Hi to the knowledgeable collective,
I recently was given one of these clamp meters for helping a friend out, however upon researching its uses it looks like it's for testing ground spike or plate resistance. Has anyone used one of these and do you have any guidance in their use? I found the user...
Was planning on finally putting some ground spot lights around the garden this year just looking for advise on best methods of cabling, installation and termination.
In another thread I asked for advice on identifying +KEY in a Fiat Tyco connector socket.
I notice that the circuit diagram for the connector also shows a pin for "Active at ground D+"
Does that mean at that pin there is 12v present when the engine is running 0v when not running.
OR does does...
I have a job where my customer wants 3x gu10 uplighters installed
One either side of the garage door on the brick pillars and one 5 meters away on the corner of the house.
I’ve ordered some arura fittings which come with stuffing glands in the base.
No room to take SWA straight in so looking...
Hi everyone,
My first post but straight in with a couple of issues.
I'll start with a 6amp MCB that keeps tripping out relating to ground floor lights.
For your info:
There is 10 x 3w led recessed lights in Kitchen, 8 x 3w led recessed lights ,plus a main central Led light (approx 100watt...
Here's an interesting one... :)
Amongst other things, was asked to replace a 1G exterior socket with a 2G. Did some basic checks before I started, including IR (L+N to E) on the RCBO-protected socket RFC. ~0.26MΩ, uh oh. Sigh theatrically, ponders a day of unplugging everything then splitting...
Hi All,
Moving inappropriate ground floor smoke detector installation from hall corner to middle of ceiling.
Original wiring is OMGrade under flooring above (currently lifted); JB (not MF) feeding mains and interlink via even nastier chocbox housing plastic screw connector box. Just about...
Afternoon all,
On an extension job, customer wants a cable run to a pond which is 70m from the house, for oxygenation and some lights.
There are quite a bit of groundworks going in including all the drains which will be running downhill to said pond and are being dug currently.
Builders want...
Hi team, I'm after some installation advice.
I am a spark, city & guilds 2365 L2 & L3, AM2 next month and just starting out on my own over the last few months.
I've been asked by a customer to install some uplighters / walk over lights in a conservatory. The floor hasn't been laid yet, but is...
Hi all, long time lurker first time poster.
I'm running a new supply to my garage, 6mm2 armoured over a 14m run. Most of this will be underground, and will be in 50mm ducting.
I can't find much information on how best to cap/terminate/seal the end of the ducting once it emerges above ground...
Hi all. I'm looking for some expert advice on the above. I am having an extension built and the footings are a raft slab which can be built/poured under the existing incoming mains cable (it's in a black pipe approx 50mm dia). There will be a suspended floor approximately 100mm above the...
I'm installing my own 208Y/120 3P 4 wire 200 amp service for my shop in lake ariel, PA. I have a few questions regarding the Neutral and the ground. So let me get things up to speed. This is a Brand new service installation. My poco is installing a new pole and a transformer for me after I pass...
I've been asked to install some ground level footpath lights for 150 metres in a recreation ground. Anyone know a source of suitable lights? It seems that LV is out of the question and I've seen some dome shaped rubberised lights somewhere. Grateful for any information from experienced fitters...
Maybe I can pick the brains of some of you who actually understand electrical stuff - this is over my head and I am keen to identify the problem asap.
I initially thought I'd identified a problem with my guitar amp. Last night, when plugged in and playing through the amp connected to the mains...
Hi folks,
I have been asked to rewire a couples ground floor 2 bed maisonette, purely because they want a load of extra sockets, new 10mm shower supply, mains smokes/heat, new kitchen layout and spot lights etc. Which is fine but all the ceilings and floor and walls are concrete.
My idea was...
had a look at collingwood- but there 130quid online
UK Electrical Supplies - https://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/collingwood-gl038a-f-ww-straight-to-mains-warm-white-led-ground-light-6w.htm
something closer to this but dimmerable:
Mini Recessed Walk-Over LED Light IP65 - White -...
Is there a problem with installing an outdoor IP65 socket flush with the ground, fed via SWA cable?
Are there any regs or issues I should be aware of besides the usual when installing outdoor socket on a wall? Of course, I have to make sure it's in a location where it may not easily be...
the house i am due to rewire has floorboards on the ground floor, can i rewire the sockets from underneath the same as you would the first floor ? are we permitted to drill out as normal ? tia
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