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  1. HappyHippyDad

    I have to admit something..... and I'm a little embarrassed...

    I've just signed up to a DIY plumbing taster course! There, I've said it. I've gone through 2 customers water heating pipes over the years and the next time (arghh, tempting fate!) I'll fix the damn thing myself! I'm actually quite looking forward to it :)
  2. rolyberkin

    Something not quite right!?

    I think someone forgot to connect this in 1989? Found it poked down the hockey stick!
  3. Pete999

    Forgotten something.

    Just been watching a jointing video, (yes I know how sad) the Jointer (a Russian) was building up a lead solder finish to the Joint, can't recall what the correct term is for this sort of skill, can anyone put me out of my misery?
  4. Pete999

    Something forgotten after a long layoff

    An HV question, I use to be an AP (Authorised Person for several HV distributions) but having not touched it for many years, I was just mulling over things last night, and I recall, when phasing out a 11KV ring main, I seem to remember that when doing this, if you phased across 2 cores on...
  5. Baddegg

    I’m sure it’s something simple but I can’t work it out....

    Hello all help please! Simple job change light... Got live lighting feed into Bathroom (not sure where it’s fed from yet,not looped from previous light so in hidden JB somewhere) 230v l-E 0v N-E 24v L-N but cannot get light to work? Tried spare pendant and bulb from van still not working...
  6. SparkyChick

    Something for the tool tarts....

    Found this in a floor void earlier... It's a screw driver by the way, just in case you were transfixed by the scantily clad lady and didn't look at the rest of it. And one quick flick of the wrist later... I bet some poor soul was devastated when he lost his favourite tool ;)
  7. E

    something good for the troops to do

    UK troops join Malawi anti-poaching fight - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43090206 id be happy if its all our armed forces did , trophy hunters are now the hunted i enquired with a south african outfit about joining their anti poaching unit years ago but they would only allow native south...
  8. M

    New consumer unit -I think I've done a very simple 'stupid' - help please.

    I've just swapped out an old consumer unit for a new one - like for like in terms of circuits. One lighting circuit will not set. I've disconnected the earth on that circuit and it still won't set so I would appear to have a live-nuteral short. However I did nothing to that circuit at all...
    • mikeymix
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit help help please new please simple something stupid unit wrong
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. littlespark

    Something else to disconnect before testing...

    First came double sockets with integrated USB outlet, now BG has a double socket with USB and a built in wifi repeater. I think i'll just stop using 500v dc across L & N completely. I'm now waiting for double socket with integrated toilet roll holder.
  10. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Why don't we have something like this in the UK?

    Or is that to much to ask?
  11. Raeb

    Something for ALL diyers to watch

    The credit for first posting this video is to Pete999. To anyone considering using a neon mains tester screwdriver, please watch this. When the 10pence resistor fails, you might be lucky to tell the tale. NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN THE CIRCUIT.
  12. lurch

    Shopfitting. . .. am I missing something?

    I been around for a few years, but have never been involved in shopfitting in any depth. However on the odd occasion I have dipped into it I have always been disappointed with the standard of work. .. cables slung across ceiling tiles, no grommets, taped connector joints on lighting etc . ...
  13. V

    Brightest GU10 LED - or maybe something else ?

    Hi All, I'm not an electrician but trying to research the following issue for our lighting needs : I am replacing GU10 halogen lights with LED spotlight but have found the following problem : I don't want to save electricity I want a much brighter living room/kitchen. In theory since all the...
  14. M

    never to old to see something that surprises you

    i have to admit i am a self confessed tool nut i cant help myself when the wife finds out i have just bought a dewalt chopsaw and legs plus a makita plungesaw with 2 rails and clamps she might kill me. why a spark would need these she wouldnt understand im a bit like tim the tool man. sorry im...
  15. jaydub

    Deciding if something is notifiable...

    Just installed a new 2-way RCD incomer board in a garage / car port. It is fed from a 'commercial' car workshop unit, but it's unclear as to whether the garage is domestic or commercial, i think really it would be tied in with the guys house but because it's supplied from the commercial unit...
  16. sparkdog

    Ed China leaving Wheeler Dealers ?

    Looks like Ed is leaving Wheeler Dealers as new production team want to cut corners or something.Had a video clip of it appear on my mobile phone. Not exactly made my day.
  17. UKMeterman

    Pat test pass for items with USA plugs and cords

    Hi, Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...
  18. H

    Material Take Off Sheet

    Design module at college, I need to prepare a take-off sheet for materials. Anyone got a template or the information that should be on there. So far I have Description, Model, Quantity. Thanks,
  19. G

    Anybody got one of these

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-Phone-Batteries/Samsung-Galaxy-Battery-Charger-Rechargeable-Portable-External/B01DJC492K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487958245&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s7+edge+charger+case I bought the above yesterday from Amazon, purely because my phone runs out of charge...
    • GMES
    • Thread
    • anybody battery charge charging phone something these
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  20. sythai

    Lamp Post

    Hi All Carrying out some works on a domestic property and builder would like a lamp post at end of driveway. To be honest not something I tend to fit many of, done a few smaller post lights. He wants something 'full size' 2000+ high. (And would be handy if could find one with photocell built...
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