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  1. M

    European socket fitted in UK.

    Hi. Are there any requirements or contraindications to fit European socket in the wall within the ring circuit?
  2. O

    Amazon, the EU and Corporation Tax

    Read this and make up your own minds: BBC News - Amazon faces European Union tax avoidance investigation This bit caught my eye: "Most of Amazon's European profits are "are recorded in Luxembourg but are not taxed in Luxembourg", said EU competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia." Lets...
  3. C

    European wiring

    The house we currently rent was built by a polish company using polish workers and materials. Basically it's a kit house that's sent over. The build quality is excellent but tonight I discovered a leak so had to take off a socket. The wiring is all in European type cable which looks like flex...
  4. L

    I need help using European appliance in another country

    Hi, everyone! I recently bought a blender online from a local seller. Only when I received it I realized that the plug is different, it's two pronged round. Our socket is two pronged flat, so I need an adapter. I was reading the manual and it says: More info about the blender: ac220-240v...
    • leafy
    • Thread
    • another appliance country european help need help using
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. Resu

    European Sockets

    Hi all, my mum runs a B&B and has a lot of issues with European guests forgetting adapters, etc. and was wondering if fitting a European socket in the house would be ok? I'm yet to confirm the actual voltage in her house but can't see anything wrong otherwise? She's provided adapters in the past...
  6. P

    European circuit breakers

    Does anyone know if you can get hold of double pole RCBOs in the uk? Just seen the prices in France for a bog standard unit :(
  7. P

    EU Solar PV Anti-Dumping Case

    Hello all, Haven't posted for a while, here is the latest addition to our blog. Enjoy The European Trade Commission Anti Dumping Case | Poweri Feel free to discuss.
  8. M

    European installation standards for US based installer

    I'm looking for some input on minimum installation standards for an installation that is a hybrid of US and EU equipment for an installation I am working on. The project is located in a Caribbean island that uses 230/400V 60Hz. My solar training is all US focused although I am originally a UK...
  9. D

    PME final circuits question

    I have a query, Im working on some signage that is connected to a PME supply. This is supplied to a leb header by straight concentric 16mm cable and then to and RCD with outgoing circuits to the sign. Now I have just seen that work by others have been carried out in the form of doubling up on...
    • deegee
    • Thread
    • believe circuit circuits connected earth european final pme question
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  10. M

    Sharp Solar European HQ 'set to move to Wrexham'

    BBC News - Sharp Solar European HQ 'set to move to Wrexham' Solar, like the football is coming "home" :rolf
  11. R

    European to UK plug conversion. 2-pin to 3-pin

    Hi, I've just bought some lighting for my band from a German company and they have European 2-pin plugs. Is it possible to cut the plugs off and re-wire them to be UK 3-pin? If so could someone please explain how to do it? I know the other option is to use an adapter however as we would be...
  12. M

    European kit that can compete on Price with cheap chinese rubbish!

    Hi there I've got access to panels that are made in Sweden, have a cell efficiency over 15% and can be mounted on the long or short side. Construction is very good quality. lead time is 4days on 235, 2 weeks on 240 or 245. This gives you the opportunity to offer Eurpean panels at a very...
  13. H

    European lamps without earth

    Hi all, Wondering if there are any specific rules on imported electrical items, or whether they have to conform to UK standards? Specifically, I have a Dutch supplier of metal floor lamps who say that their 2 pin plugs come with a 3 pin adapter to make it saleable in the UK, but my...
  14. D

    Adding an earth terminal to a European brass light fitting/chandelier - advice please

    Hi there all, great site, have tried to find an answer to my fairly specific question but to little avail... so if you would be kind enough.... I've brought over (to England) a fairly old 6 bulb brass chandelier from Finland this Christmas, looks a little like this...
  15. C

    European Commission questions impact of Government's decision to halve funding

    UK faces threat of legal action over solar subsidy - Business News - Business - The Independent
  16. D

    chinese panels

    seven us modules makers , lead by solarworld germany which is the number one manufacturer in north america have had support this week from president obama re chinese price dumping of state owned & bank supported module manufacturers recently evergreen & solyndra went bust with the lose on 1000s...
  17. K

    The new proposed European unified distribution system

    It’s Saturday afternoon so what the hell, have a laugh:rofl:
    • Knobhead
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    • aus distribution electricians' talk european new system
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
  18. C

    European bank transfers...

    Has anyone had any experience in doing this? I've sold my car to a bloke in Italy (sorry to keep going on about it) and because he's apparently limited to the amount of sterling he can get out, he wants to transfer half the payment straight into my bank and bring the rest in pound notes on...
  19. richy3333

    Socket type

    Hi. Please could someone tell me what sort of socket this is? Customer has purchased a 'chop saw' and says this is attached to the end of the cable. Many thanks
    • richy3333
    • Thread
    • attach attached aus electricians' talk european looks socket type
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  20. DaveyD

    Megger MFR1552/E ? What's with the E ?

    Hi Looking at this on fleabay Megger MFT1552/E Multifunction Terter on eBay (end time 04-Mar-11 18:49:50 GMT) Any megger men know what the /E is after the model number? TIA Kind Regards David Looks like its not UK? If so is that a problem?
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