Hi,
First off let me say that this will be a professional job, but I want to fully understand the possible options before getting anyone to look at and quote for the work. I'm posting in DIY as I'm not an electrician, although I think I understand many aspects.
The house has had a very...
Hello I'm new to forum. I'm a 33 year old 16th edition electrician in UK.
I'm constantly working away from home but would like to take the 17th edition , has anybody had any joy with these
17th edition online courses. Seen a few advertised with online course notes and a physical exam date...
Morning all,
Im hoping some of you can give me a bit of advice on the route to go down to becoming a qualified electrician
My plan was to do the 2365 level 2 and 3, and then find an employer to be able to complete my nvq and am2
The reason for me not doing the 2357 is basically because I...
Speaking with my boss this afternoon regarding furthering my career in the trade. He told me to have a think about what area i'd like to progress in, estimating, design, contracts management etc. He'd then have a look at some courses and planning a route forward. I dont't really know what way...
is there such a thing as a light switch that has two on positions and an off.
I have a DIN mounted timer, controlling lights but would like to put a switch in between to either turn off the lights when the timer is activated OR turn the lights on when the timer is out of hours.
see diagram
thx
Customer wants a socket moved 50cm to the right.
The wall is brick with socket fed from below (floorboards), channelled into wall.
The 3 options I've given are:
1. Blanking plate on current socket and channel across. (cheapest option)
2. Take out cable from wall, under floorboards and channel...
Hello guru's, does anyone have information on any retro type 230v t8 lamp holders, to use instead of using a fluorescent light batten fitting?
im basically installing led tubes across a gym but want a low profile look and its not a replacement bulb install but starting from scratch.
to buy...
Looking for my first SDS for chasing out etc and looking for some advice. Definitely going corded route, domestic stuff with capability for handling brick, concrete and stone. First query is how much difference does the kg make? ie some say 2kg, 3kg 4kg and even 5kg. I am guessing each is a step...
A friend has a house in France. He's on a 9kW tariff, and after the meter there's a three phase 15A 650mA RCD.
Specifically the RCD is marked "650ma", and "manufactured 1967". On the sealed side the RCD is adjustable from 5A to 30A (IIRC) in 5A increments. The sealed side (top) also covers...
As some will know just starting out and building up tool collection. Looking at SDS for chopping out , domestic.
Decided on corded for now based on prices. I have noticed there are different kg ratings. While I realise higher value will make job easier, would a 2kg for example do an adequate...
Hi
Have never lived in a house that had heating thermostats installed and am putting them in a new build house.
I have stayed in a mates house where there is a stat in the bed room and the clicking on/off was a bit annoying.
Are they all much of a muchness or are there solid state versions or...
Have a cafe job to price this week, il get look tomorrow maybe.. 2000 sq ft..
I don't think he is going to go with steel pipe so nearly all my circuits is going to need rcd protection . I know there's roughly going to be 5-6 3 phase machines , and maybe 16 single phase circuits
im going to...
Hi, I'm wiring a 3 way lighting circuit along side 2 x 2 ways. I need a 3 gang switch that contains 2 x 2 way switches and 1 intermediate to suit all circuits and look like all my other light switches.
Does anyone have any experience if switches of this type are freely available? Can I pick...
I'm looking for some lighting options for a 9 metre square office space. It's an upper floor, construction is as a new build bungalow with a plasterboard ceiling. There is no option for a suspended ceiling due to height so, what sort of light fittings would you recommend for this area...
Hi all,
I'm not an electrician but one of your customers doing some research so please go easy on me
I have a traditional (not a combi) boiler, with a hot water tank in my airing cupboard, and a cold water tank in the attic.
I have a power shower which makes a hell of a noise so I'm guessing...
Ive done a bit of research regarding wiring in my new hob and oven but cant seem to find a concrete answer so here goes:
Oven 4.78 - 5.20 kw
hob 5.5 - 6.6 kw
1) can I wire both these in to my existing outlet replacing the the current outlet plate with a dual outlet plate, from previous reading...
Heys guys.
After a bit of advice regarding off peak heating really.
I recently helped my brother with his flat that he bought and done a complete strip out and re-new everything!
Before we got in there, there was just one storage heater in the lounge. He asked for one in each room, obviously...
Hi
I'm sure you must get this sort of post all the time and thanks to Guitarist for offering advice. Sadly I can't send personal messages as yet so can't respond.
I was an electrical apprentice as a youngster and have done lots of simple housewiring over the years. I certainly need to top up...
Hi all
I am in the process of planning (i.e. I won't be installing it, but I'm trying to figure out what I want and where!) the rewiring of my kitchen, since knocking down a wall to combine our kitchen with the dining room.
Current situation:
The builder left me with a thick cable coming from...
hello guys, my name is jj and i am currently doing a BTEC at college which i have decided to leave to do the fully qualified electricians course at my college. my question is, if i complete this two year course (city and guilds 2357) which i believe is the merging of 2330 and 2356, what other...
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