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    How would you know that you have had a power cut and electricity is coming through a generator instead of mains?

    Hi sorry for the vague question. I'm looking more of a starting point. What do you have in place to know whether you are running on mains power, UPS, or a backup generator? If the mains should fail how would you know, how can you monitor it, and when it comes back active how would you know...
    • tasj96
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    • coming electricity generator instead knowledge mains power through
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. W

    Things to know about EV charging points

    Hi guys. I’ve bagged myself a new job fitting EV points, mainly commercially but with bits of domestic too. I haven’t accepted it yet, got to discuss a few things before I sign any contracts. I’ve only fitted one before, was a Rolec unit, nice and straight forward, needed two rods before I could...
  3. P

    Expanding electrical knowledge on CCTV, fire, door entry, smart lighting/power & Industrial systems

    So I've just recently qualified from my apprenticeship and I'm looking to expand my knowledge on a few different systems such as: A) CCTV B) Fire alarm systems C) Door entry systems D) Smart systems E) Industrial equipment Not working at the moment and not so eager to get back on site so soon...
  4. DJAndy

    Does anyone know what kind of tool I'm going to need for this job?

    Also any idea how I identify the relevant person?
  5. M

    UK Hi everyone, new to the Forum, no electrical knowledge

    Hello everyone, I'm a new homeowner member and would be really grateful for some advice as I know virtually nothing about electrics. My question/worry involves two single ovens I've just had fitted that the electrician has plugged into a double socket. There is also an isolation switch fitted...
  6. J

    Anyone know this plug style for a jump wire?

    Hello, I'm trying to find this RED PLUG, but there are MANY styles out there so I cannot identify by name such as one model that is called an XT-90 (THIS IS NOT THAT). There are so many I think I'll never find it scrolling through pictures. Can any electricians identify it so I can buy one...
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody know what these are?

    Found these on a job today. Are they old lamp outlets ?
  8. M

    Does anyone know what this is?

    Trying to decorate for my elderly mother and found this in her bedroom. The other side of it in the joining room is the 2nd pic
  9. K

    Please could you help me to retrain the correct and best way that you know?

    Good afternoon, I have always loved things to do with electrics and always wanted to become an electrician. Life throws things at you which led to me becoming a DJ in Majorca instead. Covid 19 has decimated lives and livelihoods in 2020 and has meant I have lost all my work. I am extremely...
    • kevinmartinuk
    • Thread
    • best best way correct gaining experience getting qualified help knowledge newbie please retrain
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. S

    UK Does anyone know what this is called? And where i can get it from? Thanks

    If anyone can help me identify this then it will be greatly appreciated! A sort of connector type.
  11. P

    What do I need to know to calculate size of single phase motor?

    About 20 years ago I bought an old table saw from a local school. I only had single phase at the time so I changed the motor and switchgear as it was 450V. I'm thinking of buying a 3 phase 50s bandsaw and have the same problem, but I can't remember how to work out the size of the replacement...
  12. Liverbird

    Does anyone know what kind of light and bulb this is? What spec? Or where i might find replacement?

    • Liverbird
    • Thread
    • anyone bulb knowledge light might replacement where
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. Rockingit

    Anyone know much about shower pumps?

    My own shower pump (pressure assist type) is behaving oddly and before I go ripping things apart wondered if anyone has any advice: It turns on (so the internal flow switch is OK), runs smoothly (no obvious sounds of the motor grinding to death) but after a few mins cuts out. Give it a while...
  14. Vortigern

    Ashley & Rock Supasafe MCB replacement or source anyone know of?

    Just wondered if anyone knows where Ashley & Rock Supasafe MCB 45A might be found, new though instead of ebay.
  15. N

    anyone know of a white surface mount 2 gang box

    anyone know of a white surface mount 2 gang box with side entries ? 20mm round conduit radial around garden office, plenty of top entry ones about but cant find any side entry ones cheers
  16. M

    Anyone know what reg??

    hi guys Did an EICR and put it through as satisfactory but one of the gas team has come back and told me that whoever had changed the smoke alarms before I had gone to test had put them up wrong and why didn't I notice as it was against regs. I dunno if im being stupid. The electrician who...
  17. M

    Anybody know how to make the change from sea to land?

    I Did training as an Electro technical officer cadet and have been working at sea for 6/7 years as an electrician. I’ve got loads of qualifications but everything is sea related. (Electrical and electronic marine engineernig foundation degree, high voltage training, diesel electric propulsion)...
  18. E

    Does anyone know if French qualifications are accepted in the UK ?

    So the story is i want to train in France and i'm due to start the training next Monday, although due to a change in circumstances we will be moving back to the UK after my current house sells. I'm now wondering whether there's any point spending several months and several hundred hours working...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone know where I can buy a double sided fibreglass stepladder, 6 step??

    As in the title? I just ordered the above from Titan ladders but they say they have none in stock and will not be getting any more. Anyone know where I can get some, has to be 6 step, not 5. Cheers guys.
  20. J

    Anyone know where can get dual tariff DB suitable for this or possibly RCBO's

    Having trouble find a a dual tariff DB suitable for set up for this property. Can find a 5x5 way board but not suitable as have 7 ways on peak supply side. If not is there any RCBO's that are compatible for this board? Thanks 1600367772 See photo
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