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  1. M

    Self Employed Domestic Electrician - What Course options?

    Hi, I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job. I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring. I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
  2. D

    What are my options for replacing fuse panel????

    I have an older house that was built in stages back around 1960 as far as I can surmise. Highly suspect that the entire house was a DIY job. I've been unraveling the wonky wiring since day one. The original part of the house was wired with a fuse panel and 12 gauge wiring without grounds. I'm a...
  3. S

    UK Hot tub wiring options

    Just pricing up a job for a back garden hot tub (32A fixed supply, not the 13A temp type). 6mm SWA to rotary isolator etc. all fine but I'm interested in thoughts on the other end. Option 1 is to run SWA all the way along the back of the house, down the side, across the front, and back in by the...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Poor IR results on electric UFH... options?

    Carried out an EICR and am now doing the remedials. Poor IR results on conservatory ring which I have now identified as the electric UFH. The UFH has 2 x line and 2 x neutral conductors on the load side of control panel (same terminal). I'm not sure why as the conservatory is only 4m x 3m so...
  5. R

    Options 4 skills

    Hi guys, Actually, I am looking for a good institute for a diploma in Electrician. I select Trade 4 skills and Options skills. Now, I am confused about which one is good for me to do a diploma. If anyone can help me. I am also worried if these go waste of money and time both.
  6. J

    Veritas R8 settings options

    We have a veritas R8 with remote keypad. Currently there is the one pass number which allow users to set all/part of the system. I would like to add another passcode which has a different range of zones. So say a master (1234) - which will set/unset all 8 zones - or part plus a visitor (5678)...
  7. DJAndy

    What are my options here?

    Faced with a switch drop suffering from having architrave screwed over it. Not overly experienced in domestic work so looking for some options on how to deal with it. My first thought was to have the contractor take the architrave off & then to hack out and joint behind the architrave, but...
  8. J

    Broken Fluorescent Ballast - no longer available - options?

    I have a bathroom mirror with 2 x 21W fluorescent T5 tubes and an IR sensor. The tubes switch off after a few minutes. I have changed the tubes and the fault persisted. I checked the output from the IR switch and it was 240V so that leaves the ballast as faulty. The problem is the ballast is...
  9. T

    Best options for more temporary power sockets for office?

    I'm in need or around 20-30 power sockets for small electrical devices, less than 1amp each. At the moment I have a bunch of extension leads all running to the same 2 or 3 plug sockets, is this safe or should this be avoided? I have seen this cabinet type set up, which has 10 sockets inside...
  10. D

    Options for ceiling light via socket

    Hi, Hoping for some guidance please. I am undertaking a 3/4 garage conversion as a DIY project. It’s not to building regs and is intended as a ‘remove it if ever sell’ situation. The garage has existing power outlet - it’s a double socket on a ring main (not a spur). The issue I have is the...
  11. S

    T&E between light switches, what are my options?

    Hey, my downstairs hallway light switch is a 2 gang but doesn't control my upstairs hallway light (and just a 1 way for the upstairs light). After inspecting, there is unconnected T&E thats runs to the upstairs light from the downstairs 2 gang switch. Now I know that can't be used as a 3 core...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Meter options for a 16A commando socket?

    My customer has a 16A commando socket in their garage. The garage is rented out and used as a kiln room. It does have a separate CU in it. He has asked if the power usage of the commando socket can be monitored. Not just a live reading, but a cumulative reading (as a normal meter would do). I...
  13. C

    Advice on power cord options for a new dishwasher

    Hey there, I've done some simple electrical work, but I'm no expert. I'm installing a new LG 24 inch dishwasher (Model #LDT5678SS) with 120 volts and 15 amps. The power cord provided is 5.4 feet which is too short to reach the closest outlet. I need a cord that is at least 8 feet. The last...
  14. gazdkw82

    Best gland options

    New induction motor turned up at work today. The entry options are now 20mm and 45mm. The previous motor was wired in 5 core, 6mm S/Y, through a 32mm compression gland. I would prefer to make the S/Y off with a proper cxt gland. A cxt32 is the size I will need. I am not sure what size the...
  15. Dartlec

    Looking for options for low profile surface mounted lights for a solid soffet over garage

    Currently struggling a bit to find suitable lights to fit above a garage door on the soffit. The soffit has a solid joist/beam directly above it so recessed lighting isn't an option, but the customer doesn't want anything too high profile - just wants ambient lighting for the front of the garage...
  16. J

    Anyone know of any manufactures of small recessed DB's or any other options?

    Hi all Have a job to replace 6 way recessed DB. Have looked extensively online but smallest can find is 10 way. Seems there's limited choice with these. Don't mind if have to chisel away abit to but need something preferably near the existing dimensions which are: Width 305, Height 180, Depth...
  17. F

    What brand is this panel?

    Can anyone identify the manufacturer of this panel? What type of breakers it takes? Slim breakers possible?
  18. Z

    Advice on Quotes for Wiring to Outbuilding - 2 options

    Hi, Need some advice with 3 questions (Diagram below) I am having a new 'Outbuilding' for storage which will be attached to the side of the house, replacing an existing 'Lean-To' and I need to decide on MDPE pipe for cables before the concrete is poured It will be insulated Timber frame on a...
  19. N

    Old NEMA 6-20 outlet options

    Hi, new to the forums. I live in a 1920s apartment, and we have an old outlet near our mantle that I believe is a NEMA 6-20 (photo attached). In the past, we used a 240v heater on it (though it cost a ton of money to run). Now, I'd like to either run a 230v window AC unit there, or convert the...
  20. D

    Need a deeper back box, what are my options?

    I've swapped out a traditional switch for a smart switch. As you can see, the back box is nice and full, there's no chance it'd fit and I don't fancy pushing my luck and squashing everything. I think there's breeze block right behind this box so I don't think chipping away for the additional...

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