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    Bitron entry-phone wiring

    Hi chaps, Thankfully this is my own cock up, not a clients... Took the entryphone off the wall in my flat while I redecorated, making careful notes of which terminals the cables went to. Unfortunatly, when disconnecting, an internal wire to the buzzer popped out of it's terminal and I've no...
  2. S

    Different Types Of Customers

    Have noticed now by doing lots of jobbing that there are 3 types of customers. One type is really concious and wants the best equipment and peace of mind for safety, the flip side to these customers is that they are really fussy and look over you when you are doing the job and ask so many...
  3. V

    MEM 45 amp push button breaker

    Hello any/everyone I'm trying to get hold of one of these. anyone any idea where i could pick one up? cheers
  4. J

    How Induction Motor Work?

    Hi everyone. I am a student of electrical engineering. I want to know the functioning of an induction motor. How it works and what are the advantages of it?
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    MCS annual Visit

    on your Second MCS visit Is this based still around the ONE solar pv job you will take the assessor to later in the day. IE Quotes/Sap - Contract - Surveys- Wind Cals - Roof Cals based around the single job????? or Will the assessor need access to all documents for all jobs you completed...
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    My Builder - Beware.

    Was advised to use the site MY BUILDER. What a load of rubbish. Registered last week and have been sent 14 leads for different jobs. Some sounding half decent others not so. Anyhow I got sent a job clearly marked - REWIRE. So said I was interested. The customer shortlisted me and I went to give...
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    Taking over unfinished job

    Been asked to quote for a job where the builders have gone bankrupt. All first fix electrics are done so the company who has taken over wants second fix done and testing. All walls are plastered and is in finishing stages. Would you issue an eic or a EICR
  8. J

    Megger MFT1730 brand new

    I have a Megger MFT1730 for sale. Brand new in box all sealed with 3 years warranty once registered. Reason for sale is I won it in a prize draw just before Xmas! And I also have a newish Kewtech KT64 which Im very happy with. I can send pics to anyone interested. I was planning on listing...
  9. K

    To be honest, I'm surprised he didn't ask the forum for advice.

    Ceiling Fan Trick Knockdown - YouTube everybody else seems to be asking the most flaming obvious of questions....
  10. G

    That's one way of installing a socket behind a wallmounted plasma TV!

    Rough as!
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    killing an alarm

    Hi guys, was going to post this on the relevant forum, but its private. . . . . .so I have a job that needs the water, gas and CH bonding, no prob, but there's a mains powered alarm system (R5 series security alarm), thats all that's on it, it's a brown box about 15 x 15 inch, sorry didn't have...
  12. Paul.M

    I'm not putting this one in the accident book!

    First thing this morning I picked up the apprentice and went to the first job in the city center. Need to unload and park up ten mins walk away kind of thing. Anyway, got there and parked on double yellow lines, jumped out to off load tools + mats. In a rush I opened both back doors of the...
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    Brand NEw Socked & See Fuse Finder & Extra Reciever

    I have a brand new socket and see fuse finder as pictured below, but also includes a second reciever unit which is ideal for large installations where two people can search for the supplying board. Full Spec here: Socket & See Easy Fuse Finder Kit :: Sparks Direct Supplies Any questions feel...
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    RCD rating too low

    Went to inspect a rented property the other day. TNC-S, Consumer unit has RCD as main switch protecting all circuits. Not too keen on the idea of one RCD (16th edition install about 10 years old), but anyway that wasn't really my concearn. The RCD was only rated at 63amps and it had the...
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    What should trip RCD or MCB

    Hi Guys i am wondering whether you could clear something up for me,in the event of a line neutral short circuit on a lawn mower cable should the rcd or mcb for that circuit trip? Basically got a dead short on a very poor attempt on repair on a severed lawnmower cable,the mcb tripped at the DB...
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    Assessment requirements

    Just wanted to say thanks for all your advice and help as I passed my first assessment with an A grade. Quite honestly he didn't stand a chance as I hit him for 6 with chocolate Hobnobs and those new toffee dodgers, at one point he couldn't even speak, overwhelmed by the choice so thanks to all...
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    Southern Tool Fair at the Rose Bowl Southampton

    There is one on today and tomorrow, has any one been? Is it worth going to tomorrow? The Southern Tool Fair
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    Curious Question buzzing and dimmers...

    Back when I was in training I always remember the boss had a problem with a buzzing dimmer on downlighters. Solved it by changing the voltage of the dimmer.... Can someone tell me why the dimmer buzzed, didn't take enough interest at the time but would like to know why???
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    Would eBay be my best bet?

    Hi, I became disabled several years ago and have got a few specialist tools that I might as well try and sell. I was wondering if eBay is my best bet, or is there somewhere better? I'm a bit out of touch now and don't know anyone in the game.
  20. BigSi

    Photovoltaic Introductory Course

    A training centre near me has started to run a Photovoltaic introductory course lasting about a day. I’m really tempted to book a place, so I can get a very basic understanding about what’s involved in the design, installing, testing, & commissioning PV systems. I’ve read the odd bit of...

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