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  1. S

    Opening Street Lamp Covers (UK)

    Apologies from a newbie if this is in the wrong place. A contractor is going to trace all underground utilities in an area, including electrical cabling to street lamps. He is proposing to open the covers on a number of working street lamps to better transmit a signal that can be traced by his...
  2. P

    Terminal "covers" for Bosch 10.8v\12v lithium batteries?

    As the title suggests, I am looking for some simple insulating covers to go over the terminals of my Bosch batteries to prevent any chance of them shorting while rattling about in a tool bag... I have seen some 3D print plans for such items, but can't find anyone selling the items...
  3. A

    fire rated LED light covers

    Am hoping you can help Following an integral garage conversion, I am after a couple of fire hoods to cover some LED ceiling spotlights. The lights are in a plaster boarded ceiling which has a garage roof void above (the room is part of an integral garage conversion). Lights are around 150mm dia...
  4. D

    Another Nagy production covers controversy subject

    3rd part work / certification of A another’s job (skip the intro start at 2min45)
  5. robd

    Need some downlight covers for loft...any recommendations?

    Morning all Been to a job that's got old non fire rated downlights, LEDs retrofitted but nothing to a) stop things from sitting directly on top of the lamps which still get fairly warm and b) to allow the insulation to be laid properly in loft without covering and touching said lamps. Looking...
  6. M

    Accessory screw covers

    Anybody got any tips on how to remove the little plastic inserts that the likes of Click and BG supply to cover the screw heads on the front of their switches / sockets etc? I often use a bradawl but this always damages them and is fairly obvious when they are replaced. BG normally supply double...
  7. FatallyFlawed

    Action on socket covers

    FatallyFlawed has been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers associated with plug-in socket covers for 10 years now. Many electricians have been warning about them for much longer! As you may know, in recent years we have received the support of a number of influential bodies...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Good shoe covers - review

    For years I have been using the standard, disposable blue overlay shoe covers. They do the job, but they are a right pain. 1. They get ripped easily. 2. Pain to take on and off as you're always going in and out of the house. 3. Even if your organised and have them in the same place in the van...
  9. P

    Help sourcing replacment light covers

    I need quite a few of these light covers. They are about 32cm in diameter. Tried a couple of electrical shops to no avail, and they show meww CBR/28M/WO on the cover but haven't had any joy tracing them. Any ideas appreciated?
  10. JK-Electrical

    Urgently Wanted: 2 x Wylex 4-Way Dark Grey Fuse Covers

    I'm looking for 2 x Wylex 4-way fuse covers in dark grey. I've searched the Internet in the hope of finding some, but haven't had any joy. If anyone has any of these covers going spare, please get in touch. I'll cover your postage costs and make a donation to your drinking fund. :D
  11. mwigham85

    Fireproof Supports in escape routes.

    Hi Guys, Does a hallway in a dwelling class as an escape route for this Reg or is it just shared access escape routes that this Reg covers? thanks
  12. ChipFanDave

    Cables in loft Insulation

    I’m an Industrial electrician and as such have limited knowledge of domestic installations (we all still use the same regs though). I’m wanting to know what people do about the increased insulation in lofts. For example my shower is a nominal 9.5kW with a 10mm T&E cable If I was to install the...
  13. FatallyFlawed

    NHS issues safety alert on socket covers requiring removal from NHS premises!

    The NHS has just published a safety alert about socket covers which requires them to be removed from all NHS premises! It says: "This Alert is issued to highlight how, in certain circumstances, the use of plastic 13A (13 amp) electrical socket inserts (sold as safety accessories) can overcome...
  14. M

    Switch / Socket Faceplate screw covers?

    Hi I have a new build house and the switch / socket face plates have screw covers. Some of these have fell out and would like to replace them, any idea where I could get them or what they are called. I have no idea what brand the sockets / switches are as there is no branding on them, should I...
  15. T

    Any idea what regulation covers this?

    Evening guys know its late but wondering if I could pick your brains........ A mates called me for advice. Had a new boiler fitted, but sounds like a right cowboy job! Read of a whole list of problems, and he wanted me to give him some electrical...
  16. goals

    Down light covers

    Installing some fire rated downlighters in upstairs bathroom (out of zone) and was wondering if they could be boxed in with plywood to keep the insulation in the roof space of themof them...
  17. D

    Cable covers

    Hey peps just looking over the regs on underground wiring and it says to use cable covers as protection and identification.........I've never seen these and after a few searches on google unable to find anything.......are you supposed to buy these or make them yourself, what do you guys use ...
  18. i=p/u

    covers for downlights

    just finishing off in a house and going to tidy up attic today.. the lady had gu10s and insulation layed over the top, what is the most economic soloution that youve seen or use... im thinking chicken wire?????
  19. T

    Removing Plastic Screw Covers

    Has anyone got any good tips/ methods for removing plastic screw covers from face plates without damaging the caps, or is it best to destroy them and fit new ones? Thanks
  20. D

    temporary electrical device covers

    I have been using these device covers for the last 5 years personally with good response but do not really pursue selling them. I would like to get them reviewed for a more widespread use. I would consider it a new idea. I am new to this website so will try to figure out how to get pictures to...

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