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  1. K

    Do i need to be under NAPIT / NIC to sign off EICR?

    Hi.. not posted on here much but im after a bit of advice. I have recently qualified 18th edition (level 3 electrotechnical EAL) Im looking into joining either NAPIT or NIC for the ease of contacting building control to sign jobs off. i then found out i will need the 2391 testing and inspection...
  2. S

    BMW Z4 e85 Brake lights/indicator on when ignition off

    Hi all, I have an issue with my brake lights coming on when I take the key out the ignition. Therefore running the battery down. The brake lights etc all work fine when running. I may have got a step closer to the issue with it being linked to the roof somehow but thought I’d Stick a post on...
  3. G

    If you have a fuse box attached to your HVAC is it necessary to have an off switch -- DIY

    If you have a fuse box attached to your HVAC system is it necessary to have an off switch? Also what does an arc fault circuit interrupter do, and when is it necessary
  4. B

    Mini cooper s r56 turbo wont start unless i pull high pressure fuel pump plug off, 2 wired plug.

    As per title any ideas, car just cut out dead and will not start unless I pull the 2 wire plug off the high pressure pump solenoid. I also get no reading at all on the dianostic fuel pressure check. I have 72 psi when connecting my fuel pressure gauge to the line.
  5. T

    How do i wire an outlet off of this switch?

    First post to this forum so bear with me. So i am hoping to put an outlet in a spare closet so I can plug in various items and have them out of the way... Ive watched a few videos and none of them have so many wires coming into the box.. This box has three and three black wires to the switch...
  6. I

    Voltage measured when breaker is off

    Hi ther I'm fitting a new IKEA kitchen for my father and have insta Ed a new cooker switch. When testing with cooker breaker off I was sill seeing 9.6v on my multimeter. As I individually switched other breakers off I saw the voltage decrease witheach breaker till i switched off the main...
  7. J

    Capping off for plasterers?

    Hi Sparks, long time lingerer but need to ask a question if I may please….. We’ve just had a bedroom plastered and before they arrived I removed the sockets, maintained continuity of the ring with Wago connectors (suitably rated) and then put some correct colour (brown/blue/YG) tape around...
  8. J

    optima xm6 prob with internal sounder going off.

    optima xm6 alarm internal sounder has gone off and highlights tamper on the control panel. I have tested the battery with a multimeter which shows an output of 12v dc but i also tested the battery +ve and -ve leads off the board and that gave a reading of approx 11.08 volts dc. Is the battery...
  9. A

    DIY Question - Splitting off bathroom lights mains

    Hi all! First up - I'm not an electrician, this is purely DIY. I have a little bit of electrical knowledge (degree in computer networking) but I'm not a qualified electrican or even one in training - please be aware of that when replying :). So the situation is - My bathroom has a light, an...
  10. M

    Socket off Cooker Circuit

    Hi All, I came across a double socket wired from a cooker circuit and from memory this was noted as acceptable back in the 16th ed, but Ive searched the 18th ed cover to cover and unable to find anything that directly advises against this. What are the thoughts chaps ?
  11. R

    Off peak/ peak issues - appliances not working on "off peak"

    Hello, Needing some advice if possible. I'm not a qualified sparky but DIY'er (A 'Sarah Beeny' lol) so apologies if this isn't the correct forum. In a nutshell, I've been renovating a let property. Same tenants for 10yrs. New heaters (all electric flat) were installed by 'agents' tradesmen...
  12. A

    Socket off a spur to a garage

    Hi there, I just want check that what I am doing is to the regs. I am not an electrician but work in related trade. I have asked a couple of electricians but they have given me different answers so I am slightly confused. I currently have a garage supply with a garage consumer unit (16a for a...
  13. C

    Can a 240v 2200W Jackhammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator?

    Hi Y'all newbie here. Can a 240v 2200W jack hammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator without any issues? thanks in advance :)
  14. L

    Can I safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power when l pull down the shut off switch?

    Can l safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power box when l pull down the shut off switch
  15. M

    Light switch does not turn off ceiling light. Please help.

    Replacing ceiling fan with light that never worked in home wirh sime led ceiling light without fan. Wires coming out of ceing are youre black, white, ground,, and red because of fan. The light has connections for just white, black, and ground. I tried capping red and connecting the rest like...
  16. C

    How to get off Bosch oven element which does not have screws

    Hi, I need to change the element on my Bosch HBN2350GB oven and all the guides online show elements screwed to the back of the oven with normal screws. Mine though just had weird sticks as far as I can see. Does anyone know how to detach this/what tool is needed? Thanks in advance!
  17. D

    Help on what a question is asking off me

    Hey, so I've been given this question : Describe, with the aid of diagrams, a network configuration that could be using to connect a programmable controller system. To do this task, select one PLC network configuration that is commercially used on a typical PLC distributed system. I'm a bit...
  18. S

    How to turn off power outside the house?

    Hello I have a 200 amp service that I want to turn off to install a mini split that’s located outdoors. What would be the correct steps to do this?? Indoors I know all I’d have to do is pull down the 200 amp breaker. Is it the same as outdoor or do I have to turn it off by the meter?
  19. littlespark

    Stopping static discharge off vehicle

    Ever since I got the new van, or perhaps its a change of footwear, I am getting almighty belts off the van bodywork after I stop and get out. Is there a way to minimise the crack, or use it in some "playful" manner? First, a couple of questions i'm sure Marconi can answer. Is it me generating...
  20. N

    Fire alarm randomly went off

    Hi all, my fire alarm randomly went off for about 15 seconds last night, fastest I've shot out of bed for a while and my back feels it today ?. No sign of smoke, new batteries about a month ago and its also wired. Pushed the test button today and all working fine. Now I'm worried incase it goes...

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