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    Adding second light to existing switch

    Hi everyone, In my garage there has always been one only ceiling light which isn't really adequate when working on projects in the garage. Therefore I'm looking to add an additional light (well 2 really but we'll call it 1 to simplify things). This first diagram shows the existing wiring...
    • Cox
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    • adding attach existing light method second switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Second consumer unit for office equipment

    Hi I'm looking into installing a second CU to handle office equipment in a bungalow that is approx. 25m from end to end and I'd like to get my head around a few things before I call in an electrician so I know what I'm on about when talking to him. The current CU is situated at the extreme end...
    • klondike
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    • consumer consumer unit equipment office second unit
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    light switch / light istallation

    Hi been a while since I posted. I sorted my previous lighting issue out in the pantry I have a query on another task. I currently have a one gang light switch in one room and in another area I have run a new cable for yet another light I was wanting to wire this to the existing switch with a...
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    Main fuse hot

    Just sitting down for tea and door bell goes neighbour tells me his main fuse is hot to touch and a smell of burning is present goes across and he's right burning smell and very warm main fuse so isolates consumer looking for any burning or loose cables in consumer all ok fuse is sealed but...
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    Scam provider

    We'll I had my first assessment to become a qs for the i I work for. Very disappointed no technical questions asked seems like anybody can pass.
    • Matt85
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    • first provider scam second sparks technical
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Decent pay for a second year apprentice

    Hi all just wondering as to what everyone thinks is a decent wage for someone in my situation. I am currently in my second year working towards the c&g 2357. I have a few extra courses/cards such as: Portable appliance testing (City and Guilds 2377) CSCS Card (also JIB/ECS Apprentice card)...
    • 2ndyearspark
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    • apprentice apprenticeship decent pay second
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Testing equipment??

    Hello all, I've recently went self-employed and I'm on the hunt for cheapish test equipment (for domestic use)? I don't want to be spending a fortune, as I will only be using it occasionally. I would even consider buying second hand, but I thought I would ask for a bit of advice, thank you! Phil
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic second inspection

    Hi i have my second inspection coming up and it says there will be an office audit. What will he want to see? Thanks
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    Advice on second hand multimeter!!

    My old company purchased a Dilog 9308i for my use when i was with them, now i have left the tester is in a box in the office as thier renewables division is closed down ive asked them if i could have it and they said make them an offer but i am completely unsure on what to offer, my relationship...
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    Intruder Alarm time delay on armed zones

    Hell all, I have bought and installed a LS400 Intruder Alarm. On testing I have found that when set in the Away Mode, and excluding entry/exit zone/route the following: If the alarm is activated there is a 15 second delay before the internal sounder operates and a further 30 second delay...
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    New DB instal in my house and rcd tripping please help

    Hi all I'mhaving trouble with a new instal its a spilt board 10 way DB first half of the board has down stairs lights upstairs sockets boiler second half kitchen upstairs lights and down stairs socket The problem im having is the downstairs light in the hall is tripping the both rcd when...
    • Bruley88
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    • borrowed help house lights neutral new please rcd rcd tripping second tripping
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    NEW Fluke 1653b tester RCD Displays lead for a second on first rcd trip test

    Hello Has any one got a fluke 1653b tester or experienced the same thing with another teser. I have just bought a brand new fluke1653b tester. When i carry out a standard rcd test the first time the rcd trips on my meter the word "LEAD" flashes up for about 1 second, could be less, and then the...
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    Second opinion on EICR codes

    Hi guy as from title I am after a 2nd opinion on coding faults I have found during a EICR of a hotel and there are a few (wouldn't believe it's a 5 star!) The most common is light switch inside bathrooms, a touch plate I.e hover your hand over it and it will dim etc. Now these are installed...
    • p11jor
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    • cheers circuits codes eicr opinion rated second these
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    help 3 phase

    hi, i have a garage iam renting but i only have 1 double socket and need more, i also have 2 car lifts that need a 3 phase supply,ihave a grinder with a 4pole red plugwith nowhere to plug it in, now the big problemis that thelandlord has said i can get the socket circut re done to incorpuate...
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    Second hand multifunction tester

    I am looking for a secondhand multifunction tester to purchasing. I need it to o all test to comply with BS7671 and Part P + RCD ramp test. I am looking to spend £250 at the most because it is my first one just to get started. Where could I get one?
    • hsharp
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    • hand multifunction multifunction tester second tester
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Humidifan Installation

    Good Evening, I have the opportunity to secure a new client and want to be on the ball with them as it could lead to alot of repeat work....so here goes. Do you guys have an opinion on products for what I have been asked to quote for on a job? The quote is to supply and fit a 4" humidifan...
    • SYKRAPS
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    • electricians' talk fitted installation quote second
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Second sounder for a hardwired doorbell run on a transformer.

    I will start off explaining the scenario. Three storey house. One doorbell sounder on ground floor with transformer. It's for my friends Mum who's quite deaf, she can't hear the doorbell in the living room on the first floor, she wants another sounder in the living room. I bought another...
    • DNS
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    • another bell doorbell electricians' talk second sounder transformer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Second Hand or Cheap Electrical Goods

    Hi all I’m getting in touch on behalf of the Electrical Safety Council – the UK charity dedicated to reducing electrical accidents and deaths in the home. Electrical accidents currently kill around one person every week in their home and injure 350,00 a year. We’re currently running a...
    • FRESC
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    • cheap electric electrical electricians' talk hand second
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Tariff advice and metering for second array

    Hi, im after some clarification on the tariffs for a second array please. Basically there is a 16kWp array istalled on a college early last year, the college now want a second 30kWp array on the same building, what tariff rate would they expect to recieve for the second array? Also wondered if...
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    Wiring a second zone to combi boiler,

    Hi, My first post, well what's to come? Need you guys help please. Client want a second zone adding to a glow worm combi, plumber has fitted both 2 port honeywell valves and a heatmiser stat for the UFH What weve got, Honeywell CM901stat controlling existing radiators in bungalow Glow worm...
    • foxy1609
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    • boiler combi electricians' talk second wiring zone
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
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