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    My weekly Foru-Blog! EAL L2 Diploma Elec Installation (nights)!

    Hi All, Thought, I should work on a weekly or bi-weekly forum blog on my work through the EAL L2 Dip in Elec Installations course. I have been posting or trying to post on a regular basis, so thought, why not committ and do a weekly/bi-weekly post, where all trainees can join in and add to...
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    Ring Video Doorbell Pro installation - wiring advice

    Hello everyone. I have just purchased a Ring Video Doorbell Pro and want to install it as follows as below. For complete disclosure, I am not a qualified electrician but a responsible and experienced DIYer who wouldn't undertake work I felt was dangerous, and always check the regs to make sure...
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    Insulation resistance on new installation

    I have recently completed a rewire as part of a complete back to brick renovation in a pretty standard domestic property. Upon carrying out initial verification I uncovered a few strange IR readings. Multiple circuits with low(ish) readings of around 150-200Mohm. However they all tended to rise...
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    Maytag CWE8700ACB installation question?

    I recently purchased an old Maytag CWE7800ACB double wall oven from Habitat For Humanity, it's a 240V hardwired oven connection. Is it possible to use an existing 240V circuit that used to be an electric dryer connection? For reference, this house was built in 1927 so the existing 240V circuit...
  5. clairemc3

    Installation of plug socket under towel rail safe?

    Hello! My partner and I have recently moved into a home, and I've just noticed there is a plug underneath the towel rail in the cupboard under the stairs (photo here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGakJWLf5a_XiJy879wBySC0EMd4jmD-/view) We haven't been using the towel rail much as its a bit of...
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    I have a vertical installation of a 10 ft 3" PVC conduit Schedule 40

    1. I have a vertical installation of a 10 ft 3" PVC conduit Schedule 40, weather head, 45 degree elbows. Do I have to glued these commodities? 2. I plan to install 400 ft of underground 2" PVC conduit at 36" deep on a farm. there are no buildings or structures on top. there is just...
  7. Designmen90

    DB installation height

    Hello everyone, is there any rule/normative which defines the height of installation (from floor to bottom of DB) of wall mounted Distribution Board?
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    Lazy Spa installation

    I’ve just had an NICEIC assessment and he’s picked me up on a lazy spa being connected to an outside socket. The lazy spa comes with a 10mA PRCD, he said I should treat it as a bathroom special location. Surely an outside socket in as outside socket and it’s not up to me what a customer plugs...
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    Earth size for installation

    Was doing an EICR today and the for the installation was the same size as the tails. 25mm, would this go down as a c3??
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    Shocking installation

    I just went on a EICR with my brother in law who is a fully qualified spark. I've just witnessed a whole ring final circuit wired in 1.5mm twin and earth and the cpc's into the back boxes instead of into the sockets. ??? Its absolutely criminal what some people are allowed to get away with...
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    Panel with Relay and SPD, Installation?

    Hello and thanks for the interest. I have a little dilemma and was unable to get an answer anywhere. I'm trying to fit a SPD and an over/under voltage protector to my existing "Main Switch" and "RCD" setup. my question: is the location of the SPD and surge protector correct? thanks
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    UK Installation electrician requirements

    Hi All. I was just after some advice. After working in industry for a fair time, I’m now looking to break into the domestic installation side. I have most qualifications required but my NVQ Level 3 is in electrical maintenance. This is affecting my gold card. Any ideas of what’s required to...
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    150mm Aluminium cable installation tips and tricks?

    Hello again Trying to estimate for a project that includes the installation of 16 x 150mm single aluminium cables, which will require bends. I have no experience with this type of cable, could someone please describe the process from the start (where it needs to be removed from its reel and...
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    New meter installation and registration

    Hello to all I have a customer asking to have an extra separate meter from service head the services head has a 1361 type 1 with 100amp fuse so good supply, this is my first meter job I am an AC electrician but hasn’t done meter registration or connection any help would be appreciated, Regads...
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    New Summer house wiring installation - dedicated Circuit or break into existing ring main?

    Hi all, Planning on wiring my neighbour's summer house which will be 15 metres away from the end of the house (20-25 metres total distance from the supply CU under the stairs). Need some advice on which option would be the most SAFE not just the quickest, cheapest method etc. If it costs more...

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