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  1. lozarus

    Small Data Cabinet Conundrums

    Been asked to supply an FCU for a data cabinet. Sounds simple right? Not a huge server room style thing, just a small 6U data cabinet mounted on a wall containing a network switch, CCTV recorder and a 6-way 13a PDU I've seen these done in a variety of ways but not sure what's best to do. My...
  2. G

    UK Data Cable Testing

    Hi all I was hoping for some guidance as I'm preparing for the AM2. I've seen comments online saying a question came up in the AM2S that I'm struggling to find an answer for. When using a tester on data cable what is the cause of a light showing on the master unit but then it's missing on the...
  3. sythai

    Is there a forum on here.... for Networking / data advice and help

    Hi Guys Is there a forum on here.... for Networking / data advice and help ? Before I post my queries on here. Thanks Sy
  4. D

    60947-2 Data Sheet

    We have been provided with an Eaton NZM-1 160A 3P MCCB in a panel for a distribution circuit on a site but was hoping to find technical data sheet for it before going back to work on Monday. I can get it Monday from manufacturers but maybe someone on here already has the info or can point me in...
  5. J

    Does your supplier share pricelist data?

    I'm exploring the use of Tradify for my business. I note they have the ability to import pricelist data in .csv format so that you can build jobs on the platform with accurate price data. My questions are: 1) Have you ever been able to get a complete .csv pricelist from your supplier? 2) If...
  6. B

    UK How to go about adding a secondary router/wifi hub

    Hi all I’m after a bit of advice regarding wifi/secondary router. Data is not a strong point of mine so any advice would be very much appreciated. I currently have the wifi hub set up in the hallway - located centrally in the house. Wireless connections with phone, tablet and laptop works...
  7. U

    Using heat shrink to stop data cables breaking?

    Hi all, I was thinking to use heat shrink to strengthen usb cables where the cable enters the connector. I find the insulation starts to crack over time as the cable is bent where the insulation joins to the USB connector. This would be as an alternative to insulation tape. I haven't used heat...
  8. L

    About data point . Can this work

    One client asking me to replace two one gang existing RJ45 data socket . One of them have to replaced with 4 gang and another one gang replace with 2 gang. its two different office and before its was just one computer on both office . Now client wants to connect 4 different computers in one...
  9. Risteard

    EV Charge Point with Usage Data for Billing Employer

    A question perhaps for @Gavin John Hyde or others: I have a potential customer who is looking for an EV charge point installed at his property to charge a company vehicle. He needs to be able to generate usage reports for his employer to be able to claim back the cost of charging the EV. Any...
  10. J

    UK Best career path electrician data or fire and security

    Hi all I'm looking for some advice recently i left a data cable installer apprenticeship cat5 to cabs etc (was a one year course level 3 at the end) to pursue an apprenticeship in eletrics (standard 3 year am2 at the end course) recently I've seen and heard alot of conflicting statements about...
  11. N

    AM2 fail help cat5 data

    Hi guys and girls, I recently failed part of my AM2 assessment on the cat5 data part of all things! Any help would be much appreciated. Problem is I don’t know where I went wrong. Here’s a quick run down. Cable installed in top or bottom of dado with the plastic bridge fitted where it...
  12. ksemmler

    Getting meter data remotely

    Hello, I am not very much familiar with interfaces and communication protocols and I am trying to get data from several meters to read it remotely (in a sort of experiment). The meters have an M-Bus interface to a Data-Logger. The Data-Logger has the following interfaces/protocols: To the...
  13. T

    Need reliable wireless repeaters or Powerline data links?

    Hi, We are installing electrical equipment into domestic houses. This equipment needs to be monitored 24/7 by an internet connection, back to our office. An ethernet port on the equipment allows this internet connection to be made. The equipment is not usually installed near the household...
  14. J

    Separating data and power in containment

    I was told today that I should install a hep2o pipe ( plastic plumbing pipe ) inside a conduit as a way of separating power and data cables . I’m not sure this is correct and am asking if anyone has any thoughts / answers on the matter ?
  15. M

    Extending BT Master Socket to RJ11 data only

    Something simple, I think.... my understanding is that the BT master socket extension is unfiltered. Does this mean that I can run it to a RJ11 plate and plug my wifi router directly into the Rj11 socket? I think this is the case. I don't use any landline phones, so have no need for phone...
  16. M

    Consumption Data loggers?

    Hi all I'm soon to be doing a course for solar pv so I can install it at parents farm, I figured it would be useful to know the electricity consumption at different times throughout the day so that the pv system can be designed accordingly. can anyone recommend a budget clamp on data logger...
  17. Gnasher

    Old cable data sheets.

    Hello I understand that this may be an impossible one to answer, but I have been surprised on many occasions with what info is out there if you only ask. So here goes. I am trying to locate historical cable data sheets for paper lead cables that were probably installed in the 1960s I think...
  18. B

    Data and LV cables.

    Has anybody any thoughts on this, Situation is existing steel trunking 100x100 carrying low voltage circuits dropping into 3 compartment Dado, client required data also installing into Dado, trunking non-segregated and can’t be changed (loads of it) can anybody foresee any issues with installing...
  19. Moley

    Transmille 6080 - How do you download the data?

    I've just aquired a Transmille 6080 to add to my growing collection of PA Testers (currently standing at 10 different types plus a couple of duplicates - don't ask!) and apart from finding it to be a total heap of sh*te I can't work out how to download the data from it. Anyone out there got one...
  20. N

    Are Electricians Qualified to do Data terminations

    We have recently carried out some small electrical works as a sub contractor, which included some data cable terminations (Cat 6 mods/RJ45 ends etc). Anyway client we have been working too is a larger electrical contractor and has asked for our engineers certificates which isn't a problem...
    • Nightfox122
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