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  1. Leesparkykent

    kentec fire alarm

    What's peoples opinions on kentec fire alarm panels? I have an installation of about 80 points and been looking at this panel and Apollo XP95 range of devices. Any pitfalls, things I should look out for etc? Cheers
  2. J

    hdmi or cat5 at 10m length?

    will a 7.5/10m hmdi cable to tv be ok to use or will I hve to use cat5/6 how is the lata done?
  3. J

    Train 4 Trade Skills course issues

    Im currently at a stage where I have been working on site now for a year as a electricians mate whilst undertaking the last part of this course. It has come to my attention that the qualifications obtained through the course, I will unable to obtain a trainee card let alone a gold ECS card...
  4. C

    Voltage issues

    Hi got a r32gtr and having voltage issues I've tested alternator direct 14.5v tested battery 12.6 battery has been relocated into boot but I do a voltage check engine running 13.2 at batttery if I connect meter at connector in engine bay for battery live and earth to body 13.2 if earth to...
    • Cossie0_4
    • Thread
    • alternator battery cable earth engine issues voltage volts
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  5. P

    Megger MFT1730 2016

    I am thinking about buying the Megger MFT1730, I have read bad reviews (before 2014) on the no trip test and z readings being off. Does anyone know what the 1730 is like now in 2016? is it worth buying? has there been any software upgrades to fix the issues? any info is appreciated
  6. FatallyFlawed

    NHS issues safety alert on socket covers requiring removal from NHS premises!

    The NHS has just published a safety alert about socket covers which requires them to be removed from all NHS premises! It says: "This Alert is issued to highlight how, in certain circumstances, the use of plastic 13A (13 amp) electrical socket inserts (sold as safety accessories) can overcome...
    • FatallyFlawed
    • Thread
    • alert alternative covers electrical https issues premises removal safety socket sockets
    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. U

    Installation certificate of is it..........

    Recently I went to a property of six bedrooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen for all six rooms to do an EICR. Here are some of the issues I found when doing an EICR Ze of 259ohms, single insulated cables ran in walls no C.P.C in lighting circuits and metal fittings there was 25+ issues on my...
  8. R

    C and K 800l Entry Issues

    Hi guys I really hope someone can help us. We have just moved into our house and the alarm goes off when we open the front door and walk in front of a sensor. I have gone into engineer mode and set the correct sensors to "walk through" but the alarm still goes off. Also, everytime I have to...
  9. jon jordan

    V tac led driver tx's issues

    Hi all hope someone can aid me in this issue I've got why would a tx give out more output voltage on DC side than stated 30-42v Dc ( getting 57vdc) we have swopped tx over to other led on different circuit and all is ok 38v dc lights work put the other tx back which works in office onto...
  10. J

    Off Grid Challenges and Issues

    Hello everyone, I live and work in Costa Rica and am the founder of Rancho Margot a completely off the grid resort/community. Power source: Hydro (inverted Canyon Pump); Gen. Marathon 60kwh; 3 phase. equipped with velocity controller. Power enters the "main panel" 3 Hot and 1 Neutral...
  11. J

    something is sucking my battery down!!!!

    Someone please help,i have a 99 f150 4.6 v8 and my guages went crazy one day,my lights Went dim and then my truck died.so i thought is was alternator,i was wrong but i put a new alternator and new battery On it anyways.(thank god for warrantys)something is still drianing my battery.i pulled...
    • jaysmooth77
    • Thread
    • alternator battery drain issues something starter
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  12. J

    Interference issues

    Hi all, this is my first post so go easy on me. A frien of mine owns a bar and he has some issues with his electrics. where the DJ stand is there is a switch for a small strobe light. when he turns it on and off and cuts the music out momentarily. what could this be? Also in the security room...
  13. polo1

    Wylex 80A 30ma rcd - and known issues?

    Hi folks, carrying out an EICR yesterday. Board is a split Wylex (main switch with the rcd covering half the board). All circuits are on the rcd side. Problem I encountered was trying to take 'no trip' Zs readings, the rcd always trips. The meter (1520) is definitely on the correct setting...
    • polo1
    • Thread
    • 30ma circuit circuits issue issues known loads rcd wylex
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  14. V

    Heatmiser network Thermostat issues (EMI??)

    I have installed a networked heat miser fully zoned systems and getting a lot of EMI on the network which HM advise is causing me the issues I have (zones not wanting change tomp and the central controller not being able to adjust some zones at all, and the IPad app seeing 0 temp or the zones go...
    • virgilns
    • Thread
    • electrical work heatmiser issues network termostat thermostat
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  15. A

    Rcd issues

    Hi new to the forum, but got a feeling I may be on here quite a bit. I recently had to do a board Change at work due to the RCDs on the split load board not meeting the disconnection times. With all circuits put away across the 2 sides of the board and all in the off/open position I energised...
    • Andyg4
    • Thread
    • fault faulty issues rcd times
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. B

    Continuous problems with Amtech Fast Test on a server based network

    Dear fellow certification software users, We have two laptops that we use on site for Amtech Fast Test. We also have a server in the office that holds the database of certificates, so when the laptops are connected to the office network they are meant to automatically sync with the server etc...
    • Buzz Bar
    • Thread
    • amtech based database electrical work issues network office problems server test
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Soulsurfer

    Cable fixing issues

    Hey all, I've got a run of quite small 6mm swa cable to run probably along a block wall, but things is the wall has got a number of differing levels on it's face such as 2 inches sticking out then maybe 4 inches next metre along for about a foot. Almost like someone built strength pillars into...
  18. Marvo

    Anyone having issues with the notifications?

    We've had a handful of reports recently about the notifications doing something funky when you try to view them. If you're having any problems with the notifications please post below and tell us exactly what's happening in your case and please give us some info about; What browser are you...
  19. J

    lighting circuit issues

    Hi guys. I fitted a new light in a mates house. I connected it to existing downlight circuit which are less. Didn't see a transformer so wired up and fine. Then get a call to say lights are flashing. Only done this once in two weeks and no problems since. Thought maybe all existing lights were...
    • j_wheatley
    • Thread
    • circuit dimmer existing issues light lighting lighting circuit lights switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. R

    Issues with Shaver Light connections

    Hello forumites, I had a Vysal Shaver Light --- Dual Voltage Charging Socket which was working perfectly until the builders opened it up for Tiling. Now, after they re-connected, it doesn't work. I bought 2 new Shavers and none would work either. On checking, I found that they do work...

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