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  1. Gavin John Hyde

    Reminder of poor security on Ford Vans

    Saw this video online today of a guy using the now infamous lock pick tool to open a ford van in around 30 seconds. It is shocking that these picks are available online for around £20... Its a reminder to all with Ford vans to fit extra locks, as it only takes a moment for somebody to steal...
  2. A

    PME or TT or Both To Caravan Or Outbuilding

    hi I'm a part qualified electrician gaining exp wherever I can whilst doing my college course. Today we were hooking up a static caravan with 3 core swa. All was good until we started doing the tests. With the pme connected I was getting 0.26 as an earth loop at the board in the van. The boss...
  3. S

    Anyone on here getting their van resprayed this week?

    Moment jilted woman spray-paints her serial cheater boyfriend's van - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4046027/moment-jilted-woman-spray-paints-her-cheater-boyfriends-van-with-x-rated-graffiti-after-telling-onlookers-shes-done-it-twice-before/
    • Squid
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    • anyone electricians vans getting their van vehicle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  4. holeydub

    Same old van question...

    Ok being that I'm no good with making a decision I've narrowed my search for a new van to either Transit Custom 130 SWB Renault Trafic 125 SWB Connect 120 LWB (throw in a little curve ball as they seem very cost effective) Was thinking of the new Vito but being you get nothing as standard and...
  5. Davisonp

    Speeding ticket for van

    I just got a speeding ticket because vans have a different speed limit to cars. I was not aware of this, and nor is any van driver I have spoken to since, so just a heads up. Vans have a limit of 50mph on country roads not 60mph like cars. There is a van limit of 60mph on Dual Carrages not...
  6. T

    Mercedes Vito panel van button locks driving me insane

    I do not know the exact name for the type of locks I have. You have to use a small round metal object (magnetic) and place it on the (receiver???) then the van is supposed to unlock. However it may deign to do so or not according to how it feels that day. So mostly I have to climb through the...
    • The Ghost
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    • button driving electricians vans locks panel van vehicle
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  7. C

    Buying a van

    hello guys I am quite inexperienced at buying vans in a tax efficient way. From experience what is the best way to buy a van and then able able to claim the costs back against your taxable prophets?
  8. D00DY_T00DY

    Van stock?.............

    Hi all, My boss has bought me a little panel van(of course it's bright yellow, What else?) Just wondering what you keep in the van as stock? I'm thinking a pack of BC ES lamps, pendants, spurs, couple boxes of sockets, 109.024yards of 1.5, 2.5 And 3core. Various CBs(bet he'll be glad to get rid...
  9. P

    Mobile earthing to van plus stand alone generator

    Hi all. Newby here. What would be the best way to earth a mobile food van plus mobile generator to each other. Also if I install a commando outlet for the genny or a fixed supply, would the earthing principle be the same I.e van body earthing connected to or separate from installation?.
  10. C

    Diesel vans and the coming tax

    Hello guys Moving forward giving the daily charge of £10 in most large cities to drive a diesel vehicle what are you doing in the wake of this?
  11. Bear

    Advancing my career and going back to college or university

    Hello everyone. Sorry if this is in the wrong section was not sure. Am looking at courses at college and universities. I have been a electrician for 18 years and I am now just turned 37 and to be honest I want more. Domestic sparky with industrial working thrown in over the years. I do a lot of...
    • Bear
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    • career college electricians vans going training van vehicle
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Lou

    Funny and amusing company van names.

    Just sat in the car and this van is opposite and it made me laugh so I thought I'd post it and ask if you've seen any amusing vans on your travels?
  13. G

    Static caravans and air conditioning.

    Hi Guys. Here's a good one for you, to rack the techies brains out there. Any views on the following please? By the way I'm NICEIC approved, Q.S. MIET status with IET. Been doing if for years. I have telephoned NICEIC technical today but as always there are unanswered vagaries surrounding my...
  14. punkin

    scientific question for advanced electricians

    Does anyone know or have actually tested the amount of power a fluorescent light takes? So if I have a 58 watt tube, will the light fitting including the tube take 58 watts or is it more because of the ballast? I'm wondering because the ballast gets warm, so say if that takes aprox 10 watts...
  15. punkin

    Electrician Jobs scientific question for advance electricians

    created by mistake
    • punkin
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    • electricians electricians vans question van vehicle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  16. L

    Caravan fixed heater with 13A plug, should it be PAT tested?

    We stayed in a caravan in the last few days which had this fixed air blown heater underneath a wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe the heater has a 13A mains plug with a PAT test sticker from 2012. The switch on the front has been broken off and somebody has put in a block connected internally so...
  17. E

    Recommended installer of Dead locks for my van please

    Good afternoon everyone. I am hopping you can recommend a firm for fitting dead locks to my small van. I have a Citroen Berlingo. I am in south London. Thank you for any help
    • ecasam
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    • dead electricians vans installer locks please recommended van vehicle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. P

    Caravan and Camping Site - Diversity

    Hi Guys I'm doing an EICR and making expansion proposals for a Caravan Site. This is for holiday not static caravans. Simple question - how many 16 amp outlets can I have off a 63 Amp supply? Currently 8 pitches are fed from a DB containing individual 16 Amp RCBOs, fed from a 63 amp supply...
  19. rolyberkin

    Ltd Company - Van Maintenance

    I am just about to switch from sole trader to Ltd Company (the company is all set up but not yet trading) I have got to go and see an accountant in the next couple of weeks but in the meantime as in the next few days my van needs a service/MOT and probably a load of work.........!:-( If i...
    • rolyberkin
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    • accountant company electricians vans ltd maintenance money tools trader van vehicle
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. L

    Van racking inspiration

    I've just brought a LWB transit custom double cab van and going to get my wood butcher mate to rack the back out etc. Been thinking of putting in a false floor to slide steps under and shelving down one side. Would any one care to put photos up of the their setup so I can get a few ideas. I know...
    • Leesparkykent
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    • electricians vans floor racking steps van vehicle
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
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