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  1. J

    Hardwiring simple Ring doorbell still bit stumped on what exactly is required and where to get it

    Steered clear of wiring these up so far can't be arsed with them but customer got some other jobs wants done so said I'd do it. Not seen fuseboard yet but believe got option if spare 2 ways can purchase 24v transformer for that board or other option is mount transformer in enclosure with din...
  2. P

    How would one get into becoming an electrician?

    This has been on my mind for a while. I've read about taking apprenticeships, but is it even possible to survive on that low a wage if you're not a teen living with parents?
  3. N

    earthing scheme suitable for worst/large value of soil resistivity in order to get earth resistance value below 5 ohm?

    i don't the exact value of the soil resistivity as no survey of soil sample is carried out at the site .However Copper earthing electrode 50mm diameter of 2.5 m is driven where its circumference were filled with chemical compound power to the height of rod and earth resistance was found to be...
    • Navaraj
    • Thread
    • below earth earth resistance earthing get order resistance scheme suitable value
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    Is it possible to get continuous power from a switched line?

    Rather than pull a new line from the panel by busting through walls, I am tapping an existing line in our bedroom to add an outlet and switched light in the neighboring enclosed mechanical room. The problem is that the existing line is on a switch 15 feet away that controls the bedroom ceiling...
  5. A

    Tools you don’t need but are great when you get them

    What tools do you guys use that you don’t need as a necessity but once you get they make your life that much easier? For example knipex installation pliers/ ck armour slice/ ck cable tongue
  6. littlespark

    Past date to get the cheap rate bank loans?

    As the title says... Am i too late to get a loan for business expenses? The ones that were low rate and 0% for 6 months or was it a year? I've got the chance of privately buying a VW transporter van.... bigger than the berlingo ive got. Obviously id need to buy the vw first, then try to sell my...
  7. D

    I Need Work Looking for an apprenticeship in South Yorkshire, want to put in the ultimate graft to get where I want to be.

    Looking for an apprenticeship in South Yorkshire and want to put in the ultimate graft.
  8. C

    How to get off Bosch oven element which does not have screws

    Hi, I need to change the element on my Bosch HBN2350GB oven and all the guides online show elements screwed to the back of the oven with normal screws. Mine though just had weird sticks as far as I can see. Does anyone know how to detach this/what tool is needed? Thanks in advance!
  9. Lister1987

    Wanting to get my head around fire detection and alarm systems...

    Can anyone recommend any good links, books, materials (Aside from bs 5839-1) for getting an understanding and looking into how these systems are devised, wired, maintained and such like? I know there was the IET Electricians Guide to Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - 2nd Edition, however I...
  10. J

    how hot will it get behind my under bench top oven

    Hope you guys can help, how hot will it get behind my under bench top oven with a hob above on the bench top ? The cable touches the back of the oven from the oven itself and I am sure the hob cable, I believe there is also a plastic junction box back there, could that melt or is the heat less...
  11. J

    Got a long way to go, need all the advice i can get

    Hi, Ive started a city & guilds in electrical installation (bet youve heard it all before) ive got a long way to go, but am highly motived. Due to the current situation ive had to start the course behind a computer screen, which made following the course a bit difficult however i kept at it...
  12. F

    UK Best route to get part p

    Hi people noobie here. OK Im a fully qualified JIB approved 2391 and 18th Edition. Fed up with the big sites, so going it alone. Seems I need part P, which whislt I grimmace at the thought of possibly more training that I dont need. It seems I must have it, and all these checkatrade type of...
  13. D

    Megger pat 150r and a fault code of err 8000 2030

    Hi there all I’ve got a Megger 150r pat tester and it’s stuck on an error code err 8000 2030 And no we’re is open to get it looked at Can anybody help as can’t seem to find fault codes on net Regards Dave
  14. K

    Is it ok for competent person to replace CU then get third party to test/certify

    just want to upgrade old fuse box in home myself and get third party to test/certify ,possible?
  15. D

    How would you (a professional) look to get a spotlight up here?

    So, another impossible question by me here - but any advice at all really appreciated. I'd like to place a spotlight at the top of the peak of my house, it's not a downlight - but a spotlight - so needs mounting on the front of the fascia and then pointing kind of back on itself. The orange...
  16. N

    What kind of fuse I need for that slot and where I can get it?

    What kind of fuse I need for that slot and where I can get it? It's some old one and I cannot get it at shops. See pictures below. Thanks a lot!
  17. S

    Where to get FFP3 Masks?

    Given the shortage of FFP3 masks does anyone know where to get them from? I am down to my last two masks now. I normally wear the JSP 3231 half masks but everywhere seems to be sold out of them.
  18. buzzlightyear

    get another price

    just got a quote for this coming year for PL& indemnity for the price of £397.00 is this cheep or what . and what are your lads paying for it .
  19. Lou

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do?

    I rent my home, so I can't get a mortgage break - what can I do? I wonder. Please discuss.
  20. Lou

    Can I get a mortgage break during Coronavirus outbreak?

    Can I get a mortgage break during Coronavirus outbreak? Apparently some people can, discuss.
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