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    Double insulated down lights cpc

    whats classes as the correct method of terminating an earth cable when you have double insulated fittings? You can see on the picture I can’t get a wage inside nor a normal connector block it’s just too tight. I have seen in the past the cpc being bent over and also snipped off which isn’t...
  2. S

    Adding new circuits to all insulated consumer units

    hi guys, Is it still ok to add a new circuit to an all insulated consumer unit in a domestic dwelling. I only ask as my previous employer always changed consumer units for metal when adding a circuit. I know this is probably a stupid question. Thanks for replies
  3. D

    Wiring in insulated stud wall

    Hi, I hope someone will be kind enough to assist me. I'm wiring my garage conversion(extending an existing radial). The walls are skinned with 70mm studwork and 50mm rigid insulation leaving clearance of 20mm. The builder wants to maintain an air gap at the rear reducing clearance further. I...
  4. D

    Insulated wire running under radiator?

    I have a radiator mounted on the wall under the window and a socket to the right of the radiator. I have an extension running from the socket under the radiator to my desk; there is enough wire so that it runs along the floor under the radiator. Will the wiring be dangerous due to the heat of...
  5. S

    Armeg Insulated screwdrivers

    Just wondering if any of you use Armeg insulated screwdrivers ?, They look good but just wondering if they are.
  6. UKMeterman

    Pat test pass for items with USA plugs and cords

    Hi, Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...
  7. T

    Class 2 double insulated shaver socket??

    Anyone know of a bathroom suitable shaver socket that doesn't require an earth? I know the safety transformer load side doesn't need earthing, but all the ones I've come across, even the plastic ones, still have an earthing terminal presumably to earth the supply side (metal components within...
  8. D

    Best Screwdrivers available?

    Time to renew some of my Screwdrivers again. The set I'm currently using are Wera which for comfort of use I quite like, problem is 2 of the Pz head drivers have shattered now whilst I've been using them. Looking for recommendations for the best make out there. Begin.:thumbsup:
  9. telectrix

    Bargain???

    dunno the quality, but at this price has to be worth a punt, maybe as an apprentice's first st? 7pcs Multi-purpose Electrican's Insulated Electrical Hand Screwdriver Tools Set | eBay -...
  10. A

    Old Double Insulated Appliances

    I am looking at a receiver/amplifier that was manufactured in the mid 1970s. It has a very solid all metal case. It is powered by a mains lead that has only two conductors, active and neutral. It does not have any Class II notation or symbol anywhere on the case. I am wondering whether the...
  11. D

    Draper VDE Torque screwdriver bit

    Hello fellow electricians I was wondering if any of you have seen a VDE bit that allows different screwdriver heads to be placed in the end (If that makes any sense to you) I dont really want to keep buying different type heads when I can just swap them out from my little socket set many thanks.
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    Decent crimping tool?

    im after a good crimping tool preferably with insulated crimp dies and un-insulated dies up to 10mm2. Seen these: Kennedy Industrial - RATCHET CRIMPING TOOL C/WINTERCHANGEABLE JAWS 8PC - Cromwell Tools -...
  13. loz

    Floods on insulated steel buildings

    got a few 100w floods to mount on a newbuild. The walls are clad with insulated cladding, outer tin strip, insulated ion, thin tin strip. I can't get a fixing into the top purling, due to guttering. The client wants the floods mounted between en the top 2 purlins. I was thinking 2 bits of units...
  14. S

    Double insulated singles on 2 way switching

    As per title, d.I singles or 'insulated and sheathed singles' with no earth within cable and not run alongside any earths. What is the current view on these within an EICR? There are earths at all the accessory and light points but i was always taught that every cable needed a cpc on the basis...
  15. polo1

    Ck Modulo Insulated Drivers

    And another one bites the dust! I like the CK insulated drivers, but I've broken the tips off three of the smaller Modulo drivers in the past six months. Can you recommend an alternative +/- driver which will last the pace?
  16. S

    10mm meter tails 60amp fuse 6mm bond

    Afternoon all been a while since I've posted. at today's job I noticed 10mm meter tails with 6mm bonding and although my first thoughts were tails should be min 16mm and bonding 10mm so at the risk of sounding stupid I couldn't find the exact reason why this was wrong as the 10mm would take...
  17. rolyberkin

    Insulated SWA Gland

    Has anyone used a plastic stuffing gland to insulate an swa cable entering a consumer unit on a TT installation, I know there are specific insulating glands but just trying to think of any reasons why a suitably sized plastic gland would not be appropriate? I want to provide a separate earth on...
  18. eckardt

    Show your insulated tools

    Hi everybody, i want to show my insulated tools and i would like to see yours,my tool are Facom. Knipex and Cimco.
  19. W

    Adding Circuit to Insulated Consumer Unit

    Hi, I re-wired my house in Oct 2014 and installed a Hager plastic split, dual RCD, 16 way consumer unit. I now want to convert the garage and planned on running a 6mm from a spare 40A MCB in the consumer unit to a metal clad 4 way consumer unit in the garage. My questions are, will I then need...
  20. P

    Strange activation with pir

    HiHave fitted a stienel pir on the back of a brick pillar to control some lights on drive way. Tested during daytime by walking by and driving van by all ok. Customer rang to say doesn't work when he drives by (warm car ) but works if you walk by. I went down last night and can confirm what he...

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