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Its Scott ive just joined. I want to post a question but I don't understand how to inset a photo of my boilers wiring diagram. When I click image it say image URL. What do I do.
I'm looking for suggestions...Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and 3 chandeliers in a row hanging from the centre all to be switched separately . The ceiling has been boarded, insulated and tiled from outside so no chance of running cables up to chandelier positions hidden from view. My 1st...
Hello. I am a newbie that just started working as electrician's mate and I am interested about following an electrician course having the option for weekend attendance. Someone from a college that has the workshop in Luton called me yesterday to arrange an interview to check my eligibility. Is...
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ive been an electrician for about 9 years now (including 4 year apprenticeship). I am going to be going to university in September to study electrical engineering. Rather than work in tesco I was wondering if anybody has any advice for what is best to do making use of my qualifications...
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I have been asked to put a socket in a bathroom closet which has a door on it. Is there anything in the regs with regards this? The only similar situations that I can find show the wall seperating the area from the bath, but in my case there is a door as well, so the closet is...
Hi all, I am near to completing my level 3 2365 and I'm not sure which qualification to go on to next. I would of loved to do the full nvq but it's not possible as I'm in full time employment as a maintenance engineer so I just don't get enough experience of actual install work. I'm thinking...
Hi guys, for those of you into testing a lot, using a Fluke 1652C all in one tester. What does EER 5 mean when testing? I'm told it could mean noise. Could someone explain please?
The test are mainly carried out on larger size distribution cables (longer runs etc) as opposed to domestic...
Hi, I've come across a system with no apparent main fuse. The supply comes into a metal hinged box with the words BIG Ltd on it. This is boxed inside a cupboard so I can't open it or tell if it is sealed. The tails then come out to the meter and into a double pole connector block. This...
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Got a job to do next week, just wanted your opinion on it really,
I am fitting a Dimplex IRX2000 Infrared Heater 2kW, and it needs to come on automatically when someone enters the room, only a small outside toilet.
Anyway, I was going to put it on a PIR with a contactor, but then just...
Got a few jobs coming up (mostly bathrooms) requiring LED downlights.
What are your preferences?
Ive mainly used GU10 cans with retrofit lamps mostly due to cost in the past but dedicated fittings seem to be getting more reasonable now.
I've used LEDhut lamps which were fine, Kosnic in my...
This is my first post to what looks like a great forum so please excuse me if parts of this topic have been covered before but I can't seem to find a clear answer...
I'm planning a 40m cable run along a fence to get power and data to a garden studio which will include 4 cables:
6mm 3 core SWA...
Ive used Bosch power tools for years without problems,
However both batteries on my Bosch 36v SDS have failed within weeks of each other and the drill is just out of warranty. One battery wont hold any charge, one will only hold enough for two rawlplugs
There seems to be several option, the...
Alright guys, I wondered if I could get anyone's thoughts on what it's like working on large sites such as railways, airports and civils etc? I don't really know anyone thats been involved in this line of work.
I am currently a subbie mate/trainee for a medium size commercial firm who mainly...
Hi, My control unit is operating. The time is displaying and you can use the various functions but the problem is there is no red light illuminating and will not come on. Even the 1hr+ option isn't kicking in. The heating has been used since approx. early april. Hot water fine and so is boiler...
Went to price job for new patio outside power possible socket and sfcu for lights.
Customer now wanting x 3 2g outside sockets. One at each far end of patio and third on far side away from house.
Previous spark has left a 2.5 t/e cable ready to go though wall spurred from kitchen socket ring...
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A bit of guidance needed please, I'm looking to get back into the electrical trade after about 4 years out, I gained my 17th back in 2008ish when I was a mate for a firm for about 7 yrs on/off.
Ive been in touch with with my 2 nearest colleges (I'm in Carlisle, Cumbria) about night...
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