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  1. telectrix

    UFH brain teaser. think i know but......

    existing UFH (2 mats each 1.8kW) installed c 2015. on a single stat by a,n,other. customer had someone else replace stat. made a right mess of it and stat fried. I then get called in to fit new stat. removed the dual back box that previous guy had smacked out with a hammer so as to fit the new...
  2. buzzlightyear

    what do wet pants know

    been to price up a job ,customer had a electric shower/ and tray fitted by a wet pants .customer wants me to connect up .up stair bathroom .now all the walls are plastic cladding had a look in the bathroom ,mmmm now where is the isolator me was think looked at the ceiling not there out...
  3. S

    Learn AC current and voltage by every electric machine or electronic circuit you know

    I want to learn how AC works and I have no idea what I should use as an AC source since I never used one.I only know of inverters but that's not really helping me in understanding RLC circuits....Are AC sources real?Are they batteries?I'm new in this and I can't think of a device or something...
    • sonny
    • Thread
    • circuit current electric electronic every knowledge learn machine voltage
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  4. cliffed

    Lost the will,but I know...

    Mind gone kaboom,is it ok to put plastic trunking above DB,3X 3 inch, to adhere to IP requirements.
  5. L

    Free labour for your knowledge and expertise, 40 hours a week.

    Good morning. Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong section. Having already done 2330 level 2/3 and 17th edition. I have some knowledge but would need refreshing. Working with someone with experience I'm sure I would recover knowledge. I'm more than happy to come and see you. Happy to start...
  6. M

    Help! Absolute novice doesn’t know what he is doing

    I am not an electrician but fitted a few light fittings and thought it was pretty straight forward but that is the extent of my knowledge. This one, however, wont turn off. Just moved into a new build and took previous light fitting from my other house. When i have fitted it, the light wont turn...
  7. sham

    I know some of you have seen these videos, but it is a first for me.

    • sham
    • Thread
    • electrical videos first knowledge these video videos
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Pete999

    Pete's Videos I know it's old hat.

    I found the very subtle digs at Ms Clancy's presentation very amusing, the pictures of wads of cash appearing everywhere, the Chap sat behind Her right shoulder, smiling in what I thought was disbelief, worth a watch.
  9. the pict

    HSS Drills any one know good quality make

    I am about 3/4 the way through a trailer build all stick welded, and now I am attaching lash points etc I bought a well known diy brand but got 2 x 8mm holes and its knackered I know I can be a bit heavy handed at times but come on 2 holes, so I am looking for what my Granddad used to call...
  10. R

    Does anyone know the BS(EN) for this primary supply overcurrent protective device device

    Can anyone give me the BS no. for this please
    • Ross1
    • Thread
    • anyone device knowledge overcurrent primary protective supply
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. H

    New user looking to expand knowledge

    I'm a new user who does know much about electrics but hoping to gain knowledge so I know/seem to know what I am talking about when needing work done on my house
    • Honky Tonk
    • Thread
    • knowledge looking new
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. happysteve

    I know DNOs are not obliged to provide an earth, but...

    I know DNOs are not obliged to provide an earth, but the actions of WPD today really surprised me. Was asked to swap a socket-outlet, did the usual basic checks, no earth to the property. Suburban, underground supply, possibly former TN-S (vague suggestion of the stub of a clamp round the...
  13. C

    New user - mechanic looking to expand knowledge

    Hello all. Just a quick message to say hi. I work as a mechanic at an independent garage. A lot of work coming in these days is auto electrical in nature and my ability to diagnose/resolve these issues is lacking. As such I am hoping to learn from others more experienced and in time share what...
  14. Marvo

    10 Things You Might Not Know About Me

    Thought it might be nice to help other members get a better mental picture of the other reprobates they're sharing the forum with. Obviously in the interests of privacy and security keep any info you post non-specific in nature.... I'll start; 1. I was born on Gibraltar, lived in West Germany...
  15. Tontoe

    Anyone know the BS number for Memera 21 board Main Switch

    I've searched the Forum for this, but not getting any hits. Doing an EICR and need the BS number. Any help gratefully received :)
    • Tontoe
    • Thread
    • anyone board knowledge main main switch memera number switch
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. pirate

    Things even a monkey would know!

    Thought you would all like this! The comments are absolutely priceless! Her attitude to earthing is...interesting. And all so she could switch her outside light off from her mobile phone without getting off the sofa... Pity she's in America, I coulda gotten her to do my MOT next week...:(
  17. Pete999

    For Trainees who aren't that sure, and those who don't know

    3 phase electricity - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=3+phase+electricity
  18. Pete999

    Tel will know about this,"Knees"

    Doing a job the other day, and spiltmy bits and bobs box all over the Garage floor, oh bum, knelt down to pick it all up and knelt on a screw, painful then and even more so today, anyone else done anything stupid and hurt themselves?
  19. Dave Rudderham

    Brushing up on old knowledge.

    I'm completing my final but one L3 assignment for my college course. I'm just trying to remember the theory stuff I've forgotten from the late 1990s when I was last at college. In order to find Fault current for a 3 phase install, I seem to recall it was single phase voltage (Uo) over Zs then...
  20. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody know who makes these ??

    Been working in a old property. Wiring is getting on a bit but one of the breakers has failed. Not a major problem as the lights are split between numerous circuits and i can take an old one out of the now redundant and unused eco7 board that used to power the old lights in laundry/maids room...
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