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    Help please - Is this acceptable?

    Hi, I am currently doing a small kitchen. It needs to be wired, however the elctricians can't do it for a while, so what im thinking about doing is chasing out the walls and putting in 25mm round conduit, then plastering over it, so when the electrical work can be done they can just push the...
  2. A

    Nest heat link help please

    Could someone please help me on the wiring: I have oil central heating and am looking to remove my programmer and replace with a nest thermostat, just need help wiring the heat link. Please see attached pictures Thanks
  3. J

    Unknown Wire Found - Help Please

    Hi Everyone,. My wife has asked me to tidy up our airing cupboard, which is next to the bathroom... Pipe boxing in and a paint job... Nothing too serious... I'm a complete novice but should be able to manage this... When I've looked at it today there appears to be a Green electrical wire...
  4. Cornish1984

    The city and guilds 2391-52 or the eal version. Help please

    Hi I haven't posted for a while. But any information on the following would be appreciated. Thankyou Hi I am in for my level 3 inspection exam and may be dyslexic. I really want to go for the 2391-52 but my tutor is asking me to go for the eal version. Could any 1 in the group advise me what...
  5. R

    Electrician gone Awol

    Hi all, looking for some urgent advice please. Purchased a property, old Victorian. 1 circuit running across all upstairs room sockets. Electrician came in killed the old circuit, wired up new and left unconnected as I was having the rooms plastered and decorated. I now need him back to...
  6. G

    New to group and appreciate a bit of help please

    Hi guys I'm new to the group so firstly hi to everyone and hope all well I'm 54 yrs old so still a young one . 24yrs ago I did some studying one day a week for 3 yrs and got some qualifications but never took it any further so am now studying and plan on doing my 18th etc this year. My question...
  7. F

    float switch diy help please

    hello, im trying to diy a float switch, the switch will turn on a 13.5w submerged water pump on, once tank reaches the level to turn the pump on. I have bought the switch & it comes with a 12v relay board. here's some pictures: can anyone help me wire it please, draw a diagram for me...
  8. S

    Help please: 2365 Level 3 Unit 305 Design Project

    So i'm a little confused at the min with the adiabatic equation to verify minimum cpc csa.. My circuit is a 16A socket in 2.5mm singles (bunched in conduit) I worked the Zs out to be 0.26Ω To work out the minimum cpc csa to satisfy ADS i'm not sure if I should use the Ipf of the circuit...
  9. M

    Problem with mains outside light, any help please?

    Hello! I've put up a mains outside light, Been working fine for about 2 weeks, Now it's not working! When I turn it on and off at the mains, the bulb flashes once like a camera, and doesn't light up. I've checked all wiring connections in the light and the plug, Everything is connected. Left it...
    • MadeUpName
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    • help help please light mains outside outside light please problem
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. A

    AM2 help for Monday please

    Got my AM2 Monday, just wondered if anyone could give me any advice if they have taken it before or things to be wary of. Could someone please explain to me using fly earth leads, when to use and when to jot? Might seem simple but my college have basically put me for the AM2 with barely any...
  11. M

    Input from electricians needed

    hi all i am looking for help in regards to a research project, I need to do for a uni dissertation, it’s about quality and electrical safety, I would be greatful if you would take a few minutes of your time to complete it, no personal details are required,you may need to sign into google if your...
  12. K

    Sockets tripping RCD - help please

    The downstaits socket circuit is tripping the RCD on my neighbours house and I can't find the problem. I disconnected the earth at the CU and turned the circuit on and it was fine so I know the problem is with the earth. It only trips the RCD when the MCB is turned on so i'm assuming it is just...
    • kev.k
    • Thread
    • help help please please rcd sockets tripping tripping rcd
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Marvo

    Generator Installation, Help Please.

    Hi Trainees, I'm a bit of a novice with electrics and I'm scared to post on the main forums so I thought I'd get some help here. :D I have an existing installation which is a pump house with several pumps in it. It has a DNO supply via a meter box which is about 155 meters away via a 25 mm²...
  14. M

    MR16 LED Help please!

    Good evening, We are renovating our house and I replaced the halogen MR16 bulbs with Philips LED dimmable version in one of the bedrooms. Once fitted they appeared to work fine. I left them on and came back to the room to find it in darkness and now noting works. (Even tried replacing the old...
  15. M

    @ 33 & 10+ years of various jobs with no end reward. Time to be a Sparky! Help please

    So I just got let go from my job last week as operations manager was in the role for 6 months, previously I was a transport supervisor at different company for 1 year pay averaging at 25k lot of responsibilities zero recognition. Now at 33 it’s kinda of daunting being out of work. Yes I’m...
    • marvel marv
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    • because electrical work fit help help please jobs please sparky time various years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. Ben Webster

    Help please for my bathroom light switch

    My bathroom light switch has broken. It has two brown and two blue wires and an earth wire. I think it also operates the fan. I have found the brand switch online but not sure if this is correct one to buy? The current light switch is an intermediate switch. UK Electrical Supplies -...
    • Ben Webster
    • Thread
    • bathroom help help please light light switch please switch
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  17. LWB Electrical

    Domestic SPD's help please

    Hi, Apologies if this has been posted before which I expect it has but did a search and couldn't find it. Wabt a bit of information on SPD's in domestic premises when carrying out a consumer unit change. Do we have to recommend they are installed now and if not carry out a risk assessment or...
  18. H

    Help please, What would you do?

    I have a customer who has 4 12v spotlight that are intermittent. The original installer decided to install the transformers where they couldn't be accessed from below so the only way to get to them is by lifting carpets and flooring above. Once the floor was lifted and the transformers were...
  19. A

    Help please! I need an information regarding a plug for a electric bike charger.

    Hello guys, can somebody help with the name of this plug for this socket that is showed in the pictures attached. Thank you!
    • AyT89
    • Thread
    • charger electric help help please information not uk please plug regarding
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. J

    Only 1 Fridge door tripping electrics help please

    Hi all Hotpoint American style fridge freezer model FFA40X keeps tripping the electrics not the lights when the left hand door is opened. It doesn’t do it if the ugh hand side door is opened. It trips if both doors are opened at the same time too. The fridge has been tested and all good. What...
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