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  1. Y

    Switching a fan...

    Afternoon chaps, Currently workingOn the design for a reasonably up market hotel. The clienthas decided upon having baths in the bedroom, Partitioned off by a half heightwall (It’s all the rage, apparently). We require vent for above the bath and Iwas trying to figure the best way to switch it...
  2. Mark42

    One three-phase breaker, supplying multiple single-phase loads. OK or not?

    I’m fitting a single-phase car lift in my own workshop. New three phase sub-main panel 10m from the lift, 16A TP MCB (with TP 30mA RCD upstream) feeding car lift control panel the in middle of the concrete floor, via existing underground (non-ducted) 4c SWA. Is it OK to mount the following on...
  3. telectrix

    Easiest Fault Ever!

    got a call this a.m. @ 08.10. "can you come out, no electrics at all in the house". "OK, 30 mins, what's the address?" 30 ish year old installation wylex metalclad with an added upfront RCD (tripped and won't reset). tripped as soon a rfc1 MCB was energised. while i got the lid off...
  4. G

    How Do You Fit Additional Immobilising Relay to Car with Start/Stop Fuel Saving?

    Hi, Is it possible to fit an extra immobilising relay* to amodern car loom with start-stop fuel saving? (in addition to the manufacturers standard immobilisingsystem) This is the logic that I’d like = Initial turn of key = only start engine if fitted securitysystem is happy to start AND...
  5. gazdkw82

    Sources of guidance/reference books

    Hi all, I’m having a little trouble understanding whichbooks/reference guides/onsite guides etc to refer to when I’m looking forinformation. Is there a general rule of thumb for which sources ofmaterial will provide what information? Obviously some are self-explanatory (wiring regs...
  6. S

    France - Advise wanted with CU and MCB's for a barn rewire

    Bought a holiday home in France and the barn has very oldwiring eg. Brown Bakelite light switches with 2 pin holes for a power plug inthem. Cabling is old and rotted, fuses are white porcelain with some chickenwire inside as a fuse. Terrible!! So I am doing a rewire. All easy access toEDF meter...
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    Elios4you has stopped working

    Elios4you has stopped working. It was working a few daysago, but now it will not connect to any Android device I have tried – using Ice-CreamSandwich, Lollipop and Marshmallow. I am using the latestAPP VERSION 2.6.3. I have tried to update to the latest firmware but get amessage ‘Update...
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    New insulated set of philips screwdrivers

    I want a set of philips screwdrivers that are heavy duty for screws that need many torque to unlock. For example screws on connection box of a motor. There is no need for insulation for this use, but i would to have it in case of a need. What would you suggest? I could buy them from amazon or ebay.
  9. D

    Insurance

    Self Employed Electrician Insurance trying to start off, As you know my English isnt that great so LAWER talk and Insurance sadly i was in the hands of the insurance company. As when i tried to join a Governing body, i tried Napit and went with Napit Insurance, what has another name that is...
  10. W

    Mounting LED Drivers

    I’ve got a project which has 10 LED Surface fittings whichhave separate drivers and are DALI controlled. It’s not possible to put the driversnear the fittings and they need to be mounted centrally. There is no problem withthe cable length/ sizing between the two. The architect has suggested...
  11. Y

    New member - Advice on PIR Light Connections

    Hi, I'm new to the Forum and I'm a keen DIY enthusiast...bt only within the limit of my skills....so I'm after some advice. I am changing my PIR lights NOT the actual wiring circuit. I have two PIR Lights that are connected and operated by oneswitch (in the kitchen). The PIR light has wires...
  12. K

    Testing unit supplied from inverter

    Hello all, I’ve been asked a question which is puzzling afew people, so I’m trying to get a definitive answer. An organisation who I do some testing for is fittinginverters in vehicles so that laptops can be used. The inverters are wired intothe vehicles 12v system and a cable is plugged into...
  13. M

    Fused neutral cut-out

    Apologies if this isn't the appropriate bit of the forum to post this to, or for any uneducated comments in what follows - straying beyond my elec expertise! We had our meter changed over to a digital one the other day & the guy who did it spotted we had an old fused neutral cut-out. So Western...
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    Drilling Through Copper Bus Bars

    I recently spent roughly an hour drilling through copper bus bars, surely there's an easier way to do it? :ack2:
  15. uksparks

    Stubbs Books

    Hi, Just thought id share a couple of photos with you, my stubbs books have just arrived! In the very box they were sent in back in 1954! Looks like I have a bit of reading to do!
  16. E

    Domestic - Best way to leave temporary power during rewire

    Hi all, apologies if this has ever been answered before, i only have 2 months post apprenticeship experience(i went travelling immediately after qualifying!) and about to start back in the trade as a mate. Something i have often wondered since i never done many domestic installs during my...
  17. S

    Voltage Stabiliser

    Hi all, do any of you have any experience of voltage stabilisers? Can they be fitted on sub-mains, or do they need to be at the origin? Thanks in advance
  18. W

    2nd year adult trainee need help

    I have been asked to find the most suitable device to provide earth fault protection of the internal wiring of an individual fluorescent light fitting.(elcb) or can you use an rcd any help would be great thanks.
  19. B

    digital timer instructions for mem at1p

    Hi All, Can anyone help me find a link to .....MEM at1p timer Instructions (how to program same) Many Thanks BFK
  20. H

    Outdoor Security Light Question

    Hi All, As an ex-sparks who has been out of the game for nearly 20years, I decided to post a question here that hopefully someone may be able toanswer? I am having a frustrating time in trying to locate asupplier for a soffit mounted security light. Naturally in past years Halogenfloods etc were...

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