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    Weird Truck and Trailer Lighting Issue

    The truck I bought had the original 7-pin trailer plug cut out and the wires were then hard-wire spliced into the 5 wire standard Narva plug. My trailer wiring is all good and works on other vehicles and from a direct battery feed, but coming through the truck it's a bit dysfunctional. Turn...
  2. S

    Whats a Reasonable time to issue cert to council

    Good evening Guys.Quick Question . After carrying out a EICR for a new kitchen circuit and replacement consumer unit in December 2018, The builder has only just recently issued the certificate to the local council.Who have changed thier policy with a new man at the helm.I will state i am fully...
  3. R

    Night vision issue

    I’ve hard wired a rear view cam, a baby monitor and a 6 led night vision illuminator to 12v batteries and can’t get the night vision to work on any of them. I don’t have much electrical experience, any ideas?
  4. D

    Help troubleshooting automatic door lock issue?

    Hi: I'd appreciate any words of wisdom to diagnose the power locks on my 1998 F-150. Symptoms: -The key fob works to lock and unlock both doors (it will make the clicking sound ALWAYS and send current to the actuators; however about 1/4 the time the passenger door doesn't push the lock up...
  5. E

    Would appreciate help with a ground issue

    Working on a Yamaha Waverunner. Battery is charged, but key on stays dead. Ran the test light from pos battery terminal to the removed negative cable, nothing. Traced the negative cable to the starter bolt that holds it on, very difficult to get to. No corrosion noted. I thought I'll just...
  6. G

    Transformer Issue

    Hi, wondered if anyone could help with this. We have purchased a 12vdc caravan pump to use in our food trailer. They are designed to run off a leisure battery but we have a generator and would like to run it off a standard 3 pin 240v plug. What would be the best transformer to use? Attached is...
  7. jibjob

    Head scratching lighting issue

    Hi Guys & Girls, It's been a while, hope everything is good. I have an issue that's proving to be a bit of a head scratcher. Please bear with me. Recently carried out an EICR at a small empty basement flat. It's a TT, 100mA RCD at intake, dual split load at the board. Lots of issues...
  8. Azizinum

    Do cable quality matters for my issue?

    Hello guys, i recently bought a monitor for my computer and the power cord/cable came with it is "type F to c5" and where i live the plug i need is "type G to c5", should i just buy any "type G to c5" and plug it into my monitor ? or do cables have different fuse and thin cable diffrences...
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    Oven grill

    My zanussi free standing ovens grill trips the main fuse after use when switching off. It most likely an element issue?
    • tony79
    • Thread
    • after element free fuse issue likely oven ovens switching trips
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. J

    Washer/dryer pulley issue

    hello, Any advice is appreciated! my washer/dryer‘s drum has been making a noise lately. I’ve taken the back off and the belt pulley seems to be kick out on either end on every half turn.There is nothing obvious that it is catching on and pulley feels tight. Any ideas on why this is doing it...
  11. J

    Rules/Curtesy on back boxes (new home issue)

    Hi, recently moved into a new home and took off a faceplate to check for insulation. Not sure what the wiring was, but is it normal for the box to be wrapped in duct tape? also, there was no wire into the earth but I figure it could be to do with the fact it isn't an electrical socket? (the 2...
  12. wsoppitt

    Insulation resistance issue.

    This is a new 1 on me. Testing a ring final circuit within a timber outbuilding. All clear on insulation resistance with socket fronts connected but not screwed into metal back box lug. As soon as I connect any of the plates to the back box I'm getting around 16megohm between n and cpc. When...
  13. B

    Electric screwdriver issue

    Hello, I asked a guy to do this for me: View: https://youtu.be/EdUBR_xGBHc It almost works properly, but when I press the button fast or the screw is too tight not sure why but don’t rotate the head, feels like not enough power. What is the issue? Here is the video what I’m talking abo...
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    Still seeking help with starting issue.

    I posted back in April about a wierd starting issue but unfortunately got no replies and the issue is still ongoing and driving me nuts ! I have a 2011 Ford Ka 1.3 tdci. The car starts first turn of the key but the battery light stays on and the electric power steering doesnt click into action...
  15. C

    UK Light fitting issue

    I Replaced a new light fitting in the hallway it works fine but now the other light in the hallway is not working why is this?
  16. S

    Treadmill belt issue - HELP!

    Hi all Apologies if this has been discussed here before. I am quite new to Treadmills, I have this treadmill for about 4-5 years and I had no idea that we need to lubricate the belt in order to keep it in good condition but in all fairness, the treadmill has hardly been used. So I looked...
  17. L

    Crank no start issue

    I have a right hand drive 2002 nissan xtrail t30 replaced a cam and crank sensor still no start issue
  18. C

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) certification

    HI so I have been asked to do the electrics for a loft conversion in a bungalow, it is minimal work 2 sockets a light and a smoke all of which will be coming of a current circuit so no new circuits. does this mean I can just issue a minor works certificate ? thanks
  19. M

    Weird RCD Issue...

    We have a race trailer in which runs off both single phase and 3 phase. A contactor for each, which activates when plugged in, with the single phase all phases linked. The DB has a 100ma upfront RCD incomer, then 30ma Europa RCBO's. In 99% of scenarios there will also be a 30ma RCD on the...
  20. B

    Honda CRV 2019 Door Sills Compatibility Issue - UK part

    I currently own a Honda CRV 2019 – Touring model (2.4 Liter CVT 4 cylinder engine) –built in Ohio, USA. I’m interested to install illuminated door sill trims for my vehicle. I have checked and confirmed with my local Honda dealership who unfortunately only has OEM illuminated door sills but...

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