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  1. P

    Is guidance note 8 earthing and bonding worth buying?

    Helloo, Im looking to constantly improve my knowledge in this field and I feel like earthing/bonding is an area I want to touch on but im just wondering how much can guidance note 8 offer me. I know guidance note 3 was definitely helpful and the way it’s worded it’s much more easier to...
  2. littlespark

    My kid’s moving out! House buying.

    Just gauging the collective intelligence here on perils and pitfalls of renovating a possible house my middle daughter (19yp) wants to buy with her own money. She pays the bills, daddy does all the donkey work. The market around here is slow at this time, so there’s not a huge choice of...
  3. G

    Buying elecrical/electronic components from the onlime marketplaces.

    Below is a Louis Rossmann video where he reviews fuses he bought from an online marketplace. The results of his testing is terrifying and needs to be more widely recognised. Now, I know us professionals will not purchase critical components like fuses in this manner but I recall the recent...
  4. A

    Linking PIR security lights or buying something smarter?

    Hi. I'm an I.T.. engineer with some outdated electrical experience. I qualified C&G 2330 17th edition about 15 years ago, but my only experience since then has been fairly basic stuff maintaining my own properties etc. I've just had a couple of LED security lights fail (Again) so I'm going...
  5. homebuyer2023

    Buying flat, Consumer Unit replaced but no notification

    Hi All, I am in the middle of purchasing a small 1 bed flat in England, and have been sent a Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate by the seller (horizontal red form with 6 pages). The certificate states work was done 4 years ago including new sockets, downlights and a 'new consumer...
  6. K

    Buying house - EICR Results Help please!

    Hi all, we are purchasing our first home and the sellers had an EICR carried out in April 2023. They have sent us a copy of the report and said that the electrician confirmed to them verbally that there is nothing technically wrong with the house and it is perfectly safe. That most houses of...
  7. K

    I have a dated condo I am buying with 100 amps -need advice

    The seller is saying they will not upgrade the electric and it is normal to have 100 amps. However the inspector is stating it may trip often and I should get it upgraded. It is about 1300 sq ft and the sellers are just being stubborn. Here is the invoice from "their" electrician. Please let me...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Is the laptop worth buying?

    This is kind of electrical, so I hope it's ok in this section. Apologies @westward10 if not, I'm sure it will be moved very quickly :) My laptop has had it's day. There is such a huge range of laptops out there that I am getting overloaded. Also, I don't understand half of the spec. AMD athlov...
  9. B

    Buying a new house - is this too much for a domestic supply?

    Evening, I’ve just put an offer on a house without thinking too much of the electrics. It currently has 2 electric showers and an electric oven. If we buy it I’d like 2 x 16A commando sockets installed in the garage so I can run my air compressor (2.2kW) and MIG welder. I calculated that the...
  10. R

    I’m looking for a range cooker buying guide.

    I’m hoping to find a range cooker buying guide as we are looking to update our kitchen. Does anybody have something that would help please?
  11. D

    I am looking to buy used and surplus MCCBs

    I am are looking to purchase used and surplus 3 Phase MCCBs and single Phase high amperage MCCBs. All brands considered as long as the MCCBs are in full working order. If you have any that fit that description that you would like sell, please drop me a DM. Thanks
  12. R

    Is anyone interested in buying two PAT Testers?

    Hi I have a Seaward PAT 1000x which just gives a continuous tone when plugged in. Also a working Seaward Supernova. I've not done any testing for a long time and Im moving house so I'd like to sell them. If anyone is interested please message me. I'm in Blackpool
  13. Richardcavell

    Am I buying the right lights?

    Hi. 1. I want to install a light for the tiny foyer of my apartment. I’m thinking of installing it on the wall. Does this one look good? Also, how does it install? Do I need to buy anything else? The first video is of my foyer. Cloud Satin Copper effect Ceiling light | DIY at B&Q -...
  14. Dal

    Cable buying advice please.

    Hi all, my electrician is currently dealing with his Ukraine family issues and asked me to get everything prepped for when he returns. I'm in Spain where sourcing materials can be difficult to say the least. He specced 20 meters of 16mm2 positive and neutral cable to come in from the meter but...
  15. H

    LED buying advise, lamp fittings.

    I am looking for some buying advise. I wish to change all the existing incandescent lamp fittings in my house to LEDs. Each of the bedrooms will have one central, largish, ceiling LED fitting, simple design, round or square. Two bedrooms are large, 13 x 15ft, then the smaller bedroom, which...
  16. D

    Anyone else affected by petrol panic buying..?

    https://uk.yahoo.com/news/panic-buying-idiots-lost-income-112322844.html
  17. I

    Where are you lot buying consumer units.

    And for value, quality, easy of parts, what brand do you guys recommend. Cheers.
  18. I

    Advice on buying generator please

    Hi I am looking at purchasing and running a drinks cooling machine to run on no mains electric what so ever! The company that sells the machine have advised the following Frequency: 50Hz Rated current: 5.5A Rated input: 800W This machine is a liquid to liquid based (water and anti freeze...
  19. L

    Which brand new Insulated screwdriver set is worth buying

    Must include the pozi type that is great for Fuses etc . Fancy a treat but not wanting Kleins etc !
  20. L

    Megger 1553. Worth buying to do basic domestic stuff ?

    I have been offered a very well looked after unit . The price is £160 with all accessories etc . Calibration finished 3 weeks ago. Unit compares reading with another calibrated unit .so a possible good buy ?????
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