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  1. littlespark

    My kid’s moving out! House buying.

    Just gauging the collective intelligence here on perils and pitfalls of renovating a possible house my middle daughter (19yp) wants to buy with her own money. She pays the bills, daddy does all the donkey work. The market around here is slow at this time, so there’s not a huge choice of...
  2. Dan

    Im testing some badges out.

    You may be awarded some but they will be taken away again so please don't get too attached to them while I work them out a bit. ;)
  3. B

    Is there anybody out there?

    Morning fellow sparks, Just touching base, always read these forums but never signed up, but I guess I'm here now :) S Wales based.
  4. leeds spark

    if my goal is to do design can i just do the course and miss out the nvq3 or is that needed?

    if my goal is to do design can i just do the course and miss out the nvq3 or is that needed?
  5. C

    Nearly completed this is my last question and ideas how to work it out thank you

  6. buzzlightyear

    should have ripped it all out

    where do i start , a customer asks me to have a look at thier old swann cctv system which was left by the prev owners . some cameras are not picking up any thing ,so i told them i will see to get some compatible cameras ,first replacement cameras nowt showing ,strange ,second lot of...
  7. littlespark

    Can’t figure out how to repair this light

    Sorry no photos, but I’ll explain best I can. Turn on the switch, I’m not getting any light. Apparently a new fitting. Description…. A white circular base screwed up to the ceiling, then a much thinner white flexible part… then another part at the bottom. Inside this bottom part is two...
  8. W

    Clearing out my dads garage

    I have a selection of brand new electrical items 6 MK 422. 1g white telephone socket outlets 2 MK 3632. 2g white moulded front-plate 1 MK 989 ALM. 13a in sw conn unit flex outlet 9 MK 337 WHI 13a connection unit , 1 IS NOT WRAPPED , SO 8+1 5 MK 5423 WHI 20A...
  9. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Mega Downlight Deal - Don't miss out!

    Electrical2Go - Mega Downlight Deal - Don't miss out! Taking place from August 18th to 20th, we're offering an incredible promotion for downlights! You can grab a 10-pack of the Ansell Prism Pro for just £65. Additionally, the H2 Lite and JCC V50 models follow a buy 5 get 1 free deal. Now...
  10. M

    Evenin' all starting out in the industry

    Just introducing myself after much lurking... Having recently completed my diploma and 2391, the knowledge and experience shared by folk on here has ben of great use. Looking to get a foot in the door by working with a few contacts for experience. Cheers
  11. A

    Some strange substance coming out of space heater

    Hi. I know this probably isn't the most fitting platform to post this question, but I was racking my brain where I could get an answer to my issue, and this forum is what I came up with. I have a small bathroom Lasko space heater (1500w). I bought it around 3 years ago and my wife and I use it...
  12. yung_kio

    UK What electricians should I look out for as an apprentice?

    Does it really matter if they only do domestic work or commercial work? Is it just the qualification that only matters since it's the same?
  13. Adam_92

    Burnt out fused spur

    Has anyone come across click accessories spurs burning out? it seems to only be happening with the CNS200 Trend uk Steibel eltron heaters Fuse is still fine just the spur itself is burning out had so many of these Thanks in advance Adam
  14. Nobby Nobbs

    Points out of 10 for neatness?

    Found this nice little nest at a holiday let Barn Complex, it was located under an apartment 2.7m above a vehicle access way, behind timber doors, there are timber beams above.
  15. G

    Immersion cut out temp - Faulty?

    Hi All. Its been ages since I have been on here- Fortunately log in details stored on PC. I have just had a new boiler and 210 ltr unvented tank fitted in the loft to replace a very old Baxi back boiler. I have now fitted a Solic 200 diverter to utilise all the spare capacity from the 3,84 Kw...
  16. finsends

    Sparks out of outlets during thunderstorm - Wiring mistake?

    Hello, I live in Costa Rica, which adopted the US electrical code. On a regular basis, during thunderstorms, I have parks coming out of the outlets and damaged devices, but no breaker ever flipped. I asked an electrician here and he told me everything is fine. I looked into the wiring and found...
  17. E

    Several Lightbulbs Have Dimmed and Gone Out on the Same Circuit Breaker!

    Summary (TL;DR) Several lightbulbs in my home supplied by one circuit breaker dim over time and go out in about a year. Right now, the ceiling light in my living room won't turn on at all. It will turn on, go dim for 1-10 seconds, and then shut off completely. There are a host of other...
  18. 3

    Trying to figure out amps in sub panel

    I have a sub panel about 75ft from my house attached to my shed that feeds a pool pump, some outlets and a pool heater which is no longer used (50amp). I have built another shed 30 ft from the sub panel which I want to bring power to. I need 1 - 30amp outlet and at least 2 - 15amp breakers to...
  19. MattHarrisUK

    Managed To Rip A Light Out, Is It Safe To Slot It Back In? (UK)

    Hi there! While making my bed I managed to flap my covers around so much that it hooked around my light and ripped it clean out of the socket. Included are pictures of the situation that I've got at the moment. What I want to know is if it's safe for me to switch off the electricity to the...
  20. S

    Service cut out 80 meters away from the installation. Is it OK and Cable Size

    Hi All, I have a client who is developing a plot of land for a single house. Currently, their 100 amp service cut-out is in a cubicle fed by overhead cable, however, this is in the way of the build. Rather than having the cubicle moved before the build and then again once the build is...

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