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  1. Gavin John Hyde

    When is TNS really PME and vice versa?

    Had a interesting phonecall a moment ago with western power. Have a customer wanting a ev charging point, so checking the supply and due to the old cut out appearing as a TNS and also having a PME sticker on it, I rang western power; they said that its now PME as according to the records there...
  2. B

    THE ANNOYING PARTS OF RUNNING YOUR ELECTRICAL BUSINESS

    Hey all, I'm a qualified electrician and have been for 20 years now (Although not on tools right now). I'm in the process of putting together a course that guides/helps/coaches and provides systems for people to conquer their pain points. I've experienced the long days, then getting home and...
  3. sevuk

    DNO or Dunnos? The frustration.

    I'n on a bit of a rant. I've known an electrician before who likes to call them the "dunnos." I've not often had to deal with them as I'm normally just a sub-contractor. Except some years ago I had to get I believe SSE out who were so easy to deal with I barely remembered it, the guy gave me a...
  4. T

    Ring main r1+r2 reading really low - 0.01?

    hi guys just wired up a new ring main for a house, confused on the test results though, firstly all other ring mains in the house that are new are okay and have came out as expected, tester has just been calibrated and batterys are okay and the ring main is a true ring... am using a metrel...
  5. P

    Do people really like yapping dogs?

    In the house behind us they have a little white terrier dog of some sort, and two or three times a day they let it out, and it yaps. For the whole time it just yaps. Behind our stable another couple do the same, both dogs yap continuously for about 30 minutes. The owners never try to stop them...
  6. pirate

    Stuff you see and really want to buy (not!)

    Maybe it's just me, but whenever I see a bargain... not sure how to check the first one, but the second one is easy! Imagine manufacturing,importing, packaging, distributing and stocking a top of the range electrical appliance like this for less than a fiver, and still making a profit... On the...
  7. P

    Was it really that great before Part P?

    I have been reading posts on this forum for quite a time, and some people have been criticising Part P as though it was a wonderful world before Part P came along. I personally don't think it was so great before Part P, and I don't think it's so great now, but my point is that there were...
  8. Gavin John Hyde

    How a big HRC Fuse is made..

    You aren't likely to see one of these everyday of the week but it is quite an interesting video i just saw, We are childminding tonight and my nephew is on a how its made binge on the youtube app on the tv... Didnt realise they had a firing pin in them mind!
  9. J

    Probably really easy too...

    Apologies in advance if I sound a bit stupid but my head is gone with working out the answer above. OHM's law I thought I was getting the hang of but for the life of me for the last hr where they got the calculation 0.83 ohm from. Thanks
  10. S

    Is Earthing Really Necessary?

    An electrician who refused to use green and yellow earthing wire because it reminded him of Norwich City has been fined. John Sarjeant, from Hollesley, appeared at Ipswich magistrates charged with breaching health and safety regulations by failing to make appliances safe. The life-long Ipswich...
  11. C

    Possibly just me but i just get really insulted

    Hello guys I have started getting emails from MEN at the age of 30 wanting to be my apprentice, the whole thing is insulting. im sorry your job in finance did not work out and you think you can be a fully qualified spark in 1 year. it took me 5 years of graft to become a fully served spark in...
  12. AsusEpoxy

    New here, need help with light switches, really confused

    Dear all, Greetings from Singapore! Long story short, I bought an apartment a few months ago and have been trying to DIY to keep costs down. Paint, lights, fans, you name it, I did it. I have now reached a hurdle which is really confusing for me. I am at my wits end. I hope I can have some...
  13. fishkake

    Really super urgent!!!

    Hi all, As a new member, I just thought it was really super urgent that I said hello to you all. Honestly, there's no manners left in this world. Have a lovely day. :-) Chris
  14. S

    What are the basicas of fire alarm install rules... really

    Hey all. I am a fully qualified sparky - 30+ years. Recently started working as project manager (my knees are shot!) for a security company doing mainly CCTV, intruder and now.. fire. The MD cannot be told anything. He has designed a few systems (he has design experience - but his...
  15. O

    The number plate thread ...............yes really

    Spotted this today: Feel free to add ones you see!
  16. G

    Really Basic Mains Wiring Question

    Hello all - I'm new here - signed up to try and answer a really basic electrical question which I have googled in vain. I just bought a mechanical doorbell which runs on mains power - which I presumed meant that it would have a plug on it, or at least a socket for a plug cable. But in fact...
  17. Pete999

    Pete's Videos How to install an earth rod, or not as the case maybe

  18. R

    Advice needed please - Becoming an Electrcian

    Evening all, I've joined this forum as i'm in need of some help and i'm struggling to get the specific answers to the situation i'm in. A couple of years ago I finished my city and guilds 2330 level 3 and went on to work for a company that installs quarry prv systems. This didn't really...
  19. B

    New in the Midlands

    Hello EF, After two years of night school I've recently made the jump from PE teacher to an 'Electrical improver' and really enjoying the work, loads to learn. The forum has been a great place to find info and opinions, so though it's about time I signed up properly. Joe
  20. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Can't sleep? watch this Geezer for 5 mins

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