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We're a block of flats about to purchase some new external doors, and an intercom. Up to this point in time we've not had an intercom, and our external doors don't even close properly let alone lock!
We've decided that we'd like a video entry wired intercom, with the additional ability for...
Hi all, level 3 qualified sparky here, just getting back into it after some time out.
So, what is considered best practice these days when installing a metal clad consumer unit.
Are all these Fancy Dan cable glands actually required or are they just another money spinner.
I've found if you...
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I am installing an additional consumer unit in a garage to supply a pool pump, pool lights and garage sockets. Customer wants cables to be clipped direct. Could I use a 25mm Rubber packed gland at each board for a 10mm T&E? Would rather use trunking but customer does not want.
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Got a customer who currently has an Enterview 3 system, 1 mag lock, 1 external unit and 4 handsets over 4 floors.
They want to upgrade to something more modern, this isn't my main area of expertise so looking for some ideas.
Most new systems seem to be network enabled, so poss could ditch...
We are about to install a Hager VML114 (14way, 100A switch disconnector incomer) and intend to populate with RCBOs.
My understanding under 18th edition regs is that we need IP2X rating on the bottom of the Consumer Unit (prevent touch by fingers i.e. no gaps more than 1.25cm). We had been...
hi guys.
i recently bought a flat that is ex council, 6 flats in the block and has a very old looking door entry system called 'flatmate' thats all that is on the internal box inside, it has a open, talk, and a on/off button for privacy,
It is a 6 wire system. green, blue, orange, orange...
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I am building a panel for an instrument.
Its power entry module fits a standard computer cable (bottom of the drawing below) and features an on/off switch. At its back, there are 4 connectors, numbered 1 to 4 below. How should they be wired?
Many thanks for any advice.
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I am converting from overhead too underground service to my house. This involved moving the meter about 11 feet down a wall from its current location. The old meter base sits directly outside of the electric panel. So, at the new meter base, I plan to penetrate the exterior wall...
Anyone got any recommendations for one? I've got all manner of normal VDE screwdrivers but don't have anything like this yet.
Any preferences? Ones to avoid? Bottom, mod, top end of spectrum?
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I'm going to put my Tin hat on and close the curtains so the Regs police can't arrest me for asking this question again, I can only find old threads pre 18th edition so please advise me if I'm missing something
I've just been watching a guy on Youtube doing a board change who's...
Hey all,
Newbie from Herts here. Joined up to research on what I would need to do train myself up as an electrician (City and Guilds L2 & L3 is the plan). Been looking at the XS training site.
Bit a about me, 36 years old, currently working in an IT and Systems remit and also a qualified...
I am struggling to find a product on the market for this specific problem I have and thought its worth having a shot at asking here. I have a lot of experience working with PAC systems (networked and stand alone) as my company has many properties using door entry systems. I however need to...
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Does anyone recognise this cable? Within it is all twin & earth but the externals are different colours (orange for 2.5, blue for 1.5 etc.). I believe someone told me this cable was specifically for being plastered over. Inside the cores have a lot of free air.
If I know what it's called I...
Morning all,
Hope you’re all well.
I have replaced my entry phone system for the same one just a fresher one as have been decorating.
However, the dummy I am, I didn’t take a pic of where the wires go and now I’m lost. I’ve got the sound working when someone pushes the buzzer downstairs, but...
I am trying to find a supplier to supply a slightly customised Bell door entry system i.e. not exactly one of their standard kits. I used to deal directly with Bell whose sales dept is excellent but now they say they won't supply direct. I need a supplier who is at least capable of understanding...
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I am installing a new 3 phase DB and 110V DB. The current installation needs new DBS due to thier age and condition.
The cables used are all singles and ran in galvanised steel trunking and I am not replacing the single cores used.
My question is, is it alright to cut out a section in...
Doing a job at the moment and the client has asked as an extra whether I can fit a second phone handset in another room from the existing. The current setup is a speaker/mike outside, door release, and handset inside to talk/open door release. Handset has 5 wires connected. Is it ok to just loop...
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Looking for an IDC punch down connector block similar to a 1x9 telephone bridging module in an enclosure that can be used to join up the cat5 cables for a door entry system.
Any ideas if such a thing is available?
Alternatively how do people connect up the multitude of cat5 cores neatly...
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