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    Need to find a Non standard 3 pin socket

    I have been asked to pat test cash registers that are fitted with a non standard 13 amp plug and socket. The plug has a round earth pin with a flat top and standard L & N pins. To do the job I need a socket with extension that will accept the non standard plug. No supplier seems to stock the...
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    Is this pay standard? Good? Appalling?

    I've been offered a post (electrical improver) by the building site I've been doing work experience on. They take you on on a self employed basis,so you have to jump through the hoops and be grateful whilst not getting sick, holiday etc. This'd be my first proper paid job as a spark, am...
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    New build housing pricing help

    Hi all, Have been given an opportunity to price for a new build housing development. Not an area I have much experience in & was wondering peoples thoughts etc on hours per first fix & 2nd fix for a standard 3 bed property? & what sort of charge out rate to apply?
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    2 phases into standard CU?

    I want to introduce an IR heating system into an existing split load CU. It is supplied at the moment by 1 phase of a 3 phase input, controlled by a 60A main fuse and a 40A meter. The 5 existing circuits are 2 x 32A ring mains, 2 x 6A lighting and 1 x 16A water heater. The total wattage for the...
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    Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus MFT Standard Test Probes GS38?

    Here goes - Post number 2. First one wasn't too bad (apart from a few jokes about Diversity being a dance act and Susan Boyle (anyway I won't go on)). I have a Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus MFT. The probes look GS38 compliant except they have no inline fuses in the body. GS38 says "should have...
  6. UKMeterman

    Testing of 12VDC power supplies after repair

    Hi, If I repair say a 12VDC SELV floating mains power supply in a metal class 1 box what tests should be applied after a repair. I am thinking earthbond 100mA or 25A and IR test L+N to E with output also connected to E. What voltage should be used for the IR tests LN to E 500V DC or 1.4kV AC...
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    led gu10s in shop

    been out of sparking for a while hence the question , we are opening a shop and have some fittings but no lamps yet! so questions are , can these led lamps be wired in series loop in and out on ceiling tiles ,and do i need a resistor somewhere what are pros and cons 230 vs 12 cost wise , ease...
  8. SolarCity

    All new homes to have PV panels as standard?

    A Tory MP speaking sense? Now there is a thing. Carlisle MP calls for all new homes to be solar-powered - Solar Power Portal
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    Standard Tariff vs Economy 7

    Quick question guys. Am I right in thinking that a normal household with oil central heating, so no storage heaters, would be better off on a standard electricity tariff as opposed to an economy 7 tariff. Thanks in advance. Steve.
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    BS EN 60204-1 Help required re : Earth loop testing of machinery

    Hi Guys, The 17th edition gives you a table of circuit breakers and their maximum allowed Zs, however as the 17th edition does not cover "machinery", we have just started working with BS EN 60204-1 "Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1 General requirements", and this...
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    Is 1.5mm Low Smoke 3 core Flex thinner than the standard flex?

    My local electrical shop was out of stock of 1.5mm 3 core flex but offered to sell me the normally more expensive low smoke or heat resistant alternative for the same price. I have bought some but it is a lot a thinner than any 1.5mm I have ever used in the past or see in other shops now, its...
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    Additional Fuseboard with 100A RCD Main Switch - need to fit standard main switch ??

    hi all i have a qiuestion, i need fit extra fuseboard, because i cant upgrade currently, because i have no free socket for new braker, so i need fit new, with 4 braker, i have this unit from ScrewFix - cat no is: 44086 brand new so in screwfix said i can use this, electrician have to split...
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    Light switch two gang, standard and loop through

    Is the any reason why you shouldnt fit a two gang switch, one wired as standard (switched live with 2T&E), and the second switch looped with the L-N passing through the switch (neutral in a wago). This second circuit is to power 5a sockets. Would it be preferable to take a permanent live into...
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    retrospective work.

    when carrying out a PIR before an address is rented out, there are always the issues of original wiring being sub standard for current regs. examples being earthing, special locations, RCD's smoke detectors to state just a few.i always make a point of upgrading the earthing, and do my best to...
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    Mineral insulated or FP200 in non standard colours

    Hi all, I have been asked to help out with a community project that's a bit outside my normal domestic remit, advice please. Part of the job is to light a pathway down the side of a church. Permission has been sought and received to mount the lights on the side of the church external wall...
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    Standard To Precision Bits Adapter?

    Is there such adapter that allows me to use standard slotted screwdriver with precision bits? Let me clarify what i want with these pictures: Front: Back:
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    Adding Open fire (back boiler) to Standard "C" Plan

    hi heating is connected as "C" plan at the minute with 1 CH Zone controlled by motorized valve i know i need a pipe stat on flow pipe from back boiler but dont know connections.... idea is that when flow becomes hot it will fire back boiler pump & CH circulation pump to dump heat thanks
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    help needed with non standard heating system

    hi, system has CH & HW Zones system also has back bolier system has no motorized valves so there is 2 zone time clock 1 room stat 1 cylinder stat 1 pipe stat (on back boiler flow pipe) what i need to happen: CH turned on = fire Boiler & Circulating pump HW turned on = fire Just boiler Back...
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    Aged Siemens RCD

    All, Just fitted a RCBO board to a house and need to replace the RCD below with an isolation switch. Its thought that the unit is about 35 years old and I'm hoping someone can tell if which type(s) of isolators will fit the enclosure. Many thanks.
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    max load standard 100 A consumer unit (c/u)

    hi there this is my first post so its likely i come across a bit unknowledgeable .ive got a customer who uses single phase furnaces for heating glass, ive been told that each furnace requires a 40A breaker.he intends to use 2 furnaces at first and then wants to add a third and possibly a forth.i...

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