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  1. M

    Testing question

    hi all I am currently working as a mate the contractor I'm working for which I shall not name does the following test. he only measures zs doesn't do continuity r1 r2 he says that there is a good earth return if these results are within those permitted, he takes his ze from his zs to obtain his...
    • m top
    • Thread
    • carry cutting heard question testing tests value
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. D

    3 layers of plasterboard stud wall

    Hi, has anyone else ever come across a stud wall that consists of 3 layers of plasterboard just stuck together. I thought it i had a nice easy job of cutting out a couple of fastfix boxes and fishing tv and Power cables into loft but as i was cutting out the boxes i realised it was a bit...
  3. B

    Best multi tool blade for cutting fastfix boxes into drywall

    As above which type of blade do you guys find works best with multi tool when 2nd fixing fastfix boxes into plasterboard
    • brizospark
    • Thread
    • best blade boxes cutting drywall multi tool
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. M

    Master RCD switch cutting out - HELP!!!!

    Hi all, New to this Forum, I am not a sparky but am in need of advice because I am on a real real real low budget and seem to be getting one thing after another going wrong at the moment. Its been happening for a few weeks but only once in a blue moon but the master RCD switch in the CU would...
    • Max Carpenter
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    • cutting help master out rcd switch
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. i=p/u

    Trunking and pipe

    Hello starting new job on Monday, some will say a proper sparks job instead of facility maintenance. This job involves trunking and pipe which I little experience in installing.. I've told the guy this and he said long as you don't ask what's a running coupler etc. so feel fine. But anytime I...
  6. W

    Light wall chasing and box cutting

    The lovely MAKITA SCRAPER has gone ...second one gone on me and same problem as its stops vibrating...i only ever get light domestic duties but of course this can mean some hard old style bricks. What in general do you guys either recommend i look at to buy or what do you use. i do not really...
  7. B

    Cutting seals and pulling fuses, REALLY SORRY TO START THIS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi, I work at a local council and our NIC assesment has brought up the age old problem. I know what should be done and what i have done thousands of times in the past, but some of our operatives are being funny about it. They are refusing to pull fuses as its "ILLEGAL" I want to put out a...
    • benieb
    • Thread
    • again council cutting fuse fuses local pulling really seals sorry start
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. M

    Is there a tool for cutting normal live T&E?

    Recently I had a job where I had to cut a 6mm and a 2.5mm live cable and terminate into a JB. I had to strip the cable with an insulated stanly, and then separate the wires and terminate each one. I was just wondering if there is a tool that would do this cutting job without having to separate...
    • Mickey Goldmill
    • Thread
    • cutting live normal t&e tool
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. R

    Cutting through noggin to replace flush boxes

    Hi, I've recently moved into a 1970s built house with stud partition dividing walls. The electrical fixtures and fittings are quite dated, so I've decided to replace all the sockets and switches and also to convert single sockets into doubles whilst I'm doing it. Unfortunately when I came to...
    • Richard Green
    • Thread
    • boxes cutting flush replace through
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. the pict

    Plaster board cutting

    A while back I saw a tool on telly for cutting out back box apertures, it could be set to depth and could cut right up to a line by a pre set guide, but now I cant find it on the web anywhere, any one know its name, or have I been at the home brew to much Pict
  11. C

    cutting meter seals

    Hi. Just thought everyone would like to see what one of my customers received from a supplier when they were asked to come out and pull a main fuse. Dear Mr (my customer!) As discussed regarding breaking the seal on the meter terminal cover it is ok to go ahead for a qualified electrician to...
  12. T

    safety cluth drill for core cutting

    best ones ? decent priced core cutters also anyone know of any for 4" holes prob 115mm core
    • thelondonway
    • Thread
    • core cutting dedicated drill safety still
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. L

    burner keeps cutting out,mystery.

    I have a client who's burner keeps quitting after about 10 mins, he has an old school time clock and keeps it on 24hr but just controls it by turning the spur on and off. The stat at the burner is set to about 75 degrees. Any ideas on why it keeps cutting out? It's oil system btw. Thanks in advance
  14. K

    Cost cutting measures / safety

    I guess this type of thing is what we are up against these days: Came across an installation going in today by Solar Warmth (Doncaster) www.solar-warmth.com . 40 degree pitch roof on a house. Had a small lower flat roof and the guys are just working off ladders and balancing on the rails. No...
  15. 1Justin

    Cutting it fine on voltage drops. - Opinions?

    Hi. Cutting things fine here, so an opinion on voltage drops would be nice. Doing some work on customers shed supply which is a bit of a cludge right now. I am trying to re-use rather long, but existing (measured and verified R1+R2 and IR ) buried & concreted over 1.5MM SWA to a customers...
    • 1Justin
    • Thread
    • customer cutting drops electricians' talk lighting opinions voltage volts
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Which hole saw for cutting plastic?

    Hi, Just wondered the best way to cut 20mm holes in plastic (adaptable boxes, some PIR's etc etc). I've done a little research and a hole saw seems best although a cone shaped drill bit might also be ok? Starrett seems to be the best but I was wondering if its worth trying to get away with...
  17. M

    Replacing LAP 'Clip-on front plate with cutting edge design'

    Any trick to replacing the front covering after removal for wallpapering? I got the fan switch cover back on, but the light switch cover just keeps popping off. LAP 1-Gang 2-Way 10AX Light Switch Brushed Chrome Product Code: 68137 from Screwfix. I have four more to go!! Many thanks.
    • Marianne
    • Thread
    • cutting design electricians' talk front plate replacing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. W

    Floorboard Cutting - what a chore!

    Been working in a big old house, where I needed to lift multiple floorboards for access. Pipes, cables were often touching the underside of the floorboards, so needed to cut with care. Using the Bosch POF cutter to cut between them but it's hard going and the blades are rubbish so not lasting...
  19. S

    cutting meter tags oops

    Hi, i realise the ilegality of cutting the security tags on meters/fuses etc, and dont expect people to identify themselves as offenders, so Hypothetically is it practical to call/arrange for the relevent energy supplier to come out every time you change a fuse board/upgrade meter tails? i...
    • sparky-s-w
    • Thread
    • cutting electricians' talk meter
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. R

    inverter cutting out

    Hi wonder if any one can help. Over the last few days of good weather my sma 2000 has been cutting off every day around midday (approx 6kwh) and not coming back on until the following morning. I have 9 sharp 250 mono panels on a south facing roof in the north east of england. According to the...
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