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  1. S

    Panels 1320mm x 990mm - any ideas?

    Looking for panels 1320mm x 990mm. Wattage not important at this stage, it's on a job we are pricing for a new build. Size is specified, space looks limited from the plans. I think an architect looked at the space available and assumed panels come in any size you want! I have found some 190w...
  2. ses

    Ideas on rcd fault

    I have a customer who's rcd trips when the cooker is left on for over an hour i.e when making casserole Info: Mk 80amp 30ma rcd Kitchen sockets 32amp type b Feeding washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, microwave, toaster, cooker, fridge, ignition hob Badly designed circuit so i would have...
  3. S

    Whats the deal with drills now, any ideas?

    Evening all, Been having a look at cordless drills for a while now. Im only starting out, so this will be my first :grin:. Im probably going to go with Makita(i think)... but the thing is... The new Li-ion ranges are out across Bosch, De-walt, Hilti etc etc, then there are the old Ni-Cd's...
  4. yellowvanman

    ideas for this scenario

    Customer wants to sub-meter some circuits. Existing situation is a 3 phase DB supplied by SWA, with 12 single phase circuits. 10 circuits are integral to the building and need to be metered for the tenent and 2 circuits feeding outbuildings which don't need to be metered. Options are: 1)...
  5. applemac

    Website seo words

    afternoon good people, need to boost my search ability on the web, any best ideas for seo words to add to seo settings to bring my rank up the long list of results? i have a weebly site with my own .com name. any good ideas will be most appreciated thanks in advance..
  6. sythai

    Heating a small church need some ideas please....

    Evening Chaps... One of my customer is a small 1800's church, which is pretty cold. Been asked if I can offer a solution to their heating. Details: - no other services coming in, just electric - 100amp incoming supply (max demand very minimal at present : 9 x lights, 4 x 13amp socket, 1 x...
    • sythai
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    • church commercial dimplex heater heaters heating ideas please small
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. J

    Strange ideas...

    What are the most bizarre things you have come across while working around different places? For starters twice I've seen a combi boiler actually fitted in the bath, a low bay light fitting used as an outside light, fitted side on to the wall, glass cover missing and a shared house where the...
  8. A

    Ideas?!

    Need some help guys, ive been given an opportunity to get in with a big Modular Building Company like Portakabin, they want a meeting with me.. What type of things should i discuss with them to make them want to use me over other people? Also what you think i should take with me? Should i be...
  9. S

    lamps blowing any ideas???

    Changed a customers lights a while back from old spots to new roses throughout the house. Had a call yesterday to say they still keep blowing any ideas? All connections are good, all tested. I know they had cheap 100w lamps in to begin with which i advised changing. Anything else to try other...
    • sima24
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    • blowing ideas lamp lamps lighting lights
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. sythai

    Extract Fan ideas...? Help please

    Evening All.... Just going over some plans / full property refurb to include a couple of new en-suites, both with same issues. Extract fan required, few hurdles to get over as below (I do like a challenge honest): - 3100mm ceilings (floor plan approx 3500x2500) - no external wall to core...
  11. M

    Any ideas guys?

    Hello fellow sparkies! I have a few questions for you if you wouldnt mind helping me. Basically, im a qualified spark have been for 5 ish years now served my apprenticeship under the 16th edition. The thing is, is ive been offered some work, quite a lot of it actually, i havent seen any...
  12. G

    Conduit ideas.

    Hello all. Doing a favour for a mate. He wants an "industrial" look his new wiring. He wants metal conduit and chunky surface fittings on bare brick walls. I can't remember the last time that I installed metal conduit. I haven't got a bender and no taps and die's. He doesn't mind if...
  13. K

    Any ideas?

    I’m after a bit of help, I need a timer that can be programed to release a lid that just drop’s down at a given time. The lid would just drop and hang there once the timer released it. But would also need something to hold the lid up until it’s released. The system would need to be 12v as...
  14. G

    Fluke 1652C required

    Hi fellas, I'm looking for a new Fluke 1652C. This kit looks good to me (except I would like a 3 year warranty). Any ideas of where to get a better deal than £535 ex Vat. Also, I'd prefer to collect and pay cash. Any ideas or specials? Thanks
  15. S

    Any Advice Or Ideas Please

    Good Day, First post, great forum, great ideas. I am looking in pursuing my next step as an Electrician to an Electrical Engineer. I am told I can register as an Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) with my current qualification and experience (5 years LV, ELV Fire & Security). A am told (By...
  16. A

    Free shop business ideas?

    Hi I have been given an opportunity that is too good to miss! its on a busy road, about 10min from town center really but theres not much around it other than HOUSES and pizza shop.. It is a fairly average size shop with a working kitchen, and a flat upstairs been offered it for 300 / month...
    • axel132132
    • Thread
    • business electricians' talk free ideas shop
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  17. D

    all ideas welcome

    i am doing a job and the people that have ordered the materials have made a mess of it. i have got 4 x 3phase DB's, the isolators in these will take up to a 35mm cable, 50mm at a push. i have got 2 x 50mm feeds, a 70mm feed and a 95mm feed going to these. any ideas on the best possible way to...
  18. S

    recently passed my trade test what to do next ??

    hi there i am 21 and i passed my trade test in may there and have been out of work since July, i was just wondering if anyone out there could give me any ideas of what to do next ? i have been applying for jobs with no luck so far. i thinking of trying to get some money together to sit my...
  19. J

    Major fault fire damage , any ideas ?

    Wondering if I could put this incident to you and anyone could determine a fault scenario which would cause such damage . A colleague was rewiring one half of a semi detached house. 3 phase cable head comes into the house which he is working , the neighbours mains come from the top of the fused...
  20. jason121

    Solar fixings

    I have two enquiries for solar on commercial buildings, one has concrete beams instead of the normal steel does anyone have any ideas the other a school with PVC flat roof. Spec from architect thin film panels mounted at 3 degrees direct to flat roof I welcome some ideas many thanks in advance
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