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  1. DiscoDave

    Working abroad - travel insurance?

    In just over a week I'm heading to the Falklands for a month, just got on to looking at travel insurance, every company I can find covers manual work on the ground only - as in one step up a ladder and you're not covered. Just wondered if anyone had any experience or recommendations for decent...
  2. R

    480 to 208

    I had to replace a 480 to 208 transformer. The original was rated at 120 amp and my temp fix is 75 kva. The line breaker is 60 amp 480 and I need at least 160 amps to replace it. What should I get as far as kva? Thanks.
  3. S

    Spanish Earth Road installation

    Hi, Quick question, does anyone know if there is a different spec to the U.K. for earth rods? I'm told in Spain they are longer but not sure if that is correct? Also are there any regs in Spain relating to the positioning of the rods etc (i.e. distance fro property)? Any advice greatly...
    • Spanish_sunbeds
    • Thread
    • different earth impedance installation not uk road whether
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. M

    Timer Switch Failures

    Hello Forum Members, I would really appreciate any advice you can offer on this problem. I live in an apartment building in Montenegro. There are a large number of lights around the outside of the building and these are controlled by a timer switch to illuminate the car park and front entrance...
  5. M

    dsb jobs in norway

    anyone in norway working at the min.im looking work there.just recently got my dsb
    • muddieboots
    • Thread
    • dsb electrical work jobs not uk
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. P

    I need some help! Please!

    For the past few years I have been brewing beer at home. About 6 months ago I decided to upgrade my brewery with electric heating elements. I designed the system to be supplied with standard US 220v power, which is really two 110v lines, a neutral, and a ground. However, as I was almost done...
  7. S

    Netherlands \ Amsterdam work

    ive been desperate to leave the UK for a while now, I felt at home on my holiday to Amsterdam, loved the people and the electrical systems from what ive seen seem quite similar. Does anybody have relevant experience of moving and working there? Im primarily fire\security\life safety systems but...
  8. P

    How surge protectors work

    I'm moving to France and I've been reading up on putting French plugs on UK appliances and I noted that it is not uncommon for the live and neutrals to be switched on sockets. I also read that power surges are more frequent here and surge protectors are a good idea for sensitive equipment...
  9. S

    Advise on smoke machine

    Micro Rocket Pea Soup Smoke Machine Fog Stage Effects Hvac Airflow Testing | eBay Hi, I want to buy a smoke machine and was wondering if anyone has experience and can give me some advise on a good machine. I want to use it for lev testing and airflow visualization. I found one on eBay but not...
  10. H

    LED tube light, a couple of questions

    Hello everyone! I'm new, so if I make any faux pas, please excuse me. I am working as an architectural intern in Amsterdam at the moment and have been given the task of making some new light fittings for our new office. My boss found some very beautiful lights made by a dutch company called...
    • Henri Lacoste
    • Thread
    • attach company couple housing led led tube light not uk questions tube
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. A

    Pump float switch

    Diagram attached shows what I believe could work for a well pump used on a farm. Basically the pump has been burning out and I have found the cause, its because they turn the pump on then forget and the water runs out in the well thus its dry pumping. So i was thinking of introducing this sort...
  12. M

    Portugal wiring regulations

    Can anyone tell me how to find a regs book for Portugal
    • MylesOD
    • Thread
    • not uk portugal regs regulations wiring
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. M

    New house in Portugal

    Hi, my friend has got a new house in Portugal, it has no mains to it yet but will do shortly. They are supplying a 15A supply. Can the instillation be wired in twin+earth etc. I can't seem to find the regulations on Google. And can you just fit a 17th edition DB over there. Changing the main...
  14. edexlab

    Japan's electrical supply

    I was talking today to a colleague who went to Japan to do an install and he mentioned something which he said he'd never got round to researching. ... He said the supply there was 200 volts 3 phase ,100v 1 phase, 50 or 60 Hz depending on region in the country Yet when he tested the...
  15. J

    Costa del sol replacement switches/sockets

    Hey everyone. Im new on here but have taken plenty of advice before coming a member from the forums here on electrical issues I had in the UK. My new problem is simple....maybe?! basically ive bought an apartment and want to change the sockets and switches from cream/white to brushed steel...
    • Julieb
    • Thread
    • not uk replacement socket switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. C

    120volt plug from 240 volt wire

    i HAVE 240 volt wire feeding a submers water pump going down long hill.at bottom of hill is a junction box with 4 wire for pump on a dryer plug.rest of 4 wire feed plugs into it.for pump.i want to hook a 120 volt plug in at this point using the existing 240 volt 4 wire with 2 hots.can i do this...
    • cujiman
    • Thread
    • another based electrician not uk plug qualified volt volts wire
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    New Zealand

    New Zealand's calling...Please send Electricians! | CV-Library | 201981121
    • DuaneMHunt1976
    • Thread
    • new new zealand not uk
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. N

    JIB registered electrician in South Africa

    Hi all I am a UK JIB registered electrician who has just moved to Cape Town with my SA wife on a spousal visa. I am some what confused by the different answers I get concerning working here as an electrician as follows, As a UK JIB registered electrician with relevant City & Guilds...
    • nick greek
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrician jib not uk registered south south africa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. S

    A guide for an English sparky in New zealand.

    Thought I’d write a little on changing from being a UK spark to a NZ spark, after seeing the Australian thread. Kiwi licencing is ran by the EWRB (Electrical workers registration board) out of wellington. In order for them to assess your qualifications, you have to send them all copies of your...
    • SparkyJoe
    • Thread
    • arial english guide including new new zealand not uk phase regulations sparky start
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. K

    metal halide flood light wiring

    i have 16 nos 2000 watt metal halide flood lights installed in a 30M mast. All controlgears are installed in a separate box at the bottom of the mast. please help me with the wiring for these lights from the controlgear with minimum number and size of wire.
    • karuvallil
    • Thread
    • flood light metal not uk wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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