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  1. J

    UK I need help like right now electrical level 2 picture

    so this is for electrical level 2. If you passed all exams, tested correctly etc but the picture you took is wrong do you fail ?
  2. Marvo

    Light Switch Help Please

    I'm in the UK at the moment and I've already been roped into helping family out. I've got 3 light switches to replace and I'm hoping maybe someone might have something very similar in a junk box in their shed and might be willing to swap them for a couple of beer tokens. The switches are very...
  3. J

    UK Need help with testing

    I’m doing my level 2 electrical practical exam in 2 days time I’m confident with everything apart from the testing. Could someone tell me all the tests I gotta do ? I posted the sheet
  4. X

    Bad starter motor or bad battery or something else? Help!

    Hello I have issues starting my car after having the key in the accessory position for about an hour or so. Radio off. The first crank of the starter becomes very slow and almost doesn't crank. I hooked a meter inline with the battery, there's 2.2 amps being used when the key is in the...
  5. D

    Help understanding little solar production

    Hi all In need of some advice to help understand little generation on PV system. The set up is: 5kw hybrid inverter 10kw batttery storage 2 x strings of 6 x JA solar 420w panels (2.52kw per string) Tigo optimisers for each panel I was producing 2.3kw around 9am (south facing) and this...
  6. James

    Help on solar planning

    Here is my idea, I have a large detached garage with a pitched roof, looks like about 30degrees but haven't been out to measure. each side has a space roughly 3m x 11m I think I can mount 18 panels comfortably on each side. a standard pallet seems to come with 30 panels so i intend to mount...
  7. r33eut

    Help Needed: Wiring Relay to Hive Thermostat receiver for Underfloor Electric Heating Mats

    Hi everyone, I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance. Here’s my setup: Power Supply...
  8. S

    Lighting design help (2396 project)

    Hi I'm again struggling with a long overdue 2396 project but, as before, am at a standstill when it comes to the lighting design. Please could someone point me in the right direction? I don't know how many luminaires there should be. The scenario is a fire station appliance bay built for two...
  9. captdgf

    Help with knowledge of grounding system.

    Hello I'm a DIY'er seeking advice and clarity. I currently have no grounding system on my house. I do not have an outside main shutoff. My service meter is bolted to the outside of my basement then the service entry cable runs into my basement to my main panel. The panel is a square d homeline...
  10. J

    Level 3 Design Project help

    I’m prepared for the hate on this one but anyone that’s done the level 3 2365design project hotel, swimming pool cafe want to send me theirs for £50? I’ve passed every exam practicals and theory first time and put a lot into the course. I’ve started this but have big personal/family issues at...
  11. P

    La Rocca coffee machine help

    A friend of mine got a 2nd hand coffee machine (OK, probably 3rd or 4th...) for use in a charity cafe and it has problems. First problem is no manual or any other useful information! The power cable is 4 core brown, black, blue, green & yellow so it looks as if intended for two of a 3-phase...
  12. N

    Need Help with wiring circuit for lights

    Good Morning need some advice please. Yesterday went to change a light fitting in hallway. There are two ceiling lights in the hall controlled by 2 switches at opposite ends of the hall. On removing one light there was the remains of a ceiling rose under the fitting. I noted the position of the...
  13. M

    Australia Help with wiring of relay for automotive spot lights

    Hi brains trust, I am aware of typical wiring and legalities hence the questions. Looking for a wiring diagram to allow me to use a dual switch (OEM style for Y62) which features a single input feeding two independently switched outputs for my spotties and drl’s. I want the DRL’s separate to...
  14. P

    Purchased a new Lutron dimmer switch, but am running into problems. Thanks for any help.

    Novice here wondering what I might be missing. Thanks for any help. I am swapping out an old switch in the bathroom to a dimmer switch. When I did so, I found out the Lutron switch I purchased, doesn't have the screws on the side that I'm used to. It has it's own wires coming out. I was...
  15. L

    EICR - Help on my Request for Electrical Safety Alternatives and Quotes

    Good morning, We have a two-bedroom flat that my wife and I rent out to supplement our income. Following the recent EICR, several issues categorised as C1, C2, and C3 were identified. I've tries to discuss alternatives with the engineer, particularly concerning the replacement of the consumer...
  16. Adamstc222

    Help with extending garage CU cable

    Hey everyone, working on a new build house and outside garage is wired up like this, however customer wants a Garage Consumer Unit instead of the plug but not sure what the best way to extend the cable would be as its too low to put a consumer unit where the plug is? any advice would be helpful
  17. Magw1tch

    Ring spotlight on old house help

    Hi all, I’ve purchased a Ring Spotlight camera and decided to remove the old spotlight that’s currently installed on the house we recently purchased. After taking down the old spotlight, I found four wires: black, brown, unsheathed earth, and grey. However, the Ring only has the usual three...
  18. V

    Isolate consumer unit help

    Looking to do some work in the consumer unit in my home and was wondering if turning the isolation switch is sufficient as it only appears to isolate live and not neutral? https://ibb.co/R2hLQmR
  19. ThatOneDude

    Please help me out!

    Hello electricians! I am in university and as my final project, I am developing and designing a first aid kit for electricians. This will probably get taken down but if you could fill out this quick anonymous survey, that’d be great!
  20. U

    PAT FAIL HELP - 19" Rack Mounted Surge Protected Power Strip

    Hi All, My colleague and I are currently doing PAT/ISITEE Testing, and we've hit a snag with a bit of equipment - we've got 19" Racks for our equipment that each have a Surge Protected Extension Lead mounted into them, they're Class I, and we test them on 250V. Earth Cont. and IEC Cont. are...

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