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  1. S

    Anti frost heater help!

    Hi Guys, So I have a couple of porta cabins one with a kitchenette and changing room and one with changing room and toilets. They seem to be having issues with condensation build up on the walls and ceiling. as well as the pipes bursting during cold snaps. What would be the best way to...
  2. Groot2024

    Help! Calculation maximum demand and diversity for 2396 project.

    Hi All, This is my first time posting although I have been watching from afar for years. I am a fully qualified electrician working in the industrial sector in the UK. I completed my City and Guilds 2396 exam with a pass approximately 2 years ago but have been putting off the project since. I...
  3. Alla Musica

    Do integrated downlights help sparks make more profit?

    Hi all, Just curiously wondering, do integrated downlights actually help electricians earn more profit? It seems nowadays some sparks do urge their clients to swap out their conventional downlights for new integrated LED fixtures - I really wonder what's behind that? Might it be that, once...
  4. Julie L

    Can anyone help with a suitable descaler for potable water boiling water dispenser by Zip Hydroboil,

    Hi Folks, I am a hard pressed Premises Manager in a State Funded Academy Primary School in the United Kingdom, we have a limited budget of course, we also have a large number of Instant Boiling Water dispensers and this is a very hard Water Area, I have only recently taken on this appointment...
  5. E

    Help with Kids Electric Quad 36V

    My son’s 36V quad bike has been converted to run of 2x18V drill batteries . It was all working fine until it stopped about 20 minutes into the ride, batteries still reading about 75%. Anyway re charged and now the motor /wheels run fine when I lift the back axle of the ground but as soon as it’s...
  6. V

    Help identifying these diodes

    Hello everyone! Im trying to fix a device and upon looking into the diodes, I noticed something odd. Even though they are all marked the same, the flower like symbol and "MG", the values on the multimeter vary quite a bit between the diodes. Also, even if the symbol and MG are oriented the same...
  7. RobRS51

    Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please.

    Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel. My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of the course. I’m not looking for the answers...
  8. R

    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light)

    Hi, recently got a garden room and completely wired it up but running into a snag. Is there any way I can use dimmable led batons that have Dali output with just a dimmer switch as I’m having problems getting it to work. I know usual you have to have a permanent feed at each light and switch...
  9. B

    help what to do now? (electrics)

    so straight to the point these are the qualifications I did back in those times however, I did not do an nvq lvl 3 am2 an such because It was hard finding a apprenticeship or electrician or company to work for and it didn't help that I didn't have a car back then. Electrical Installation C+G...
  10. P

    Help with light switch wiring

    Hi can anyone advise on this please. I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch. The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen fittings wired up this way before so...
  11. alisonlcraig

    Electrical loop removal - help!

    I moved into a house that had a double gang switch downstairs that controlled a downstairs and upstairs hallway lights. You could turn the upstairs one on from downstairs and off upstairs etc. The downstairs hallway light was just controlled by the downstairs switch. I want to disconnect any...
  12. L

    help with circuit design

    I have been asked to provide a lighting circuit outdoors for 18 lights on a canopy. The circuit is fed from a toilet block that has a 100A supply to the meter. The customer has now asked if they can have some extra sockets. They want a 16A commando socket around 60m from the board. They then...
  13. L

    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted.

    dining room light suddenly started blowing the lighting breaker in the house. I’ve had the boards up and can’t see any shorts in the wiring. It happens even when the light fixture is removed. Flick switch, breaker blows. Looking for what to try next to be honest. Any help greatly appreciated. Lee
  14. P

    What will help me understand and pass my 2391-52?

    Hi guys, I’m looking to book my testing and inspection 2391-52, I have very limited experience on testing. I have completed my AM2 and the testing part was pretty easy. Of course the 2391 will be more in depth etc and I’ve been hitting the books going through guidance note 3 and bs7671 and...
  15. M

    Help with Unidare storage heater

    I have a house with these storage heaters and I have no idea how best to use them? They are the Softline version which come with only an input and output option and no timing for when they should come on! After finding a manual it seems they should be always on input all day? And then the...
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  16. LmarshallSparks

    UK Why is neutral at 0 volts?

    I’m confused why neutral is at 0v (or close too) in certain situations! TN-C-S system for this example, no borrowed neutrals or faults! A simple lighting circuit! Now I can understand that when the circuit is open neutral would be at 0 volts due to it being connected to the earthing...
  17. sythai

    Help !! Wiska Gel spillage

    Hi Guys Bit of a b@llache here ! Hope someone can help, may have been in similar situation. Been sealing up our outside light boxes with gel yesterday and had quite a leakage, drops everywhere. We didn't spot it until it was too late. Tried sanding out this morning but not getting it fully...
  18. C

    UK RCD issue baffling me

    I have a dual board consumer unit. Both sides have a RCD. The left hand side of the board has all the MCBs for all the 6 ring mains for the property. The right side of the board has the lighting and hob and cooker for the house. Whenever a current is drawn from a socket the right side RCD...
  19. baza455

    need to replace thermostat help

    Hi, cm921 honeywell thermostat is old and need a new one so i ordered a new replacement (picture below). This new one i bought which is coming tomorrow has a receiver not sure if I have to wire it up but I assume i have to, its hannicks brand but ill see if it can pair with honeywell maybe it...
  20. D

    Help wires for outside lights

    Hi I have a small problem had new windows fitted to my porch and the guys that fitted them took down my old lights and left the wires out ready for me to put new ones up only when I did put the new ones up they didn’t work only to find out that they have removed 2 of the wires from the switch...
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