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  1. T

    ZS testing - dangerous?

    I have read somewhere that performing a zs test where there is exposed metalwork and people around can be dangerous? Is it something that has to be avoided? Or does it say anywhere that it must not be done? Should i be worried about carrying out Zs tests now? :/
  2. P

    which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A?

    which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A? or does it not matter at all? context is an 85 foot run on bedrock between solar panels and battery house. i've researched and gotten no definitive answer, just confused. i'll probably end up putting this wire in rigid bonded conduit anyway but...
  3. F

    UK Scenario where lack of supplementary bonding is dangerous

    So I know why it is done, where it is done and how it’s done, but I’m yet to see a scenario where there is shock danger in a typical bathroom in a dwelling provided a) the main bonding is in place and b) the CPC’s of all circuits are connected together in the CU (as they will be). Consensus is...
  4. scotsparky

    Just got this email watchout think its dangerous

    Watchout and don't open the links Edit by Dan/Admin; the correct link Forum homepage has changed a bit - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/forum-homepage-has-changed-a-bit.211317/ Link is safe. In fact both links are safe. Just one was the wrong one but just close that one and use the...
  5. J

    Is electric panel dangerous?

    Electrician saw white on breakers (see pic) and says I must replace whole panel with a larger one because it’s overloaded and dangerous. Does this sound right?
  6. J

    How not to standard is this rewire?

    Hi, My son has just (last week) had a rewire done on his house in Leyland. He has just bought the house but a "domino" type consumer unit was spotted and so a rewire was deemed necessary. He wanted to move in with his girlfriend and 2 month old son as quickly as possible so phoned a website to...
  7. leadfoot6

    Is the suggestion in the following video correct, or dangerous to car electrical components?

    I am making my first post here at this forum, and it will soon become obvious, but in line with the material I have recently seen on joining this forum, I AM NOT A QUALIFIED AUTO ELECTRICIAN(but hoping to be allowed to post in this sub-forum), just a reasonably experienced home mechanic who is...
  8. Z

    Is this wiring safe or dangerous?

    Hi, I was renting recently in a unit. The floor of the shower was cracked and the water would run down through the floor boards instead of the drain. I was told by the property manager there was a dangerous situation under my unit. The shower water would run directly onto power wires as shown...
  9. T

    Cooker hood wiring dangerous?

    I am currently painting my sister's kitchen. She used to have a visor-style cooker hood which was so old and grubby that she had it taken away a few months ago (by a joiner...). To my surprise, when I opened one of the cupboards during painting, I noticed that what he has done is unscrew the the...
  10. Mistergee

    Is this legal, safe, nightmare or normal?

    Just been to view a house that I'm thinking of buying and I looked at the fuse box there seems to be three or four different fuse boxes I don't know what this even means?? 'Looks' a nightmare, it's a rental investment so before I put an offer in I was hoping someone knowledgeable could offer an...
  11. J

    how well would you rate this electrician?

    The purpose of this thread is two-fold: to let you folks see an EICR from someone who's too lazy (or busy) to even bother forging his test results. to forward this thread to our letting agents after it receives some replies; hopefully, after they've read the opinions of some qualified sparks...
  12. Dan

    I apologise for the dangerous advert displayed recently

    There was a dodgy advert, typical clickbait, showing "how to save 90% on your electricity bill" which was not the case and it was actually showing some dangerous wiring tactics. Read the actual threads here:- What should be the code for this - C2 or C3 -...
  13. J

    Is this dangerous to my 3 yr old grandson

    Apologies for using this forum once only, but grandson likes to explore and these industrial cables are the other side of my fence and run further in to their garden, slightly hidden,, and I worry about his safety if he pushes through the fence (he's a little rascal) Thank you
  14. L

    Potentially dangerous work?

    Good evening I have had some electrical work done by an electrician and wanted to get some professional thoughts. In particular any specific regulations that may be affected. 1. When joining two switches (for 2-way operation) in a kitchen, the electrician joined two cables underneath the floor...
  15. B

    UK Anybody know what a good standard TT connection point should look like? Is this dangerous?

    Would this TT connection point be at the stage where it needs repair? Under UKPN control.
  16. L

    Lazy or dangerous

    I have just disconnected a 3p compressor on a 16mm armoured but inside the isolator each phase was on connectors then dropped to 2.5mm flex And connected.looks like they struggled to terminate. Is this just lazy and bad practise or dangerous ,32amp compresser.
  17. Pete999

    Are you allowed to Switch off and Lock off a dangerous imstallation?

    As an ex Civil servant (electrician) I was given authority that allowed me to switch off and lock off dangerous electrical installations at HMG site world wide. What are the rules in the general public area, example " you are called to do an EICR and its so awful and dangerous, and the customer...
  18. S

    Dangerous Video Youtube won't remove: Join electrical cables the pretty way

    Came across these videos on youtube. Do you think this is safe? Reported many times myself but it is still there. Perhaps if you agree you could report them as well. Vid 1: Vid 2: Ironically they are promoting Safer Internet Day as well boasting about removing harmful content. Shame...
  19. gazdkw82

    Dangerous amazon electrical products

    Over the years iv seen an influx of people purchasing fixtures, accessories and other electrical equipment from amazon. Not the best quality but previously they have been safe to use after good inspected. However, lately i have had some rather dangerous pieces of electrical equipment...
  20. F

    Is this dangerous

    Hi, We've noticed these scorch marks and cracks appeared on 3 different sockets, what is causing this, its a private rented place.

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