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  1. K

    Light switch swap please help

    As you can see what I have is a right mess, IAM wanting to put a new switch on , but every thing I try either leaves one or two light not working. Any help would be appreciated
  2. H

    help with my boiler settings!!

    Hi I'm in a bit of a pickle trying to set up my hot water and central heating systems. Got a gas boiler with a pressure tank and a motor circulating the hot water. There are two wall-mounted time adjustment thingies—one for hot water and heating, and the other for the motor. Oh, and there's a...
  3. C

    Need help with red wires

    Hi, I am installing a new bathroom fan. We had an electrician who ran 14/3 into a junction box. The black feeds a led light and the red was left to feed this fan. The ceiling wiring all makes sense but when I opened the switch box the were the neutrals wire nut together, all the blacks wire...
  4. S

    Help with ceiling light wiring

    Hi, there are 3 bundles of wires coming from my ceiling and I've been told they have been tested with a multimeter and have all got a current but I cannot seem to get the light to work, I will provide pictures of the wiring, the pendant and the switch wiring, any advice would be appreciated...
  5. AngelLaHash

    I need Help : Cutting 152mm Hole in to Drywall

    im not sure where to post this.. and I need help [ I posted here because i guess Heating systems may need a hole this big , and this is the only only site i've had that has been positive reaction to a problem ] my Work (who dont dam help just get "JUST GET IT DONE" ) want me to drill a 152mm...
  6. S

    Advice with my next steps

    Hi guys, I've achieved my NVQ Level 3, 18th edition and 2391-52. Looking to go off by myself, work comprising all of domestic so signing off work is needed and EICRs. what's the best route to go down? Napit or the NICIEC? or something else I'm not aware of? Cheers!
  7. A

    please help me with my battery problem

    hello guys i have a (3-6v dc motor), (DC Motor PWM Speed Controller 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V), (3.7v 1200mah rechargeable battery) and a (Charging / discharging circuit MH-CD42 for batteries with 5V output). Everything looks to be working fine it spins and everything but when i put force on the motors...
  8. KimbyK

    Wiring help for Meross thermostat

    I currently have a Myson thermostat that is no longer working. I have a Meross thermostat to replace it. I have attached photos of the current wiring and of the new thermostat. Could anyone advise on where the wires would go into the new thermostat?
  9. gazdkw82

    Help testing small motor

    Friend of mines dryer machine has stopped working, 2 days out of warranty. I am trying to help theme out as money is tight for them however, I'm a little unsure my diagnosis is correct and I don't want them spending unnecessarily on replacement parts. The dryer is a Candy machine and has a...
  10. edgealex

    ESRTERFW Wireless Thermostat wiring help

    Hello, I'm trying to upgrade my mechanical thermostat to a wireless one but when I connect the wires it doesn't work. This is the old one: And this is the new one: I tried to connect the brown wire to pin (1) and blue to pin (2) but it didn work, anyone can help?
  11. David2632

    Can you work as an general labourer first and then find work as an electrician mate?

    So, I got a level 2-3 electrical installation diploma fresh out of college with no experience especially onsite. I was wondering whether working as a general labourer to get that onsite experience can lead me to any electrician mate roles via an agency later on. I am struggling to find any...
    • David2632
    • Thread
    • advice electrician electrician mate first general help labourer mate work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. S

    Socket problem - can you help?

    We are having problems with one socket which my husband has changed the front plate on. When he tried to attach the new front cover it singed the screw and blew the fuse. What could be causing this?
  13. David2632

    UK How do you find work after finishing level 2-3 electrical installation diploma?

    So I have tried applying to every electrician mate/improver jobs there is on every job websites and I got a few calls saying that they want guys with experience. I went to electrical wholesalers to advertise and no luck. I got a 18th edition, cscs card, ipaf, Full Driving licence but it seem...
    • David2632
    • Thread
    • after diploma electrical electrical installation help installation level work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. K

    Tumble Dryer Help. Overheating and melting plug and socket.

    Hi, I have a Prima Tumble Dryer which I have had for 5 years. Just recently, the plug and socket melted. I replaced both and it melted again. I replaced again and again it's getting hot. I measured the temp with a laser thermometer which said it was 42.5oc. I drilled a couple of holes in the...
  15. R

    Help with a transformer

    I have a 110 5kva transformer. Run it off a 30 meter exstension lead running from the house into the Work shop. The transformer works and powers all machines I've now installed a 6 mm armoured cable running length 30 meters on a 32amp breaker to the woek shop. When plug the transformer into...
  16. S

    2391-52 exam questions need help.

    Refurbishment of dwelling has taken place and the clients insurance company requires a periodic inspection and test to be carried out, A new circuit supplying 9kw electric shower has been installed, No previous records for the installation are available. What information does the inspector...
  17. S

    Can anyone help me find 10mm 6pin LED connectors?

    Hi everyone We have some 10mm PCB RGBCCT strips (6 terminals/wires) being installed in the kitchen under the worktops However electrician is finding soldering them too tricky and I can't seem to find any 10mm 6 pin connectors anywhere. We have some 12mm which we used for a different size strip...
  18. R

    Help need wiring a light

    Hello, I’m trying to change a pendent light, I’ve wired it the same as the previous light that was on there however the light is now permanently on and the switch does not work, there are two line wires tied together, two neutrals and an earth wire. I took off the new pendent light and I wired...
  19. S

    Wiring diagram help needed

    Hey guys I'm going back into college and I have had some time off and behind work. I just can't get my head around this. 1 gang 2 way plate switch and intermediate plate. Can someone help me with how I would wire this circuit with an intermediary switch. ( using a triple core and E cable for...
  20. N

    Dog chewed through power cable, need help rewiring.

    My wife has a electric heated airer, our dog chewed through the cable and I thought it would be no different from rewiring a plug. It's not. I have a blue and white wire coming from the airer I to a switch, then 2 blue a white and a brown going to the plug. Ideally I'd like to do away with the...
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