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  1. D

    Switch and Socket product design, Quick question

    Hi There, I'm designing a range of switches and sockets for the UK market, to launch in the next 6 months. Any feedback or thoughts on the below would be much appreicated. Socket/Switches are attached to metal or plastic mounting boxes. When a plastic box is used there is a 1mm flange. This...
  2. J

    Recommend a product please

    As a noob i dont even know the words, so i´ll have to explain... I´ve got a new bit of land with 3 buildings. The mains and meter are by the entrance gate. I´d like to put a box next to the meter that simply has 3 switches, so i can turn off completely each building in turn. (each building...
  3. Gavin John Hyde

    Product recall of remote control plug adaptors

    Had an email pop up in my inbox announcing a product recall of some remote control plug adaptors. They were sold in B and Q until recently. Have attached the email in a pdf below. In all honesty I am surprised not to have more of these emails given the poor quality and cheap tat a lot of the diy...
  4. P

    Product recomendation please for Chrome Wall sockets with USB

    Hi all, I am looking for some advice please. I am refurbishing my home and want to replace the current white plastic wall sockets with Polished Chrome ones that have integrated USB chargers. Unfortunately, having looked at the vast array of brands out there and their reviews, it appears that...
  5. O

    Identify this product / model

    Hi All, can anyone give me the model number for this: Its an IR switch control for an outside light Thanks
  6. Adie moore

    do manufacturers apply diversity on their product info lables

    woh, long title, sorry. I ask because I have never clamped a cooker circuit before. I did yesterday, hob was labeled 6ka and when all 4 rings were on full, from cold, it pulled 31a for a good 5 minutes till the thermostats started kicking in. all well within the constraints of cable, but not...
  7. Midwest

    Small joint box

    I'm about to do a kitchen refurbishment, where my client is buying socket faceplates, lighting etc, I know! They have bought some under cabinet lighting under cabinet round light in cool white 6000k - https://led.me.uk/kitchen-lights?product_id=240, which only has a 75mm of lead. I had thought...
  8. D

    Safety recall

    Ann Summers Black Power Wand - http://www.----------------------------/product-recalls/2017/02/ann-summers-black-power-wand/
    • Deleted member 26818
    • Thread
    • black power product recall safety
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. FatAlan

    Garden Lighting

    I know this has been discussed before but here is a slant from my angle. (Does that count as a pun?) I've been asked by some friends (true in this case ) to sort out their garden lighting. They already have three RCD protected circuits from a seperate CU feeding outside junction box via SWA...
  10. rolyberkin

    New Phone Opinions

    My Iphone 5s is coming to the end of its life (I am bored with it) and I fancy a change to android, do I get. a) Cat Phone S60 with flir camera £499 b) Cubot Panther £149 c) Another iphone d) Something different Interested in peoples views, always had iphones, my mate has a cheap cubot and it...
  11. I

    How would you do it?? Two way on 12 lights, some dimmed, some not

    Hi I have a job with a customer who wants his new kitchen which has been designed to have two way switching ofn12 sets of lights, some off them dimmed and some just switched. My question is how would you do this? Client wants one bank of switches so grid set up best, a lot of cables to each...
  12. FatAlan

    GU10 LED Dimming

    Just been approached by a mate who purchased six GU10 LEDs marketed as dimmable. States that they were very bright but when he tried to dim them they started flickering. The bulbs were apparently really cheap from cost co. What's the general consensus on this re good makes of bulbs and or...
    • FatAlan
    • Thread
    • bulbs dimmer dimmers dimming gu10 led product
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. B

    Bicc brown electrical sealant

    Still have some in my shed from years ago and come across it often on old installs. It seems to have gone out of fashion. (prolly due to silicone) Does anyone still use this? did an internet search could not find the original product but found this PRYSMIAN R391 WEATHERPROOF PLASTIC COMPOUND...
  14. ses

    Lighting automation

    Evening all Just purchased a flat over here in west london and looking to install some lighting control Im going to have 6 zones in two different rooms Room 1 needs 2 points of switching as two doors Room 2 needs 3 points of switching as 1 door plus switch either side of bed It would be great...
    • ses
    • Thread
    • automation control lighting product switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  15. L

    Rack-A-Tiers

    Does any body use them? The price seems ridiculous for a bit of plastic! Seen them ranging from £60 up to £100. Might get my chippie mate to knock a set up. Rack-A-Tiers - Specialty Electrical Tools | Rack-A-Tiers Wire Dispenser - http://www.rack-a-tiers.com/product/6/Rack-A-Tiers-Wire-Dispenser
  16. Dan

    QVS Electrical Supplies

    QVS Electrical Supplies opened its first branch in St.Ives Huntingdon in October 1994. Steady expansion followed, with the opening of a further 12 branches serving trade and diy across the south east. Nationwide, our customers have also enjoyed the same competitive pricing, quality products and...
  17. W

    Cu Move Advice

    Hi All, I'd appreciate your feedback and advice please : Customer has asked to relocate CU (and upgrade). I've done some basic tests and installation seems ok. It's TNS, today Ze 0.54, Ipf 0.55kA. FF has helped me and so I know it's got a BS1361 60A fuse. Existing 16mm tails about 3m long. New...
  18. Dan

    Told The Tilers About Our Resource Section And They Had Something To Ask

    Soooo, I'm proud of our resource system here so plugged it to the tilers. Resources for Electricians They had something to ask (second post). Checkout their resource section mind.
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • attach makita product quote resource section something tilers
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. sparkdog

    Socket & See Dcf200

    Has anyone got one of those and does it work OK? Looks like a useful bit of kit for not too much money.
  20. D

    Important safety notice - Martindale EZ150 and EZ650 socket testers

    Safety I've only just found this Martindale Electric has identified a potential failure mode of the yellow EZ150 / EZ650 advanced socket testers which could create a hazardous situation. As a precautionary measure Martindale Electric is voluntarily recalling all EZ150 / EZ650 socket...
    • DuaneMHunt1976
    • Thread
    • electric important martindale notice product safety socket socket testers testers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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