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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. J

    Electrician Jobs Looking for a Level 3 award Small scale PV electrician

    Could anyone that has any of the following qualifications and lives within 40 miles of surrey please get in touch. i can be reached [email protected] or 07958386406 Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (IMSSSPV) Solar photovoltaic...
  7. 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?
  8. D

    More small traders to be dragged into VAT

    https://uk.yahoo.com/finance/news/jeremy-hunt-plots-hit-small-183140195.html
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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.
  14. H

    Advertising for small jobs

    Hello, I’m wondering the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to advertise locally for small jobs I can do in the evening after working for a bigger firm. Should I just advertise for all kinds of work and then turn away the big jobs? Or specifically aim for the small jobs? What has everyone else...
  15. Dave OCD JNR

    Small consumer unit in outbuilding.

    Here’s a little board I installed the other day in an outbuilding. Trying to follow fathers footsteps. 😁þ
  16. S

    Small solar/battery system problem

    Hey guys, hoping someone can help with my problem.! A client of mine asked me to rig-up a little solar system to power a diaphragm air pump (230V/3A) for a cesspit. Solar/low voltage isn't something that I'm that familiar with (I'm a sparks), would have much rather just laid some new armoured...
  17. L

    Small form 7 way CB (RCBO) ??

    I see Fusebox etc do them. Any other ideas? Also who is that small one man band that sells good Consumers??
  18. L

    About a ac small motor

    I have a small motor that I use to sharpen my kitchen knives, this has like a capacitor, is for 2 wires, but dont have signs where the blue wire go and where the red wire go, this motor starts and soon it stops, how to test it, i have 2 images,
  19. S

    Wiring up a barrel washer at a small brewery.

  20. R

    i installed Android LCD in my car dashboard. And 2 small LCD connected

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