Good evening folks.
I have a customer who I am planning a rewire for and ther are asking for LED lights for in treads, wall washing, down lights etc....
I am aware of the general down lighter spot lights etc but whilst browsing the web for ideas, styles, costs etc I see some stuff is 240V supply...
bored just now and found this
Termination of 240 mm2 LV XLPE cable using thimble designed for 400 mm2 cable - YouTube
surely he shouldnt be doing that, folding over the cores, should he ?
please dont slate me for not knowing but ,,,,,,,
Jamie
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I'm looking at doing an in-roof system on a slate roof which is a re-roof. So, I'm wondering if anyone has done this and can offer any advice? I'm yet to talk to my roofers but currently thinking about possible gotchas with thin slate around in-roof frame.
Also, can anyone suggest a good...
Hi all,
I have a job coming up, installing some pillar lights on a driveway that is being re-laid. My first thought was swa and wiska boxes as have done with a few garden projects), however...
The lights will obviously be fitted flush to the floor so no place for my boxes and the internal...
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I passed my elecsa assessment 2 weeks ago now and I was wondering how long it took to recieve all the info through the post so I can start to notify jobs?
I passed the assessment with just 1 non conform. So as soon as he left, I went back to the job and sorted it out. I took a picture...
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I got tonsilitis (bleurgh!) so missed the last day and a half of my last London workshop with OLCI before the actual practical. I am aware of the circuits we have to build and trunking/conduit we have to build in etc, this is not a problem (also materials list, wiring diag, common sense...
Hi all, I have been on my own since 1st Sept '11 after working for other people for years. I am NIC Domestic and have been for years but I have now picked up a couple of builders who are keen to use me more often and most of their work is domestic but they occasionally do commercial. How easy is...
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I have computer room so i need to re wiring .so our domestic ac voltage 230v. i want to add some stuff
* voltage meter.
* ampere meter.
* current transformer.
* circuit breaker.
* 5 electrical socket outlet.(1 for monitor 1 for CPU)
How can i add this stuff. please any 1 give me a...
Hi Folks, I've had a quick search for a thread on this but there are so many queries on UFH.
I've been asked to repair some UFH where a carpenter has sliced through it with his stanley knife. I've never worked with UFH before but what i have been told is that this stuff is called elements e...
Hi guys, just found this forum and have something i hope you can help me with? My elec oven stopped working yesterday, was gonna check the fuse first so unplugged it from the socket, however on doing so the top prong of the plug has blue suff over it??? have no idea what it is, possible damp? so...
Not a question but I was having a rummage around my PC and found these pictures of some of the fun gear I got to play with.
Anyone else got photo’s of things they’ve worked on?
Need Anti Vandal Wire covers for some outdoor circular bulhead lights...
got to replace some on a block of flats and freeholder is getting anoyed as the little turds smash them...!!
any one got any ideas were to get from?
Evening everyone.
This might sound really pretentious (and more so because I've only been on here as a member for a month or so) but as I read through a lot of the threads on here, I can't help think that a chimp with a basic grasp of computer literacy has managed to somehow contribute.
It's...
Heres some of the old gear that i get to see, and sometimes i have to rip it out and replace.
Solid, dependable and ugly, but its craftsmanship at its best!
Ay up each
I was just farting about on ebay and came across NICEIC fake goods such as t-shirts, stickers for the van etc etc blah blah blah so and and so fourth, and I realised that any Tom, Dick, and Harriot can buy this stuff and pretend to the punters that they are a registered with the...
I had 2 of these lamps for sale but the other has just sold. I have had a look in my 'Spare Tools' drawer to see what else I could include to make it better value.
What you get:
Facom cordless rechargable lamps, charger & power supply (6 hours runtime) like new
Knipex 180mm Side Cutters...
I have a dishwasher with a short lead, cant take off the plug as it nulls the warrenty, it is situated next to a 600mm cupboard which the sink sits on top of, washing machine next to that (which is approximately as far as the plug reaches!)
then a 300mm cupboard that has a gap at the back but...
hello all,
i noticed theres no for sale part of the forum and im wondering if its not there for a reason.
i have cleared my shed out today and have LOADS of electrical gear for sale which i was going to put up here and save on ebay and paypal fees (robbing sods).
would a moderator let me know...
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