CU was damaged with accessible live parts so I had no choice. Clutter was extreme with hardly any access to some rooms so couldn't get...

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