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  1. mainline

    My day 5: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house

    Will leave it run for a few weeks before tidying it up.
  2. mainline

    My day 4: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house

    Got rid of mains relays and used 5v ones. Sorted out a little charging circuit and change over for the battery.
  3. mainline

    My day 3: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house

    Seems to be working ok, as in texting and calling. The mains relay's I have used are getting too hot, seems that the led resistor is of the wrong value so are dissipating too much heat. Have started to do it another way for the mains monitoring.
  4. Adam_92

    Snagging on a new build

    Just brought a new build and Snaggers have picked a few things 1.no insect mesh in extractor fans which I can’t find in building regs? 2.utility room extractor fan isn’t a humidistat (it’s got an opening window) does it need to be a humidistat or standard is fine? 3. Fuse board (picture...
  5. David1977m

    I want to build a test and practice wall for 2365 L3

    I’m just finishing my L2 2365 at college in the evenings and plan to do the L3 2365 with the same college as an evening course. However I would like to build a test wall with a three phase board and everything else I will need. Has anyone got a list of components and circuits it would be worth...
  6. K

    Build a Simple 5 volt Charger

    Dear Sir, I'd build a simple voltage divider charger with 1 Amp diode from 4.8 AC - DC adapter (500 ma - output volatge - 4.15Volt) to charge my two AA battery. My Battery finished charged was 1.25 (Sony 4600mAh), but it can only be used within half day. I suspect It may not enough...
  7. R

    Pad Mount Transformer over Pole Mount for New Home Build?

    Hello --- In the planning stages for a new custom home build -- The house will be several hundred feet from the road and I want to have the power underground --- I am wondering if I should inquire about having a pad mount transformer in close proximity to the Power Pole Source rather than a pole...
  8. T

    Question about T&E and spotlights in my new build house.

    Hi, So I've just started to install some spotlights in a room in my house, and I always thought to use 1.5mm T&E so I've wired them all up and I've come to connect the main line in and noticed that it is 1.0 T&E. Am I okay to link the main line to my daisy chained spots on 1.5. Some more...
  9. jan-willem

    How can I build a stronger coil

    I do build homemade electric parts, timers etc. from wood. What is the best way to build a strong electric coil. My coil looks not so stong. Do I have to make the coil longer or wider? I just did started doing this and do not know how to build a strong one. This is the video I did make from my...
  10. D

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension for certificate

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension to the house for certificate. Thanks
  11. C

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build control panels.

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build small to medium control panels and are always looking for new customers, so if you have a control panel that needs building feel free to get in touch.
  12. J

    Methods for pricing domestic new build

    Hi, I'm fairly recently (about a year) self employed, and I have been asked to give a estimate for a 3 storey new build. Having read other information online regarding pricing it seems pricing per point or per sq metre seem the way to go. Just wondering what peoples prefer ways are as...
  13. D

    The new build consumer unit of the future and beyond...

    3 phase , surge , afdd , rcd , dab radio , built in espresso machine
  14. robertl

    Digital phase converter build?

    Hi all I am looking at three phase conversion options for my workshop I have looked at rotary converters and I have also looked at static and digital conversion options what I'm wondering is does anyone have a digital converter from the only manufacturer that makes them. Drives Direct is the...
  15. T

    New build extractor fan

    Hello I've recently bought a new build and was wondering if anybody knew a bit more info about the regs for extraction fans. I was sure a new build must have a timed fan in all bathrooms. However mine has a standard fan that comes on and off with the lights, I've took the fan apart to see if it...
  16. W

    What will I need for new build work?

    Hi guys. I’ve been offered some price work on new build homes installation work. The prices seem quite good, I reckon once I’m up to pace I could clear £200 a day on the first fixes. I’ve built up quite a selection of tools over my time but just wondering if there’s any bits any of you new...
  17. L

    Trying to build up online presence.

    Hi just wondering if anyone can give advice to building up online traffic to a new website obviously its a Large fish pond and generating business through a website is hard work!! Is it worth it or are you still just finding work the old fashioned way by word of mouth etc?
  18. E

    New Home Build Electrical Panel Advice

    I am an owner (not an electrician) and plan to commission building a new house in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The home will have a legal basement apartment (so 2x ovens, 2x laundry, etc), 2x car chargers, elevator, some electric heated flooring, electric heated driveways / paths, HVAC, and some...
  19. P

    Ev point on a new build

    Morning chaps I’m starting two new builds next week and they’ve added a vehicle Charging point to each house, Do I feed this via a 6mm t&e from the main cu or have a separate cu for it on an A type RCD? I’ve not done my Ev course yet as it’s been cancelled 3 times due to corona and plus there...
  20. A

    Domestic New Build Electricians Required

    Electricians required for new build housing developments in Southampton & the South East.

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