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.
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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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...
As per title really. I’m considering buying Nest thermostats, I am confident I can install it appropriately but I don’t know if legally I’m allowed to. No formal quals but experience in wiring (for audio, not power) radio/recording studios.
The current situation...
I have a new build property...
Been a sparks for over 25 years did my apprenticeship mainly in London area. worked on various large projects including the NatWest tower, nursing homes and Industrial and commercial units. Nowadays l spend most of my time "house bashing".
Hi Guys and Gals,
I'm new to this forum, but may have read a few posts in the past. I've been in the electrical industry for 42 years and I'm a member of the IET. I have worked in nearly all sectors of the industry mainly industrial and commercial. I have been an NICEIC QS in the past and an...
:mad:Here’s one for all you tool tarts like myself. I seem to be liking Dewalt more and more these days.....
a wise investment if I do say so myself since I have about 1million dewalt batteries somehow :eek:
Was very impressed with the combi drill in this kit had it for years before it burnt...
Hi!
I'm Juan.
I'm 33 years old.
I have a University degree in Electronics Engineering. I have also taken two courses in PV Engineering and i'm on my way of getting a Masters' degree en PV Engineering. I have 14+ experience in low voltage electrical installations.
Right now I'm working for a...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to say a quick hello and introduce myself. I’ve been a silent observer of the forum for a while now and only just got round to making an account. I really enjoy reading through the threads and learning from the solutions you guys post to people’s electrical related...
Good evening all
I am new to this forum and just saying hi.
I am not an electrician but will require some help with an issue which I will post on later tonight.
I'm hoping you will be able to help me with the matter.
I am more a painter and decorator self taught and can do odd jobs here and...
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