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    Help!! Adding outlet in place of switch

    Hi all, new around here!! I'm hoping someone could advise on a little diy electrical work I want to undertake: I have an outdoor light which I never use, there is a power supply to it straight from the consumer unit with a switch in the line (indoors). I wish to replace the switch front panel...
  2. J

    Voltage indicators

    Who uses and what are your main causes for false reading? I find they don't pick up voltage when cables are in cold conditions, any ideas why?
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    Best place to buy certificates

    As title. Where do you source your certificates? I'll be dealing mostly with EICR & Minor works certs. TIA
  4. O

    Ze Readings bouncing all over the place

    At the sub feeder panel I have a reading of 0.15 on L1 & L2 and on L3 a reading of 0.16 ohms at the start of the circuit off the 50A MCCB. System in TN-S At the CDP the reading is bouncing between the following L1 0.6 to .88, L2 0.68 to 0.8 and L3 0.62 to 0.78 ohms. but remains at 0.15 at the...
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    Cheapest place for MFT 1720

    Anyone know of any decent deals on or ex display MFT 1720s? Ta
  6. M

    Screwfix live

    Just heard about screwfix live from ck tools and said it was in farmbourugh and thought oh I'll go down their see if I can win some gear I'm feeling lucky as if already won some gear from ck tools. So farnbourgh is about 30 minutes from me next to Orpington look up the address and it turns out...
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    Running wires from upstairs down to the CU in the under stairs cupboard

    Hi All, I have a bit of a dilemma I need to get 4x 2.5mm T&E cables down from the landing into my kitchen cupboard and then into the under stairs cupboard where the CU is I am aware of the safe zones that are 150mm from ceiling and internal corners but does this apply to a slope or curve as...
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    Best place for tools on the internet.

    Hi all, I'm going by myself and was wondering if any of you know any good places on line for buying tools? I know what tools I want but I'm looking for any online shops that offer the best prices. Any pointers are greatly appreciated.
  9. O

    Cheapest place for 20mm black plastic conduit adaptors?

    Anyone give me some pointers towards somewhere I can get 20mm black plastic conduit adaptors (for joining to metal clad boxed - adaptor male or female) without getting my pants taken down on pricing... got some stuffing glands on ebay from a uk company for a good price for a bag of 100...
  10. MerlinGremlin

    schneider kq 250amp switch connector won't fit?

    Good evening all just wondering if anyone has recently fitted a schneider kq 250amp switch disconnector and had an issue with the busbar terminals on the TP&N board not lining up with the busbar extensions?
  11. Leesparkykent

    Best place to take family on holiday?

    As above really. Any suggestions, good hotels, etc. Went Majorca and Turkey last year, been thinking of Paphos but would like to hear others opinions. Me the Mrs and 3kids (two girls 9&10 and boy aged 4).
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    Best place and brand for tools

    I am trying to build a decent tool kit and was just hoping some of you guys could point me in the right direction of which shop or website is best to use and which brands are the best without spending silly money. cheers, Chris
  13. L

    Cheapest place for NVQ3?

    As per title, where's is the cheapest place to complete my NVQ 3? Local college quoted me £1800. thanks in advance
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    Right place, right time

    Just been to quiz night at the local and as the quiz just finished we had a total power failure, now been the local I mean local as im 200yrds down the road.. so got my gear and came back, after a bit of humming and harrring I told landlord the cutout has gone and to ring the emergency call out...
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    Odd place names....

    A couple to start with... I believe the second has since been changed....
  16. T

    Best place for sourcing vintage filament lamps, coloured corded flex etc

    Alreet chaps. Does anybody on here have a good contact for reasonably priced filament lamps such as squirrel cage or radio valve style lamps?
  17. K

    Job hunt

    So after college the day fancied taking a wander to a company to put my CV in.. they wernt taking anyone.. so wandered back and seen another "electrical" place which turned out to be a wee shop, so went in and asked if they knew anyone looking for apprentices. Had a chat with the guy for a wee...
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    Continuity Issues on Meggers

    1720s across the company have developed ****loads of continuity issues over the last couple of years, mine (6-8 months old) has started recently, continuity jumping all over the place etc. Now, mine was functioning perfectly on a job a couple of days ago, in a sheltered place which was like a...
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    best place to do my 2365 in or around hertford

    hi all i have been working as an electricians mate for approx 6 months now, i am now able to do rewires, 2nd fixing and fuse boards now. i am looking to further my self by getting the level 2 and 3 2365 qualifications. ideally id like to do weekend course but will consider nights if it becomes...
  20. O

    Smoke Alarms

    Guys anyone know decent make as maintenance free as possible mains powered smoke alarms, Cheers

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