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    2.5mm on 12V running warm - normal?

    I installed a replacement 300VA transformer, fitting a 2.5mm from secondary to junction box where it splits out, feeding 5 x 50w halogens. Cable run between the transformer and junction box is less than 18 inches. The casing of the transformer indicates 2.5mm - you'd struggle to get anything...
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    Ring Circuit R1+R2 readings

    Still a relatively inexperienced so sorry if these seem obvious/dumb questions. I wanted to spur a double socket next to an existing double socket in a bedroom in my own house on the first floor, sounded like a good idea! EDIT: Isolated the circuit 1st!! My first worry. I loosen the socket...
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    5 Amp Lighting Sockets Help.

    Hi all just wondering if anybody could give me some advice. Im looking to add six 5 amp lighting sockets in my living room for table lamps, i have a spare way on my c/u so i was planning on running a 1.5mm cable to each socket on a radial circuit. The bit im not sure on is the switching. i...
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    clarification of cu upgrade on TT installation

    Hi guys, after flat bashing for years, I'm now on my own and seem to only be working on TT installations. Can someone just clear this up for me please?When installing a new cu in a TT installation, do I need a 100mA time delayed main switch or can I just put a normal main switch in and have a...
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    Help Please - is this normal practice?

    Hi Everyone I don't do a great deal of commercial work and would appreciate your comments on the following: - I had to replace the existing downlighters & Emergency Exit signs in a Hotel recently, when I went to isolate said circuits I found them to be fed via two 3 phase boards in the...
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    Is this normal?

    Hi guys, I'm really a noob in electrical and i'm having proBlem with my household electrical devices. The thing is i do not know if it is static or actual electricity charges on my cpu casing, thermos, anything with metallic casing. I did ask around and the best that i got was the theory...
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    Labelling CU cables

    Is it preferable to label cables in a CU? Also if it is, what would an assessor want to see in this regard?
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    socket under kitchen sink

    am i ok to put a switch socket inside the cupboard under the sink. All bonding in place and all RCD protected. Iv looked in the osg for zoning. And i think im ok to do this.Thanks
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    'Satellite grade' co -ax vs normal co-ax

    Is there an observable difference in quality? Will satellite signals still work through normal co-ax? Anyone know?
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    SDS drill bits in normal chuck?

    Hi all, Has anyone tried using SDS drill bits in a normal hand-tightening chuck? I need to get a 20mm masonry-bit but don't want to invest in an SDS drill right now.. Thanks!
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    Megger Avo 310 : what causes multimeters to fluctuate so much when not connected ?

    Is it normal for them to "float about" waiting for you to take a reading etc . Mine when waiting to do a simple volt test runs up and down like a nutter sometimes hitting 42.0mv have not used a multi for some time !! is this just a atmosphere reading ? cheers
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    Can a Windoze Starter run normal application???

    One for the computer bods: Looking to get a small netbook to carry in the van but want to be able to load sage and easy cert up on it as that's all I really need it for apart from surfing. Can I run these on windows starter as I can't really get the hang on the difference's between starter...
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    Using low volt spots or normal

    I am converting my attic and in the bedroom the ceiling will be flattened off and so there will be a void above that. In here i will use 2 low volt spots - simple. However in the bathroom on the sloping ceilng i want to use one spot, but the space behind the spot will be a bit limited. I...
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    Fluke 115 continuity test

    Hi guys, just a quick question about a Fluke 115 I just bought. When I have it on continuity test, when is it normal to give intermittent beeps rather than a continuous ones? In my case, unless I press down to make a solid connection, the meter gives me a mixture of intermittent and continuous...
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    What are these mystery sockets?!

    Hello! I am a non electrician lady in need of your expert help, pretty please! :confused: I've bought a flat recently - its about 5 years old - and in the living room and bedroom there's these weird sockets. They're the same size as normal electrical sockets, but they have no on/off...
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    New dryer

    Again, I'm hoping this is in the right forum. If not, please don't hesitate to say so... That said, the back story is that I just bought a new dryer. Because I'm an idiot, I didn't check the power cord before purchasing, and now that it's in my home I notice that it has a nema 14-30 plug. I...
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    Contactum RCD problem

    I've done some work in a house, tried to test it, but the rcd trips out when i do an earth loop and when i do rcd tests (at half, 1 and 5 times) I bypassed the rcd to get a result for my earth loop test, but the rcd test is still a problem.I ordered a new rcd, fitted it, and I'm still getting...
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    Bathroom fan and light switch

    Hi, I have a fan in my bathroom which has two wires to the pull switch they are both red, i want to remove the pull switch and wire to my light switch. The light switch has three wires red,black and green. my house s approx 17years old is this possible to do. do i need a new light switch. both...
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    can i get 2 gang switch 1 fused and 1 normal ?

    Hi all is it possible to get a 2 gang switch with one being a fused spur switch and the other being normal ? or do they have to be seperate ? i cant find one but wondered if anyone else knew of one ? thanks Jack
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    dimmers

    i bought a 1000 watt dimmer for an installation and when i came to test i was getting a rediculously high r1+r2 (about 8ohms). after checking all connections i changed the dimmer for a normal switch test readng was fine 0.3ohms. does anyone else have probs like this with dimmers. before any one...

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