Hi guys, i am just looking for some information on the old style ko boxes with the plastic lugs inside. As i am quite young i have never actually come across this type of box and was wandering if there is anywhere i can get a replacement plastic lug as one has broke. I wanted to try and fix the...
Hello guys,
A customer is purchasing a range style cooker, all electric, and looking at the specs it is listed as drawing a maximum of 15.9 kw which equates to 69A. I am wondering if any of you have installed a cable for this large an appliance. I am guessing that I would have to...
I wasn't sure where to put this so feel free to relocate if there's somewhere more appropriate.
I have recently acquired an advertising bar on the right hand side of my page (everywhere side bar v1.4.1.)
I t takes about a third of the page in width and unfortunately it's playing havoc with...
hi there im looking for advice on how to reset this alarm please and change the code. tenants have left my house and changed the code and i need to change it back for new tenants. can anyone help please????
the alarm is a pro tek 9448+ syle
Yes i bet you have all gone oh not again and normally i wouldnt even post one like this as normally easy faults short here short there problem solved but this one has got even my tiny mind baffled , new install all tested out 100% ok all R1R2 reading satisfactory all insulation reading over 200...
Hi guys,
I'm just after a wee bit of help if at all possible.
Regarding the Scantronic 9448+ Style burglar alarm - I'm trying to add a door contact in a shed to an already functioning home burglar alarm. I've managed to download the installation manual from the internet (attached) but even...
Ok, there are 3mobile homes on a 60amp 16mm radial. Tenants are complaining to site owner. He does not want to have to give them individual supplies. Could they be formed into a ring by running a 16mm from end home back to mains??? And if so what would you fuse a 16mm ring main at???? Any...
Hello, as an electrician who frequently works in the United States as well as the UK, I was wondering why UK electricians don't adopt the US style conduit bender as shown below -
US UK
This style of bender comes in 3 sizes - 1/2 inch, 3/4...
Have to price for a CU swap and the customer wants it moving into the house from the garage. Its a run of around 7 meters from the meter to the new position and will be running it in SWA.
When doing similar jobs, which kind of fused isolator is most popular with others, or is it a case of buy...
I think I've managed to work out how to upload a pic. The mess on the power pole is about 4 feet from the verandah of the restaurant all uninsulated 3 phase 440v, the 3 white rectangular boxes are the fused supplies for the restaurant. Don't bother with IP ratings. This is apparently safe...
Hi guys,
A friend wants an electric shower put in, he has the DB that houses these MCBs : R & B Star Electrical Wholesalers Ltd Crabtree Starbreaker range (old type)
Now, he has 2 spare slots so alls good! However im trying to find a 45A RCBO that may fit? Anybody think any other makes may...
Just seeing what make of downlight you normally use (gu10 style) ?
Been through a few variations over the years, JCC, Robus, Click, Wilts Plus and as from this week giving Aurora a try.
Would be nice to get one where you could easily fit 2 twin and earths in there, rather than resorting to my...
I know this topic previously covered as available from mills and tw tools but if anyone interested there's a guy on eBay selling them
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Hi, I have 2 meters, one old day night meter and a newer one, can I remove the old meter as it doesn't really seem to be serving a purpose, its still ticking away and has tails to the cutout. Cheers in advance:)
I’m about to change an CU with rewireable fuses to one with RCBOs, the reasoning behind this is, only a small CU will fit the space and the property only has 4 circuits
5amp Upstairs Lights
5amp Downstairs Lights
30amp Sockets
30amp Cooker
If I use MCB all circuits are protected by an RCD...
i've lost the green fused clip and crocodile clip that clips on to the 1652 test leads. if anyone has on spare that theyd be wiling to sell me could you please pm me. my boss is going wappy.
thanks.
Just a thought?
Facebook style status display, it would a status under your name in posts & on profile page etc.
Found this one
vBStatus - Facebook Style Status Display
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I haven't checked out the integrity or security...
Hello All,
Can anyone let me know when old style cables were introduced and taken out of circulation?
> VIR?
> Rubber?
> Aluminium
> T&E PVC?
> PVC with no cpc?
>etc......
Thank you.
(I know PVC is not an old style cable)
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