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  1. O

    how long can a spur cable be

    I want t run a spur(using 2.5mm cable) from a socket on a ring main . how long can the spur cable be?
  2. S

    How to get some type of battery to last long pulling 1500 watts

    I'm trying to run multiple lights that take up 1500 watts each. I know I can get a ups and a battery with that can run 1500 watt for 42 minutes and take 10 hours to charge. Any other ideas?
  3. Diver233

    Anyone know how long C and G take to send out results?

    Anyone know how long C & G take to send out certificates?. I passed my practical 2391 testing practical 12 June but not got certificate yet, is over a month normal ?
  4. P

    I Need Work Electrical testers required urgently to carry out Eicr testing in stevenage and essex long contract

    Looking for electrical testers to carry out EICR testing in stevenage and Essex areas, high volume of works, price work, Applicants must be fully qualified, 2391 , must have own tools and transport
  5. KennyKen

    Long Hiatus and thought I would say Hi

    Just thought I would log back in to have a sticky beak at the forum. It’s looking good. How’s the week been for everyone?
  6. D

    16mm meter tails, long run

    Hello all, I am working on a property & they need the consumer unit changed. The slight problem i have is the tails are on 16mm. But the meter is approx 10-12m (tail length) from consumer unit location. Is this length permissible. There is a KMF at the meter but the customer does not want the...
  7. L

    Checking for breaks On A Long Cable

    Hi all, I know how to check for breaks on short cables from end to end but how would i check for breaks on a long cable ( over 20 metres) using a multimeter? Thanks
  8. M

    Bit of a long shot, new cover for 20 y/o contactum board?

    Metal Contactum board installed 1998 according to the labelling. Unfortunately it has a plastic flap covering the front of the devices. Anyone know if it's possible to cheaply get a new cover with a metal flap? Would be much easier than taking the whole board out, and seems silly to update all...
  9. D

    Long time reader , first time poster

    browsed this site for a good while , so thought I would now register
  10. 877

    Long time lurker, first time poster

    Hi everyone, I always search the forums but have never registered, thought it was about time I became legit :) 877
  11. T

    Retail Therapy during a long weeks work bought a new laser level

    Been humming and hawing about this new laser as my dewalt SW80 sometimes does not switch on and getting unreliable (justification justification) so got this. Bosch GCL2-50CG Cross Line Laser Green Line Laser - https://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/bosch-gcl2-50cg-cross-line-laser-level.html Just did a...
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    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  12. FatAlan

    Consumer Unit replacement cables not long enough.

    Ok, so you have a motley collection of old BS3036 fuse boxes that need to be replaced by a new consumer unit. Existing installation tests all good but the T&E coming out of the wall is spread out and not long enough. What do folks do to extend cables or what’s the recognised best practice to...
  13. I

    Prices for long standing cust and little jobs

    Hi, I have been trading for over 10 years but am having trouble with the people who gave me the chance long ago. I always did the small jobs and charged very little but prices have gone up and my time is more valuable now and am still asked for the same jobs and rate expected. Think I am too...
  14. C

    Joining forum long time in electrical trades, electrical product development currently resting

    Hello I have been working with electrical sector since 1980 , timeserved electrical fitter, electrical machine tool fitter, test and development engineer for a large uk shower manufacturer, then an instructional officer in a prison ( a really interesting job). I have struggled to stay employed...
  15. P

    How long warranty to you give on parts?

    I recently quoted a customer for a few bits and pieces including supplying and fitting an external pir floodlight. She emailed me to ask how many 'years' warranty I give on the floodlight, and I said a one year parts and labour warranty. She emailed back to say that usually they come with a 2...
  16. Pete999

    A long time ago in the past

    As per the title, when I first joined, I was trying to find out if anyone knew the whereabouts of a Neon Tester, (I know) this tester was a Black jobby, not your usual plastic see through type, being a Tool Tart I wanted to know if I could purchase one, not to use, just to add to my collection...
  17. Doomed

    High level cabling with long life span

    Replacing some lights on top of front elevation of really tall building, once in 25 years scaffolding job. At present in MI, but due to roof works this will have to be stripped out. The new lights are going to be 100W LED units. The new roofing structure has ducting approx the size of MT3 built...
  18. Pete999

    Something forgotten after a long layoff

    An HV question, I use to be an AP (Authorised Person for several HV distributions) but having not touched it for many years, I was just mulling over things last night, and I recall, when phasing out a 11KV ring main, I seem to remember that when doing this, if you phased across 2 cores on...
  19. haptism

    Lidl 2ft long sds drillbit set

    Just seen some sds drillbit sets in Lidl's, only £10 for a set of 4 super long sds masonary bits (up to 20mm I think), also theyre doing x10 auger bits in a metal case, and a chisel set in a case for £10. Looks like a bargain for the price !!
  20. M

    RCD TESTING HOW LONG TIME WISE

    HI a question for those in the know , how long does it take to do RCD testing , eg an 8 hour day or if you were working away from home maybe a 10/12 hour day ..how many would you expect a qualified spark to do ? if you can give a upper and lower range please, also is there any short cuts that...
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