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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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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...:(
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?
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...
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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