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  1. J

    Just Introducing myself

    Hi all. Just introducing myself, I recently qualified as a domestic installer, after many years of doing basic electrical work. I wanted the knowledge and then build up my experience on all aspects on thd domestic side, I'm pretty careful on what I do and if doubt I'll ask, hence joining this...
  2. littlespark

    Got myself in a pickle.... EICR remedials

    Been asked to do remedials on holiday cottages after recent EICR. Modern consumer units, MK Sentry, but no RCD protection on anything. Bit of a brain fog moment, but what would the rest of you do in adding RCD protection? Which circuits? Just to swap MCB for RCBO Both cottages are identical...
  3. M

    DIY - Apartment wrong 4-prong 220v wiring, how to fix myself?

    Hello all, I'm an amateur DIY home-owner that recently moved into an apartment for a 6-month military assignment and these maintenance workers here are clearly incompetent and just do the bare minimum at EVERYTHING, including electrical work. So I moved in here and my dryer had the 3-prong...
  4. U

    Just been told to introduce myself.....

    HI! I'm a disabled guy, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Dyspraxia and Asperger's, who's been put into (basically) a one-room flat, there is a second room but it's far too cold for general use. So I just keep this room warm with a lovely plug-in heater - it looks a bit like a radiator but it's got...
  5. C

    Just Introducing Myself

    Hi - I'm Peter. Have turned to DIYing wherever possible since Covid. This forum has been extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
  6. G

    G'day everyone, Introducing myself

    Just introducing myself, been a lurker on a few electrician forums and thought I'd give back and help out with my experience where I can, cheers.
  7. StageMan

    Introducing myself as a new forum member

    Hello Forum Members, I'm new to the forum. I'm a 64 year old Disabled Vet that's on a very meager disability compensation, and at this late date in my life, I have now got to fix things myself again. What I used to be able to fix and what I knew about fixing things is a lot harder and a lot less...
  8. D

    Hello... I thought it was about time I introduced myself

    Hi all... I thought it was about time I introduced myself to all of you forum members. My name is Dave, I'm located in the Walsall (West Mids) area, and I'm a qualified sparky. Originally from the MEB (apprentice), I've worked for myself for a while. I'm registered with NAPIT (... Ouch, don't...
  9. S

    Introducing myself to the Forum

    Hi All, Just a very quick introduction. I'm always keen to pick up as much knowledge as possible on all things electrical. Southman
  10. C

    Can I fix this myself?

    Hey, does anyone know if I can fix this myself? I’ve tried turning the white plastic screw but even with that removed the cable doesn’t move through the brass coloured lamp part.
  11. S

    New to the forum and introducing myself.

    Hello everyone, Thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new to the forum. I'm (or have been) a spark of 21 years experience, 8 of which were mainly commercial and industrial site work (including 2 years solely testing and inspecting), and 13 years running my own business, starting with just myself...
  12. T

    Hi Everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself! And a Question.

    My name is Tim and I have just turned 23. Started my Electrical Apprenticeship in September doing commercial work and I live in Northern Ireland. However, my company only does work in the Republic of Ireland. Currently working down in Dublin. At my local college, my apprenticeship is EAL rather...
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  13. D

    Newbie: just introducing myself

    Hi, I am a retired truck driver and a diy "enthusiast" and would like to do small electrical jobs where allowed with the help of professional help please Thank you
  14. L

    Hi Guys, I would firstly like to introduce myself. Name is Edmond Noonan. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

    To those who whose s electricity supply is TNC-S, what are the requirements regarding the resistance of the homeowners earth rod (stake or mesh).?
  15. Rattlehead85

    Hi. Just introducing myself.

    Just would like to say hi and introduce myself. 30 years in the industry of which the last 22 have been carrying out EICRs and managing teams of electricians. Recently lost my job due to Covid 19 and just starting again back on the tools as a maintenance operative in a completely different...
  16. Baddegg

    Never seen this before myself.....

    Still new to this game just not seen this before..Got to install a small 2 way unit for a loft conversion so popped in today for a recce and found this, the incoming line and neutral splits before the meter and main fuse and goes through to next door?.... Got to love the wet pants as well, gas...
  17. I

    UK Sign off

    I have been asked to get my attic conversion electric tested as a pat tester am I allowed to test and sign off.?
  18. S

    Can I extract this myself?

    I think this may be old cable/phone server, can I just cut off myself-held together with a few thin wires.
  19. Dan

    Contact Lou or Myself via Whatsapp (during working hours!)

    We've enabled Whatsapp for you to use to contact us directly if something is important. We can block people on a per person basis. So no dodgy messages please. You may risk getting your account banned. :)
  20. gazdkw82

    Back to basics (confused myself)

    Decided to have a browse through onsite guide and something struck me with disconnection times. Maybe I'm missing something obvious but onsite guide and bs7671 states that a disc time of not more than 5 secs is permitted for: Final circuits exceeding 32A. So does that mean a...
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