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    Max Zs table

    hi folks, does anyone have a copy or link to the most recent maz zs tables? ive only got green book and know they've been updated, was it 10% extra roughly. i used to have a link saved on my phone but i must have deleted it by mistake, thanks.
  2. FatAlan

    British made tools

    Ok folks. Are there any good makes of tools manufactured in the U.K? Would be good to get a feel for what might still be left out there. I suspect that what few companies that are left may be selling in name only with manufacturing being done on the cheap in China. Anyone aware of any small...
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    Old Sparky introduction.

    Hi, just registered on this forum. I have been in the electrical/security industry since leaving school in 1980. Served my time at a medium sized electrical/security firm in West Yorkshire, then went self employed in 1986 right up to present. I was NICEIC from 1989 - 2002, but had moved most of...
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    Solar PV Industry??

    Hi Gents, I worked in the Solar industry from 2010-2013 in the UK which had its ups and downs especially after the first tariff change. Since early 2013 I've been working in Australia still doing Solar, which seems to ahead of the UK market. I've had the chance to work on some great projects...
  5. Midwest

    F1 Season 2017

    Much like last years thread, testing still ahead, but I wonder whether this years cars will make things more interesting, all will it still be the procession behind the Mercedes's two cars, with the rest, best of the rest? For some reason, contentiously, I've decided on Sky Q to see F1 in ultra...
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    Best Screwdrivers available?

    Time to renew some of my Screwdrivers again. The set I'm currently using are Wera which for comfort of use I quite like, problem is 2 of the Pz head drivers have shattered now whilst I've been using them. Looking for recommendations for the best make out there. Begin.:thumbsup:
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    Only 1 light working upstairs

    Hi please can someone tell me why I only have one light working upstairs. All lights downstairs are working! I have checked if the fuse boarded is tripped but it is not. Please can someone provide some insight. Cheers
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    LED GU10 bulbs still glowing when turned off

    Hi Guys, Just need a little advice if possible. I have recently fitted 6 GU10 Downlights 230V on a customers landing with 5W Cool LED GU10's. When he turns off his light one light is still slightly on. I know this has something to do with the two way switching for the landing and a bit of...
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    I Need Work Electrician/electricians mate needed london

    Electrician/ mate needed north London and Watford areas. Immediate start
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    I Need Work Electricians mate required, casual basis, Uckfield area.

    Need someone to help me out on a variety of jobs, mostly commercial and landlord work. Please send me an email with a brief CV. [email protected]
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    Home Test Rig for Domestic Installer. Apols in advance for the length of this one...

    As I lack practical experience and recently failed to impress NICEIC into Registering me, I thought I could build my own test rig then test the hell out of it and try to develop fault-finding skills before paying for another assessment. My rig is deliberately non-logical - eg I have a switch on...
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    Oldest electrical appliance or gadget you still use.

    Must be on a plug top and you must have used it in the last year. Mine is a weller soldering gun think I got this for my 12th birthday in 1972. 2 heats and instant warm up trigger action. This is a pic from the net and the pins on the plug are not shielded :oops:
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    Swapping suppliers will the smart meter still work?

    Hi all I am currently with British gas duel fuel and have smart meters fitted. The standard tarrif is what I am on so have some savings to be made by swapping. Will my smart meters still funtion? or will they revert to "dumb meters" anyone swapped from BG to another provider ? I realise...
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    Wylex fuseboard history....

    Evening all Could anyone tell me a rough timeline on old Wylex fuseboards.... The brown ones, the wooden base ones, the ones with the insulated backs... the cream coloured ones... any info would be appreciated Thanks
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    Robin KTS 1630 New mains test leads

    Hi all, Anyone know if or where I can get new mains test leads for the Robin 1630? I saw a post of a few years ago about some merger leads that might fit, if anyone has tried them I'd be grateful if you'd let me know, Cheers
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    Metrix MX57 EX

    Hi guys Selling my Metrix MX57 EX Multimeter. It is in almost new condition and has never really been used. Still in the case and with the LCD cover still in place. It is currently out of calibration due to its lack of use. Ideally I'm looking for offers on it but for what it is I'm not looking...
  17. NDG Elecs

    Appliance repairs... Stick or twist..

    Hi folks, I occasionally get calls for appliance repairs, and got one tonight from a stressed sounding chippy owner about his deep fat fryer. I politely turned him down and gave him the number of someone I know who deals with appliances, as I knows very little really. But then it got me...
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    Whiska Quixx

    Just seeing peoples opinions on the whiska Quixx glands for tails? Bad practice to use them without tails clamps within CU?
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    Old time test instruments.

    This is what we used to use to test ELCB's and loop test with a moving coil meter.
  20. sparksburnout

    Is it right?? - Police officer still working for police and doing electrical and plumbing work

    Got a call from a local builder this week, asking if I could come and "have a look at a job". Upon asking what it was he said electrics in a new extension. So, as it was on my way home I called in for a butchers. Turns out it has already been done and he just want's "a sparky to issue a cert". I...

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