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  1. M

    Fixings for double plasterboard stud walls

    Hi.Im a new apprentice electrician and was after some advice on fixings please!? I today's had to fit an emergency exit sign in stud wall but it had double layered plasterboard. I thought plasterboard fixings(pig tails) would work but they never gripped and kept spinning out! Am I using wrong...
  2. O

    Flood light - fixing it up a tree!

    Looking for some sensible suggestions for fixing a LED floodlight with PIR up a tree! I'd rather not be using 3" nails in the trunk! Thanks all
  3. charlie76

    Light Switch Back Boxes with no earth terminal

    I am working in a property that has the old steel painted switch back boxes that have no earth terminal. Came to light when testing R2 on the switch faceplate screws and got open circuit reading. Earth is present but just sleeved and folded over in the back box. I intend to ring crimp the earth...
  4. rolyberkin

    Fixing SWA to gravel board and concrete fence posts?

    What are peoples views on fixing swa to concrete fence posts and gravel boards, the alternative is ripping up a perfectly footpath and garden to bury which seems a bit over the top?
  5. S

    Surface mounting threads for switch plate screws are wrung off.

    Hi everyone, As you know each surface mount box for a lighting switch has two threaded metal tabs for the screws to attach the front switch plate. On one of our boxes the threads have been wrung off and as a result the screws no longer tighten. Is there a solution to this problem, without...
  6. Soulsurfer

    Cable fixing issues

    Hey all, I've got a run of quite small 6mm swa cable to run probably along a block wall, but things is the wall has got a number of differing levels on it's face such as 2 inches sticking out then maybe 4 inches next metre along for about a foot. Almost like someone built strength pillars into...
  7. SJD

    Excel consumer unit - spare "screw" for fixing cover?

    I need to find a replacement screw for the cover for an Excel plastic consumer unit. This is a nasty plastic 90-degree turn type, about 2 inches long. Possibly similar to ones also used on BG plastic consumer units? Anyone know of a source of these (apart from buying the cheapest CU that...
  8. N

    Fixing back boxes on cob wall?

    Hi all, Is using the wooden peg method the best way to fix metal back boxes for switches and sockets on cob walls? Sand and cement is a no no for securing or filling holes but can gripfill be used? Thanks
  9. N

    Fixing light with mini trunking containment?

    Hi all, A friend of mine has built a conservatory and has used surface mini trunking to contain the t&e for the lights, as the pvc blends in with the pvc panels of the conservatory. I'm due to connect up the lights and wanted to know the best way and be prepared before u arrive. I haven't...
  10. S

    Electric underfloor heating fixing methods

    Hi all, not posted for a while so her goes... tomorrow im installing 30m sq of loose electric underfloor heating cable. im not new to installing the stuff but do much prefer the matt style system. With it been such a big area I want to make sure it doesn't start lifting when it's sat for a...
  11. S

    Hi. I'm new to this forum, I need help with fixing an amplifier.

    Hi. I've just joined this forum but I'm not sure if I'm in the right place to be honest. I've got a Pioneer SA-1290 amplifier (stereo integrated amplifier) and have a problem with the voltage selector switch at the back of the unit. I was hoping to find someone who is familiar with Pioneer...
  12. M

    direct fixing tool Hilti or Spit

    hello all anyone used any of these have job with concrete ceilings looking at buying one? #fixings for conduit ect
  13. R

    Separating switch lives at fan isolator?!

    Hi guys, new to the forum, electrician two years out of my time and still learning! Im on a site 2nd fixing at the moment, unfortunately it's builders who have 1st fixed, the problem is; 3 bathrooms, 3 PIR, 3 lights, 1 fan, same circuit, I told them that where they've taken a s/w live from...
  14. driverman

    2nd fixing LED d/lights and J/boxes

    Hi Guys, As some of you regulars know, I'm doing a one off new house install. I'm now in the process of 2nd fixing Ovia click LED d/lights. Over many weeks reading threads on here about 17th edition joint boxes being of the correct type so as no strain on terminals if cable pulled etc. It does...
  15. E

    Agency work?!

    Due to lack of work at the moment, a mate gave me number for an agency that text him a job local to me never having done agency work…they're text just said bring certs Ppe and hand tools, it's second fixing at a housing estate would they expect me to have sleveing/plugs screws etc?
  16. driverman

    fixing heights domestic

    Hi 2nd attempt writing this! As some of know wiring new house for family member. After great discussion / debate on another thread re those damn extractor fans with timers etc. I've decided to go with wall mounted 1g light switch outside each en suite (customers request as doesn't like pull...
  17. M

    Fixing a Broken Alarm

    Yesterday morning the alarm in my house went off without reason, despite entering the code we couldn't get it to stop so my housemate (who had an interview later that day), pulled the panel out of the wall. This stopped the alarm but now we need to reattach it. There are 7 wires, the red, blue...
  18. C

    Fixing lugs

    When I was doing my apprenticeship we used to use little clip on metal lugs that clipped on the outside of a 35mm backbox to prevent the box pulling out when side fixing. They were made by MK but I can't remember the part no. or find them anywhere. Can anyone remember the part no. of these?
  19. driverman

    domestic new build first fixing

    Hi Guys, I'm going to wire a completely new build house soon and I've been out of game for many years.The house has those Z joist which have timber top and bottom and hollow between, using metal Z frames for strength. My question is for those of you that come across this a lot is, When...
  20. M

    Fixing modules to box profile steel roof sheets - new fixing product

    Hi has anyone used Schletter's ClampFit-H product for fixing modules directly to the roof sheet - see below: ClampFit-H product for landscape mounting on a trapezoidal roof sheet. This is a rail-less fastening system, which incorporates a module clamp integrated into the fastener. No rails...

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