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    Are Over Voltage Problems widespread

    Are any of you seeing High voltage problems in houses with Solar/PV installed in same street? I attended a call out a few weeks ago due to the fuse board apparently smoking. When i arrived it transpired it was the shower circuit, the voltage measured was 246v and the current 36 amps meaning a...
    • matthunt
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    • current electricians' talk problems shower times voltage volts
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Test meter and the cold

    Ignoring the security issue for a minute, do you reckon it would damage a test meter to leave it in your van overnight where it gets cold?
    • ed-ectrician
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    • electricians' talk meter test
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Outdoor Plumbing Problems

    Hello all, Nice to meet you again. Outdoor plumbing involves distribution of water for your garden, lawn, pool and perhaps your barbecue area. You may have an outdoor sink with your barbecue unit or an extensive irrigation system. It also includes plumbing for pools and ponds. The elements...
    • AmaliaMarkous
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    • electricians' talk outdoor plumbing problems
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
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    student need help please re: pfc

    Some test instruments display a prospective fault current reading when carrying out an earth fault loop impedance test. Please can someone tell me why the pfc test must be carried out as a desperate test from an external earth fault loop impedance test? My exams are near by I will be much...
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    Another “what qualifications do I need” question.

    My electrical training started in 1995 with a 2360 L2 due to my stage lighting job, after a brake doing in another industry in 2009/10 I done my 2330 Level 2 & Level 3. Since then I have been running a small general property maintenance business for a few landlords. Iv recently been asked to...
  6. keniff

    milwaukee

    hi i have a twin pack milwaukee m18v lithium battery 3.0ah drills for sale they have been used for about 8 months, i paid around £380 from an auction but looking to sell for £240. keith selling more of my gear soon
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    Hidden Kitchen Sockets

    Just wondering if somebody can advise, as I'm not Part P approved (just 17th). A neighbour is in the process of redesigning his kitchen and now has 2 double switched sockets behind a fixed unit which feeds a fully electric oven, hob and microwave. The oven, hob and microwave being permanent...
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    Downlighters and Lamps: 12v vs 240v, Halogen vs Compact Fluorescent vs LED

    Hi everyone, I’m sure this may have been done already, but there is a debate I have with colleagues about the best type of downlighter to install, and in turn the best type of lamp to use in the fitting, and I’d like to put the debate to bed once and for all. The way I see it is as...
    • phawk
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    • 12v 240v compact downlighters electricians' talk fluorescent halogen lamp lamps led lighting lights
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    job interveiw

    first post on solar forum as it's not what i do.have an interveiw soon from job advertised,all my qualifications experiance prefered.have a few questions if you can help me. 1. as a domestic installer with elecsa can i do solar for a company or do i need other qualifications? 2. will i be...
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    beam detector or sniffer unit

    What would you install pros and cons its going to be installed in a metal framed building 15 mts high in a youth centre
    • shay.sparky
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    • detector electricians' talk unit
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. S

    Light in a kebab shop help

    Hi I put a light (5ft high frequency weatherproof batton) in a kebab shop last week It was approx 2 metre away from the kebab machine that gets very hot, approx 200 degrees. The light worked fine for 2 hours then it just stopped working. Changed the bulbs and still nothing working. Checked...
    • sparkywell
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    • electricians' talk help light shop
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fluorescent Recessed Fitting

    Fluorescent recessed light fitting replaced all four tubes and starters and fuse in middle still wont work, get power to it but just wont light up what am i missing?
    • tonto33
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    • electricians' talk fitting fluorescent recessed
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. applemac

    torque screwdriver

    evening good people, torque screwdriver before i have to shell for one of these extortionate things has anyone had a scam assessment of late? do they insist on one? ive come to except that regs will constantly extract every spare penny out me pocket, but im not going to shell out unless its...
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    Wood flat bits

    Any tips on the best flat wood bits? Bought makita ones - didnt last for even one first fix!!!
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme NICEIC & Elecsa Joined?

    Ive just got back from holiday to find i'm now a member of the NIC even though ive been registered with Elecsa since i started up 3 years ago, What have i missed are they the same company now?
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    Outdoor sockets for Christmas lights

    Hi Everyone Does anyone have recommendations on which outdoor twin socket/outdoor enclosure to use for Christmas lights? My main query is with them being Christmas lights they will have the big transformer plugs on and will the flap on the sockets/enclosure shut fully with these style plugs...
    • rmc86uk
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    • christmas christmas lights electricians' talk lighting lights outdoor socket sockets
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. M

    Brother pt 7100 label printer

    Does anyone on here use this model of printer? Is it any good or would it be spending the extra for a 7600?
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    Had an electrician around to do an EICR but was given a quote for work instead.

    I've recently had an electrician around to do an EICR on my HMO property. The property consists of four flats (each flat on their own floor but not accessed via one door hence a license able HMO even though they each have separate metering for utilities). The property was completely...
  19. the pict

    drill batteries

    Any one heard of the way to rejuvenate Nicad batteries or is it just stories P
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    led snubber

    Hi all, just changed all the gu10 halogen bulbs for smd leds for my father in law, all rooms ok except for bathroom and hall where were getting the slight glow, at times the bathroom seems to keep charging and they get quite bright, can anyone recommend a good snubber i can put in series? not...
    • guinnessgixer
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    • bathroom contact electricians' talk led maplin
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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