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I previously read this but can’t find it. I have drilled some holes but haven’t found it yet. Before I instal the wires I thought I’d check nothing had changed but did not bookmark it.
I’m installing 4 solar panels (max 18V DC or 21.6V DC open circuit) in parallel to a solar panel...
Hi, need more advise as getting two different views from electricians. Ty
Detached double garage 10m from house, split equally into garden room and garage on 32a supply from cu in house. Looking to convert into 30m2 granny annex with small kitchen (induction hob, single oven), shower room...
Novice here wondering what I might be missing. Thanks for any help.
I am swapping out an old switch in the bathroom to a dimmer switch. When I did so, I found out the Lutron switch I purchased, doesn't have the screws on the side that I'm used to. It has it's own wires coming out. I was...
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Needing help regarding Ansell AARDRINA/DD1/SM3.
I’ve installed 6 in one room, one being an emergency light fitting. All 5 standard fittings work fine. The green led flashes on the emergency fitting and when switched on the main light flashes on and off twice then stays off.
Any advice...
So, I had a random idea last night about something new on the forum. It is more of a brainstorm at the moment but I wanted to ask you guys about it and see whether you thought it had legs.
So, I was thinking of reviewing hotels that are used by contractors and creating a bit of a review forum...
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Hello. I will be buying new apartment to live. But electrical plugs are older. Not the newest.
And my question. It will be fine to plug pc in this new apartment with older electrical plugs i think it is aluminium,right?
PC WILL BE: Rtx 4090,14900K,1600W PSU
But of course in future i will call...
Hi all new member here currently retraining to be an electrician 18 months in so far after being a plasterer since leaving school enjoying the journey 😎
Hi there : I am just posting to introduce myself, stop lurking (!) and to thank the many sparks who so freely share their expertise on this great forum.
I am in my 50's, based in the South West near Gloucester, and am approaching electrical work as a second career. I have my 18th regs...
I have a single wall switch powering 1 light and I want to add a separate light and change to wall switch to a double to power them both separel;y, how do i do this please?
Great to be joining such a supportive and interactive forum. Should anyone have any questions about my company or the products we sell just give me a shout!
Seen a couple of videos with Doncaster cables now producuing a T&E with the CPC already sleeved so no need to fit our own.
I also read somewhere that this will soon become the norm and will have to be installed to comply with the regs instead of the regular cable.
Any truth in that?
Hi all, new to the forum.
currently doing my NVQ LVL 2 in electrical and hoping to move onto LVL 3.
Been browsing the forum and finding a lot of useful information.
Hello Everyone. I'm surprised this subject does not get much attention. 'The elephant in the room' I refer to is the 'new rubber'.
On new appliances I buy the flex / cable sheathing is far stiffer than stuff I bought say 10 years ago. Also the so-called 'rubberised' extension sockets are...
Hi, I'm a DIY'er looking to build a 6x8 shed in my backyard in Colorado.
I'm installing a gravel pad first, with 4 concrete Sonotube piers/footings, and 6x6 lumber edging.
I'll eventually be running a buried 20 amp wire from my house to the shed for lighting and future lawn mower / weed eater...
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