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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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 -...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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!
  12. 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...
  13. MarkytheSparky10

    Dual switch to porch light switch seperation help please

    Porch & Stairs separation? So I got a dual light switch at the bottom of the stairs & a single light switch at the top of the stairs. Another switch in the porch, which is somehow connected to the stairs switch. bit confused on how to undo & redo this. The porch light sometimes cant be...
  14. P

    Electrical wire connectors help please

    Hi Have bought led kitchen lights with extension cabling. Is it possible to snip the connectors in the picture off and just solder the led light to the longer cable? Thanks
  15. B

    Solar Panel Switching - Help Please

    Hi all I've just joined, I'm not an electrician. What I'm asking is probably simple but I believe in not messing about with something you don't know about. I have an engineering background and appreciation of electrics. I have two banks each of eight solar panels, one bank on each side of my...
  16. D

    Help please, replacing old Honeywell Room stat.

    Just moved in... We have a room stat that isn't reliable. Seems to have a wide range of on/off variance... Red wire is 240v; blue is Zerov; yellow (not connected) is 36v. Inside cover... Boiler... Controller... We're having a new combi boiler fitted in a few months, just want...
  17. Marvo

    Help Please With Bollard Light Circuit.

    Hi Trainees. I'd like some help please with an existing bollard light circuit at one of my clients. I'll give you some history first. Initially the client wanted a circuit of bollard lights between two buildings on the same property. The 150 meter circuit was supplied from an existing outdoor...
  18. J

    Range Cooker Help please!

    Hi All, My mum has just moved house and is looking at replacing the range cooker in the new property, but has been told that she can’t have the Rangemaster installed today without having an electricity powerline that supports 32 amp connection with 240 volts via a 6 mil power line installed...
  19. M

    New member help please

    Hi I have dabbled in electronics and upto 240v including cctv and access control. I have just built my woodworking workshop and trying to sort electrics. I am in rented and have an outside radial but is not man enough for the utility room it supplies as it is. My landlord refuses to upgrade...
  20. J

    HELP PLEASE!!! 2365/615 design assignment

    Someone give me some help with this design assignment already done q1&8 mainly need help with q2

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