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  1. i=p/u

    routing of cables in domestic?

    hello again, what are your methods of chasing plaster board walls with skim. example : say i want new socket on to ring circuit at height 450mm, how would you get the cable down past the noggin/support between studs. do you chase out either side of noggin and cut into the noggin, so...
  2. B

    My Circuit Test Screwdriver Melted!!

    I bought one of these a few weeks ago from an online company (who will remain unnamed for the time being) and i was using as normal to test a circuit and the handle started melting. The company have said they won't give me a refund, and will only exchange it for another one? But before i do...
    • bossbuild
    • Thread
    • circuit electricians' talk holes melted might replacement screwdriver test
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  3. S

    Requirements for drilling holes in joists

    Could anyone point me in the right direction for requirements to drilling joists? eg. distance out from end of etc... Have used a guidance sheet before but really dont have the time to trawl google searching for regs. Cheers
    • stuart569
    • Thread
    • aus between depth drill drilling electricians' talk holes joist joists requirements
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
  4. D

    Widening downlight holes

    Hi all, Did a job the other week, where customer wanted downlights replacing with new ones, The hole cut outs needed widening about 20mm to accomodate the new lights. However it was virtually impossible to widen them with a holesaw because it just kept sliding off in all directions because...
    • Dazza1976
    • Thread
    • aus downlight electricians' talk holes
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Australia
  5. Amp David

    Downlight holes too big.

    Looked at a job which is to replace eyeball downlights in a bathroom to IP65 fixed downlights. However the holes for the existing lights is 95mm and can't seem to find any IP fittings that will cover the hole completly. Is there anything that can be bought that fits to the fitting to cover...
  6. J

    Clerk of works!

    On a recent job the main contractor had 3 electrical clerks of works and after we had fitted our 100a double pole isolators in the meter room.. using blind 25mm grommits for the tails so the metal box had two holes in the top and two in the bottom. which one of three said "yeah thats spot on"...
    • Jordan252
    • Thread
    • electrical work electricians' talk holes three works
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  7. G

    Socket box sinker for brick

    Hi, is there a socket box sinker on the market that will work on older (Tougher) type house bricks, or is it just a case of good old lump hammer, chisel, and lots of holes with a masonry drill ??
  8. C

    holes in joist

    hi guys looking through electricians guide to building regs (small green book) pg 31 and having trouble understanding : ' holes on centre line in a zone between 0.25 and 0.4 x span' in regards to running cables in joists could someone please explain in layman's terms thanks in advance
  9. S

    plastic conduit

    is it ok to use plastic conduit outside. will it be waterproof? cheers
    • still learning.
    • Thread
    • aus cables conduit drain electricians' talk holes outside plastic
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  10. L

    drilling 4" holes for fans

    recently i have been been coring holes for bathroom fans through outside walls and been taking ages to do it upto an hour when it should only take 25mins at most do you recon i should start drilling it on hammer with the diamond core bit allthough it can screw the bit up i am using a makita 8406
    • livelounge
    • Thread
    • aus brick drill drilling electricians' talk fans hammer holes walls
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia
  11. D

    Right Angle Drills..

    ..Just wondered if anyone had used a right angle attachment on an otherwise ordinary drill.. the right angled drill themselves are pricey, and since I wouldnt use it much.. I thought the 'attachments' may be a feasible option. They only cost about £20.. I think.. but look a bit 'dodgey' to me..
  12. E

    Gu10 Downlight Size Holes?

    I am going to treat myself to some large Starrett holesaws to keep in the van for when I am fitting downlighters nut am unsure what sizes to get. Are most GU10 downlighter holes around the 70-80mm mark? I currently use a 73mm but have had to borrow a 67mm and also a 79mm for IP rated ones in...
    • eskimo39
    • Thread
    • downlight electricians' talk gu10 holes size
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. M

    Re-using holes in joists...

    The regs on where you can and cant drill holes in joists are quite clear, but what about if rewiring for a material change of use where new regs must apply? Would it be okay to rewire through holes which no longer comply? The holes in question are closer than 0.25 of the span to the wall.....but...
  14. E

    Making downlight holes bigger

    Does anyone know of any tools/tricks to make a downlight hole larger neatly and quickly? Using a larger cutter just leaves a mess! Cheers Euan
    • EWebster
    • Thread
    • aus bigger downlight electricians' talk holes making
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia
  15. carl9254

    Socket Holes

    Is there any special tool out there to get the socket hole in a wall or is it just a case of drill, hammer and chisel??
  16. A

    what drill bit?

    what drill bits do you guys use for making holes through floor joists? eg flat, auger, forstner etc Also has anyone used a '3d' or multi angle drill bit (MAD), they look like they can do a variety of things such as making holes in joists?
  17. tuckermot

    chip board floors !!!

    what is the method most used when you have to lift chip board floors thanks;)
    • tuckermot
    • Thread
    • aus before board electricians' talk floor floors holes
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
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