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  1. H

    Running Cable Bay Window

    hi i've been at a job where the customer wants network cable run round the front outside of the house across the bay window (cable for cctv) they don't want the cable exposed and want it in some sort conduit. i was just hoping for some ideas on how to run it. thanks
  2. GMES

    Where is he

    I know it isn't Electrical but thought it would get more views here. As anyone seen or heard from our Davesparks, According to his profile page he hasn't logged in since August 13th which is no like him at all, he was always an active member with plenty of input. It may be that he is just...
  3. Dan

    Formula One Halo - Good or Bad?

    Formula 1 votes against Halo in 2017 - http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10515016/formula-1-votes-against-halo-in-2017 Not as cool as the auroscreen or whatever the other option was. But that failed FIA tests apparently.
  4. M

    Double Socket issues - help needed

    hi guys and gals could really use some help at my girlfriends property, there is a double socket which is behaving rather strangely! one side of the socket works fine (cuts the power when switched off etc.) however, the other side is permanently on, regardless of the switch position. i have...
    • Monkey Nuts
    • Thread
    • double issues might needed socket switches trust
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. GMES

    Killer Clowns

    So what do we think of the latest craze and the fear and panic it is currently causing!! Yet another thing we can blame the Yanks for ( it apparently originates from there ) I have watched a few funny youtube videos where they try to scare members of the public who then chase them off armed with...
  6. A

    Lined Pipe Carriers

    We are a British Van Accessory Manufacturer and we exhibited at the recent Toolex/Tool Fair at Coventry Ricoh Arena a couple of weeks ago. We were visited by a large number of electricians and most were surprised to see that we manufactured a LINED pipe carrier. The message was that they didn't...
  7. H

    Using ladder on slope

    Hi I've got a job where I need to run some network cable from the loft to the garage. I want to fit conduit to protect the cable but the issue is there is an extension and the roof is on a slope. Any ideas how I could reach it? Thanks
  8. SJD

    Whole-house/apartment ventilation

    One of my letting agents has asked me to look at a failed fan unit that extracts the air from several rooms in an apartment (bathrooms, kitchen). The failed unit is an Aereco VMP Hygro (the fan bearings are completely done in). Ideally I would order a replacement and reinstall it (in a ceiling...
  9. E

    New diyer

    Just bought a flat which needs a fair amount of work and in true first time buyer style, I'm totally skint. I'll obviously get a proper spark in to do the serious stuff, but am keen to do as much as I can myself to keep the costs down and to learn as much as I can. Please be gentle, I'm totally...
  10. F

    asbestos covered cable removal from conduit

    Hi, I went to a commercial site recently to reconnect a motorised valve after replacement. There is something odd going on electrically as the black is live and red neutral but that's another issue. Connected to the terminals in the fused spur that feeds the actuator are 2 white cables covered...
  11. telectrix

    110v Site Tx.

    bought a 1KVA tranny from car boot @ weekend. bargain @ £8. reason was to have a lightweight one on the van instaed of lugging my 3.3KVA unit about. anyway, gets it home, plugs it in.. no output. so, top off to find that some donut had fitted in-line fuses to bot L and N into the primary. one of...
  12. E

    Advice on pricing a homer

    Hi all, up until now i have only done jobs for love(homers for family and friends) but a painter friend of mine has asked me to price a wee homer and i have no idea how much to charge, another mate of mine suggested the going rate was £25/hour. Here is what the customer wants : Pop off 2...
  13. H

    Halogen Light

    Went to help neighbour replace lamp in outside halogen lamp because "the lamp has gone". The screws are all seized up and there's no way to get in without drilling the screw, so said for sake of £5 it'll be easier replacing the unit. I was off home again as she said "it comes on sometimes, and...
    • hightower
    • Thread
    • halogen light loose might neutral quote replace
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  14. M

    Can I use a 12V DC LED bulb to replace a 12V AC filament bulb?

    Hi, I'm interested in this lamp which has a 12V AC filament bulb. It sits in a MR16 fitting, so I was thinking: If I power it with 12V DC instead of 12V AC, and replace the light bulb by a 12V DC LED bulb, it should work. Would it work? Would it be safe?
    • mascip
    • Thread
    • 12v because bulb led might rated replace switch thinking
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. NDG Elecs

    Incandescent lamps might be making a come back!

    LEDs are not that efficient apparently! New development could lead to more effective light bulbs - BBC News
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    Wiring heater that came with 3 phase plug to single phase

    Hi guys, I ordered a heater off amazon which I did not realise came with a 3 phase connection... My mistake. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F10YGE0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 According to the sellers page the heater can also use single phase which is what...
    • presidentinfern
    • Thread
    • 3 phase attach heater might phase plug single single phase wiring
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. O

    Megger MFT 1730 Calibration Fail

    Hi, just got a bit of a shock this morning, turns out my Megger has failed calibration and needs to go back to Megger for a "fixed price" repair charge of £426.24 (inc VAT) and that's before it gets re calibrated!! I had a feeling that it might still be in warranty but after checking found out...
  18. A

    level 3 2365 what to expect

    Afternoon All, finally finished my level 2 2365 after the college making it a 2 year course!! Still deciding on where to actually sit my level 3 might be the same college in the evenings or might look into training centers that do it at the weekends. so as i have at least two months without any...
  19. GMES

    Might be of interest to one of the trainees

    http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electricians-unite-jobs-your-area/103054-need-extra-pair-hands-16th-june.html Take a look guys, ay be useful if anyone from here can help out.
  20. M

    Installing new circuits and cu's for myself and family

    Hi, let me begin by apologising for my negligence but a clear answer cannot be found and I thought some kind fellow would help me. i am a hnc electrical engineer with nvq's up to level 4 in mechanical and electrical but focussing on industrial work as it is my job. I recently passed my 17th...

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