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  1. happysteve

    Trainees! Pop Quiz: Outside Light

    Another pop quiz. :) Either just take a pop at the answers using common sense, or post reg numbers if relevant/if you can. You're asked to install an outside floodlight on the side of a customer's bungalow in England, the sort that comes with an integral PIR sensor. Earthing system is TN-C-S...
  2. B

    Type of DNO supply question

    I was installing a new control panel in a pumping station kiosk the other day. Sometimes I am required to `enter` the DNO supply to insert the earth cable on what is normally a TNCS system. To my surprise the supply was a single core with the armourings supplying the system earth but no neutral...
  3. uksparks

    Wireless switching module

    Hi, ive got a load of garden lights I'm putting in at the moment that's going to be on various configurations. Anyway, I want to link a couple of PIRs together and also link it to trigger some other lights too on another circuit. enays the best way to do this? I need some kind of wirelessly...
  4. LeeH

    Solax or other.

    2 of the 3 quotes I've had so far for PV have recommended Solax with a 20y insurance backed warranty. I believe these aren't classed as premium drives (for whatever reason) such as SMA and ABB. Can the premium cost be justified? Thanks.
  5. T

    Any other ideas?

    Just done an EICR today in a small warehouse, should get the remedial work as i know the customer. Anyway, does anyone have any other ideas on how to sort this mess out? There was a conduit through box there until it got smashed to bits at some point. Conductors aren't damaged. It doesn't help...
  6. rolyberkin

    Course Work Woes

    Anyone got any examples of a critical path network for building construction, electrical work and commissioning, getting to that point in a unit of going down the pub and getting lashed. I am meant to be on a dry month to lose some weight!:-) What is the point of this? If I say I refuse to...
  7. R

    Certifying another Sparks work

    Hi, I've been approached by a builder who has requested several of his jobs are certified. He has used another electrician to carry out the work who is unable to certify his own work. I've suggested an EICR report as I'm unable to inspect cable runs in permitted zones along with other...
  8. J

    CTEC intermitant zone fault

    Hello can any body help I have been pulling my hair out for 2 days in a carehome we have a ctec conventional panel that is coming up zone 6 fault the problem is its in fault sometimes for 2 seconds then clears sometimes 5 to 10 mins which is not giving me enough time to properly investigate. I...
  9. M

    1NO1NC switch

    i am trying to install a 1no1nc push on off led switch in my car to intercept my power antennae. it has 5 terminals with red, white, black and 2 green wires. the 2 green wires are marked NO and NC. i think the red is marked+. cannot see any markings for black and white wires.it did not come...
  10. I

    Cooker hob installation question

    Hi iv just fitted a cooker hob to a newly fitted kitchen, the junction box for the hob and oven was already there and the cooker switch too, in other words it was all there and ready to go it just needed a heat resistant flex for the hob, however when i lifted the panel over the terminals to...
  11. W

    Testing

    Hi whilst doing the split method insulation resistance test. After opening the mid point socket,whilst putting 500v through one of the legs are you supposed to leave the other end in the mcb and if not do u terminate it?
  12. S

    MCA High Voltage Courses

    Hi Guys, Anyone done the MCA High Voltage training at the Faraday Centre or Glasgow Maritime JR
  13. J

    Light switches problem

    We have two switches to our main light fitting which has 4 spotlights. Both switches have others that service other rooms and they work ok. Other lights in the room work ok. Connections in the fitting are fine and nothing tripped on the fuse board. Any thoughts from anyone out there very much...
  14. Z

    Question Regarding Adding Wiring To Lighting Circuit / Going Down A Cable Size

    I've got a lighting circuit wired in 1.5mm T&E on a 6 amp MCB. There are some lights that I'd like to add on to this circuit, controlled by an existing switch. Due to the position of these lights, the most aesthetically pleasing way to install these lights would be to run cable to the new lights...
  15. Y

    Light Switch changes

    Hi Everyone I am extremely stuck. I have got an old plastic switch that I am replacing to a polished one but I have come across a difficulty after I have changed them over. The switch is for the kitchen lights. I currently have one Tube light connected to them and on 3 switches there are...
  16. S

    Battery Storage

    Hi folks, what is the score now with HSE etc and storage batteries on a solar installation? I know banks of storage batteries were a big no-no a while back, I help out with a wildlife charity who have a completely off grid solar set up with approximately 1500ah of battery power @24volts, I'm...
  17. E

    Other than recharging, is it possible to check a rechargeable battery?

    I had not used my B&D mini vacuum for a while, went to recharge it but the charger gave no output. Stupidly without checking the price of a new mini vac like the Vax Gator, I bought a new B&D charger but the battery would not recharge. Consequently, for future information I wondered if there...
  18. A

    For Sale Test meters and other equipment for sale

    Meterl Instaltest multifunction test meter , Metrel PAT test meter and other items for sale as I have just retired - see my Gumtree listings : https://www.gumtree.com/sellerads/1156727929?page=1 all collection only, Durham area Thanks for looking, Andy
  19. jon jordan

    V tac led driver tx's issues

    Hi all hope someone can aid me in this issue I've got why would a tx give out more output voltage on DC side than stated 30-42v Dc ( getting 57vdc) we have swopped tx over to other led on different circuit and all is ok 38v dc lights work put the other tx back which works in office onto...
  20. J

    cable ducting without pulling rope installed

    Hi, Just wandering what to use to get an armoured through a new duct which has been installed prior to me being on site without a pull rope. Longest run is about 30 meters with probably 2 bends and is about 3 inch diameter but is the flexible type with ridges. Will rods go that far and round...

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