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  1. Bubbler Bob

    Upgrading Older Style Wylex Type B MCB's to BS EN 60898

    hanks Hi new member here wishing some advise! I've a 6 Way Consumer Unit with Wylex Type B (WYB Series, BS3871) Push In/Pop Out style MCB's, which is working with no known faults. Utilising 2 x 5A MCB's re front & rear ceiling light circuits, and 2 x 30A MCB's re front & rear power socket...
  2. G

    Smart switch replacing old style

    hello I first want to say I am autistic and have difficulties communicating so if any problems arise I am sorry. I have no experiences with electrical stufff, but my mum was a school caretaker and knows enough to do simple things. I often leave my bedroom light on all the time, costing loads...
  3. Pete999

    Pete's Videos EICR Septic style 123456789

  4. Pete999

    Pete's Videos RCD Testing Asian style

  5. Gavin John Hyde

    Electricians - russian style

    This popped up on my suggested videos on youtube. This will be up your street @Pete999 had a watch and found it all a bit interesting. the way he joins stripped wires is certainly different compared to what we do over here! also would we ever use flexible conduit like they have done? From my...
  6. L

    Wylex Old Style HRC 60 amp fuses?

    Apologies for newbie question- I'm only an occasional sparky and get stumped by these things from time to time- What's the best way to get hold of these old Wylex fuses? I presume they're not made any more like this? Hope this picture comes over OK....
  7. S

    Japanese Style Toilet Electrical Supply

    Evening chaps, I have to connect a new toilet (before anyone says it, for a client with more money than... sense/toilet roll?) Before seeing it I presumed SFS on a RCD protected circuit, however it comes with a pre-fitted molded plug and integral 10ma rcd unit further up the factory fitted...
  8. Daniel Jones

    2396 style question, 2400, short circuit, RCBO,

    hello, studying for my 2396 exam and i need some help! Been banging my head against a wall for hours trying to get this one straight in my mind. The question is as follows: An electrical installation within a small retail outlet, located in a farm building is to be designed with the...
  9. K

    Advice on old style junction box for cooker - need to replace cooker, told box illegal?

    Hi everyone, there is an electrical cooker already in situ and still connected to this junction box. Have been told box is illegal. I have no idea why, box has been checked inside and is earthed. Can anyone tell me what the issue is please so that I know how to install the new cooker? Big thanks...
  10. D

    Scotland, Old style lighting JB, Will it pass an EICR, Photo attached

    Hi I have taken on a kitchen rewire, with a utility & bathroom addition too, In the loft there is an old style junction box for the lighting circuit, I've seen this method before in many old council houses, Its fed from a 10A mcb with 1.5mm t&e & it is a central point for lots of loop fed...
  11. UKMeterman

    Pylons 1920 style, science museam photos

    Hi, These black and white prints of the installaton of pylons in the 1920s and 1930s has been added to the science museam collection. Volume 1 | Science Museum Group Collection - https://collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk/documents/aa110091902
  12. Gazthesparky

    Cabaret style mirror lights

    Hi There I have a customer who has a large mirror in her dressing room which she would like the theatre style make up mirror show lights installing all the way round the mirror. I have suggested to install 2 separate fittings either side of the mirror. these are off the shelf and saves me the...
  13. Pete999

    Old style tools, anyone still got any left?

    Just been watching a Wood Working Program on Discovery, I was shocked and didn't realise that time has passed by without me really noticing, things like Swing Braces and the appropriate bits, Tenon Saws, combination squares, mostly Chippies tools, but it got me thinking what about non insulated...
  14. K

    Where to source 1/8" 40tps faceplate screws for old style MK grid switch banks?

    Hi All, I'm doing a job at the moment where there is an old style MK metalclad grid 12 switch bank which has the cover held with one screw and duct tape(!). It needs three more screws for the faceplate but they're imperial and I can't find any. The dimensions are: -1/8" diameter -5/16" long...
  15. D

    Bridging the gap, furry style

    Afternoon all, Just about to work on upstairs sockets but thought I'd share this little experience with you from earlier today when we reconnected a cooker. Saw a curious bit of something sticking out of the wall, took the front off ....
  16. E

    Coach Lantern style light with bottom or side cable entry points

    Hi all, I have been asked to fit 3 coach lantern style lights on the outside of a house. The wiring is to be run externally, I'm having trouble finding a make that has bottom or side cable entry points. Pretty much all of the products I have found only have rear cable entry points. Can anyone...
  17. Pete999

    Pete's Videos How to ensure your earth is OK, Yank style

    Oh My
  18. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Test and Inspect NZ style

    How easy is this? still bored but it's nearly vino time
  19. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Safe Isolation American style

    Get a load of this method of Safe Isolation
  20. mattg4321

    Retro style pendant lights and 3 plate wiring

    Got a couple of fittings to put up for a customer soon. Wiring 3x 1mm T+E - 3 plated at ceiling light. No access to floor above. Customer is adamant they want these light fittings put up (or very similar). Anybody got any clever ideas? To be honest I can't see any way this is going to work...

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