still

Recent contents Top users
  1. Algarve Sparky

    Oldest fuse board still in use ?

    Undertook a full rewire on an old one bedroom quinta last month, the old board was not exactly a piece of tech art !
  2. S

    Roof still standing?

    Think someone may of cut a little bit to much out of this joist!! ?
  3. J

    UK Can you still apply to spark abroad if your Ecs and regs are out of date?

    Hello all, I moved to China 6 years back for my wife’s work. Trades aren’t really a proper thing out here and there is nowhere to requalify and COVID has made it impossible to go home and re sit. I was wondering if I were to try and get work in another country, say Middle East or Canada, could...
  4. L

    Anyone else still not bothered about their MFT's testing A type RCD's ?

    Seems many are using older MFT's and cant be assed to keep paying out ?
  5. Weezy

    UK Exceeding the max Ze in this situation still be considered to comply?

    If the max Ze for Tncs is 0.35 but you had a 1361 60amp fused isolator before the c.u with the 1361 having a max Zs of 0.56 (from the 80% chart) if the recorded reading at the c.u was let’s say 0.47 ohms would that now be considered to comply? i can’t see why it wouldn’t.
  6. L

    Head went funny.... Reverse polarity showed up and still after swapping cables ?

    Maybe lack of coffee etc ! Voltage also dropped to 140 for a bit . New ring . wired up correctly but indicated "reverse " . Could not be possible . Then tested other way and same thing ! Its a luxury apartment and only in there fitting longe plates. Building sparks arrived and fiddled in...
  7. E

    Will any suppliers still fit a standard meter?

    I'm a homeowner. My flat came with a prepayment meter. I was due to get it changed by Green Network Energy. I even specifically chose them because they would fit a standard meter and not a smart meter... Anyway, Covid and a company going bust later I still have a prepayment meter. I'm with...
  8. mattthr

    Dimmable LED light fitting and switch still causes flickering

    Recently moved into a new home and replaced the main light fitting in the sitting room. We replaced it with this dimmable LED fitting: ENDON RUBENS 6LT SEMI FLUSH 79469 - Indoor | Ceiling Lights -...
    • mattthr
    • Thread
    • dimmable dimmer switch fitting flickering led led light light still switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. R

    If all circuits are rcd or rcbo protected max current 150mA why do you still have to install 16mm earth

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY
  10. G

    How were these still working?

    Removed and replaced 6 8ft fluorescent fittings today and all were similar to the bellow yet all were still working, how?
  11. C

    Do sounder bases still require their own circuit?

    Hi, Im wiring a fire alarm system and I was going to use the sounder bases as opposed to stand alone sounders. Can the sounder bases be wired within the zone circuits or do they still need a sounder circuit wiring as well as the smoke heads? it’s an ESP Mag fire system. thanks
  12. S

    5 Core flex for Dali still ok ?

    HI Under the latest regs can we still wire domestic lights using 5 or 6 core flex for Dali circuits 230v and 16v Dali bus in the same flexible cable all the way back to the central controller Thank you Paul
  13. K

    Top floor lighting gone - fuse replaced, still no action.

    Hi, As per...the top floor lighting is all gone - i've tested and changed fuses on every part of the box and I cannot get the lights back on. Bulbs changed for ones I know 'work' too. What has happened? (if wrong forum sorry)
  14. D

    Anyone still use round JBs ?

    Going through some old boxes I must have found 30-40 old round 20a and 30a JBs does anyone still actually use them or is it vago boxes all the way these days
  15. G

    If one plasters over electric radiant ceiling, will the system still work?

    If one plasters over a radiant ceiling heat system, will the system still work?
  16. E

    Can you still do an NVQ instead of an SVQ if you're in Scotland?

    I'm looking at training and i could potentially move anywhere in the UK, so i'm just checking out my options. If i were to, for example, get the C&G 3, when i begin working and want to do my on site portfolio stuff, could i still do an NVQ3 if i'm physically located in Scotland, or would it...
  17. S

    Have to push light switch hard to turn on, changed switch but still happening. Please help!

    Hi there :) the light switch for a ceiling light needs to be pushed quite hard in order for the light to turn on. What started happening first was that you would flick the switch (just normal force) and after a couple of seconds the light would turn on. Then it stopped turning on but I...
    • Swophia
    • Thread
    • changed help help! light light switch please still switch
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. S

    Power off - LED Floodligt Still illuminated

    Switch off. MCB off. What's occoring with this security light. Admittedly dim, but still illuminated with seemingly no wiggly amps.
  19. Matrick

    16th Edition era industrial electrician, am I still qualified?

    Hello all I joined the forum this evening and I am hoping that some of you wise folk can maybe share your thoughts if possible, that would be great! I served a MOD 4 year apprenticeship, then was kept on by the MOD and worked a further 4.5 years as an Industrial Electrician - but I haven't...
  20. J

    Hardwiring simple Ring doorbell still bit stumped on what exactly is required and where to get it

    Steered clear of wiring these up so far can't be arsed with them but customer got some other jobs wants done so said I'd do it. Not seen fuseboard yet but believe got option if spare 2 ways can purchase 24v transformer for that board or other option is mount transformer in enclosure with din...
Best EV Chargers
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.

Advert

TrueNAS JBOD Storage Server

UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Electrician Tips from Professional Electricians
JBOD Forums: a forum for JBOD storage server advice
JBOD Suppliers: JBOD Storage Server Supplies
Back
Top