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  1. Dan

    Looking for Moderators and Administrators to help with Gas Talk

    The Gas Talk forum is up. www.GasTalk.co.uk if anybody would like to help run the place. You need to be a GSR engineer based in the UK. Reply to this or DM me after setting up an account over there on that forum, and let me know your username and your GSR number and business name (probably via...
  2. B

    junction box help

    can u connect a 1.5mm with a 1.0mm in a jb i assume u can but it is bigger which is making these connections alot harder and fidgety. is it better to get a maintenance free junction box from screwfix and can all the wires fit into the jb, its four wires 1.0mm or 3 wires 1mm and one 1.5m? (and...
  3. Seaweed

    UK Should I get these C3 faults fixed? Are any of them concerning?

    Hi! I'm not an electrician so Im asking for an electricians advice. I'm planning to move into a new property soon and when I took a look at the EICR, there were a couple C3 faults: 1.6 No isolator fitted (meter box) 4.4 Consumer unit not to BS7671:2018 (bedroom) 4.18 No SPD fitted to...
  4. B

    Bradbury liftmaster mk1 - help please

    Hi, I am hoping that someone may be able to help me. I am not an electrian, but have some knowledge. I have an old Bradbury liftmaster mk1 car ramp which I can not get working, it was last used about 10 years ago. I want to start using the ramp and need to get a Land Rover stored on it. Its...
  5. C

    Need help with connectors crimping 4 turn signal

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  6. S

    Starting out help please

    Hi Happy Friday Before this year I was a happy amateur but a change of career beckons! I’ve studied and passed 2392, 2393, 2377 and 2382 18th Edition. I’m aiming to do small jobs, mainly Minor Works and some EIC stuff and potentially some small scale PAT testing (clients from my old life are...
  7. B

    need help wiring a floodlight(old wiring)

    Hi, this floodlight had been up for a very long time, but it stopped working sometime ago just got around to trying to fix it, so i confirmed there is power coming to the flood light circuit and the switch. from when I cut off the wiring it seemed like the yellow wire wasn't connected in...
  8. roxalford

    UK Help me understand this RCBO?

    Hi and thank you for having me in your forum. My background is more electronics than electrical but I'm reasonably competent with UK mains, however this has me baffled. I'm confused by a RCBO which I got the other day to feed an appliance that draws like 40A peak. It has a Live input at the...
  9. Kaya12

    2391-52 help please

    During Periodic Inspection and Testing, prospective fault current has been tested at the main distribution board (Main DB) using a single-phase test instrument. The supply and installation form part of a 400 V three-phase TN-C-S system. The value of Zₛ (earth fault loop impedance) for this...
  10. N

    Help With 2 Gang Switch Please

    have a 2 gang switch that works the indoor utility room light and the outdoor coach lamp, the indoor light works perfectly but the outdoor light does not come on There is 240v at the outdoor light and it has N E L at the bulb holder so I think there is neutral missing somewhere or I have just...
  11. D

    Megger BM222 Please help with Fault diagnostics

    Hi I own a Megger BM222 meter with a fault. It works on the 500V range, but there is no output on the 1000V range. I am trying to figure out what the fault is so I can fix it. On the 500V range, I can hear the internal relay clicking when the button is pushed. When I push the button on the...
  12. B

    UK Help with Victron shopping list

    Hello! I’m in the process of planning my first solar PV system and would appreciate your help. I have 6 solar PV arrays, each with different orientations and angles. I’m determined to maximise the number of panels, including on north-facing sides, by covering a garage door with vertical panels...
  13. L

    Help with Humidistat

    Hi, I've had an AirTech extractor fan fitted but am struggling with the set up. I've adjusted the humidity setting so that it switched on at an appropriate point (if I make it a fraction less sensitive it won't come on when we need it to), however now it won't switch off. It's cleared the...
  14. C

    Help. Boiler leaking (heater exchanger connection)

    Does anyone know why water is leaking on that connection. Vaillant ecomax 824/2 E, It's heater exchanging connection, the one which is secured by the clamp (there is no rubber seal? -how does this even works ??)
  15. S

    2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down

    During the construction of an installation, insulation resistance tests have been carried out between live conductors and earth on the individual circuits and the L to E results are shown below. What is the expected value of insulation resistance L to E when the whole installation is tested...
  16. M

    Please help with CE/UKCA certification

    Hi All, I am just starting a small business making LED video signs. I believe I have to get my product certified for sale in the UK, and I think I can run with just CE compliance. Does anybody have any help on the best people to talk to about this and who will help me through the process? I am...
  17. N

    Cant find anything please help

    So I built my new gaming pc, only to realise I dont have a wall socket where the psu power cord can fit... The power cord is the one we use for refrigerators, microwaves and stuff, but sadly I dont have any in my room. Also I cant seem to find any UPS with that socket as well.
  18. P

    Doorbell transformer symbols help

    So according to eufy I need a transformer with a 30va minimum rating. The BG transformer I used is only 8VA. The charge symbol comes on then dissapears, basically it’s charging half the time causing the doorbell battery to slowly drain. They recommended this transformer off Amazon. 1 is £20ish...
  19. K

    Help choosing power adaptor

    Anyone here willing to help an idiot? I bought an AllPowers portable power station and managed to lose the power adaptor. AllPowers are unable to supply a replacement and I have found one here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006449547770.html#nav-specification The replacement is offered...
  20. C

    Help! Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz Water Tank Heater

    Hi All! I just moved into a property with a water tank heater which has the Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz timer. I include two photos. I cannot find online any guide regarding how to use this and the landlord is not responding as he left on holiday (worst timing ever). Can anyone tell me how I...

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