Hi All,
I've posted on here before about this, that time i was asking what people thought about phase converters as at that point i thought i could only get a single phase line at 100a for my new workshop.
Turns out that after the DNO visited the site i can get a Split Phase connection put in...
So the screen on my trusty MFT1552 has died....probably time to replace it anyway...Looking at the new Megger MFT17xx series, but interested to hear any thoughts on alternatives!
Or even better.....someone telling me that their 1552 did this, and it was a cheap fix! Unlikely though I guess!
Cheers
My elderley dad recently passed away leaving my elderley mother to update the house theyve shared for decades in the Birmingham area. She thought she was doing the right thing by speaking to a long retired electrician if he knew of anyone who could install a few new plugs she needed for a new...
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I did try my own trade body but it was like pulling teeth
heres the...
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Apols in advance if this has been done to death?!!! (I know it has but I can't seem to fathom out a similar set-up having searched through this forum and others).
I have an old wiring system in my house and wanted to fit a new LED light in the downstairs loo. I have attached pics...
The customer is having an extension. This will include a utility room which will have the usual in it, i.e. sink, washing machine, fridge. There will be a window.
Approved document F is pretty big and I was hoping that someone could assist in pointing me to the right bits on whether an...
Normally I would install mains supplied and interconnected smoke and heat alarms in a rented property or in any alteration but I have a customer convinced that battery ones with radio link is acceptable. Any installs I do normally state wired, interconnected to be installed but an other spark...
I am an old "spark" who is looking to re-enter the industry working self-employed in domestic premises. Can any of you kind folk help with the following.
I am City and Guilds qualified (A and B ) and also have the 17th edition certificate. However due to working in other fields / abroad for...
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Recently my company (I'm just an employee) moved into a new unit and have installed some shelving, the BigDug kind.
We've had plug sockets located above (2) each unit to provide power. This was done by the electrician so that's all good.
I need a plug socket on each shelf (5 in total)...
Hi Guys, I'm after a realistic outside dummy alarm bell box to cover Sky cable. It's a new house that's wired for Sky, but not used. I'm thinking of an empty bell box to house the Sky cable in case required for later use.
Thanks
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I have been asked by a landlord to reset an alarm system as the occupant has moved out and does not know the code.
Ive never had to do this before so any help appreciated?
Unsure what the alarm brand is yet wont know until I visit
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I'm applying for a new electric supply.
UK Power Networks have requested an accurate breakdown of the "required kVA load".
ALL ELECTRIC 2 BED FLAT.
I have worked out my requirements as below in watts, but am struggling to convert to the "ADMDs in kVA" they require.
Lights: 280w
Sockets...
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I'm after some advice with my domestic property control box. I'm not an electrician, I'd kill myself wiring a plug, so I called in the professionals who on entry to my house stated my control panel was obsolete and wouldn't be safe to keep, (it's 12 years old). Normal looking panel...
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I have been introduced to a new client who has a flat that needs some work which I can deal with but he also has a restaurant that needs a couple things doing, replace a fan controller, a new circuit to split some appliances up which are currently tripping out when under heavy load, also replace...
Working at a house this week & they’ve just installed a log burner in the living room, the metal flue goes up the inside of the existing chimney breast. I know there is a Carbon Monoxide detector required in the living room, but the breast & flue also runs through a bedroom in the room above the...
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Hi, I have limited electrical knowledge but do have some qualifications through being a refrigeration engineer. In my hall/passage I have a light switch at either end. I have replaced one of them with a danlers wapir occupancy switch. It's working but won't go out completely on the timer, it...
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