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  1. Steve888

    255V measured instead of 240V

    Hello while 255V seems to be a normal voltage for low voltage networks it causes issues to my solar installation where the inverter works up to 240V. Any idea why Western Power increased the voltage?
  2. Struan Clark

    Indoor Light switches with 40mm instead of 60mm

    Hi, Does anyone know if i can still get indoor light switches with the older style 40mm between screws istead of the more standard 60mm between screws? Ive been looking for a while and cant find any, the house was build in the 30's im guessing that was the standard back then. Cheers
  3. D

    Inline switch on pendant light instead of wall switch?

    My lovely wife has requested I fit these as bedside lamps: Circular Pendant Light - https://luxeology.co.uk/products/gold-pendant-lamp-1 Sounds simple enough.. But the walls are solid and the room recently decorated, so chasing cables to install a new light switch on either side isn't really an...
  4. bigspark17

    Relay instead of contactor.......

    hi i need a relay instead of a contactor for a large room with two electric ufh mats, relay will be quieter than a noisey contactor, need 16amp 2or 4pole 230v, Where do youguys/gals buy yours?
  5. HappyHippyDad

    SDS drill being used instead of core drill?

    I realise this has been asked before, but I find the search bar really poor on the site since the big change and it doesn't come up with anything useful. I am getting more extractor fan installs that require wall mounted fans. Instead of hiring a core drill once a year I wondered if anyone uses...
  6. Dan

    ElectriciansForums.co.uk Now Using HTTPS instead of HTTP

    I just have a few more tweaks to do, but we're now running on HTTPS instead of HTTP. Which is more secure and prevents the likes of 'man in the middle' attacks when you're out and about browsing our forums. Note that we also allow two-step verification for logging in too. So that you get...
  7. Sparky_marky2

    Alternative cable to use instead of armoured when running external power circuit

    Hi guys, New to the forum and would much appreciate your opinions, I'm wiring a power radial circuit for one double socket for a customer, however part of the run (2 meters) will run on the outside of the house and then back inside, up from the ground floor to the first floor. The customer has...
  8. J

    How would you power this LED instead of using 8AA batteries?

    The LED light is for a moth trap (identifying not killing). At the moment I'm using 8 AA batteries. The batteries are 2000 mah so 1.6 amp hour in total (I think my maths is correct on that- 2000mah x 8 = 16000 divided by 1000 = 1.8 amp hour). The boost buck regulator has 9.6 volts going in...
  9. vxwestie

    Tri-flex instead of solid tails

    I've used 150, 185 and 240mm trip flex on large installs before contained in metal trunking. Is there any reason I can't use 35mm for a 100amp 3phase install contained in plastic trunking? Bend radius and access is going to be tricky and a pain with solid core.
  10. F

    140 V between live and neutral instead of the usual 230 V

    Hi lads, yesterday morning there was a fault with the incoming electricity supply in that there was only 140 V between live and neutral instead of the usual 230 V. Could anyone provide me with an explanation for this? Thanks
  11. S

    Milwaukee drill finally let me down. Looking at hilti instead

    hello all. My Milwaukee drill has finally let me down and I must say the quality on my newer Milwaukee 12v drills are not the same I believe. Im tempted to look at hilti sfc -22a drill. Hilti are based 5 minutes away from me and I've rated them since I've been working but I finally now have a...
  12. Davisonp

    Is this a switch in the neutral instead of the live?

    I had an odd one today. I was investigating a problem with a light that was not working. As it turns out, it was multiple loose connections causing the problem. The circuit is wired in old unearthed two core cables making the contact voltage tester a waste of time. At the light fitting there...
  13. H

    RLC in Parallel - Calculating instead of Drawing

    Morning all, Last night at college we moved on to RLC circuits in parallel, the type you'd typically find in a fluorescent light to correct power factor. We drew out some parallelograms to work out the true current usage and power factor after adding a capacitor. The lecturer said that's all...
  14. S

    megger mft1730 earth loop reading

    hi I was on a job testing incoming supply on a TT systems the earth loop reading was 2,53ohms now what my question is It was a 2 commer 53 i am guesting that means 2.53ohms if you test result are lower you get 0.12 (point )why does it change to a commer or am i reading it wrong
  15. S

    Your method of handling non paying customers?

    I've always been partial to a bit of advice in this area across all trades, how do YOU sort out non paying customers? Say the work went well and as planned, as agreed before work starts but the customer decides this wasnt what he wanted for his m oney and refused to pay up, whats your methods...
  16. U

    Using 3x 2way instead of intermediate switch

    I could do with keeping the range of switches the same.. Screwless flat plate toggle switch but can't find a 2gang intermediate toggle. An ebay seller (291055653971) has a diagram configured with 2way only but I cant see how! Alternatively if anyone knows a range that has a 2g intermediate in...
  17. H

    What Course instead of 2391

    Hi All Last year I completed my C&G Level 3 and have been working as an electricians mate gaining excellent practical experience. I have learnt that 2391 has been replaced by 2394 & 2395? Does anybody know the difference as I am getting conflicting advice. I want to become a fully qualified...
  18. 1Justin

    bonding across plastic pipe joint, instead of supplementary bond

    New shaver socket outside zone in bathroom. (FCU outside the room,17th ed'n board). Checking the bathroom to see if any supplementary bonding needed, turned out the sink and bath taps were hovering at about 5K Ohm (ie >1667 and < 22K). Turns out the owner had interrupted the hot and cold Cu...
  19. W

    Combo-socket instead of Consumer Unit for Temp Supply

    Foreword: Apologies if this is repetitious, I did a google and came up with nothing. Story time: I have just had my meter relocated by Scottish Power and it now sits in a spanking new box, terminating at a dipole isolator and earth block (which I assume is standard stuff). Now, since we are...
  20. D

    New MF connectors instead of crimps...

    Found these online earlier... LINE 32A IN LINE [LIL32] - £0.11 : for electricians by electricians Never used them personally, anyone got any opinions? Can they be heatshrinked like a crimp or do they have to be within and enclosure? (by the way, this is my second attempt to post on this...

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