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  1. T

    Can't get overload circuit in house working again

    A circuit in my house quit working when a toaster oven and portable electric heater where both running on it. Normally the simple fix would be resetting the tripped breaker. However, the breaker did not appear to be tripped. I turned it off and on just to make sure and still no luck. Next...
  2. S

    Bought ceiling light online which wire is which?

    • Syed06
    • Thread
    • bought can't ceiling ceiling light existing figure light online out positive replace trying wire
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. N

    UK Can't get an electrician to come out for a small job! So help needed!

    Hi Due to Covid, I can't get an electrician to come out to fit a single semi flush lamp. So I am going to fit it myself. So some advice would be very helpful - but if you live local to Stratford Upon Avon and happy to come out for a small job, please let me know. At the moment there is a...
    • Novice
    • Thread
    • can't electrical work electrician get help job needed out small
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. D

    What is this type of LED cable? Can't find it anywhere

    It's for LEDs (under unit lighting). I need to buy an extension cable, I can't seem to find this particular 2-pin type anywhere. The brand on the driver is 'snappy'. Thanks in advance
  5. Doomed

    Can I can't I - motor wiring

    Just been sent this picture my a regular client that plays with cars: He says the bloke he got it from had it working in his domestic large garage which implies single phase and the plate does say 14A at 230V, but all the info I can find online is in french and seems to say its 3 phase only. My...
  6. D

    Coax Cable Insulation Damaged, Copper visible, Cable can't be easily replaced I think

    Hi, I'd really appreciate your help. This is in Europe. I have no electrical knowledge and very little construction/DIY knowledge. I know electricians / cable-provider-technicians can measure coax signal strength at the outlet with a specialized device. A cable is damaged right down by the...
    • Delran
    • Thread
    • cable can't coax copper damaged floorboards insulation replace replaced wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Vortigern

    Can't link my heat link component of the E-Nest to thermostat

    Reset my thermostat today from my iphone. The link to the thermostat was fine. Then the bit where it tries to link to the heat link will not link to it. I have tried resetting the heat link and got the blue light. I have tried new batteries. I have tried bringing the thermostat within two meters...
  8. Lou

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do?

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do? I wonder. Please discuss.
  9. K

    Wasted thousands doing level 2/3 can't find work

    Hi All this is not a sob story, but I am becoming very frustrated that I have spent so much time and money training to get my qualifications. And now that I am applying for work, no one is willing to give me a chance. After following the advice from more experienced sparks on here. I have...
  10. D

    Why can't you take a spur from a spur?

    Don't worry, I'm not going to do it, but I got into a YouTube hole earlier and have become intrigued by electrical circuits! But this is confusing me. I get that, on a ring circuit, you can run a cable from a socket to create a new socket. But you can't then run a cable from that new socket...
  11. Vortigern

    Doh! Can't believe I did this but I did.

    Not once but twice. That cable is to an old coughtree corner light who would imagine the cable would have taken that route? Just popping in a few cameras and light stopped working. had to dig out the cable bit by bit. Actually managed to get a bullseye on the cable twice, wow! Oh by the way at...
  12. James

    Can't Pay you Excuses

    I have just been reading and responding to a post all about how to accept payment. It got me thinking about all the reasons why people couldn't pay me as agreed. my standard terms are end of month plus 10 days and probably 60% of my invoices get paid within those terms. 30% under two months...
  13. mel hadfield

    Can't open door on a Schneider Quadbox

    Hi Wonder if anyone else has had this problem, I am trying to open the door on a new Schneider Electric Quadbreak 250A Switch Disconnector SQB2503L Isolator 3P+N but the security handle only comes half way then jams against something solid. I have taken the guts out of the case to examine it and...
  14. C

    Can't get staircase timer to work

    (diy level) Does anyone have experience with staircase/corridor timer switches. I've bought about 6 different makes of the damn things and I can't get any to work. I've been getting advice from a self described electronics expert but he has not been able to tell me what I'm doing wrong...
  15. T

    Can't install smart meter due to not enough space

    Hi recently moved into a house that has solar panels installed and Tesla power wall 2. It would appear some of the equipment is installed in the external meter box. E.on are not able to install smart meter due to not enough space. As the meter is alot bigger that old metet I would like to get...
  16. A

    Dimplex duo heat 300n storage heater Spare Parts

    Hello, Been remodelling my sitting room and have moved my dimplex duo heat 300n storage heater. This has not been switched on since the end of last winter. So last night,when switched on for the first, it did not come on. Tested power from E7 and it is fine. The comfort heat panel works off a...
  17. ipf

    What the eye's can't see?

    Heard one on Wednesday....from someone involved. An 85 years old almost totally BLIND lady, whilst not requesting it, had a Test and Inspection carried out by someone representing the housing association who own her property. Later she entered her bathroom and attempted to switch on the shower...
  18. pirate

    Why can't I post to the DIY forum?

    I have insufficient privileges, apparently...
  19. Pete999

    can't React to new threads

    Hope this is the right Forum. but can't react to new threads, asked before, but in the wrong Forum.
  20. R

    Industrial Plug. Can't identify

    Hi All, i'm trying to identify this plug,it looks industrial and for the heavy machinery. So far google search doesn't help. I have only picture in my hand. Please those who ever have seen something like this, help me to identify what is this.
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