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    Drilling holes in walls

    Hi all I am wanting to fit an extractor fan in a kitchen wall. The spec says it needs a hole 173mm in diameter, but the diamond core drill bit sets I see for sale at the usual places only seem to go up to 152mm. Any advice or alternative suggestions please? Thanks
  2. brs73

    Italian installation in u.k?

    hello there. i've recieved a pir that was carried out by another electrician. i havent seen the installation myself but i have to meet the client next week to tell him whats required and to give a quote. apparently the entire install is done to italian standards ie italian DB, cable colours...
  3. Spoon

    IEC 60034-30 Standard on efficiency classes for low voltage AV motors

    Hi people. This came into affect on 16th June 2011. I did a search on it here, but nothing came up, so I thought I would post some info.
  4. K

    Lutron Dimmer

    Hi Anyone got any advice which transformers I might use for Lutron Dimmers, my wholesaler isnt to sure if his bog standard 230/12V will suffice? Cheers
  5. S

    What's your 'standard' panel of choice?

    We have been installing a lot of Sharp NU range over the last few months. We use Sanyo HIT range if roof space is an issue. I have heard and read some negative comments on the Sharp panels recently but have not seen any data/ proof to back these comments up. However, this has got us thinking we...
  6. Amp David

    round edge conduit surface boxes

    Anyone know where or who stock surface patresses for use with pvc conduit, that have rounded corners?Have some grid switches to install and the face plates have the rounded edges, so don't want to use the standard square edge boxes to mount them as imo looks dog rough.
  7. L

    light switch question

    hi doing a job for wifes aunty (big mistake) and she is having 6 x gu10 down lights and alos outside lights and undercupboard lights off a 3gang switch which is no problem BUT she wants the spot lights to be able to dim but im sure you cant get a dimmer and 2 rocker switches on a standard...
  8. S

    5 Amp Lighting Sockets Help.

    Hi all just wondering if anybody could give me some advice. Im looking to add six 5 amp lighting sockets in my living room for table lamps, i have a spare way on my c/u so i was planning on running a 1.5mm cable to each socket on a radial circuit. The bit im not sure on is the switching. i...
  9. M

    Outrage at poor standard of questions in AS and GCSE Exams

    When we complain about C&Gs consistent, persistent and legendary poor examination questions it falls on deaf ears, but when the kiddiewinks get a few poor questions all holy hell breaks loose, even questions in the House of Commons at PMQs. Maybe we should all take the opportunity to jump on the...
  10. B

    Connector Blocks in conduit boxes

    Are Connector Blocks in conduit boxes acceptable?
  11. C

    Appliance Inlet standard proctice.

    I am working on the power system for some mobile equipment that has some on-board 110VAC lighting and sockets. The customer wants to have an appliance inlet mounted on the machine and a utilities umbilical fixed to stationary equipment. I had thought that we could use something like the GeWiss...
  12. S

    Which Schüco roof anchor do you need for a standard pan-tile ?

    Hi, It’s my first posting on the Forum so please go easy on me. I’m a NVQ 3 sparks just setting out in a new family venture, installing PV. We have our first job coming up and I’m unsure of the type of roof anchor to order. I’m looking at the Schcuo system; can anyone please advise on the size...
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    Anyone got a copy of a Bog Standard PAT Testing Contract

    S'up guys and girls,# can anyone help me with a copy of a bog standard PAT testing contract. Cheers Ty
  14. B

    new member and query with fluke test leads

    Hi all my name is mike and i have just joined the forum i am after some advice... i have a fluke 1652 tester which i have just bought but without test leads i have heard alot of bad things about flukes old test leads and i want to go niceic soon and dont want anything tripping me up on my...
  15. P

    South African National Standard & BS7671:2008 - Defying Logic

    I posted another thread on here last night about differences in current carrying capacities between SWA cable in both sets of regs (SANS & BS7671:2008)... Here are some typical examples as I have both sets of regs in front of me... Contrast in calcs is beyone belief... How can this be, the...
  16. M

    standard double gang wired to a cooker circuit

    Hi Guys, I need your help again, basically I have an electric oven and gas hob that are both run off standard wired plugs and plugged into an electric socket behind the oven, i think this bit is okay. Just above and slightly to the right of the hob I have a double gang socket, that when you...
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    EU electrical safety standard higher than UK standard.

    I was asked by a client to put up a couple of Chrome bathroom wall fittings, bought from John Lewis. There was no earth terminal, only live and neutral. I rang JL and was told, that most bathroom lights, had no earth, as the cables were double insulated. Yet the shell of the fitting is metal. I...
  18. M

    memera 2000 rcd size vs other makes

    hi i have to replace the 30ma rcd fitted to the model listed above , my question is does anybody know if a standard wylex n range 80a 30ma rcd fit? i have one in stock and hope to used it up rather than buy in the mem version. im talking physical size. the phase is on the left the same a...
  19. chrish_1977

    Work Gloves

    Sorry just noted i cant spell for toffee should be WORK GLOVES Hi everyone, starting a job on monday for an agency and they have stipulated gloves and stuff PPE. just wondering what everyone has as there are many makes and many many prices. Cheers Chris
  20. M

    Cable Colour Codes for different Voltages in panels...is there a EU standard??

    Hi Folks! Firstly Happy New Year! Secondly I apologise if I have posted this in the wrong forum as I am relatively new to posting on here. Anyway, my question is..... Are there British or European standards or a best practice guide to the different wiring colours for various AC and DC...

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