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  1. N

    LED mirror has double insulated symbol & earth wire - what are your thoughts?

    I recently bought a bathroom mirror with LED & Bluetooth speakers (from Amazon). There is a double isolated symbol on the back of the mirror yet there is also an earth wire connection. Is this unusual and should it be a cause of concern? It has not been installed yet - just wondering what your...
  2. Solar Flare

    Can insulated copper wire handle temporary submersion?

    I had a 500' spool of insulated copper wire get submerged in a foot of still, fresh water for 48 hours (warehouse flood). Is it waterproof? Usable? Proper way to test it?
  3. T

    Insulated Terminal Voltage Ratings

    Hi, We are working on a Solar installation in the UK and have been asked to replace the string cable terminations, 6mm² yellow insulated ring terminals that are bolted to a common busbar. The reason stated is that the insulated terminals are not rated for the string voltages, 1000Vdc STC. Having...
  4. K

    Double insulated ceiling fittings

    Afternoon All. Could someone please advise a good source for class 2 ceiling light fittings. Looking for modern LED types. My house has no earth in the lighting circuit. Thanks
  5. admiral-ackbar

    Receiving 120VAC from frame of double insulated TV, is this normal?

    Got a jolt from the metal frame of my 2020 Sony KD-65X9000H TV. Measuring 120VAC at all times unit is plugged in. Now I know there's often some leakage with double insulated items but I thought that 120v seemed fairly high. Is that somewhere around the expected amount to leak? Contacted Sony...
  6. R

    Klein Insulated Screwdrivers

    I’ve a brand new set of these Klein Screwdrivers for sale: Klein Tools 33736INS Klein Tools 33736INS Insulated Screwdriver Set, 1000V Slim-Tip Driver with Phillips, Cabinet and Square Bits and a Magnetizer, 6-Piece https://amzn.eu/d/cTeZZZJ I’m looking for £40.
  7. E

    Rebar bonding for insulated monolithic cement slab

    Hello! I am in the planning stages of a new dwelling construction. The foundation will be a monolithic cement pad with rebar. Based on my research, I am fairly certain that I need to ground the rebar within the slab. The slab will have rigid insulation under it and will have a vapor barrier...
  8. J

    Double insulated cooker hood with L and N only, is it okay to fit a 3amp plug

    Good afternoon I hope everyone is keeping well. I have purchased a stainless steel recirculation cooker hood which has the double insulated symbol (a box within a box) and the wiring cable is only L and N, no plug attached. I understand this would mean it has to be hard wired but I wonder, as...
  9. G

    Class 2 double insulated Outdoor lantern

    Hi Could someone advise. I was thinking about installing a plastic tall lamp post in my garden. Its double insulated, ran through a channel in the ground to an external wall RCD. I was thinking armoured cable to run, channel would be approx 13 feet. Could the cable be wired to a junction...
  10. ELECNEWT

    CONNECTING EARTH TO DOUBLE INSULATED WALL LIGHT FITTING

    Is there any advantage, disadvantage or danger in connecting an earth to a double insulated metal light fitting?
  11. W

    Difference in scrap price between pvc insulated twin & stripped cable.

    I’ve got a hell of a lot of scrap cable in my garage. I know it would take a long time but is it financially beneficial to strip the cable or does it not make much difference?
  12. A

    Surface Double insulated run DC cables

    Afternoon Ive just finished PV course and have a question about DC cabling being installed through a house, from the roof to the inverter within the garage below im struggling to get an answer that isn't Conduit or metal trunking, however my question is, if the DC conductors where to be...
  13. L

    Which brand new Insulated screwdriver set is worth buying

    Must include the pozi type that is great for Fuses etc . Fancy a treat but not wanting Kleins etc !
  14. J

    Double insulated flexible 25mm (max amps.)

    Hi guys can anyone help, few of the sparks over here in jersey are using 25mm double insulated flexible (15-16 strands) at supply intake for meters, 100Amp services single phase. My question is do you think the current carrying capacity will be higher on this type of cable than solid stranded...
  15. Rockingit

    Recommendations for insulated hex keys

    On the lookout for some new hex drivers, preferably the ‘T’ handle kind, insulated, that don’t snap......
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Looking for an insulated hex set (perhaps one that fits the draper torque screwdriver!)

    I am having more dealings with western power. In turn, they are now fitting series 8 cut outs and generally an isolator. Both of these have hex key screws. I am not comfortable using my uninsulated set. I have a draper torque screwdriver and it would be great if they do some hex key's that fit...
  17. T

    Do you really need insulated tools?

    Are insulated tools necessary if you're not working live? Watching YouTube videos of sparks in America none of them use insulated tools and working on live circuits is apparently an OSHA offense. In the UK the EWR state that: " No person shall be engaged in any work activity on or so near any...
  18. M

    Is This Light Fitting Double Insulated?

    As the title states really, I see it has the double insulated symbol but seeing as this is a piece of premium Chinesium I am sure the CE mark is fake as well. I guess a follow up question would be is it safe to use in this state & if not what can be done to make it safe or is it one for the bin?
  19. J

    Looking for good quality yellow , red and blue Insulated through Crimps

    I have purchased several makes and in all case cables slip out. I still have some Old ones left and they seem much harder to co (more material) than the skanky new ones. Latest used from CEF: https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/695628 I am using a ratchet crimper that works fine with mu...
  20. Lister1987

    Best place for test lead flex? Double insulated silicone I think they are

    As above, making some adapters for my MFT but seems a shame to butcher a set of leads - Ok you'll cut them in half and reuse both parts (banana plug section into a C15 and lead and probe section into a C16 (Male to Female). Trying to figure if I should just buy a off the shelf 3 phase, 5 pin R2...

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