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  1. J

    plug socket change

    my RCD has been tripping on and off for weeks now, electricans couldnt find any faults in the fuse box and they replaced the RCD switch twice! Yesterday the electricans came and replaced my metallic sockets back to plastic plain sockets and my RCD hasnt tripped once. I dont know a lot about this...
  2. I

    How do I change these lights

    I have two 'regular' lights in the ceiling and I want to change them to spot light fixtures. (images attached). I cant fit the mounting plate over the plate that is already on the ceiling that is housing some cables (I assume because there are two lights on the circuit). So how to I go about...
  3. T

    another career change thread... sorry

    Hi all, apologies for another thread, I've done a search of the site and there's loads of info on here, but I'm finding bits here there and everywhere so thought id ask in relation to my situation. I'm looking to leave my current employment, which is well paid, but I've had enough. I'm looking...
  4. I

    EICR - Landlord wants to change CU and retest after EICR

    I've done a few EICRs for a landlord and the latest one of his I've given an unsatisfactory, I've advised changing the CU - existing one is old and cracked, earthing needs upgrading and no RCD amongst other things. He has a "handyman" who I often work alongside with and seems a bit overly keen...
  5. J

    Can you Change a 55v 0v 55v transformer

    Can you Change a 55v 0v 55v transformer to 110v by just connecting the earth to one end of the windings on these type of transformers?
  6. E

    UK Peak / Off Peak CU Change

    Hi All, I've been commissioned to carry out remedial works at a property that recently had an EICR done by another contractor. Upon arrival at the premises I immediately noticed several C1 & C2 Codes not mentioned in the report which I have reported back to the agents! Anyway I have attached...
  7. K

    Change bt master phone socket for metal face plate

    Hi all, Trying to change a facetted. Not sure how to do it. Got a bit master phone line with this layout A White B Orange 2 White 3 Green 4 Black 5 Orange I want to change it for a new metal face plate, which has 1 2 3 4 5 6 What do the cables do. Thanks for your help Cheers Tony
  8. M

    Kitchen island power requirement change

    Hi All, first post here and looking for a bit of advice. I am planning on having a few changes done to the kitchen island. wanting to add a quooker tap. This is what I currently have in place; Stating at the CU. 40a mcb > 10mm2 t+e > 60a junction box (at island) > 10mm2 t+e > 45amp mk switch...
  9. W

    Cu change quotes, think I’m too cheap

    I’ve seen 3 or 4 quotes for cu changes in the last few month from other electrical firms some on here and some during my working week In general, for a standard 10way dual board seems around £500-550 (mostly plus vat too) im only charging £375(No vat) for a 10 way, about £400 for a 16 way...
  10. J

    UK Dis board position change and upgrade, cable compliance issues

    Hi, I think I may have helped hold the gun in the shooting of my own foot… Been combining TP dis boards into a single board, after a workshop extension. Quite a few 4 core 1.5mm SWAs feeding fixed equipment, like TP drills lathes and the like – all fed via 16A breakers on the old board. Lots...
  11. B

    Speed change

    There are 12 conveyors all running on vfd's. Turn six off and the other six increase in speed and yet the vfd setting has not changed. Why?
  12. M

    Anybody know how to make the change from sea to land?

    I Did training as an Electro technical officer cadet and have been working at sea for 6/7 years as an electrician. I’ve got loads of qualifications but everything is sea related. (Electrical and electronic marine engineernig foundation degree, high voltage training, diesel electric propulsion)...
  13. D

    25mm tails why..?

    Have you ever come across a melted 16mm tail ? Me , no never ... why are tails expected to be 25mm , seems utter overkill imo thoughts
  14. C

    Consumer unit change - How do you do it?

    Dont change many consumer units, usually go ok but had one today that I did cheap for next door neighbour (Why is it always the ones you do cheap for friends and family that bite you). Anyway changed the board etc, all ok. Then came testing and obviously have various alterations in the last...
  15. N

    Can I change MEM Spectra, 10a, 1 way bathroom light switch for 20a?

    Hi, I can't track down an 'MEM Spectra, 10amp, 1 way bathroom light switch' anywhere. However, I can find an 'MEM Spectra, 20amp, 1 way switch. Is it OK to use 20amp switch instead of 10amp without any problem? Phot attached. The first switch on left is bathroom light, second...extractor...
  16. E

    DB Change & Isolation

    Hi All, I've turned up at a job where the tenant needs to change the DB as the face is falling apart and was cut to fit more RCBO modules. Anyway the questions are as follows: 1) isolation, the supplier has been made aware of the change by the property manager so I'm reluctant to cut any tags...
  17. M

    Electrical faceplate change regs

    Hi Any you guys out there who are clued up maintenance eg faulty socket, sw etc change not new properties intalls in properties done around 1974 is there a requirement now that they be tested eg loop test, R1 +R2. insulation resistance test about 6 or 7 test in all for just one items seems...
  18. G

    Hi All, Quick intro and thinking of a career change, so need some advice

    HI All, Based near Cardiff, UK and seriously thinking of a career change and ended up here after a good few days of searching and reading up on various forums. Mid 40s now and deciding to go the sparky way! Torn between college course, which are typical 1 year - level 1 electrical...
  19. Lister1987

    Electrical Accidents that 'helped' change the wiring regulations?

    A post on a thread by @pc1966 got me pondering (post mentioned the Emma Shaw case), what other electrical accidents, fatalities, near misses that given rise to the regulations changing?
  20. A

    How to change a fuse in an old fuse box where fuse is not a pull out one

    Please the pic of my fuse box and guide how can I change the first floor fuse in this old fuse box. Note the fuse is not the pull out one. Also if you see in the pic it seems it comes out by unscrewing all the adjacent fuse which does not seem right? Experts please guide.

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