I think that title makes sense. ;)
Hi everyone, I'm Mike and I have a question with regards to my battle in trying to enlighten people, about how far LED technology has come on in recent months/years.
I have a client that I need to show photometric files to, comparing an 'old school' 5ft flo...
Hi there,
Does anybody know where I could get hold of a double-pole double-throw switch (also known as a four-way-switch, crossover switch and change over switch)? I would like to control a set of lights with three switches, and it is possible by using two SPDT switches at each end (like in a...
Hi,
Looking for advice on the best way of fitting brackets with these tiles:
Monier:*Redland Grovebury Roof Tile | Traditional Concrete Pantile Roof Tile
Clearly if we fit brackets to the rafter, depending on where the rafter hits the tile, we will need a different height of bracket. To...
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We often have engraved labels made up for control panels. The labeling is the engraved black lettering on white strip type. In the old days these label strips were riveted on the panels but nowadays it comes with 3M double sided adhesive tape which in all fairness usually holds fine. We're at...
To follow on from a rant a few weeks ago, does anybody else get the hump at having to pay £15 to search through a drop down menu of every single MCS registered PV product to find the panels they've just installed?
Or am I doing it wrong! Took me 10 mins on Wednesday to find one, its just taken...
Good day to everyone. I am a Director with a new company called Fuse-Fob, which has just designed and manufactured a product called the Fuse-Fob Keyring. This is a keyring which houses 3 common fuses which are a 3amp, 5amp & 13amp. You can get more information on the product, and view who we...
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Can anyone help me work this out? Most panels have a 5 year warranty on the panel yet have a 25 year warranty on the performance of the panel. Isn't this a bit odd?
Surely if the panel malfunctions, then the performance will also be affected. Therefore, haven't they all effectively got a 25...
I would prefer to build mechanical systems as I can be more hands-on, maybe use power tools, etc. Despite this, I am more interested in what electrical products such as computers, radios do, MP3s; I do have an interest in planes, rockets, and vehicles as well, albeit not as much.
I would...
Anyone used these? Are they good quality? been offered a good price on 230W poly panels. Thinking of using on my next job.
Also if anyone can recommend a good supplier that would really help. I'm looking for panels 230 - 250W.
Thanks
Tamlight 8ft flourescent fittings seem to have a re-occuring problem in that the end-caps break away from the spring clip after about 1yr to 2yrs use, i fitted 80 fittings on site and 60% of these fittings have shown endcap problems.
Im wondering if anyone else has a similar issue with this...
Hi All,
Is there any product(s) or range(s) of product that you constantly have a problem getting supply off?
Maybe you can get access to these products but not consistently?
Just want to see if any pattern immerges... maybe someone on the forum can point you in the right direction.
Eoin
Hi Folks,
Renovating a church and will need to put in grid switching due to the amount of lights going in.
I have looked at the click range of grid swiches and would ask if any of you have a review on the product as i need to make a purchase very soon and liked the design & look of it.
Would...
hey all,
i need a 3gang s/f spur and cant find one, probally because they dont exist? can anyone point me in the right direction or offer a suitable alternative? perhaps a gridswitch. they need to be seperately fused though. im trying to match the existing switch gear if possible which is deta...
Hi All, I noticed you have a thriving forum here and wanted to know if anyone here can help.
In short I am a design engineer, not an electrical eng or sparky. I have to design and prototype a display system that will incorporate a ring main. For reasons I cant go into outside a non disclosure...
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I saw this interesting device in a gewiss catalogue.Called restart.Its an rcd which resets itself after testing that there is no insulation damage to the cables.It also performs a weekly trip test on the device,without dropping power to the installation.No idea on the price.
Energy saving units for commercial lighting from Fluoresave
A company here in Ireland has approached me regarding fitting these units.
Just wondered if anyone has fitted them
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