Been to a job today where the customer wanted his old economy 7 heating controls removing as he has had gas central heating.
Never seen a time clock like that and I know that some of you like old items so up for grabs before they go in the skip
The time clock meter in the bottom left of the...
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But then...
I am on the books at a firm as "transport provided" but very regularly use my own car with no mileage paid whatsoever, only single time rate after 15 miles one way. I also provide the majority of my own hand tools and power tools, as well as things like work pants.
I understand you can do a...
I've got a pair of cheap walkie talkie's which work OK'ish but need something better
Looked at the various posting here but they are a bit old
Need following requirements
1). Hands free operation, wireless
2). No pressing of a PTT button
3). Headset
4). Smallish and portable (Battery only -...
Its basic but free and fast.
Colorize Black and White Photos - http://demos.algorithmia.com/colorize-photos/
Just tried it with a random picture from google.
Hope this hasn't already been posted, Trade Skills 4 U (a forum sponsor) are offering free calibration at their new Warrington facility;
Free Calibration Morning -...
Just read an interesting article in Octobers "Professional Electrician and Installer" (PE&I). Probably going to get my --- ripped to shreds over this, "You should have known better Pete"
How ever many of you now use Wagos, I don't cus I'm retired, according to the article and I quote "" It's...
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Hi, I live in Hastings and am training to be an electrician, i'm currently studying 17th edition regs. I am available to help out on saturdays free of charge in areas within 2 hours of Hastings? I have tools and transport, although I don't have testing equipment. I can help out most saturdays...
Hi guys, so a 180 watt motor is powerful enough to spin a 3000 watt generator, meaning that the generator makes enough power to power the motor, and yea I know if you include all the energy losses such as losses from heat, mechanical movement and even sound, then the generator will end up making...
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I have been asked by a customer for a touch free (wave) light switch that can control a dimmer as well????
Ideally wave your hand upwards and the lights get brighter, wave your hand downwards and it gets dimmer
I have never heard of these before but the customer was 100% certain that...
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I have compiled an electrical knowledge test, it is only one question long and will prove just how good of an electrician you are.
The question is:
Please name the manufacturer of DB in this great quality HD picture.
I also put great effort into the prize for the winner. You will receive...
I was wondering if the maintenance free requirements (MF) are the same with communication cable as with low voltage supplies? I can't see why they wouldn't be.
The junction boxes for cat 5 cable or telephone cable where you just use the insertion tool have no screws that could come loose but I...
Evening all,
I have been asked to install a supply to an outside pond (from an existing conservatory ring with an outside IP rated socket installed) and have been asked whether there is a way that they can be alerted if the MCB / RCD trips (preferably audio). Any ideas what can be installed...
Do they exist, I have just inspected a job and seen 25mm tails extended under floor boards in standard Henley 25mm tails block, can you get 25mm maintenance free joints? It would this have to be made accessible eg hatch or something Ect? Which I still feel is poor as I've seen them carpeted over...
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