Hi hopefully i learn alot while here. Ive been mostly doing car electrical stuffs but have advanced to pcb repairs while doing some house electrics. I contently read and am open to all advice.
My best phrase in life is "If someone else can do it why cant I"
My most recent success has been...
Hi. I’m wanting to fit a new ceiling light in our hallway. Can someone please advise what I need to do or buy as there are more wires in the old fitting (part of a relay circuit?) than there are places to wire them into in the new fitting. Thanks in advance.
Good afternoon. After 20+ years in technical training based around motor vehicle I want to retrain to be an electrician / electrical engineer.
Currently reaching the end of my lelv 2 installation and just completed 18th edition. Applying for some apprenticeships, which resutls in some raised...
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I am in the process of training to be an electrician and have a question. When filling out a EIC for a new circuit am I required to test all the other circuits in the board as part of the schedule of test results or only circuits I have installed/altered when completing?
If just my new...
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I’m new to the forum, I’m currently completing the level 3 2365 G&G with just the Design unit to finish. I’ve scoured the forum for a couple of months for info but I may have some questions for those who have completed it already 👍
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hi just bought a new oven
its a 4.4KW
i`m running a 6mm cable from the cu using a 32mcb to kitchen around a 6M run under floor boards then 2m in trucking to a 45amp cooker socket
just wondering the security mcb is dismantled
best to place the 32mcb in here or put the 32mcb left of the...
Just quick introduct ourself. We are PVC electrical conduit manufacturer and located in China. Our company name is Dongguan Hopehead Decorative Materials Company Limited. And our product has been got AS/NZS 2053, UL and CSA certified.
We join the electriciansforums forum mainly to discuss with...
Just a quick introduction from me - I'm a 49 year old living in Essex - I have no electrical qualifications but Im looking into training options and wanted some advice on what route to take. Im looking to get into renewable installations in some shape or form but Im not rigid in my goals. I just...
Hello --- In the planning stages for a new custom home build -- The house will be several hundred feet from the road and I want to have the power underground --- I am wondering if I should inquire about having a pad mount transformer in close proximity to the Power Pole Source rather than a pole...
Does anyone no of companies that will manufacture our new patented electrical outlet that will make installing cookers and ovens are far easier job for all concerned.
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Michael
Hello all,
I'm in the process of having my kitchen refurbished and I'm looking for advice on my current setup as I have been told that I will require a new consumer unit in order to connect the new induction hob and oven.
The oven requires 16a and the hob is 7.2kw
It looks like he intends put...
Made the massive mistake of not taking a photo beforehand and am now stuck with a light fixture that I'm not sure how to wire. I'd removed an old light/fan fixture and had to remove one of the terminals and some wires in order to remove the fixture fully. I've attached the after photo in the...
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I am a practicing live event Lighting & Power Tech working mostly in Manchester working on temporary power installations. I am also, at the request of some of my clients, taking classes one day per week at a college. I am training in 18th edition, inspection and testing as well as...
My son is having a new house built. The electrical wiring is almost complete but a problem has been detected. Some of the rooms LED lights flicker when lights in other rooms on other circuits are switched on or off. His electrician has not been able to find the problem. Some lights are on...
So, I already have solar (an older FITS installation) and it's been particularly successful so I want to extend this.
I'd like to do two things at this point. 1) Add more panels in a couple of locations. 2) Add battery storage to provide some backup (power regularly drops for us) but mainly to...
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I'm Al, I'm a sound, Lighting and Event's Engineer.
Most of my electrical work is in temporary power distribution, but I build distros and panels too.
Considered formally training as an electrician, but frankly, I hate twin and earth!
Hi Everyone,
After a long time of research and development, we are finally proud to launch our new smart EV Charger: The NexBlue Edge.
Before we launch our new product officially, we would like to get professional electrician’s feedback on the installation and the usage, in order to be...
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I am a DIY home owner.
1. Are the lights on this ceiling fan able to be dimmed? Do I need special light bulbs for that? Is the light control switch proper?
2. Is the existing fan dimmer switch proper to this ceiling fan?
3. If it is dimmable, what kind of lightbulbs do I need to buy?
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