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  1. GuilhermeIsi

    Intermittent hazard lights

    Greetings. I'm having problems with the hazard lights in my 1999 chevy Blazer. It works as expected for some time with both sides blinking and then, suddenly, all four turning signal lights stop flashing and keep lit. If I keep pressing the hazard button multiple times they get "unstuck" for...
  2. Jackalope

    Chaining extension cords with low voltage devices

    I know there is a risk of chaining extension cords and everyone recommends against it. But I've also read all extension cords should be temporary and not used for more than 90 days - if you want something permanent you needs to install electrical receptacles (outlets). I know a lot of people use...
  3. D

    Are these cheap electricals a hazard?

    To cut a long story short, I've been looking for a while for a 'smart' light switch that doesn't require a neutral or a hub. I've found a few on ebay and ordered them due to arrive on Tues...
  4. N

    Potential hazard or not?

    We've had a safety memo sent out to us all today regarding a new type of compressor we are using. In a nutshell, its single phase, ran off a plug top to a rotary isolator on the unit. The L/N/E all go through the isolator, so.. when you switch off the isolator, you're switching the L,N AND E...
  5. sparkdog

    Fire hazard.

    Went to a house today to check the electrics as the customer was worried about possible fire hazards.Found a bit of old 7.029 twin (or 2.5 if you're not old enough)rubber insulated lead sheathed cable wired directly into the henley block,feeding an old cast iron fuse box.The rubber was all...
  6. Dan

    Don’t Let an Electrical Hazard Spoil Your Festive Cheer

    As Christmas approaches and the fairy lights are brought down from the loft, follow these tips from Giuliano Digilio, Head of Technical Services at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), to make your sure Christmas sparkles – without any sparks! Read the full news article
  7. C

    Downlights fitted 5mm -10mm from timber, fire hazard?

    There are newly installed down lighters but the are sitting close to a timber joist above the ceiling, the bulb and the bulb carriers get very hot, I don't beleive the downlighters are fire rated, is this a problem?
  8. T

    Is Running Power at 12v 0.3A/300ma Outside A Potential Fire Hazard?

    Hello all I'm about to install a burglar alarm siren box outside on my house's exterior wall powered by an ordinary power supply running at 12V 300ma/0.3A. (the power supply is indoors) As i bought this cheap(ish) on Ebay i have no guarantee that the siren is weatherproof like it is...
  9. L

    List three different types of equipment that may present a hazard to the person carry

    fault diagnosis · Capacitors for Power Factor correction · Motors which may start up when being maintained/repaired Can anyone think of a third please ......
  10. S

    Is this thing safe? possible fire hazard?

    Hi guys, I'm asking you too. Look what I came across surfing on Instructables. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/714116...re_cable_mess/ It's about a charging box, it sure looks tempting to make something similar (I see it's dead easy) but I was wondering... Does that thing look safe to you? Any...

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