So on Monday my wife had a builder / plumber round to quote for ripping out our toilet / sink unit (it’s old and falling apart) and to pull up the old Lino floor, then to fit a new dual unit (we supply everything) and put down some new laminate floor (we supply Everything)
effectively its a...
Morning all.
Someone on here was talking about Yankee screwdrivers a few days ago. I still use one of them occasionally at home - it was my late father's and is roughly 45 years old I think. And still works perfectly, and the original bits are still fine, which goes to show how well they made...
I'm going to make a video about how to use AC contactor with a relay at safe voltage.
Cheer up! We are all worthy of respect and my posts do not welcome evil people.
As per the title.
I see I got banned from the thread last night, why was this I wonder, could it be that nobody could hold an intelligent argument without getting mardy.
As freedom of speech also been banned in the world, or is it just on here.
Let's take that thread as an example, I said I...
Hi I'm relatively new to the forum I should mention I've been a member previous however I had trouble logging on probably my fault, (I couldn't remember the middle name of a hamster that died 55 years ago or some such.) anyway easier to re - register
I question the term electrician as I come...
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We have two alcoves with a downward niche light in each. About 4 years old. Pic attached.
Both operate from one switch. One light is flashing like a strobe when switched on - guess needs replacing?
Appears to be a solid unit rather than containing a bulb that can be replaced.
No obvious way...
I'm using the inbuilt schedule calculator and get posed with the following options.#
Enclosed or protected mains cabling
exposed or unprotected mains cabling
I guess enclosed means in conduit of some sort
but I'm not sure about protected and unprotected mains cable seems a bit vague any ideas
Hello
Looking to buy a new MFT, anyone had any problems with the unique feature on the 1664 with the IR test? It says it won't test if sensitive equipment is detected but no where seems to list how or what tolerances this is. Can it be disabled?
I've seen a few being sold on auction sites and...
Hi Everyone,
I am completely cluesslees on this so seeing if anyone can advise from their expertise or past experiences.
Myself and my wife are looking to buy a house, it has been listed as being rewired since 2005 we think around 2008-2012. Now the seller can't supply any BS7671, Build Reg or...
Ok Guy's , following on from Sintra's spot the ball, this is competition number 2.
So this is nothing Technical and there is no right or wrong answer, it's simply a little bit of fun with a prize.
1st prize - £ 20.00 Amazon gift card
2nd prize - £ 10.00 halfords voucher
Below is an image...
I had a case today where, if I'd not done things properly, I would have ended up with exactly the same outcome, just saved myself half an hour or so of my time.
Swapping a couple of horrible fancy ceiling lights for standard ceiling rose (landing) and integral LED light (bathroom). Upstairs...
Hello,
I have a Neff oven that today started tripping my electricity.
I ran some tests to try identify where the issue might be without much success. the fan turns on fine, at 150C everything works fine, the thermostat kicks in and out without problems. If I put the temp higher to 175/200C...
... Back again. Shady's back.
Hey guys,
That time again for a new academic year thought I'd post a thread to get back to it and get the TS active abit.
What are your plans for this year? What are some subjects you want to get better at? Subjects you feel confident with?
Full college day...
Hi I need some help, I qualified back in 2012 (303) level 3 + AM2 ect.. But plan on doing my 2394/2395 course 8 days straight. Some have said its worth doing the 3 day 17 edition course prior, just to refresh things as we were only working to 17th edition when doing the level 3 (303). But...
Thought I'd post this little beauty that came out of a old industrial mill complex ....
My question is - What is it?
The veins inside are like paper strips, removal of the bottom plate reveals a microswitch... over to you :)
PS - No rude comments please, No it not tinmans private parts!
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