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  1. A

    Advice needed on switching

    I've encountered a bit of a head scratcher here. We've taken down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room for a new open plan jobbie. The wall had two light switches, one fed by three wires for the dining room light and the other a twin gang two way switch for the kitchen lights. I've...
  2. timhoward

    Distribution circuits in Section 705 location, RCD needed?

    I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705. 705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket. Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD. Does that...
  3. A

    fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED

    Hello, what would I need for the following... A 40 meter cable run through fire partition walls, into a large plasterboard void to supply a switched fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED advertisement screen, unfortunately there's no forthcoming info on wattage. what cable size would...
  4. K

    Supplementary bonding clarification needed

    Hi I need help with understand supplementary bonding. I know RCD is additional protection and in the even of the fault at leakage of 30mA, it interrupts the circuit and prevents a person to get electric shop by keeping the voltage below 50v. However I also came across this idea if RCD isnt...
  5. leeds spark

    if my goal is to do design can i just do the course and miss out the nvq3 or is that needed?

    if my goal is to do design can i just do the course and miss out the nvq3 or is that needed?
  6. r33eut

    Help Needed: Wiring Relay to Hive Thermostat receiver for Underfloor Electric Heating Mats

    Hi everyone, I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance. Here’s my setup: Power Supply...
  7. J

    Question help needed - C&G 2391 - 52

    Hi - Just joined the forum as I'm making a career change and am training up. I've come across some mock papers online and am concerned that either I'm way off or they're wrong, so would love some input. (Exams here) Given that the resistance per metre of 2.5mm² cable is 7.41mΩ/m at 20°C ...
  8. C

    Advice needed for Starting up

    Hello all, First of all I apologise if this is in the wrong forum, I figured the general forum may be the best bet :) Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I apologise this may be a bit detail heavy but I figure if I can explain my situation then someone who has been/or is in my...
  9. E

    Large grommets needed

    Hi does anyone know where I can source any larger round grommets ? I will be drilling a hole in 100 × 100 trunking so guess around 75mm hole. I've seen larger grommets before but they were a different material to rubber, they were like rubber but had fibre in them, a bit like bicycle tyre...
  10. naylorpd

    EICR needed in Reading

    I need an EICR done on a house I rent out in Reading, England - 4-bed detached built in early 1980s. Would ideally like someone from this forum. Last EICR was in March 2019 following which esteemed forum member Wilko put in a new DB, did various fault finding, earth upgrades and everything else...
  11. S

    Tail light wiring help needed please - Panigale 1199 S

    Hello all, I have a tail light for a '12 Ducati Panigale 1199 S, that I can't get working properly. The brake light / daytime running lights work fine through the factory connector. The turn signals are the problem, they do not work independently - they flash like hazard lights. The tail...
  12. M

    Economy 7 advice needed

    I am asking on behalf of a friend who has an outbuilding that he uses as an art studio, the building is fully insulated and is currently heated by 3x 2kw convector heaters. The problem is that his heating electric costs are very high using standard daytime tariff, so I suggested to him, why not...
  13. S

    what resistors needed for 24 volt switches

    Im trying to make a Star Wars Prop for a course project where the dealine is comming up very fast in days and I need to do the report so really urgent On the prop whihc is a portable control box Dual control box (Left side control panel, a tower in the middle and a right side control panel On...
  14. G

    I Need Work Electricians needed for project work in Toronto, Canada. **Immediate start**

    We are a UK registered Electrical company with a large contract based in and around Toronto, Canada. Are you looking for work? We have a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has an Electrical License with a valid Visa/Work permit for Canada. If this sounds appealing to you or possibly someone...
  15. MikeM3

    Solar Power Expert Needed

    I am a retired Electrician and started looking at Solar Power, (Black Magic to me), after much reading of "How To", I decided to build myself a system, bat as I don't have a roof, I live in a ground flat, I decided to build a portable unit, I get the sun in the living room in the morning and in...
  16. helpneeded22

    Help needed with mini fridge

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Green-Creeper-Body-12-Can-Mini-Fridge-8L-2-Door-Ambient-Lighting-25-2-H-9-5-W-9-1-D/2670909566 ok so let me begin with i bought this mini fridge off walmart and now im in israel where the outlet is different andi wanted to use the mini fridge and a friend...
  17. D

    Advice on Isolator Switches needed please

    Hi, I have received conflicting advice about Main Isolator Switches and would appreciate forum member's help to plan a way ahead. Looking to the future I might need a 7.4kW/32A charging point and the garage isolator is only 60A. 1. Recently, during a kitchen refurb, double pole Mains...
  18. R

    Can anyone explain what a time delay RCD is needed for?

    I've scoured the internet for what these do and am coming up short on finding information. What are these for? (ie what specific problem are they trying to solve) and why do they need to be time delayed? Thanks in advance
  19. Jameskhan111

    Help needed with led light strip

    Hi there, Please can I have some help with the following: I want to have some perimeter lighting in the ceiling which will be using the aluminium profiles that are plastered in. I am going to be using the following: FCOB RGBCCT LED Light Strip 6 Pin 12mm DC24V 960 LEDs RGB CW WW FOB...
  20. W

    UK Storage heater help needed

    Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of assistance please from those that know more about this stuff than I do. Currently in a rented flat and there's an old style Breda (beige /grey) storage heater in the living room with an input and out put dial. When I used the heater in the winter last year I'd...

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