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  1. J

    How much work is out there currently?

    Ok I would like to hear only from Sparks who sub to companies CIS or Sub to agencies. I’m talking just turn up and get your tools out kind of jobs. How much of this sort of thing is out there? Not hearing back from anyone. Not see anything advertised. Only work I can see Is social housing. Not...
  2. W

    I need help with figuring out an equation

    Hello, I’m in dire need of help. here is the question A kitchen Ring final circuit is wired in 2.5/1.5mm T&E and protected by a 32A type B circuit breaker. 70m of cable has been used. Q1. What is the expected r1, r2, rn value ? So far I’ve used the equation R=Mohms/m X Length =1,365.7...
  3. J

    Can I carry out commercial work?

    Hi everyone, A quick background to me and my question. I have been working for a commercial catering equipment engineering company for about 10 years and working mostly repairing appliances but also fitting new equipment in commercial premises, Sometimes running new circuits from the CU for new...
  4. C

    how to work out what size commando plug I need.

    Hello. It has been a long time since circuit designing for me as I am a simple maintenance person. How do I work out commando plug sizing, for example a machine rated at 32A, plus I have several machine that need moving onto one board, I have there rated current how do I work out board size...
  5. AJshep

    UK Bs7671 Ammendment 2 DPC now out

    For those that are interested ammendment 2 got released earlier today.. https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/Projects/2019-02917#/section From a quick glance it looks like we will be installing AFDDs for AC final sockets and final circuits upto 32amps with the exception of some safety...
  6. S

    Is This Safe to Take Out?

    Hi I posted a few weeks back what looks like to be an economy seven timer located in a store cupboard in my flat that I assume was connected to a large storage heater that I no longer use. I am arranging to have the timer removed when the fusebox is updated in a couple of weeks however I have...
  7. Doomed

    For the geeks out there

    During an EICR found this powering the doorbell I was impessed, any other geeks recognise it? (sorry its blurry)
  8. M

    Condition of service head/cut out fuse etc. report to DNO?

    Hello Came across something like this.Is that something what i should report to DNO?.its supply to 2 flats.New cable on the left goes to first floor flat where electricity meter is.Its not SWA.All seals has been cut off. If i report it do they come on short notice and put new service head etc.?
  9. S

    MK consumer units going out of business?

    I was told this in my local YESS electrical supplies. Is it true? I've been fitting MK as standard for years thinking they would always be around!
  10. A

    Bathroom fixture dimmed, then power out at all 5 fixtures

    Hello and thank you. I had a main bathroom fixture start a delay after flipping the switch, and coming on dim. After a couple days, none of the wired bathroom fixtures had power in either of my 2 bathrooms; 4 lights and 1 fan. The outlets still worked fine. There is a GFCI feeding the...
  11. S

    EIC to local council out of date??

    Hi after Issuing a EIC to a builder for electrical work(New ring and lighting to a kitchen extension,plus a new Ccu,) what would be a reasonable time that the builder should issue the certificate to the local council .He has only just done it but the cert was issued 18 months ago and the council...
  12. M

    Main cut out missing

    Whats this?.How to code ,absence of main cut out fuse?
  13. S

    Starting Out

    Hello everyone, Just joined this forum as I am starting out as a BMS Engineer through an apprenticeship and I thought this forum may be useful. Does anyone know where I can find my registration code to put in when I create an account on Electrical 2 Go?
  14. H

    I Need Work Mate looking for work in Swindon area to 1hr out

    C&G Level 3 CSCS 1 year experience, new builds (1st & 2nd fix), rewires, small works & site work, some test & inspec. Willing to relocate. Please PM me for email address for discussion, cheers. :D
  15. A

    How to change a fuse in an old fuse box where fuse is not a pull out one

    Please the pic of my fuse box and guide how can I change the first floor fuse in this old fuse box. Note the fuse is not the pull out one. Also if you see in the pic it seems it comes out by unscrewing all the adjacent fuse which does not seem right? Experts please guide.
  16. J

    Swapping out these MG MCB's for RCBO's

    Hi all Not come across this MG board before (believe Schneider now own these and some of there stuff may be compatible) I am looking to change some of these MCB's over to RCBO's can anybody advice on which ones may be compatible seems theres limited information online. Thanks
  17. littlespark

    And today started out so well.....

    Adding another socket to an outside bar in someone’s garden. A little rain but nothing too bad.. Ran the cable, hammered a couple clips in and I hear a buzzing.... Wasps. Hundreds of them. The banging must have woke them up. ive been stung about 6 times on one hand. 3 on the other. Surprised...
  18. B

    PRS registration to carry out EICRs

    It would appear you have to register with the government to carry out EICRs in the private rental sector
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    Electric car faults blowing cut out

    Seems there is a pretty major software issue on the hyundai kona eV. If charging in single phase from a three phase charger the car throws a tantrum and can blow the main dno fuse and kill the charger in the process... Wouldn't at all be surprised if there are not more examples within the kia...
  20. J

    Trying to figure out why I was electrocuted

    Hi. Hope I'm allowed to post here. Something terrifying just happened and I'm trying to figure out why. I have no clue about anything to do with electrical. I was playing my electric guitar, pretty loud and couldn't hear that it was thunderstorming outside and I was electrocuted through my...

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