Now and again I nip a tiny faction too much off the incoming lines inserted into the isolator. As routine I heat-shrink over. However recently noticed the boss prefers to use adhesive lined shrink. Any thoughts regarding adhesive-lined shrinks being used on 100A isolator lines?
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I'm going to be installing an outdoor socket, have no problem with the outdoor/socket side, but when bringing the internal end or the SWA into the property, need to be able to switch it. Only have hollow plasterboard void to mount fused switched spur to. But unsure of how I should terminate...
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I know I have to do more testing but I just want to see if there is something I’m missing.
Customer said light fitting in the loft was crushed causing the breaker to trip. I thought easy fault to rectify which was very naive of me.
I arrived disconnected the damaged switch which was in...
I have an Adexa dishwaser (7kg EMP.500 under counter style) that fills, heats and empties ok but has stopped working on the wash cycle. I replaced the internal 500ma fuse and it worked for a few minutes on the wash cycle but blew the fuse again.
Ive chcked the capacitor is working using a...
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I'm adding an extractor fan to a bathroom in a 4th floor flat.
The builder has helpfully cored a hole for me (110mm)
In the past I've used the Manrose Internal fit wall kit which works brilliantly IF you know in advance and core a 117mm hole...
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I am going to be putting a burglar alarm on a new external building.
Specifically, I am searching for a quality WIFI connected internal camera. This camera would have motion detection and would record It's data online (and maybe on a card but not essential). It would have good night...
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I'm struggling to find an answer to this question online. I'm new here btw - I'm a DIYer with a physics degree
Currently when my fridge motor turns off, I get a transient voltage spike on other devices plugged into the same circuit (i.e. an internal surge)
If I upgraded my circuit...
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Split aircon with an external and internal unit both needing power. It seems the external takes the power and then there is an onward (power and control) connection from the external to the internal.
My question is, is it ok to site the isolator inside close to the internal unit...
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Been asked to join a couple of 25mm 4 core Swa's underground so am using a couple of torpedo's.
This is probably a basic question but one of the cables has a inner lead sheath so you have.
Insulation
Armour
Insulation
Lead Sheath
Insulation
Double Insulated Cores
Whats the deal with...
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Could anybody help me with this query please, I am not sure where to look up the information I need?
As I understand it, cables must be at least 25mm from an actual boiler or gas pipe? But could anyone please point me in the direction of any information regarding any regulations...
Have come accross a job where house ring run in T/E but has an old extension with earthed metal conduit used for sockets and only live and neutral single cores (of which are both black here).
The earth continuity is greater than 500 ohms and the live is faulty between 2 sockets and disconnected...
Anyone only ever use 1mm T&E for domestic lighting (Average 3 bed etc) Or are you using 1 mm &1.4mm for drops and runs etc ? Now that 90% of stuff is LED bulbs etc . Not thinking for exterior light etc .
optima xm6 alarm internal sounder has gone off and highlights tamper on the control panel. I have tested the battery with a multimeter which shows an output of 12v dc but i also tested the battery +ve and -ve leads off the board and that gave a reading of approx 11.08 volts dc. Is the battery...
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I inherited a secondhand freestanding Belling Oven (make and model below)
BEL FSE 60 MF
Model Number 444449575
Serial number 31222241
Was working fine for just over 1.5 years until I smelt burning plastic. Disconnected the "cooker flip switch" power supply in my home's...
Being a bit naughty, as this isn't electrical, but I thought It would get far more replies rather than in another part of the forum. Reckon I've got an hour or two before Westward spots it ?.
I need to get some weight plates for my barbell, standard 1" diameter hole (not olympic size). However...
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So I was reading the notes on regulation 531.3.5.3.2.201 (Page 156) today and noticed Note 1 that consideration should be given (Where TT earthing is present) to the manufacturer's internal line cable links on the supply side of an RCD being insulated AND sheathed! Does anyone know of any...
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I'm going to fit a 4 inch inline extractor fan in the loft above the bathroom. I'm guessing the internal grille has to be fire rated just like a down lighter has to be?
i only ask because the website i bought it off doesn't sell any fire rated internal grilles even though it...
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Is there a product available (not a DIY solution) to stick our step ladders to the (internal) roof of the van. Instead of lying on top of everything. Have seen 'Jet Rack' on US sites. Looks a bit pricey and a bit of unistrut on top.
For those that have this, what have you used?
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