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    PVC to steel conduit adaptor

    Hi, I was just wondering what the best way to connect PVC to steel conduit is? I was thinking PVC male adaptor and a steel conduit coupler? Cheeeeeeeeeeers :D
    • AshleyW
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    • adaptor conduit metal plastic pvc steel steel conduit thread
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Metal conduit earthing System questions

    Hello Guys, I have a question for you on metal conduit earthing systems. I've been asked to upgrade the CCU on my wife's grandpa's 2 bed flat (bit of a love job so I want to keep costs down). On inspection I've discovered it's an old Imperial metal earth conduit system. All the EFLI values are...
    • Virtus Lucem
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    • asbestos conduit earth earthing metal questions steel system water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Old switch gear

    One I have not seen before no camera unfortunately, cast steel, swing down cover, with a plastic like cover and cartridge fuse holders with spares in clips, going back so will take some pics, was there not a guy on here who collected them and used them on film and TV sets ? Pict
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    C-section steel beam fixings for 20mm conduit

    Hi all, I am after advice on the best and quickest methods to use for fixing 20mm steel conduit onto C- section steel beams? I've heard of some clamps that you can buy, similar to these: Steel Beam Clamps | Conduit Hanger Assemblies | Bulk | Minerallac Screwfix do a similar system but not for...
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    continuity test on steel trunking?

    Hi guys Just a quick one. Doing 2394/5 going through mock paper can't find answer anywhere. How would a continuity test on length of steel trunking be carried out? Any help appreciated
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    best tool for cutting steel wire

    i am currently compiling a spreadsheet of tools required at my place of work since most have gone missing. one of the jobs we have to do it to cut steel wires securing laptops to desk. (like this: Kensington Desktop Peripherals Locking Kit by Viking) can anyone recommend a tool for such a...
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    Pre-fabricated steel houses

    I have little experience and I'm looking for help, I need to put 2way wiring in a old pre fabricated steel house, the trouble I'm having is that I can't get the path for the wire, I put my rods up from the bottom but I just won't go and I'm nowhere near the loft, can any one please help!!
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    Steel Adaptaflex Cutter

    Does anyone use a ready-made tool for cutting steel Adaptaflex / Copex? If so, where is an affordable place to buy one? Thanks.
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    So with the all steel consumer units on the way your conversation goes something like

    Customer Hi, You fitted a consumer unit for us about 10 months ago. You Yes that's right, how can I help ? Customer Well the thing is I have just been browsing websites, and I have found the consumer unit you fitted is no longer compliant. You Yes there are new regulations concerning the...
    • baldsparkies
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    • consumer consumer unit consumer units something steel units
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Do I need to bond steel stud partition?

    Hi all, this is a domestic refurb I have looked at but the builder has created a bathroom using steel stud work. This is going to be fully enclosed with plasterboard but I would have to run some cables in it. He used the steel because there was just enough left from a previous job, all other...
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    Board change?

    Hi, Recently been to a property that requires a board change but got no main switch. Usually the service fuse has no tag (lol) so i simply remove fuse crack on an re insert. today i came across one were it had a big steel covering. On the PIR it had been picked up as "unable to access supply...
  12. uksparks

    Armeg Sheet Steel Hole Saws

    Hi, I am going to buy a set of these, below, you can get a set of three, 20mm, 25mm and 32mm I think it was. I had a go with them in Eddies the other day as the Armeg bloke was there, I have to say I was very impressed with them. Acceler8% Sheet Steel Holesaws What do you use and do you...
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    Structural Steel

    Hi, Following my threads about using structural steel for the earth... Well, today was in the area and stopped by the office where the EV charger is going and they are building this building right next door to it, its exactly the same, I stopped and as it happens I managed to speak with the...
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    supply to steel container/ necessary bonding

    Recently went to a job that another lad on our firm had started to give him a hand. A 3 phase supply has been installed to a steel container ( 16 mm2 4 core SWA , and separate 16mm2 earth ). The container is to temporarily house medical gas/ vacuum pumps that supply various wards on our local...
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    steel trunking and earthing straps

    Do you know if its sufficient to only have earthing straps on one side on steel trunking or is it required to put them on both sides?
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    Steel conduit

    How's this for a means of earthing this steel conduit is acting as a tt arrangement, although brilliant ze readings, 6.41 ohms 34a. What do you all think to this.
    • Buzz-light-bulb
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    • building conduit roman steel steel conduit times
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Industrial premises

    Aye ups all, Called to a mates job today to help out, the premises are gonna be a mechanics garage, which is a steel structure embedded in concrete, now I noticed that he's taken the supply for the new premises from the garage next door which is also owned by the customer, I'm assuming he's...
    • Buzz-light-bulb
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    • garage going industrial premises steel
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Steel structure requires TP&N?

    Just checking that I am required to install a 300ma RCD supplying the structure as per 740.410.3 (it cost £8k to put up so is not exactly temporary).. Used to store vehicles.
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    Good brand of steel cap boots and good tools to start off as an apprentice with.

    Well I just got myself an apprenticeship :grin: and was wondering what brand would be best for steel cap boots, also do electricians tend to wear a certain colour like black or honey coloured (sounds stupid I know lol) What brand of tools would be good to start off with, mainly the basics like...
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    steel beam

    In a house where steel supports have been put in . Cables will have to be run beside these girders. The cables are resting on the metal but these don't need to be earthed ? Do they ?
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