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  1. L

    Distribution board checks

    Hi I have a question regarding switch boards and distribution boards. We have an existing switchboard and we want to use four spare ways in this to feed three new tp & n distribution boards. One for lighting one for small power one for security services. My question is what calculations have to...
  2. UKMeterman

    Very simple alarm panel needed

    Hi, I am looking for a panel to replace a 20 year old System Four alarm panel, the simpler the better and has to have integral PSU and key pad. What would the group suggest? Thanks
  3. S

    Keep It Simple: Low-cost Solar Power

    A new architecture takes very few processing steps to produce an affordable solar cell with efficiencies comparable to conventional silicon solar cells. Continue reading...
  4. B

    New member really simple question

    Hi Guys, I've just joined as i'm sure you can see. I've got what i hope is a really simple question regarding a dpdt switch. Can I wire it up to be used as a spst switch? I've made a record player and i've hooked up a dpdt switch which works fine, it's just off when the switch is in the "on"...
  5. J

    As installed drawings

    Hi guys, I've been asked to supply an 'as installed' drawing of an installation I recently carried out to include the position of the sockets/lights and mark up the EM lighting Ect... I'm no expert on CAD drawing but was wondering if there was a simple...ish program I could use to do the...
  6. Z

    Simple question regarding Non RCD protected SWA run from CU

    As the title suggests, I'm running a submain. The space in which I have to work at the supply end is extremely limited though. The CU at the supply where the SWA needs to terminate is mounted on the inside of the external wall in the porch. Ideally, I'd just run the SWA through the wall and up...
  7. L

    Keep it simple stupid

    I have recently moved house and relocated to a new county. I have a simple chrome fix to do at the moment. I showed the client some spare deta chrome i had so i installed what i had spare to save me some cash and the went to the wholesalers for the rest. As usual they dont stock it in store...
  8. K

    Help with Simple wiring

    Hello Guys, Im not really in the electrical industry so don't have much knowledge but i know basic principals (done BETC Level3 Electrical). Anyway basically i bought a small strobe light for my band thinking it would be sound operated but its not and just flashes at random. Do you think it...
  9. W

    simple yet confusing light fitting change

    Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I'm having a right mare with a new light fitting. Forgive me if I'm being stupid but this is confusing me. (Possibly something simple) So I have purchased a new light fitting to install (not usually a problem). However when taking off the old...
  10. V

    two circuits in one mcb.

    Hello Just opened up a consumer unit, to find two circuits (lights and extractors) coming out of one 10 amp mcb. This isn't right is it? What should I do come the time to test and record results? Where would I write them down? I've always thought its 1 fuse/breaker per circuit? head...
  11. R

    Advice on Shower Repair

    Hi All, I was hoping you'd be able to advise whether or not this is as simple a repair as it looks to me? I have some electronics experience, but in a thoroughly amateur capacity and nothing on any home appliances beyond re-wiring a plug. Our shower has made a popping noise, followed by a odd...
  12. M

    Removing and Refitting a BS EN 60598 Circuit Plug

    Hi Folks! First post! And hopefully it helps people in the future. I have designed a desk lamp that I intend to make a sell a batch of. I have already decided that, to avoid the pitfalls of a non-registered electrician like myself wiring up a light circuit (although it would be simple enough...
  13. B

    If only it were this simple lol.

    Went to a property yesterday that had just been purchased by new owners. C/U had been changed some 14 months ago along with rewire to lighting circuits and kitchen ring. They had a domestic Install cert and the job was registered under part P and completed works was indeed up to the mark. The...
  14. L

    Simple electrical circuit

    Hi guys and girls. Got a problem on a lighting circuit. The circuit has a junction box which I have just labeled up. Theres only 5 lights OUTSIDE LIGHT x2 SIDE LIGHTS x4 MAIN LIGHT BEDROOM LIGHT x2 the main light and side lights work the problem is the rest on the light none of them switch...
  15. P

    Ceiling Fan - Simple Question

    Hi Guys Does anyone know who the UK retailer is for domestic Ceiling Fans manufactured by the Powermax Electric Co Ltd, China, please? Thanks Pete
  16. D

    Simple alarm problem

    1st off if it was a simple alarm problem i would have ot sorted and it would no longer be a problem!! Here we go...was sent today to install a simple alarm to alert a shop whem its back doors are opened. 2 rear doors. Both fitted with door contacts. 1 transformer. 1 small control panel with...
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Is this work notifiable?

    Morning.... I usually have a very clear idea over what is notifiable and what is not, but I'm not sure with this one! If a consumer unit is fed from the main consumer unit, is the change of just the 2nd CU notifiable? I realise the 'new' part P states 'change of consumer unit' as notifiable...
  18. L

    Annoying simple circuit

    hi ladies and gents I have opened a ring final circuit to add 3 sockets. All was goin well till I powered it up and it keeps tripping. I have tested and IR comes back fine. continuity also fine, all test readings are fine. the circuit has 9 sockets and has a 32 type c rcbo. any other info...
  19. vini

    Confused, must be missing something simple.

    A cooker switch with single socket indicated a reverse polarity. It was connected to a double socket into which was plugged a gas hob and gas oven. Double socket also showed reverse polarity. However when the earth prong on the plug was inserted into the socket the LED display on the plug in...
  20. S

    Simple clarification on qualifications needed to become an Electrician.

    Hi, and thank you for answering this question. Apologies in advance for lack of knowledge in your field. I am currently looking into doing a part time course in order to become an Electrician, however on looking into it there seems to be 1001 ways to get there and they all say they are the...

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