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  1. Q

    Anyone know why this capacitor was installed?

    I'm currently working in a building that was completed in 2006. All the lighting is switched by wall mounted PIR and these capacitors seem to be installed at every PIR connection behind a blank plate. The capacitor is connected between the switched line and N Just wondering if these were needed...
  2. T

    USA IBEW Non compete clause for retirees.

    Does anyone know if the pending new non compete laws affect IBEW retiree restrictions against working in the electrical industry?
  3. B

    Does anyone know why my Fluke Scopemeter 196C would be Flashing and Beeping?

    This Fluke Scopemeter 196C has sat in a barn for 20 years and I would like to get it working, the battery leaked and I replaced it and charged it. The screen keeps flashing and beeping after 1 click upon hitting the power button. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
  4. captdgf

    Help with knowledge of grounding system.

    Hello I'm a DIY'er seeking advice and clarity. I currently have no grounding system on my house. I do not have an outside main shutoff. My service meter is bolted to the outside of my basement then the service entry cable runs into my basement to my main panel. The panel is a square d homeline...
  5. C

    Does anyone know what this is

    Does anyone know what this is found when removing old mirrored wardbrobes
  6. C

    Anyone know what this is?

    Hi all - my daughter recently bought her first house and found this electrical device in the loft. Any idea what it is? It appears to be connecxted to something else though we cants see what yet. Neighbours have told her that the property was used previosuly as a 'weed' growing house, with...
  7. D

    Hello All, I have Adept TW02W wifi Thermostat - does anyone know how to reset it?

    Hello All, I have Adept TW02W wifi Thermostat - does anyone know how to reset it?
  8. L

    Anyone know more about these OLD BNO main isolators ?

    Ive mentioned it in another thread but thought I would make a specific post !! From a quick look its a "piston type " affair .The leaver lifts up and pulls out the rod in the middle .A bar has to be inserted to the rod that then allows the lever to roll upwards pulling etc . I'm old...
  9. L

    How do I know if I've got a ring circuit or a radial circuit?

    Hi! Is there any way to know if I have a ring or a radial circuit in a division of the house? Thanks!
  10. Rahi99

    UK Hi am just really curious and want to know why meter installers get more then Ev installers ?

    Their salary in London is around 44,000 salary and they do 4 meter installs. The EV installers in london they do 2 a day and they get salary of 34,000 but they do whole cable run , drill whole and db and testing. It’s seems like the EV installers do way more work the meter installers. I just...
  11. jjjinx

    Anyone know this RCD symbol?

    Hi guys, I know the AC symbol but the one to the right i've not seen before or just not noticed it. Anyone know?
  12. J

    Backfeeding my home with a generator. I know it’s a no no, but I have a few questions.

    Here is my set up. I have 100 amp service coming into my house into the panel box. I have a 50 amp subpanel in my garage fed from the main service. My 30 amp RV plug is runoff of the sub panel. 1) I turned off the main breaker from the street, and set all of the breakers to off on both panels...
  13. B

    General Electrical Knowledge

    Is there any good websites to assist with general electrical knowledge? Currently based doing sales but looking to get back on the tools
  14. R

    Anyone know what this cable is called

    Does anyone know what the cable in the picture is called? Or anything about it? Labelling on the outside is “E SPC Electric Cable 600/1000v” Its an odd one, looks like SWA. When you look inside it only has one core used for the live conductor. Then it has a load of black insulated strands that...
  15. A

    Does anyone know anything about Cranford Controls?

    Basically, I am looking to find out how much the industry knows about Cranford Controls and what they do. Anyone willing to chat to me about this will be highly appreciated.
  16. B

    Does anyone know of a free electrical drawing program

    Does anyone know of a free electrical drawing program that I can use to draw neat circuits consisting of a mains supply (fuse board) mains sockets (ring main for instance), light switches including intermediate switches that I can drag and drop and connect up to produce a neat wiring diagram...
  17. K

    Does anyone know what RCD fault he is talking about

    Hi Basically I have visited a youtube link of another electrician and he is talking about how many electricians find RCD fault very hard to resolve and he mentioned it takes less than 3 minutes using the method he mentioned but not completely hence its really puzzling me so if anyone could...
  18. PavelN

    How did you approach your rooftop solar renovation? Curious to know the details

    Hey everyone, I am a newbie in the subj and am curious: How did you study possible options? What you took into account when choosing your supplier and contractor? Or you totally relied on your contractor's choice of materials? I would much appreciate having short calls with you on that...
  19. S

    Anyone know this cooker switch?

  20. B

    Anyone know this screw ?

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