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  1. S

    Is this possible that neighbourhood swap a fuse connected to my apartment in staircase fusebox?

    Hello.Today i get power outage in my home. Outage was something like 7-8 seconds and power back. No breaker trip in HOME fuse box etc,just normal power outage. But today was very windy outside. Maybe it was this related? My question is this possible that neighbourhood swap a fuse connected to my...
  2. DC-backfrom the past

    possible substandard plug

    Just been to a flat where the Tennent had complained about the plug connected to a wall heater, had melted . These are the pictures and as you can see lucky there wasn't a fire . I've come across plugs being slightly marked on wall heaters whilst doing PA tests. again the plugs on those...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Would it be possible to use a changeover switch in this example?

    I am having a play in my shed :). It has a 12v supply fed from a solar panel I have 3 gang light switch which switches the following 1. 4 x 7w LED MR16 downlights. 2. 1 x 12v LED striplight (12w)(the tapelight thingy that just sticks on) 3. 1 x 20W 12v floodlight I basically want to have a...
  4. O

    Down light Installation. Potential DIY if possible?

    Hello, I am looking for some help if possible please, I am buying a new build property in the near future and the building company want payment per down light. Instead of paying this I am looking to install the lights myself. There will be around 6-8 in the kitchen, 2 in the downstairs...
  5. Michael James thomas

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma is it possible to fail assessment

    I'm the NIC QS and Electrical foreman for a shopfitting firm and one of the subbys who has now come on board full time .He can't fill out a test cert at all didn't know where to bond water and doesnt know when an Rcd is required or not so uses RCBOs on every thing has no real knowledge of the...
  6. M

    Electrician Jobs Looking for electrical check and possible new consumer unit - Airdrie

    Moving into a new (to me) property, looking for someone to give install once over from safety perspective. Longer term maybe looking to replace consumer unit with one with RCBOs (current has MCBs not sure if any RCD). Would prefer a small firm to large one. Would be looking to get check done...
  7. J

    copper conduit possible or not

    Hi I am doing a job where the client wants some sockets wired in copper conduit for surfaced mounted sockets on a exposed concrete wall.... has anyone ideas- or steer them towards just using galv!
  8. M

    Is it possible to connect 3 wire voltage regulator to bridge rectifier

    Hello All New to this forum so Hi to everyone. I just finished building a complicated device and I cannot seem to find much help elsewhere to complete the final stage. I had built a Hydrogen generator powered by 240 volt. The generator requires AC converted to DC for gas production so a bridge...
  9. AJshep

    Possible Appliance fault tripping RCD

    Just come back from an interesting fault. Typical RCD tripping randomly. The customer was not using anything in particular, at any time. Anyway I carried out Insulation Resistance on every circuit, each circuit was above 200M L-E and N-E and the RCD tests were good. The place was rewired in...
  10. Gary Tollison

    Lighting circuits and possible cross-over

    Hello. I have a possible issue with the lighting circuits in my house. There are two lighting CCTs: Dropbox - 01.JPG - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ike2aygjja64pfm/01.JPG?dl=0 1 LIGHTS supplies: Lounge Kitchen Downstairs toilet 2 LIGHTS spplies: Hall Upstairs landing Upstairs bedroom Upstairs...
  11. J

    Changing US 2 pin plug to 3 pin UK plug ? Possible ?

    Hi all, I've recently received a US mini-computer that has a US 2 pin plug on it. I've plugged this into a US-to- UK adapter and it works fine. The text on the computer itself says it will work on 110v or 230v; which is obviously correct as the device works fine. As far as I can tell there...
  12. A

    Hello Everyone.... Help if possible?

    Hello everyone I am completely new to this forum and to the trade in general. I’m 29 and currently looking at changing my career of which I plan to start college later this year to eventually become a qualified electrician. In the interim I’m looking for experience of which I’m willing to...
  13. P

    Another possible bargain?

    And in of all places, TESCO. They are doing a set of five flexi head ratchet spanners for £15...Sizes are 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 14mm and 17mm. Thing is they actually look and feel very nice, with the ratchet being very positive. They may not be up to mechanics standard, but for less intensive use...
  14. Rpa07

    Vaillant advert Is it possible?

    Is it possible to mount a boiler on a wall in this fashion? Where are the pipes? Are they back entry (into a brick wall) Am I being duped? Am I dreaming? Is this false advertising? Looks good though!
  15. K

    Assignment help if possible, stuck!

    Hello all, firstly im well aware it’s frowned upon to ask college related questions for you guys to answer so I’ll try and phrase this accordingly. I don’t want your answer just a pointer if possible. I’ve a layout of a building with a main supply panel and 4 dbs closeby. The 4 dbs will feed...
  16. Dozer 73

    Electrician Jobs Possible job for some one north west area but may include travel

    company I work for Are possibly looking for 1 -2 electricians , based north west ish but often includes travel ie Scotland for the odd week etc Ideally would have Pts ticket , rail experience , national grid etc Would be cards in with van and phone
  17. J

    Possible problem with supply earth connection on TN-S system

    Long time reader, first time poster. We moved house about a year ago and had an EICR carried out before purchasing. Everything checked out fine but with a some C3 recommendations for improvement. The power supply to the house comes up through the floor in the cupboard under the stairs...
  18. Doomed

    e-mail warning - possible new scam

    Watch out for a new dodgy e-mail scam, twice now I have received an enquirey about electrical work - very basic, my availability and that the work is domestic. We reply asking for more details, including contact details. We get an answer along the lines of thanks for getting back, I will send...
  19. driverman

    LED possible strip lighting above worktops (under wall units)

    Hi, more advice required, about LED lighting. I'm so well out of date with these things. An Ashley/Rock HAL 96T batten holder was all that was needed in my time! If you were posh, a fluorescent strip light!. I intend to install LED lighting above the worktops. I looked at a video clip yesterday...
  20. Gavin John Hyde

    Possible cause for a RCD to die?

    On a job today to add a couple of outdoor security lights. House is currently empty and has been for a couple months due to probate and its about to have a little bit of work done before going on market. The power was off when i got there, turned it on and the RCD is completely dead... it has...

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