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  1. lozarus

    Small Data Cabinet Conundrums

    Been asked to supply an FCU for a data cabinet. Sounds simple right? Not a huge server room style thing, just a small 6U data cabinet mounted on a wall containing a network switch, CCTV recorder and a 6-way 13a PDU I've seen these done in a variety of ways but not sure what's best to do. My...
  2. M

    Small garage circuit

    I've mocked up a small garage circuit, does this look fine, any issues? thanks
  3. P

    What’s the best way to fix this small gap in the consumer unit?

    No idea why this has happened… What’s the best way of fixing this? I’m thinking of buying a plastic blank to push in and cutting it to fit in?
  4. F

    Small caravan site: Walk in freezer converter to toilet/shower room

    Hi, I have a client with a small caravan site, approx 5 hookups. His old toilet block was nothing much more than an old shed. He's now 'upgraded' to using an old walk-in freezer, no wheels, but was just lifted onto blocks from a trailer. He has kitted it out with 4 toilets and one shower which...
  5. timhoward

    Small galv trunking?

    Is anyone aware of any galv trunking that is smaller than 50x50. I'm drawing a blank online. I've taken over a job that's used 16mm twin and earth (along with separate 16mm CPC) as a distribution circuit. While I can arrange for most of it to be clipped direct, there's about 4m that is going to...
  6. J

    Safely heating a very small well house

    I'm in Raleigh, North Carolina and have a well for my house's water supply. For some reason, pitless adapters, which allow all piping to be run from the well to the house below frost line, are not allowed so I have piping emerging from the top of my well seal, which is exposed to the ambient...
  7. V

    Small blower motor spins back and forth

    Hello, novice diyer here, but trying to learn more about electrical. I have done some basic wiring but that's about it. I have one of those outdoor blow up Santa ornaments, 8' tall, I tried putting it up today and the small fan just started spinning back and forth about every 3/4 of a second...
  8. gazdkw82

    Help testing small motor

    Friend of mines dryer machine has stopped working, 2 days out of warranty. I am trying to help theme out as money is tight for them however, I'm a little unsure my diagnosis is correct and I don't want them spending unnecessarily on replacement parts. The dryer is a Candy machine and has a...
  9. qaz

    terminal cage in wall-socket too small

    hi. would appreciate advice from any electricians. am trying to replace a 13amp [35 year old MK] wall socket but the terminal cage in all the new ones ive tried is too small for the 3 separate multi core wires. on the old one the 3 wires fitted into the rectangular terminal. the hole takes...
  10. B

    Cost of first fix small extension

    Hi Wonder if any one could give a rough estimate for first fix electrics for a small 4x4 side extension? Would involve moving consumer unit same position to other side of external wall (which becomes internal wall of side extension.) 3 lighting points in ceiling, 4 double wall sockets (powering...
  11. S

    Dno incoming tails too small?

    I've come across this incomer, looks like 10mm conductors. The dno has upgraded the meter and used a 100A fuse. So my question is, does this need reported or can I do whatever work I please along as I don't overload the 100A fuse 🤔
  12. Jurassicsparky

    water damage to small part of installation.

    how extensive should an EICR be following minor water damage to a small part of a domestic installation, water came through one pendant in upstairs bedroom , no other circuits affected?
  13. D

    More small traders to be dragged into VAT

    https://uk.yahoo.com/finance/news/jeremy-hunt-plots-hit-small-183140195.html
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • small traders
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Business Related
  14. F

    Success through small claims?

    I had done a job for a lady in June, pretty big job. When I finished it was getting later in the evening so I decided to stop by with the bill the following morning. When I got there the next day, she was acting all out of sorts claiming that her savings had been stolen from her safe and that...
  15. N

    Low voltage from a 120 v breaker box, sometimes

    I'm taking a look at the 120v wiring in an old travel trailer that I recently bought, and plan to live in full time soon. It has some quirks that I will explain below, but first here's a pic and diagram of what's going on: Here's the breaker box as it sits now And of course, a diagram to...
  16. 2

    What is the best extractor fan to fit in a small wetroom?

    Good evening looking for recommendations on a decent extractor fan for use in a wet-room? Extractor fan will be vented straight through the wall inside zone 1 domestic wet-room client not bothered about price just wants quality thanks chaps
  17. G

    What is this small voltage between spa water and natural earth ground?

    I've noticed a strange voltage reading between the water in my spa and natural earth ground. The reading varies between .35VAC and .7VAC. My wife noticed a small shock from the water after inserting her finger in the spa while standing outside the spa. I tested the GFCI and it is working...
  18. M

    Why are metal electrical boxes so small (compared to PVC?)

    Hello all. First post. DIYer. Know enough to be dangerous (LOL). It seems "standard" blue PVC boxes here in the US are 2.25" wide and depth can go up to 3" deep. I've got an old house (built in 1955) with old BX armor shielded cable, and the old boxes are extremely difficult to put a dimmer...
  19. OnlQQker

    Just When I Thought I Was Understanding Electrics To A Small Degree...

    I go and watch something like this...
  20. Rockingit

    Small size flush fit consuner unit

    Anyone have a recommendation for a smaller size (4ccts sort of thing) flush fit CU? SWA in, domestic stuff out.
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