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    Megger 1710 MFT repair

    Hope this is the right place to post! My old Megger 1710 MFT tester has a problem on the features button sometimes when selecting the Zs mode it turns its self off doesn’t do it all the time. but now some of the other selections are out of sync only started when I got it back from the...
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    Anyone can fix an MICC cable leading to a light switch in my house (London, N6)?

    Hello, I am looking for an electrician who has an expertise in dealing with MICC (mineral-insulated copper-clad) cables. It is a domestic job in my house (I live in Highgate, London; postcode is N6). When I was replacing a light switch in my living room, 2 out of 6 wires coming out of 2 MICC...
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    • anyone cable house light light switch london micc repair switch
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Storage Heater Repair

    Hi, We have an old storage heater (FGS Storad COH 972A). Guess it's around 30 years old. It's a dual rad - storage and convector heater. Stopped working last winter. I opened it up (after turning off the power!) and noticed one of the cables was burnt and snapped). Also, noticed one of the...
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    Repair a site transformer ?

    I'm repairing a 110 v 3 kva site transformer that the base cracked and all the sand leaked out, can anyone tell me exactly what the sand is there for and can I replace it with any dry sand or even just leave it out? The transformer won't be used on site but at home.
  5. Rockingit

    Massive repair washer / gland adaptor?

    I want to put a 16mm compression gland into an oversized round plate, say 100mm dia or smaller, basically to act as a stopper against a loose object it's supporting (this is a custom stage light). 1mm-ish sheet steel would be ideal but before I go diving around the skip bins of sheet metal...
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    UK tool repair advice for a battery charger

    I have a mapole 12/24v battery charger 2014 model approx.it will not charge it switches on and lights up the transformer is buzzing but no life at the 12/24v have cleaned all connections I removed the rectifier so how do I test it or just buy a new one thanks petekay
  7. jameslopez0010

    how to get the best prices on home repair services?

    reliable handyman service It is our goal to keep your home in tip top shape so you can stay on track We make sure our job is done perfectly and our customers are happy and satisfied We serve the whole Austin area Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Leander, Hutto, Lakeway, Bee Cave...
  8. sam400

    Lighting for jewellery repair shop

    Hi guys, I ve got a job changing out some old 6ft fluorescent fittings in a workshop where they repair jewellery (very fine work), I am going to be replacing them with non-corrosive LED battens. My first instinct was to fit some 5000k coloured fittings but some people find it a bit 'headachey'...
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    Light fixture is flickering

    The light fixture in one of my rooms has randomly started flickering after about 20 years of use. I tried 8 different bulbs and the flickering doesn't go away so I think it has something to do with the wiring of the light. I took it down and saw this: I think the loose wire at the top was...
  10. gazdkw82

    Kirby vacuum motor repair

    I have owned a kirby for the last 10 years and love it. Iv replaced a few parts in the past as they are generally maintenance friendly. However, the machine started making a strange rattling noise the other day. Took it apart and noticed the commutator is missing a tooth and look very warn. I'm...
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    How to repair this snapped wire?

    Hi - I know this is in my car engine bay, but I'm hoping the logic for repairing it will be similar. The attached photo shows the problem - this is for my car's horn. I have tried soldering it but there is so little wire available in the white connector that it doesn't make a strong enough...
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    I damaged a 10 awd cable in my ceiling! Help!

    Post a sizable tree branch puncturing my flat roof and ceiling in what is a converted garage, I did still more damage in my efforts to repair the sheetrock. Yes, I’m the idiot who took a jigsaw to the ceiling and am now paying for it. I’ve already used an in-line splice to repair two 12 awd...
  13. Electron

    Where can I get parts to repair a customers broken lamp post? Only two of the three lamps work but all are badly corroded.

    • Electron
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    • broken customers electrical work get lamp lamps parts post repair three where work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Battery repair

    A 24 volt Bosch (GBH) battery repair (which cost 90 euro) was returned to the company who "repaired" it 2 days later as it simply went flat after drilling 2 holes and refused to recharge. Have several that require repair and see the only viable option being to do it myself. Anyone here repaired...
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    bosch router repair, suppression capacitor replacement or remove?

    Hi all, I have an Old bosch router that has had a suppresson capacitor fail. I can't get a replacement part to match and was wondering if i could just remove it and carry on. Would this be safe? It is an 0.1uF X 2 x 2500nFY and has three wires, its inline with the negative wire from the...
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    Appliance repair ?

    Is there much money in appliance repair im self employed. Get asked to look at appliances quite a lot, can do the basics. Is their any kind of training available for appliance repair . I have my pat testing ticket . Want to up my skillset so can do some of the more difficult repairs on expensive...
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    MS8268 multimeter repair

    hello, I'm a novice hobbyist who is really interested in electronics but I am at the bottom of the skill ladder. So I recently purchased a Mastech MS8268 Multimeter off ebay that was in need of repair. (nothing like diving in at the deep end for my first repair) It was boxed and looks brand new...
  18. Lucien Nunes

    Light not working, needs repair.

    I have an old light in the workshop that has not been used for a long time and needs some TLC. First to put a name to it (not you, Marconi) wins a weekend for two in sunny Hertfordhire loading vans at the warehouse. You can ask questions about the pics. First problem, this was jammed with...
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    WASHING MACHINE REPAIR ADVICE PLEASE

    Hi. A little before Christmas, our (13 month old) washing machine packed in. We did a bit of investigating locally and found an engineer with good feedback. He came out and assessed the machine, and decided that the problem was the motor, and that we’d need a new one. His prices seemed...
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    Convector Heater Repair

    Hello, I wonder if anyone could advise on a repair of a convector heater which I am attempted. I am a complete DIY/electrics novice so simple explanations particularly appreciated! It is a typical convector heater which has two elements and two buttons (with a light on each) labelled 750W and...
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