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    Making damaged wire safe

    Hi, I hope I’ve posted this in the correct place. Please forgive me if I have not. A little while ago I was drilling a bracket for my home alarm and hit an electrical cable. The cable in question runs from the fuse box to my cooker and hob. My father made a temporary connection when it...
  2. D

    Projector *transformer block* in ceiling. Is it safe?

    So I'm doing a wee home cinema project, and have a decent LED UST projector that I want to stick out of the way, in the ceiling. From an AV wiring perspective, a doddle. From an electrical perspective, pain in the arse, and advice greatly appreciated! The projector came with a transformer...
  3. K

    2 prong appliances with metal casing, are they safe to use ?

    I recently learned the importance of electrical grounding and checked all appliances in my home. Toaster, Microwave oven have 3 prong power cord, so their metal casing would not cause any shock if the device has worn out connection inside. Some others like fans on the floor have only 2 prong and...
  4. T

    Bare 50Hz AC 3 Phase Bus bars...what is safe voltage to use

    Hi Hi, We will have isolated three phase bus bars. Fully Mains transformer isolated. (mains input is 240VAC phase to...
  5. B

    Are gfci outlets safe enough?

    Hello, I’m buying a house that was built in 1940, but was recently renovated. I got an inspection done. The first floor outlets are grounded, but the 2nd floor and attic bedroom outlets all show open ground. The sellers put in GFCI outlets in the bedrooms upstairs. I’m wondering if this is safe...
  6. T

    Is this safe?

    Hi everyone. I just had an electric toilet seat installed (bidet - warms and shoots water, heats seat, etc). I think some protection was installed on the cable run (rcd?). However I noticed under the cistern some tape was used with the toilet seat cable and main electrical supply. Is this safe...
  7. clairemc3

    Installation of plug socket under towel rail safe?

    Hello! My partner and I have recently moved into a home, and I've just noticed there is a plug underneath the towel rail in the cupboard under the stairs (photo here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGakJWLf5a_XiJy879wBySC0EMd4jmD-/view) We haven't been using the towel rail much as its a bit of...
  8. N

    Are chrome/steel sockets safe?

    Hi All. I am doing up a new home and wanted to change all the plastic sockets and switches to chrome or steel as I feel it adds a more modern and elegant look to the home however I have been told that these aren’t considered safe and there is a chance of electric shock if I were to have...
  9. T

    Wet Romex; Is it safe?

    Hey all, while servicing a minisplit, I dumped about about a cup of rain water from the conduit. The paper in the romex is wet. There were no leaks into the conduit from the disconnect and there were some rusted screws in the access panel to the outdoor unit, so I can safely assume that the...
  10. Pete999

    12 easy steps to safe isolation

    Best bit of info Iv'e seen on Safe Isolation in the October issue of PE and Installer published by ESR cut it out and laminate good for everyone/
  11. D

    Is it safe to use 10mm flexi conduit for single circuit cable run, less than 3m, mounted in ceiling, 2 LED domestic lighting points?

    Trying to replace a single run, approx 3M with no bends, of a single 1.5mm twin & earth cable between 2 lighting points in a domestic space. Cable to be mounted IN the ceiling & plastered over. Both points to carry an LED light fitting so minimal current. Is it safe to use 10mm conduit? BS7671...
  12. A

    Is my Bosch mains cable up to the job or should I play safe and use larger?

    I know I shouldn't doubt a company like Bosch but some reassurance or suggestions from anyone here would help ease my mind. We've purchased a Bosch induction hob (Model Number PIE651BB1E/17) it comes with a 5 core flexible mains cable about 2 metres in length. I'm ok with the wiring aspect of...
  13. S

    Is This Safe to Take Out?

    Hi I posted a few weeks back what looks like to be an economy seven timer located in a store cupboard in my flat that I assume was connected to a large storage heater that I no longer use. I am arranging to have the timer removed when the fusebox is updated in a couple of weeks however I have...
  14. F

    DIY lamp with metal bulb holder - is it safe?

    Hi, I'll start by saying I'm not an electrician (I'm more of a mechanic), but I like to have a go at wiring on occasion. I'm wanting to make a one-off table lamp from an old defunct machine I have, so I purchased some 3 core cable, a UK plug with fuse, an E27 bulb and a 'vintage look' metal...
  15. S

    IS this safe..how do I fill it in??

    Hi guys, I had an electrician do my house rewire and certain things made me bit trust him. I have 2 wall light fittings in my living room and the electrician filled in the chases to a certain extent. You can see from the picture that the wires run behind the fitting and when the fitting is...
  16. A

    Need help identifying safe AC adaptor

    Hi all, I'm trying to establish whether I can safely use an AC adaptor on a different device. Basically I have a UK plug on one adapter and I want to use that to power another device for which I only have an EU plug. I have attached pictures of the two adaptors below. Can anyone tell me if I...
  17. LewisM

    Is Intumescent Acrylic Sealant safe for PVC cables?

    Hello, I need to seal round some cables and off of memory some sealants have negative effects with regards to PVC does anybody know if the below sealant is safe for use on PVC cables? It says in the data sheet 'also for maintaining the integrity of pipes and cables that penetrate them' but...
  18. W

    Are these safe? - EU plug to UK

    Hi, I've got some EU plugs where you can't simply replace them with a UK one as well as a toothbrush which has two prongs Would this be safe for an EU charger? - Pretty much exactly as pictured https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33002424658.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.22454c4d3RMPYM Or this for a...
  19. B

    Electrician Jobs Safe Isolation Level 3 Electricians Wanted

    Brookvex IMS Brookvex is recruiting electrical engineers/contractors to join our London Underground electrical minor works team to carry out fixed wire testing and electrical installation works. Applicants must have the following: Valid Driving Licence LUL Sentinel Card Safe Isolations Level...
  20. J

    Cooker Wiring. Is this safe?

    Hi, I’m replacing the cabinets in my kitchen and noticed a wiring issue I’d like a professional opinion on. The cable for the electric cooker comes out of the wall behind a cabinet on one side of the kitchen with no isolating switch. The cable then runs around the edge of the kitchen wall, just...

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