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  1. J

    UK Mobile phone voice and data repeater advice

    Hi I have a job where metal transport containers have been converted to luxury living spaces. There is great voice and data cell reception outside, but inside is non existent . I am looking for something to relay the 4g signal from out to in to enable the occupants to a access their normal...
  2. gazdkw82

    Installing data points

    I'm about to start pulling in the data cat 6 cable from the loft down to every room. I plan to have a switch in the loft which will then be connected to the router. My question is about cable routes and boxes. Iv only ever seen data outlets either surface mounted or in recessed in stud walls...
  3. I

    PAT test on data centre telecoms equipment

    Hello could anyone tell me if there is an online exam to be taken for the PAT testing of equipment powering telecoms racks and routers in data centres or telecoms switches in Germany.
  4. S

    UK Data Cables Running in ACO Drain

    Hi, I am a surveyor and we are currently managing some refurb works on a property. This property has an old Clipsal lighting system and a wired network installed in the past. This isn’t specifically electrical, so I don’t know if I am allowed data questions in here. I am sure there is plenty of...
  5. T

    Wiring TV and DATA on a new build

    Evening all Starting two new builds tomorrow and just wanted to check what other people do with regards the TV and DATA Its a new builder who i am working for and they have specified dual coax cable for the TV points, can dual coax be used for SKY TV in each room? They have an engineer who...
  6. S

    Extra data ports question

    Hi guys, appreciate any advice here, I generally dont do much data but I have a client who wants 25 additional data points put into an office. Problem is the comms cab is upstairs 2 floors and over the other side of the building. Is there an easier solution then running 25 separate cat5 cables...
  7. rolyberkin

    RCBO Test data - 40 milliseconds

    Okay may be a thick question but I have an RCD tripping on 5 x test 180 at 40ms. Pass or fail? GN3 says must not exceed 40ms BBB says within 40ms My tester says computer says no. To be honest I am recommending it be changed anyway but it will be a call back on a new build for another spark so...
  8. R

    Data Cabelling and other Short Courses

    I am looking to do some short courses, in either Data Cabling, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting etc. Has anyone done any of them in the North West. Unfortunately Trade Skills 4U don’t do the Data Cabelling. But I’m looking at them as an added bonus whilst I’m looking for work and doing my L3...
  9. B

    Data points basics help

    Hi, anybody have any links or info about data points in a house or any pics of jobs they’ve done, never touched CAT cable in my life and want to learn about the basics of it, eg about modems, routers, patch panels Thanks
  10. sam400

    Electrician Jobs Data install (south east)

    Can anyone carry out a data install or recommend someone to do it, it’s in Hayward’s Heath(south east) Job is 32 data outlets and a cab/switch etc to run local network and IP phones Building is a 2 storey new build office. Please PM for more details Thanks Sam
  11. G

    Useful data resources/ pdfs

    Ok guys, so based on a thread started by @SparkyChick here. Trainee Section - Low Traffic... Why? - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/posts/1482173/ I thought I would create a sticky where we can start building up a little database of useful pdfs for the trainees, it can be any thing as long...
  12. T

    Domestic data wiring

    Just about to start first fix on a house, originally the customer didn’t want any data points anywhere but after some research they have decided to put a data point next to each TV point I’m going to wire them all back to a central point along with the incoming aireal and BT Can anyone...
  13. simon77

    How to send data signal from master socket to extension socket?

    Hi, Apologies if a lot of this is pretty obvious, but my knowledge is fairly limited. We just had a Master Socket 5c MK 4 fitted (downstairs) and unknown to us at the time it has filtered out the data signal to the extension socket (upstairs), where the router was previously connected to and...
  14. C

    Data and power on the Same basket

    What’s the consensus on running swa on the same basket as data 150mm distance appart. Anyone actually had any issues with interference
  15. bigspark17

    Metal clips/ties for data trades?

    Obviously bs7671 governs us in our electrical trade, and to the 18th we will need to use metal clips in all areas where cables are surface mount. So do data/cctv engineers have to use metal clips ect to prevent from premature collapse and who governs them to do so?
  16. Z

    Power and Data, Audio & Visual

    Hi, Just wanted to get some opinion about running power cables, data cables AV too, do you guys run this in the same trunking next to each other? Is there a law that should be followed Ive seen plenty of these around. Thanks
  17. J

    Gdpr data protection, how are you handling it?

    Hi to all, Just wondering how others are handling the new gdpr data protection laws? The firm that look after my website have estimated me costs of around 500 quid to get my website compliant!!! the personal data I handle are client names, phone numbers, address and email but only for contact...
  18. S

    Low voltage with data cables

    Morning I am am looking for some guidance from the experts. My business is building control systems etc. I am installing a system in a small office complex to control the radiators, each radiator is fitted with a 24 V operated actuator (6W) to turn the radiator on and off. These are switched...
  19. telectrix

    data protection crap

    as title. what's all this data protection rubbish thsat's coming in in May?
  20. fishkake

    Mains vs data vs PoE

    Hi, I'm guessing this is the right subforum for this. I'm a DIY'er who knows how to wire a plug and change a lightbulb. I often pretend I know a lot more than that but I'm in the company of experts here, so I'll accept my place. So if I want to mess with mains electric, I need some form of...
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