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  1. curly

    Wiha driver set down to £15

    Hi guys I was in Screwfix this morning and they had a sign up for a set of wiha drivers that were going down to £15 tomorrow, I believe it is the set I am posting linking to below but it may be a different one. Anyway it's a good brand at a decent price Wiha SoftFinish VDE Screwdriver Set 7...
  2. Dannyg8810

    Torque VDE driver sets.........

    Going to treat myself tomorrow to torque interchangeable blade set tomorrow Anyone used any and recommend a certain brand?? Been looking at this Armeg 5 Piece VDE Torque Screwdriver Set | Armeg Screwdriver Set -...
  3. gazdkw82

    Good drill and driver

    I'm looking at replacing my ryobi drill and driver for something more professional/better quality and durable. I'm looking at brushless and ideally a drill and driver combi but happy with just the right drill for now. Iv looked at some of the makita ones and some of the Milwaukee ones but...
  4. Soulsurfer

    Small LED driver to find ?

    Long story short, builder I do a fair bit for, in a rush tried fitting some customers light fittings ! Prob caused a dead short and has said breaker tripped but also a pop from luminaire ! Sent me a pic of LED driver that he said had back blown off it ! It seems lower rating than most and I...
  5. J

    Would you give up being a train driver to be an electrician?

    As title says, what's the life of an electrician like, money, work load etc
  6. D

    Which driver for this downlight?

    Hi all, I hope you're well! I managed to get the attached downlight cheap from IKEA. I didn't realise the led transformer and leads were so expensive as I only need one of these lights. I've taken a picture of the label showing the specs. Is there a simple LED driver I can safely connect this...
  7. Lou

    Driver Electrical Services

    Driver Electrical Services have been trading since 2003, but director Neil Driver has been carrying out electrical contracting work locally since 1989, and has over twenty years experience as a qualified electrician. Lorraine Driver takes care of all of the administration requirements and...
  8. J

    LED Strip lighting behind bed frame.

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to put some LED strip lighting behind my bed (after redecorating). I have installed some warm white downlights in ceiling but want a small amount of mood lighting. The strip light is coming from a fused spur, into the driver and then to the strip light. The only...
  9. Meg464

    Transformer in LED light fitting not working

    Someone is asked me to have a look at a transformer in an LED fitting they have checked that it is not the fitting itself but they think it's definitely the Transformer inside it, does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about the best thing to do or how to fix the transformer or would it be best...
  10. M

    impact drill

    looking to buy an impact drill, whats the best make/model ? and does anybody know any places doing good deals on them
    • M17JSN
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    • drill driver impact makita power
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. J

    Converting Floor Lamp Halogen to LED - Advice

    Hi, Could someone please be able to give me some advice and electrical theory about converting a light from halogen to LED. The current circuit has 5 20W halogen bulbs running off a dimmer: Buy Bella 5 Light Floor Lamp from the Next UK online shop - http://www.next.co.uk/g503008s1 I have read...
  12. Dan

    Free Festool Battery!

    Festool 574759 T18+3 Li 5,2 Set Gb 18v Drill Driver 2 X 5.2ah Airstream Li-ion Batteries Supplied In T-loc Case - https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/festool-574759-t18-plus-3-li-52-set-gb-18v-drill-driver-2-x-5-2ah-airstream-li-ion-batteries-supplied-in-t-loc-case-pid45039.html But then...
  13. D

    LED problem

    Recently fitted a Saxby dimmable driver and a GE brand dimmable 7watt LED lamp. When I turn the switch on, the lamp does not illuminate, but if I remove the lamp and re-insert it into the lamp holder It illuminates. When I try to dim it, the dimmable lamp just goes out and will not switch back...
  14. Michaelwgroves

    Wera Rubbish Quality

    I was looking to treat myself to a new VDE screw driver set. I saw another thread on this forum put Wera at 30% of market. So I treated myself to the 16 Piece Kraftform Kompakt VDE Interchangeable Driver Set. I loved it. But then I started to use it, I don't do much electrical work, so I save my...
  15. zone77

    LED driver problems

    help needed please! i have installed a 12v constant voltage, 16W LED driver with 3x 5w LED mr16 lamps but they keep going on-off! the driver does seem warm as if overloading. what am i doing wrong??
  16. O

    Nico Rosbourg has retired....

    Must admit I didn't see that coming and I bet that every driver on the grid is desperately seeking the seat and a way out of their existing contract! Button for Mercedes for 1 year? Alonso for Mercedes? Vettel for Mercedes? and I thought that the F1 musical chairs had finished for this year...
  17. B

    extreme road rage on m62

    A driver and passenger in a lorry had a slight accident and hit a pickup they stopped to exchange details with the other driver and a fight broke out. The lorry driver and the passenger returned to the lorry and locked themselves in but the other driver came with a spade and smashed the window...
  18. B

    Dimmer switch

    Can anyone recommend a dimmer switch compatible with a light fitting which has a transformer and led G4 lamps The light fitting is from next Cheers
  19. A

    Led downlighters flickering

    Hi guys, Had a little job today where some led downlighters were flickering it was 3 out of about 15. I checked the voltages on the 3 which told me the transformers for each one are broken. Confirmed this by testing a working one which was a getting a steady 11.5 to 12v ac. I was just wondering...
    • assegayer
    • Thread
    • constant current downlighters driver flickering led transformer transformers
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Which Makita drill driver?

    I currently have a Makita 453 and 459. I like them both but they don't really have enough umphh if I want to get through something tough. I'll definitely be sticking with Makita and have seen the DDF458 which has a max torque of 58/91nM which I think would be fine or maybe even the 481 but that...
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