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    BS EN 61243-3 2010 Voltage Indicators

    Might be panicking a bit here but, have been looking at getting a proving unit and noticed a few Martindale packages come with the voltage indicator and they have this message in the write-up which states ; Martindale VI13800 Voltage Indicator The new VI13800 is identical to the industry...
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    Pricing Jobs - The Standard System

    Hi All. I need to know the standard system(s) most people use for pricing new builds and rewires. I have checked a lot of posts and can't find what I am looking for as most posts are people putting up specific jobs with their price and mentioning how clients moaned about the price. Basically...
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    led lights on standard 12v transformers

    any opinions ???
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    LED Tube light

    Im looking for an LED tube light, complete fitting, 5Ft. Has anyone used any they can recommend? And rough price? I have seen the JCC one, looks quite good at £70 roughly is pricey, i need to change about 50 fittings for these in a storage warehouse.
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    What cheap light fittings do you use as standard?

    Alreet chaps. Quoting for a rewire....again! It is to be a rental property and the client has asked for pretty basic stuff, left the majority of the decisions up to me bar 2 locations where they have specified spot lights. They have just said they want cheap standard light fittings in every...
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    techincal knowledge needed

    Hi am an electrician with the following dilemma. I've installed 9 dimmable led's on a led dimmer but the minimum load of the dimmer is 60 watts. The lamps are 4.5 watts and only have a total load of 40.5watts When I dim them down they do so far then they begin to flicker. But when i install a...
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    Any one know how to wire a 2 way key switch?

    Any one know how to wire a 2 way key switch? A diagram would be ideal. Thanks.
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    ECA Electric Event sets standard for success

    Around 1,000 visitors attended the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) annual industry conference, the Electric Event, held at the ICC Birmingham, 20-22 June. Read the full news article
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    Integrated LED Downlights versus standard GU10 fittings

    Hi Guys I have a kitchen downlight job -10 LED units, no dimmer required. Roof space above (bungalow), with about 3 layers of insulation including polystyrene balls and stuff you can't make a hole in. I've priced for a JCC GU10 fitting (Part B,C and E compliant), GU10 LED and an Insulation...
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    Has any one ever seen this before? Unknown Plug and Socket - 500V, 63/75A rated

    Has anyone got any info on this plug/socket make and brand? I;m just curious as i have not seen them before... one give away marking is that M type symbol that is on both plug and socket. Photo Album - Upload the image directly to the thread thanks for any help Charles.
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    MCS assesment

    I have been asked by niceic assessor how I confirm the materials from my wholesaler are MCS compliant...Any ideas?? It's a simple question but I'm stumped
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    Emergenct Stop Switch wiring

    Have an electric motor running a small pump, it is wired through a 13a standard plug with rcd. Need to fit an emergenct stop switch on the actual machine. Got a switch with 1 no connection and 1 nc connection with earth through the mounting hole. Can someone explain how i need to wire this...
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    Colour Standard To Following Terminating Cat5E To Rj45 Jacks?

    Hi guys, I hope somebody may be able to help me out. I've installed wiring for a home network in Cat5e, running cables to most rooms and terminating in modular outlets. These terminations can be seen here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ifgub477l19om7/IMAG0186.jpg and I have matched the 8x cores...
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    Replacing a ballast on a standard twin starter fluorescent

    I've got a few faulty fittings to repair with these ballasts. currently I'm to sure if the original fitting have individual ballasts or a combined ballast for both lamps. However I think the picture ballast should work. Im ok with the lamps connection as I think one side of each lap is wired...
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    Application of Diversity - Standard Circuit Arrangements

    Hi there, this is a question I originally posted in the trainee sub forum which has been a little quiet of late. I know more traffic flows through here, so I'd be grateful for any corrections. In specific relation to the standard arrangements of final circuits in accordance with Appendix H in...
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    BS fuses V's DIN and VDE

    Hi Lads, anyone know what the difference is between the standards of BS fuses and the europeon standards of DIN and VDE fuses? My supplier of switch gear is now telling us that there is now going to be a leading in time if I want to buy BS fuses, as they have to be imported, whereas DIN and VDE...
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    Immersion heating advice

    Ok posted a thread the other day but am still trying to see if there is a possible solution to my problem. Here goes Got a fault economy 7 unit hortsmann e7bx unit. This has 10 connections in it. It's has a supply from the off peak board and the standard consumer unit. Both board have a rcd...
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    LED MR16 on standard transformers and dimmers

    Hi all. Simply put: Looking at changing standard 50w MR16 lamps with 7w Warm white MR16 LED's Existing transformers are Aurora AU-PD60 20-60W/VA Electronic Transformer Existing Light switches are Lutron Rania single channel (non LED compatible) Have any of you had past experiences running MR16...
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    LED Downlight Connectors

    Does anyone know of LED downlighters which have easy connect terminal block such as the JCC Fireguard but without the high cost? Thanks
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    Name This Socket?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knew the actual name of this socket. I know they are used for communal areas for cleaners etc.. Just need to know the name of them. Cheers Ash
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