Just introducing myself. I'm Dee, a DIYer with an off-grid solar system. I have a lot to learn especially since my system is not working. I'm hoping someone can assist. In case I can do it here, I'll go ahead and state my problem here. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
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Hi everyone. Been popping onto there forums over the years and happy to have finally signed up. Got my AM2E assessment coming up, the final hurdle to taking over the family business and becoming QS. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Pretty confident in most areas but the central...
Hi everyone I kind of forgot about this forum until I got an email saying that if I don't write something my account will be deleted. So I guess I can say hi, I am Oriel. I signed up as an apprentice and never used the account but I may now that I realise it can help me.
the situation is this: 8 x 24v rgbw flood lights for a garden, each fitting has power consumption of 45w. 3 lights into a 200w driver, another 3 into a 200w driver and 2 x into a 150w driver. all in the same B10 RCBO.
the breaker trips after a few hours.
The 230v armour cable and connections...
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Hi all, I’m a time served lift engineer trying to make a career change. Have lots of crossover experience / qualifications as well as practicing as an electrician for a family business. Also been up-skilling over the last couple of years to hopefully help me make the transition full time.
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Thanks for adding! I am happy to be part of your community.
I am Benjamin, a French entrepreneur based in Berlin, Germany.
Me and my friends recently noticed that EV chargers are not intuitive, and the installation is never simple: Installers, customers and engineers are...
I just being used to hang around in forums on my teens time, I came across to this electricians forums as I was looking for tips and advice to fix the Velux Intergra Remote Control Pad. (I will post as I've tried but didnt post successful last time so when I have time, I'll explain in details on...
Hi :-) I'm a newbie, I love DIY, in particular mechanical repairs but I'm trying to widen my knowledge and abilities to electrical repairs. I hope to bring a good contribute to the forum. Thank you and see you soon :)
I work in building compliance, so had a question I would like answering. On a new development, our contractor has fitted a consumer unit with isolator switch in a flat. The meter tails are hanging down and pose a risk if a child swings on them. Can the tails be covered over? The contractor has...
Early 40's, no electrical qualifications, kinda technically minded and hoping this will help.
Likes computers and CCTV, from the UK but living in Eire.
One day I'd love to install Solar panels and build an EV
Hello, joined to keep up with what's going on as I've been off the tools now for a few years but recently requalified Initial Inspection & Testing, and currently doing the Periodic course. Partially considering starting a side-line, is there anyone out there who does the same? Full time job is...
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Joined the forum mainly to seek advice as and when required.
I left the military after 25yrs service in June last year. I got myself fully qualified as an electrician and am now registered with NAPIT (just waiting on my 'Field Officer' assessment).
Whilst I know I have the...
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I’m Carlos and wanted to join the forum to get some knowledge and advice from members, I’m not an electrician but currently looking into some courses that I’m considering starting, I’ve done a couple of little projects in my own home, look forward to broadening my knowledge.
Hello everyone, I'm a new homeowner member and would be really grateful for some advice as I know virtually nothing about electrics. My question/worry involves two single ovens I've just had fitted that the electrician has plugged into a double socket. There is also an isolation switch fitted...
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