Hi, looking at ranges from MK, and BG, tend to be square, or crabtree, Schneider, very rounded. What do you fit to make house reasonably up to date and modern? They previously had a mixture of chrome and brass, all different makes. now want white plastic, uniform style throughout house. What...
I've recently has an EICR (report attached) carried out on my two bed flat because I need to rent it out for a year. The electrician has come back saying I need to replace the fuse box to pass the inspection (which I was expecting as no RCD and generally out of date), he has also 'strongly...
Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate but did not specify a reason. I emailed them to ask and they said it was because consumer unit's enclosure is not fire-rated, there are also some...
Not my department in our house, but what are everyone’s go-to brands for washing machine and tumble dryers?
Both of ours have decided to call it a day at the same time. Typical.
The dryer we have is a hotpoint, but never seems to heat properly. It’s got two heat settings, but neither are...
Hi All,
I've been asked by a few people if I could do a few electrical odd jobs for them or people they know. Nothing major or notifiable but want to cover all bases insurance wise, especially if word of mouth spreads and I find semi-regular work for fun money on the side. Never done domestic...
Hi All,
Looking to move to install sort of work from maintenance so would be looking to start with agency work to fit around the funny shifts im doing at the moment.
Does anyone have any recommendations for agencies (South East England/London if that matters)?
Been looking at Firstfix...
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has a preferred brand of outside LED flood light (30watts with PIR sensor) Replaced a dud Screwfix brand jobby (LAP) like for like a couple of months back and the thing packed up before Christmas. I've been asked to source the replacement this time around and...
Just started on my Level 2 & 3 courses for 2365 but i am slowly looking to build up my tools ready..
I was looking for recommendations on screwdrivers and side cutters etc. to start with.
I know Wera & Knipex brands are popular
But i was looking to get maybe C.K cutters etc. to start with...
Hi
Can anyone recommended a anemometer that is:
not too big nor too small
not too cheap nor too expensive
for the moment the anemometer will be used to take readings in an open office where some clients complain of drafts
thanks in advance
hi there
can anyone recommend a test device that I can use for anything i need in the home (I think my basic multimeter is limited ....im probably looking for an entry level professional unit as im even thinking of becoming a trainee electrician as a change in career in the post covid world)...
I have a Martindale VT12 voltage tester which is OK, but very quickly I discovered the continuity function is a right PITA. Test for volts on the neutral and it lights up and squeals at you!
Takes a moment to realise it is the continuity LED that has lit, and the squeal is slightly different...
Looking for advice to add a relay to a well pump timer. 1/2 hp 230v submersible @750’. The timer is rated at 10amp.
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Does anyone have any recomendations?
Just a quick question, what CCTV do you recommend for use outside the home. There are so many out there and I want something decent quality to install for a customer. Also, how do you price for installing CCTV cameras. My customer wants 2 cameras. I don't want to supply something that has poor...
hey guys and girls , got to install 3 cat6 points in a property . What are a decent brand for the faceplates and modules . gonna need a single plate in 3 rooms and a 3 gang plate with modules where the incoming line is.
not really had much experience of this ,have used deta cat5 modules in the...
There seem to be so many courses available with varying prices for the 2391-52 course/exam.
Some are £500 dearer .
Any one recommend a particular one they thought was good / ensured you passed ?
Apart from picking a local one, I am in the Midlands, I am not sure which would be the best and...
Manufacturers want there fans fused to 3a on the permanent feed but the switch wire is still on the 6a MCB doing an eicr is a c2 if there is no RCD protection
Hi.
One of my regular clients' father's house was broken into last night by an armed gang. They beat him up a bit and burgalled the house. Pretty shocking, four people smashed the rear patio door and simply ran in and terrorized the 2 occupants.
As he was elderly I expect they cased the house...
Hi All,
Great forum, thank you to those who make it possible,
newby here, hoping to become a sparky soon,
I know there is no substitute for proper training and official publications but I am hopeful that one of you - good people - will recommend a book(s) that will help with becoming an...
Yes .............. this ............
I was asked for a 2nd opinion
So if you operate in the Cobham area of Surrey and think you're about to get an easy rewire off a lady pensioner .......... think again ........ you're not.
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