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  1. C

    EICR issue. Need advice

    Hi, I'm new to being a Landlord (wasn't my plan!) Anyway I contacted a company online who arrange for electricians from around the country to perform EICR reports. The property is a small studio flat, 10 years old. (The electrician stated approx 20 yrs old on the report.) The report came back...
  2. J

    Extra PV system & a wiring issue with battery CT?

    Hi everyone, I have a quick question if I may? I'm thinking of adding a second PV system to my existing rooftop PV & battery setup. As the parts will be second hand due to lack of FITS & poor export prices, I'd like to install as much as I can myself to save money (I've already bought the...
  3. G

    Historical earth issue

    Hi I have a flat in a block of 6 flats found out there is no correct earth I have attached an email from 3 years ago as my electrician signed off an electric cert is this allowed now Thanks for any advice
  4. CarolinaG

    Heat Pump Heating issue with relay sticking

    I had a electrician look and apparently the relay is stuck so the pump keeps running even when not calling for hot water. We already replaced the Honeywell timer and that made no difference prior to calling electrician so its definitely a stuck relay. He said he couldnt get a replacement relay...
  5. I

    GFCI issue that is not related to the circuit it's protecting.

    Having lost my father in law many years ago, an electrician and electrical engineer, I'm now at a loss for a sounding board for any issue that comes up that I get stumped with. I am hoping the fine folks here may be of some assistance. I am having a GFCI/ AFCI issue in my sub panel...
  6. therealnwc

    Advice/Product options for RF lighting issue

    Hi guys, Bare with me, hope this makes sense.... I have 3 separate mains (240v) lighting circuits in my kitchen all going back to a 3 way 1G wall switch plate. 1st switch operates 1 set of ceiling LED's, 2nd switch operates single ceiling light over table, the 3rd switch operates downlights on...
  7. J

    Complicated old wiring issue- 3 way switch

    Hello, DIYer and first time poster here. Recently bought a house built in 1925, and am gradually working through adding and replacing the wiring, especially where the previous owners had done some seriously questionable work. I've run up against a real question mark though and I'm hoping someone...
  8. Z

    Laptop and handheld labeler Panduit LS8EQ printing issue

    Dear folk Yesterday was my first day using laptop to print to a handheld PANTHER LS8EQ and it did work yes it did print Today I tried to print nothing happened and no error message I am using windows 10 connected to the printer via USB cable and I am using Easy Marker Plus to prepare labels...
  9. L

    Another EICR test issue

    Next door neighbour .Single mother 2 young kids . Been there 6-7 years .landlady is super reluctant to ever communicate no matter what the issue . Employs jokes of a management agency . who really are "typical" . lets do the basics first . landlady (27b) is a multi Millionaire property...
  10. D

    3 Phase power keeps on tripping

    Hi Guys any advice on this one will be a major help. Was called out to a loss of power turned up expecting a breaker down as usual but not the case. so here goes the problem- an apartment block with 315 amp incoming fuses feeding 400 amp mccb set to trip at 220. This in turn feeds a rising...
  11. S

    Domestic metering Issue

    Morning all, I'm currently rewiring a flat I've just bought which had the CU and old meter in a surface mounted enclosure that the previous owner built. the problem is it's in quite a narrow hallway and it sticks out quite a way. I have changed to consumer unit to a recessed one. The issue is...
  12. N

    Voltage issue with led lights

    Hi Problem: I have 5 (240v) led lights in a bedroom on a single on/off switch (not dimmer) and all the leds worked fine until last w/end. Then with the switch being off, the leds would flicker/strobe. Switch on and they all work fine. Disconnected the switch completely and still the same...
  13. sythai

    High Ze causing headache !

    Hi Guys Any advice/ pointers would be appreciated 😉 Have ‘pretty big’ new build house we’re wiring from scratch. New supply in from DNO is PME, but we have Ze of 0.51 😕 Are DNO obliged to keep this under 0.35? Wouldn’t be that much of an issue normally if regular size house and meter was...
  14. ukdave

    Cat5 socket installation issue

    I have installed a new Cat5e cable (about 10m) between my network hub and a new office outlet. The cable does not light up with my cable tester (with new battery). I made a test lead with all pairs shorted out to plug into the wall socket and a second socket (to accept the new RJ45) wired to a...
  15. H

    Ceiling fan installation issue

    Backstory: Installing a new ceiling fan in a 45 y.o. house, rewiring to an existing switch. The leg was for a switched outlet, which was wired in a peculiar way - on a 14/2 copper, both leads are hot (no neutral). I haven’t opened the sheetrock at the baseboard to see where they wired the...
  16. S

    Double Dimmer switch wiring issue

    Hi all, I have a double light switch that I attempted to fit a double dimmer switch by switching the wires over exactly as they were on the original but had no luck. One of the lights worked but the other didn’t, as per the pictures the one that worked is the one on the left as you look at...
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  17. Jazjas1930

    Golf VR6 1996 Another Indicator?? Issue

    On connecting battery, the Right hand side indicator globes light up and remain on. Indicating Left activates buzzer, indicating Right no buzzer.
  18. vards9

    Washing machine and Tumble dryer in shower room - issue with electrical install

    Hi There, Homeowner here with no electrical knowledge, so go easy on me! We've had our garage converted, and coming to the end of the project. We've had a shower/utility room (2.7m x 1.5m) added as part of the conversion, within which is housed a stacked Tumble Dryer on top of a washing...
  19. S

    One Way Switch Issue. Help!

    Hi all, I'm hoping someone on here can shed some light on an issue I currently have with a bedroom light switch. Yesterday evening, I attempted to change the standard light switch in one of the spare bedrooms for a dimmer switch. I initially swapped each wire, like for like, so that the COM's...
  20. A

    Nest 2nd thermostat issue

    Hi Guys, I hope somebody has an answer or a recommendation for another system. I’ve had a Nest heat link and . As you may know there have been issues with the 2nd gen thermostat. I’ve been in touch with google support but my unit was 2 years 3 months old so no warranty replacement available...

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