Hello,
I should probably be sending this as an enquiry / private message to Marvo or another Moderator - but perhaps I can get the problem sorted on here:
When I tried to view a picture in a members post on the thread below [link to that thread below] by clicking onto the picture I received a...
I have just completed a complete rewire on an average 1960's 3 bed semi.
Inspector chap has just been round and said to get signed off I need to install 2 smoke alarms and one heat alarm in the kitchen, because there is no door, and they all need to be interlinked.
He couldn't quote me the...
Evening chaps..
I have just fitted some downlights in a bathroom and needed to give them RCD protection as there was none. I fitted the following:
The test button works fine and the unit trips when a fault occurs (touching neutral to earth) but I cannot get the MFT to test it for trip times...
"Hello All",
As We know Internet Explorer is not recommended for accessing the Forum and being able to type messages - there are reasons why it does not work correctly on here and this was explained to Me some time ago by the Owner / Dan in a post about that so I have been using Google Chrome...
Hi all,
I'm currently on a project in a new build school and we are installing 2 x luxomat pir detectors (master and slave) in the classrooms.
The instructions are ridiculously complicated with lots of terminals (2x L 2x N, 2x NO 1x S) they also have a inbuilt relay.
We're wiring the lights...
Quick fire question.
I was always told that you cannot do live working unless the customer cannot shut X appliance down for what ever reason, a risk assessment is in place with a proper live working procedure/LOA.
Granted you cannot do live work in a hazardous area, but AP on site claims you...
Hi all, I've been working at a swimming rectfying many faults. The one major fault was bought to their attention after a fire broke out in a breaker.
The problem is i cant see why. The breaker and main incomers can get hot to the point of fire. The load is 20.2A on 16mm cable, the connections...
Dear All,
I need to change the fuse in a standard household Ashley fusebox but I cannot pull the fuse out, no matter how hard I try. The fuse looks a like a standard cartridge type fuse(16 A MCB16).
There is a small key in the lid of the fusebox which looks like a paper clip opened out, but I...
Hi, (sorry for long post)
Havn't posted much here but am after some well appreciated advice.
I have recently qualified from my 4 year apprenticeship. The Operation that I work (and did my apprenticeship) for does on the whole all domestic installation and maintenance.
Although the job is...
Are these any good or is there a alternative?
EasySwitch Easy Switch Wireless Switches
I've been asked to provide lighting in the garden switched from the kitchen. The garage is detached, I can get power from the garage board to the lights but cannot run switch to kitchen without digging up a...
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I am in the process of establishing a solar Pv installation company in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The problem i have is that I cannot gain MCS accreditation until such time as I have my first Install Complete.
And the customer cannot avail of the NIE Grant unless they employ an MCS...
If anyone has an odd solar panel they want to donate for charity your feedback would be much appreciated.
Want to help 3rd world countries get electricity they much need.
Hi,
We have just finished a building which contains 10 of Compact Flourescent 2 x 18w PL downlights with gear. When connecting a normal white rocker switch the lights operate fine, however when using the 2 gang electrical touch switch the lights do not seem to work. Any idea to why this is and...
Hi people,
I am installing a three phase supply but the out building I am working in is currently fed by a generator and I cannot gain access to the main supply. I have 3 phase 40a type c mcb which in the niceic test sheets says max is 0.46 ohms. The zdb in the out building is 0.60 ohms and the...
So...I spent a little while yesterday getting everything in order, my most efficient effort to date.
Its sunday morning, the house is quiet, Im fresh and...and...and the website comes up "Page cannot be found"
Grrrr,,anyone else notice this or do they just shut it down over bankholidays.
Cant...
Hi there
Downstairs hall lights have no way of being turned off from upstairs
i want to insert intermediate switch upstairs into the circuit, unfortunately walls have just been decorated and have got the floorboards up and found the wiring but cannot pull the cable up the wall, seems to be...
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