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    Verifying your non contact voltage tester, the American way.

    I just saw this on r/electricians, which is an electricians subreddit but is populated mostly from guys from the US. I have to say, I appreciate Fluke's warnings : electricians - https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/b1rv6w/i_have_to_say_i_appreciate_flukes_warnings/eins6m5/ My mind...
  2. P

    Fluke t6 tester, non contact voltage reading?

    Anyone got one of these yet? I’ve got the older t5 version and the fingers on the end are really handy with ac current detection. The new one supposedly gives you non contact voltage reading as well. Was in eddies and there was one in a stand on the counter to try out, it wouldn’t work when I...
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    New 3 phase and rayfield - who to contact?

    I'm a property owner who needs to have a single phase supply upgraded to three phase with a ryefield distribution board added. I've submitted a preliminary application with UK Power Networks and they have now sent me a list of things I need to provide them (see attached in red). My question is...
  4. G

    Note on Cert to contact DNO to renew cutout, AIBU?

    Simple enough job, three additional DSOs in existing ring to avoid the use of extensions and multi plugs. First things first quick Zs on socket, 0.31 Ohmos, lovely.... ...Check cut out and main fuse, IS there anyone on this forum who was alive when this was installed? No tingle using the...
  5. Pete999

    Non contact voltage pen proving unit

    Gmail - https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pc=en-ha-emea-uk-bk&shva=1#inbox/16199fa33d7fb411?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1 Anyone seen it yet
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    Non contact bathroom light switch

    Hi all,working on a bathroom refit and the customer wants some sort of non contact light switch in the bathroom. No pull cord or light switch on the outside,any of you guys had any experience with these types of thing?? Any advice would be appreciated.
  7. alasdairp

    Arcing contact problems and voltage measurements - some thoughts

    Hi folks I am retired and only tend to read the weekly summaries. I read the long-winded thread re. the storage heater and MCB tripping (thread now closed) and wished to make a few different comments. (a) measuring voltage on an arcing supply using a normal multimeter (even a true RMS Fluke)...
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    Gun cabinet door contact

    Hi, Could do with some advice on using a door contact on a Gun cabinet, I sceptically tried a normal magnetic door contact to see if it would work but it thinks it’s always alarming no matter whether the door is closed or open. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations on how to get...
  9. UKMeterman

    Fluke non contact volt meter

    Fluke have brought out a non contact volt meter, looks quite usefull, anyone tried one in the field? T6-1000 | Fluke T6-1000 Handheld Electrometer, 200A ac 1000V ac 1000V dc | Fluke - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/1462605/
  10. M

    BLACK surface door contact

    How do all, does anyone know where I can purchase a black door contact from, my customer has just had a new door fitted and is insisting on a black contact.. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Veritas R8 Pre 2000 Magnetic contact problems

    Hi all, I've just replaced the keypad on a veritas r8 pre-2000 system as the old keypad had few worn buttons which weren't working correctly. The new keypad seems to be working fine yet at the same time I also replaced the magnetic contact on our front door as it was very hit and miss, think it...
  12. Dan

    Worker suffers serious injury from contact with overhead power line

    A stonemasonry company in Perth has been fined after an apprentice stonemason was seriously injured from contact with an overhead power line. Continue reading...
  13. Davisonp

    Is this a switch in the neutral instead of the live?

    I had an odd one today. I was investigating a problem with a light that was not working. As it turns out, it was multiple loose connections causing the problem. The circuit is wired in old unearthed two core cables making the contact voltage tester a waste of time. At the light fitting there...
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    I Need Work Looking for electricians mates commercial projects London

    Looking for electricians mates commercial projects London
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    I Need Work Electrician/electricians mate needed london

    Electrician/ mate needed north London and Watford areas. Immediate start
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    Looking for advice on how best to become a spark

    Hello there, I'm 16 yrs old, going to be taking my gcses next summer. After school I would like to become an electrician. Now, there are a few different options Available in order to get the qualifications. So I am looking for some advice. Do I go to college and do a course? If so, should I...
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    Indirect Contact rotection Using RCDs?

    Could anyone please explain why an RCD is needed outside the equipotential zone, how it operates and also why it needs to operate with in a certain specified time ?
  18. S

    I Need Work Electricians mate needed. Watford/london

    Looking for electricians mate/improver. We are based in Watford so ideally located within reasonable distance. Jobs running in Finchley Road and Acton also. Must have some basic experience of first and second fix domestic works.
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    I Need Work Looking for Electrical Labourer/Mate Work in London

    Hi All, Looking for any roles in assisting electricians as a labourer or a mate. London is preferable but willing to travel further. I have limited experience in electrical work, which is helping family friends out in fixing and installing electrics. Qualifications include: 17th edition, C&G...
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    I Need Work Electrical improver/ electricians mate work needed Preston North west

    Hello everyone I have my level 3 city and guilds 2330 in electrical installation and the 17th edition wiring regs. I have a full clean driving licence with van driving experience. Domestic newbuild , extension, and rewire experience as well as the normal circuit extension work etc. I am no...

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