electrics

  1. P

    Household Electrics Tripping

    I have garden lights in the front and back gardens. They are on a timer. When the garden lights are on and the indoor house lights are also on, everything is fine. When the Garden lights are on and I turn on the oven or ( occasionally) other large heating appliance, the entire property electrics...
  2. C

    Auto electrics

    Hi Everyone. Just checking that auto electrics can be discussed and if so which forum should I use. Thanks.
  3. D

    When electrics go wrong!!!

    Just setting up a new sticky thread that unlike the dodgy trade pics thread is focused on showing the result of failures in electrical installations IE - damage caused which may be due to various reasons. Please do not post pics of poor workmanship if there is nothing else to show like the...
  4. J

    Advice needed please for Electrics DIY - air vent in bathroom

    Hi all DIY newbie here so advice needed please! Moved into a new house about 6 months ago - there is an air vent in the bathroom which isn't working. We took lid off this afternoon and cleaned it out - it's an AXS100TR/NDX100T model made in UK. It's connected up somewhere but how do I know...
  5. L

    How good are 1975 electrics?

    Hi. Hoping for some advise. I am in the process of buying a 1975 house. The house is modern and well looked after. Now, the last EICR was 15 years ago, notes on that are 'installation of new board, upgrade of incoming tails and earth (cpc), adjust circuit in kitchen and install new supply...
  6. T

    Estimating the Age of Electrics. Rewiring Fun.

    Hi, I'm about to take leap of faith buying a property which I've not been able to see properly. It has a been extended a couple of times since it was built in 1970 and the current owner has no idea about the history of electrics, no certificates of any kind and doesn't want any visiting...
  7. I

    Electrics in conservatory.

    Hi when we purchased our house from new it had a small conservatory. There was one power socket we used this for a heater and lamp. 15+ years ago this conservatory was knocked down and a new one erected. We had our boiler upgraded and hot water under floor heating installed. The power and water...
  8. captaincaveman

    size of fused spur for garage electrics

    Hi gorgeous people. I've just been looking at a garage to re-establish the lights in it and put up a couple of LED battens but I have come across an uncommon set up which is making me scratch my head a bit. Any comments would be welcome... The garage is fed by 10m of swa 2.5mm from the lounge...
  9. C

    Car seat electrics for office chair?

    Hello, I have recently turned an old Jaguar X-Type seat into an office chair, but i'm wondering, how should I connect the electrics up for seat adjustment?
  10. HappyHippyDad

    What electrics are required for water underfloor heating?

    I have been asked by the plumber to be present when he installs the water underfloor heating. This was not part of my quote as it is not something I do. Bit unsure of exactly what he will want as it is the builder I am talking to and have not yet spoken to the plumber. I was hoping for a bit of...
  11. M

    Outdoor Electrics

    Good afternoon I am planning an extension and outdoor electrics and I'm looking for some advice to plan ahead. Ultimately a qualified electrician will be doing the work, but as I'm not at that stage yet, I just want to plan roughly what we are doing rather than waste someones time planning and...
  12. telectrix

    Caravan electrics - towbar

    need help with this as i never been involved. the bottom block is self-explanatory, it's the top block i need to know what goes where, how the connections are made in the towbar plug, and where to connect the voltmeter/charge meter.
  13. A

    Trailer Electrics Question - Rear Tail Light Blow Fuse

    Hi all, Got a horse trailer, which seems to blow the fuse in my car for the 'Right Hand Tail Light'. When using the trailer, it will blow the fuse (not right away), knocking out the rear tail light on my car, and the rear tail light cluster (not indicators) on the trailer. I've followed the...
  14. G

    Washing machine intermittently trips RCD. Manufacturer declares machine fault-free and suggests faulty home electrics. What should I do?

    Hi I don’t know how resolve this so any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. I have no electrical knowledge. I will try to be as clear and detailed as I can. I’ve got a Bosch washing machine that’s two-and-a-half years old. Until early June, the machine has been flawless. But in June...
  15. T

    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics?

    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics? Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. So this is potential plan, Working on the property and there is a consumer unit with all RCBO’s, But the entire lighting for the three bedroomed house is on one RCBO. Going to be installing new...
  16. J

    In what order should I do the electrics?

    So the plasterers are getting on with their job of prepping the walls and are nearly done removing the old plaster - had to go back to the brick in some rooms or to just studwork as the lath and plaster was just crumbling away. Now it will be the electricians turn to remove all the old wiring...
  17. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
  18. B

    Tow bar electrics help

    I have just fitted a tow bar to my Vauxhall Astra 1.6 sports tourer estate with a brinks kit. I wired in the indicators and both work as should, tail lights work BUT the brake lights dont. Ive checked the fuse in car thats ok the brake lights on the car work ok so what can i do to get these...
  19. T

    Rcd spur for Bathroom electrics

    Hi Everyone , I hope everyone is having an awesome week, I know this question has probably been covered before on previous posts, but wanted to get everybody else’s opinion and take on it. So I’m quoting on a job and it entails replacement of existing central light in the bathroom for five...
  20. G

    Ford Ka electrics

    I have a really wierd starting issue with a 2011 Ford Ka tdci. If I jump in and start up the battery warning light stays on and the electric steering doesn't click into action. The battery is however charging at 14v, If I restart but only within 20 seconds everything is fine. Even if I just...

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