Hi, Whilst using my fluke t5-1000 I’ve had an electric shock twice now, I’ve checked the leads and can’t see any damage or wire showing. I’ve stopped using it now but can’t figure out why it happened. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Cheers Mike
Does the electric main supply need to be completely taken off to apply a waterproof membrane or can this this be painted around and still maintain the integrity of the waterproofing?
Anyone use one? Been diagnosed with (mild) carpol tunnel so looking to de-strain as much as one can.
I've sometimes used an impact driver for repeat actions such as unwind and sometimes partly assemble consumer units (milwaukee have a gentle finger-tight setting on them) but figure the right...
Day 1: Who has an Electric Vehicle, either Electric Car for home, or Electric Van for Work?
I thought I'd post my threads in the forums that I hope to grow a bit more, so I'm trying to steer my threads towards those ones.
So my first question / thread is this.
Now electric vehicles are...
Disclaimer - this isn't directly related to electrical matters. Rather it's a question about a situation which has cropped up during my going to quote an electrical job, and is basically me looking for any hints as to how to make certain (or as certain as possible) that I'm not going to drill...
Today, I experienced the most severe electrical shock of my career. Fortunately, I'm here to write about it. I've been replaying the situation in my mind, analysing what I could have done differently to prevent it. The most crucial takeaway is this: ALWAYS ASSUME ALL EXTERNAL METAL LIGHTS ARE...
Electric hob/oven range was installed years ago, runs on 2 x B32 MCBs to 'House' (sub)consumer panel, runs to oven on 2 x T&E.
Kitchen is being remodelled. Would like to run cable direct from range to 'Plant Room' (main)consumer panel.
Need advice on cable purchase please.
1 x SWA with 4...
To be clear I have no intention of messing with this, I just need to pick a few brains on the following.
British gas are sending me this on a regular basis, a ploy I think to get me to install a smart meter which i don't want.
"The radio service that supports your meter is being switched off...
Looking to install an EV Charger for my father in law I am Olev approved and have installed a couple in the past however I am employed for a company where I’m just a site based electrician (no 2391) I don’t do any commissioning as such or electrical test certificates although I do plenty of...
My father (now 80 years of age) has renovated a house. The electrician has rewired it, the building regs people have inspected it and gave the go ahead to plasterboard and finish it. At this point the electrician disappeared, we have asked in the village, one said he passed away in covid, now my...
Hi everyone,
I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance.
Here’s my setup:
Power Supply...
My shower stopped working, As the light on the isolator switch wasn't coming on, I changed the switch. The new switch came on but was very dim? when i switched the shower on it never came on and the dim isolator switch went off anyone know whats going on?
Wondering how many of you have electric vans now being used as your main electricians van? Are they good enough now to use for work?
Had a similar thread on tilersforums and there's one guy that had them since they were shyte and he stuck with them and now says they're brilliant and definitely...
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Auto electrical mayhem please help!
1. Left rear indicator does not flash
Left front indicator flashes really fast
Right indicators both work & flash at normal speed
2. When hazards signals are turned on only the Left side both front front and rear flash at normal speed RIGHT SIDE...
Hi i have direct unvented cylinder for shower & kitchen tap for hot water
(no radiators). 3 people living .
Wondering is I can change it to electric combo boiler as it’s saving spaces and it’s only shower & kitchen tap.
Not sure what’s requirement ,,
Found this electric combo boiler online...
Electrical2Go - Electric Car Charging at Home - Comprehensive Guide
As EV ownership and the transition towards electric cars rise, having a home charging solution becomes crucial. Installing an electric vehicle charger at home, also known as a home charger, offers cost savings and unmatched...
A few months ago I fitted a change over switch to an electric oven/hob and a converted to electric aga stove, stopping them being used at the same time.
I've now been asked to fit a timer so that the Aga can't be left on overnight.
I'm not happy to do this for various reasons, but can anyone...
90s house electric issues continues 🥲
So after getting some good advice here I've managed to sort out some of the heating issues so thank you for that everyone 🙏
I'm seem to have a few bugs and keep chasing problems
So my current issue is downstairs shower only has hot water with no...
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