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  1. lozarus

    Small Data Cabinet Conundrums

    Been asked to supply an FCU for a data cabinet. Sounds simple right? Not a huge server room style thing, just a small 6U data cabinet mounted on a wall containing a network switch, CCTV recorder and a 6-way 13a PDU I've seen these done in a variety of ways but not sure what's best to do. My...
  2. W

    Under Cabinet led strip positioning

    Just wondering where everyone fits their Uber cabinet LED strip? I would normally fit it right to the back of the underside to hide the cables, but I’ve recently seen a few people fit it tight to the front of the unit
  3. D

    Help with Cabinet Shelf LED lighting

    Hi there, We’ve got a glass cabinet/bookshelf with 4 shelves that we’d like to add some lighting to. We’ve been trying to figure out how to get 4 separate rows of LED strip lighting (~90cm)to connect together to one power source so they function simultaneously. Can anyone help find what...
  4. MaintenanceSpark

    Day 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident waiting to happen

    Just seen this on a YouTube short and thought I’d screenshot it. People chucking dog muck in a damaged ULEZ cabinet. Is that a service cut out with exposed live parts?
  5. I

    UK Is this meter and consumer unit location safe and upto spec? (kitchen cabinet, water pipes)

    Hello, I am renovating my kitchen and looking for advice on best placement of the meter and consumer unit. I am primarily concerned with: Building regs Electrical regs Fire safety It's just a simple dwelling, not HMO or anything. Currently, the meter and consumer unit is inside of a brick...
  6. P

    Can I mix Fluorescent and LED ?

    I have three Aurora Fluorescent linkable (linked) under cabinet 'strip' lights (c.21cm each) under the kitchen cabinets and over the sink area (but not directly above) put in by the builders in 2006 when it was built. The middle Aurora strip light has failed and needs replacing - the Aurora...
  7. S

    Recommendation for under cabinet LED strip please

    Hi all, I'm looking at putting some warm white LED strip (3000k) in aluminium profile under some kitchen cabinets, so just looking for recommendations please on decent and sensibly priced LED strip, drivers and aluminium profile. I know there's a huge range of this stuff out there, so hard to...
  8. R

    Swan Neck Cabinet Lighting

    I have some Hafele swan neck over cabinet LED lights in my kitchen. They are about 15 years old and a couple have failed. They are now discontinued but as they have fixed lights, I need to replace all the fittings. I cannot find any suitable modern swan neck cabinet lights (I've tried Hafele and...
  9. ben8_n

    Cabinet for mains supply

    Hi all, any recommendations for neat and complaint ways to "house" a new supply -- the main electrical fuse, cut out, meter etc that on our house is inside the house near the front door. It's currently inside a cupboard that needs to come down, but am assuming I can't just cover with any...
  10. D

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Mounting EV charger on external meter cabinet

    Customer wants me to mount his EV charger on the back of an external, plastic meter cabinet. The cabinet is a new plastic one at the other side of his drive from the house with a separate consumer unit inside. This would be an ideal location for ease of installation. Is this allowed or will I...
  11. N

    Cat6a cabinet earthing

    Hi all. I am replacing some cat5e cable with cat6a shielded in a large building. I have noticed the cabinets are NOT earthed and the electrical maintenance team have said they can provide this but have asked can it come from the local electrical board OR the MET. Do all cabs need to be earthed...
  12. J

    ADVICE ON TT OR TN-S FOR OUTSIDE SOLAR CABINET

    Please see attached diagram, can someone advise on if this TT connection is correct for an outside solar metal enclosure as shown in the diagram? If not what are your recommendations on how you would do this please?
  13. M

    Demista pads powered by a 24v SELV transformer, with cabinet hinge used as a conductor

    I'm working on a site in the UK where a joinery company will be installing bespoke vanity cabinets. The cabinets will have MDF/mirrored doors with a demista (heated pad) laminated between the mirror and the MDF door. The Demista is powered by a 24v SELV transformer, located behind a small panel...
  14. C

    Electrical Cabinet for Industrial use.

    Afternoon, is there any requirement for electrical cabinets to be all metal? Or is any flame retardant ok? It’s for a basic PLC cabinet with inputs / outputs to a Cobot. Very light industrial, nothing ever gets damaged etc.
  15. A

    Shaver socket in cabinet not accepting toothbrush? Help please

    Good afternoon I have recently had a bathroom makeover and had the existing shaver socket removed as I purchased a cabinet with socket enclosed. However, my oral b toothbrush 2 pin doesn't fit into thr 230v 2 pin socket in the cabinet whereas i had no issues with the previous socket.. I'm not...
  16. X

    External cabinet key

    Hi can anyone say what key or how to get hold of it to open this cabinet I have about 10 different types that I brought on Amazon but this one I can’t seem to locate
  17. A

    Under cabinet recessed lighting cable needs extending

    Hi all! I have these two under cabinet recessed light fittings that connect to a single switch. I also need to add a lining to the underside of the cabinets, so will end up lowering the lights a bit. However, their cables are currently at their max length so I need to extend/ splice the cables...
  18. marksmith

    Problem with under cabinet LED lighting

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me with my problem. Just started renting a place and it has under cabinet LED lighting in the kitchen. It's connected to a wall switch but it takes anywhere from 2 to 50 flicks of the switch before the lights come one. I have tried slow on/off patterns, long...
  19. D

    Is an LED retro-fit viable on this bathroom cabinet?

    Hi all, I'm a newbie and not experienced so please bare with me. I can change a plug... We have a ten year old bathroom cabinet that wasn't cheap and one of the bulbs has gone. We have contacted the manufacturer of the cabinet and they tell us the bulb (not made by them) is no longer made and...
  20. W

    Fire sealing control cabinet

    Hello, I am looking for advice in the best way to seal a vent on a control cabinet. The MCC is 1000x600x300 wall mount with a standard vent at the side. The customer has asked about this after a fire risk assesment. I have honestly never put any thing like that in before as most MCCs were in...
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