Got a job coming up need to install a fcu coming of a RFC in an adjoining office room to power a light circuit. the light circuit will be in a large greenhouse with lots of water being sprayed for the plants and flowers so need suitable IP rating, albeit the FCU will be out of direct contact...
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As I have mentioned before I have been a Free Subscriber to the IET `Wiring Matters` Magazine for many years after being given a Free subscription by the then IEE after posing a question to them.
As you will know the Magazine is now an online version and I get regular Emails...
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im in southern ireland and have been in the electrical trade for the last forty years almost and was registered with ecssa up to about five years ago when i changed jobs to another field i was going to go back but now find the goalposts are changed and the governing body are looking...
Most of you will know that test-meter have for some time offered a discount to forum members but had to stop the open advertising of a 5% code as too many non forum members found it via google.
They will most of the time still offer a discount if you email them and then order over the phone...
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I hope you're all having a relaxing Sunday.
I'm currently studying my level 1 C&G 7202 in Bedford, 1 day a week.
I have been trying hard to find entry level electrical work without success; Whenever an electrician hears that I'm only on a level 1 course, they cut the conversation...
So the number of MP's was supposed to drop from 650 to 600 in 2020 ..... but the election happened this year and its likely to happen in 2022
For me the harmonising of the size of the consituencies is long over due ...... because 1 vote in the UK, should have the same "effect"...
This link is...
Anyone read up on the proposed changes to the next edition yet?
https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/drafts/45ff73619910dcfa83208ba39773f4df/000000000030342612?standardsReference=BS%207671#/section
Some interesting items in there.
Question about the standard size that these come in - have they changed in last decade?
I have several nominal 11.25in fixtures that the only available size close to i can find is 284mm -
these fall out because too short!!
Any advice where i can get the older (longer) bulbs??
thanks ian
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I am extremely stuck.
I have got an old plastic switch that I am replacing to a polished one but I have come across a difficulty after I have changed them over.
The switch is for the kitchen lights.
I currently have one Tube light connected to them and on 3 switches there are...
can someone please clarify this for me im at my wits end,
there are currently no plastic fuse boxes that are non cumbustible for sale from wholesales?
if fit a plastic cu, need to box it in with plaster board ect?
if i wire in new circuit from a new plastic cu to say a socket in hallway, i...
Hi guys, question for those that fill in NIC minor works forms. When changing a 30mA RCD like for like, I appreciate new times would have to be recorded, but anything else? Company I work for are changing about 30 RCD's which have failed a periodic report. i take it 30 x minor works required for...
Hi guys,
After long hasitation I have bought the new yellow book for BS7671. What a rip-off?
Anyway, I was looking at the inspection and testing section and I can not see for sure if there are some changes to the way we should fill the forms? There is a new section of about 50+ questions...
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