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    changing plugs during PAT tests

    Posted this in the main forum, just realised this forum was here... I have just completed a basic PAT test qaulification ( PAT Testing Course Training - PAT Training courses for Pat Testing in the UK ) this allows me to inspect, test and report. If however i find a plug that needs replacing...
  2. G

    RCD Plugs

    Can anyone tell me a PRACTICAL reason for installing RCD plugs to class 2 site equipment, and how do i PAT test the actual appliance without removing the RCD plug?
  3. S

    Network Cabling

    hello guys, any of you have dealings with cat6 terminations(RJ-45) and what sort of labelling do you/ have you used? is the cat5 plug ok to use or do you need the cat6 modular units? does it make that much difference?? regards
  4. telectrix

    megger repair

    as title. does anyone know of a good repairer for my 1552. it's fine on all ranges (calibrated), except for continuity, where it reads incorrectly and erratically. e.g . on a 1.0 ohm resistor, it will read anything from 1.3 to 1.7. it's not anything to do with nulling the leads or the leads...
  5. A

    Tower pin plugs

    Out of intrest does anyone use these Pin Plug 5mm Grey, I've used them and think there the dogs, work perfect for difficult cable pinning in to brick, really good for 6mm and 10mm cable also, just thought I'd post as I've spoke to some of the guys and they have never heard of them.
  6. E

    very basic questions on mains plugs for rechargable batteries

    I needed replacement plugs for rechargeable batteries (eg from mobile phone devices) and had heard alot of alarming statements (no pun intended) on general related websites, all telling me to avoid third party adapters that had an incorrect or higher output in voltage or current than what a...
  7. Amp David

    Anyone use plug and socket to coonect lowbay fittings?

    The reason i ask is swapped out 4 old fittings for some new low energy versions and each fitting was connected to a single socket with plus fused at 3 amps. Although the new fitting didn't require fuse down i used the existing plugs. Just got me thinking why someone would of done it this way...
  8. FatallyFlawed

    Counterfeit and Illegal Plugs and Leads

    From time to time the subject of counterfeit plugs and power leads is discussed on this and other forums. Counterfeit plugs are often distinguished by having partially sleeved earth pins in clear contravention of BS 1363, that means that they cannot be legally sold (The Plugs & Sockets etc...
  9. P

    US two plugs

    Hi all, I am a new member. Wonder if someone could advice on a couple of issues. My husband bought me a Water pik (water teeth flosser) from the States. It comes with a polarised two pin plug and needs to be used with the 125 v outlet. There is a shaver outlet at home which is 115v. Could I...
  10. S

    Bath and shower with 13amp plugs ????

    Just done first fix on a new bathroom and customer has a new whirlpool bath being installed and a steam shower very fancy and both with radio etc etc. However they have both been purchased on web from abroad. Both have come with creepage protectors fitted inline with a 13A plug on each. My...
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    Klix units that can take 2 plugs

    Does anyone know of any conduit box mountable klix type units that can accomodate 2 x plugs? I am working in a building where the existing lighting is in conduit vis through boxes every metre. The client wants non maintained emergency bulkhead lights added and I would like to change the klix...
  12. D

    RCBO's on under floor bus bars

    I've been asked to spec up a job at a newish office block. Raised flooring has been installed with bus bars and tap off leads. Bus bars have been installed using 10mm swa with 63amp MCB, tap off leads have 32 amp unfused plugs on them.. There are about 12 floor boxes per bus bar and 4 bus bars...
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    broken megger test lead

    hi all, i've gone and dropped my megger wander lead breaking one of the little 10A green plugs on the end of the lead. anyone know where i could get a replacement from as megger don;t supply them themselves? or has anyone recently bought a new set of leads and willing to sell me one of their...
  14. R

    unpolorized plugs

    Hello guys Few ?s 1)In older homes where no ground was installed and outlets were of 2 prongs is this just hot wire and nuetral when unpolorized and and polorized? 2)If these plugs were modified and replaced with modern 3 prong outlets but the wiring was not upgraded so being false...
  15. D

    3 Pin Plugs

    When did they get sleeved??? any body remember?
  16. E

    PAT Testing equipment fitted with EU plugs.

    Anyone know if its permitted to PAT Test equipment fitted with EU plugs? My boss has asked me to test some items which include extension leads, heat guns and drills but they are all fitted with EU plugs.
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    Quick Question RE: Shaving Socket + Adapter

    Hi, Quick question from a electrical dummy. Are UK shaver sockets, and EU plug sockets, the same? Or, in other words, and more specific to my requirements, will this adapter - Universal Adaptor with 3 Pin UK into 2 Pin Plug: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics - allow me to plug a UK standard plug into...
  18. S

    Looking to buy 100 household plugs??

    Just looking to find a supplier of plugs. Simple house hold 3 pin plugs preferably black plactic. Any body know a good inexpensive source? cheers
  19. E

    Commando Plugs

    Hi guys I'm a bit stuck -would appreciate some help please - thanks. I'm a disabled mobility scooter user and I charge my mobility scooter in a communal area where I live so the scooter charger has a commando plug on it which plugs directly in to a commando socket connected to my electrical...
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    Cutting off plugs on new appliances

    We all know it can be a pig to get the appliances back in a kitchen especially when its a moulded plug , so we cut them off and connect to a connection plate , well i know from an earlier thread thet people have said that this invalidates the warrenty ,well heres and update ive been doing some...

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