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  1. Goody

    Issue with PIR Lght.

    Hi, Mounted one of this on the wall outside in the garden, couple of feet away from the boiler flu. The trouble is, it comes on in the evenings whenever the boiler spews out. Going back to shift it further away from the flu. Any other suggestions to get around it? Thanks!
  2. G

    looking for a new toolbag, suggestions? (semi organized over the shoulder)

    Hi, I've been trying to find a good medium sized toolbag, i currently have a stanley fatmax open tote bag and i find myself just throwing my tools into it and i can never find anything and then i misplace more tools because i can't see they're missing. I think i need a more organised toolbag...
  3. D

    Suggestions!!??

    suggestions on new design livery for van
  4. Rockingit

    Need a 'multi control' actuator - suggestions?

    Hi all, got an interesting little problem to solve that needs something clever: Client has bollard lights that they want on a manual 2-way circuit (ok so far..) that can also be triggered by the alarm system..(right....) and also left on a PIR option. So I've got one string of lights (figure...
  5. M

    Any suggestions for finding/applying for an apprenticeship ? thanks

    Hi all hope you may be able to advise me on this. I am 27, currently working an office job in the public sector and frankly I'm sick to death of it!! I have always been interested in trades particularly the electrical sector and certainly regret not going in to something like this when I...
  6. G

    new member - tool kit suggestions please

    Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to the industry, currently taking my C&G Level 2. I'm looking at buying tools and have found a few cheap electrician starter kits but have my doubts about their quality. Any suggestions? I have a part time job in a pub which I'm sure u can imagine...
  7. T

    Looking for suggestions - Electrical Panel Competence Certificates

    Hi, I'm fairly new to this forum but the company I work for would like us to take a course to enable us to work inside industrial panels, bagging machines, etc. My problem is that ther appears to be loads of different courses available. We install industrial printers in food, beveridge, etc...
  8. B

    black frame panels suggestions

    hi all, got a customer, landlord really who has various slate roof propertie,s wants to put panels on them but will only claim fit, therefore cheap and cheerful suggestions please and suppliers if poss,, its in your hands thanks
  9. DaveyD

    Garage :: Plastic conduit from floor, suggestions please.

    Hi everyone Can I have your advise please? I have a domestic detached garage to wire up. Its a simple job. 1 x socket and fused down for a single light. They had a new roof on and want me to use existing supply cable, it comes from house CU that has RCD protection on its own CB up into the loft...
  10. M

    Any suggestions to improve the features of electrical test & measurement instruments?

    I design and manufacture electrical test and measurment devices. And since many of you have a lot of field experience using these devices, I was wondering if you can give me any suggestions on how some of these devices could be improved (features, design, etc.). I specialize in high voltage...
  11. O

    Light for cellar with battery backup - suggestions please

    Hi Customer wants a new light fitting in their cellar with battery back up - i.e. it runs off 230v and has a battery inside it in the event of power failure. Its not required to be on all the time. Had a look at maintained and non maintained - having a senior moment - would either of these...
  12. A

    OLCI complaints, feedback or suggestions

    Hi all, Alana Fox here from OLCI Construction Training. If you have any questions, OLCI reviews or OLCI complaints, please email me on [email protected] or phone me on 0800 316 8100. We constantly work to improve our service and levels of support, and welcome your feedback, suggestions...
  13. O

    Suggestions please

    Just been to see a job where I would need to replace a FCU with a RCD FCU as its to supply a fan heater (1kw) in the bathroom. Easy I hear you say but... the existing FCU is in the adjacent kitchen and its the first spur off the ring and there are 2 more sockets linked off the FCU (not...
  14. D

    Advice suggestions please

    Gone to a job this morning had a call from a customer when i plug too much I'n on this side of the kitchen it trips the whole house, house DB protected by 30ma rcd. Went to the job apparently this has been the case for 4 years or more. Happens then washing machine is on and toaster and kettle is...
  15. O

    Type of downlighter - suggestions please

    Hi, I've attached a photo I took of a clients light fitting which isn't working. I'm having a "senior moment" day and I'm hoping some of you useful people can help tell me how to extract transformer so I can test it. This is the only label visible: Thanks
  16. E

    Suggestions please

    Any thoughts/suggestions re: this job would be much appreciated, as farm installs aren`t my usual fare. I`ve agreed to help sort it as the farmer`s a bit desperate as he`s got the DNO booked to fit a new pole mounted tranny in not much more than a week! The entire install is in desperate need of...
  17. T

    Hi, any tips/ suggestions for me?

    Hi, I've posted this in the jobs section but i thought id post it here aswell as a bit of an introduction, Hi, Just started my NVQ lvl1 and C&G Level 2 2330 September. I have nearly completed my NVQ lvl1 already and i am looking to pick up some work if possible. Little bit about myself, im...
  18. V

    Splitting circuits in 17th CU - Suggestions?

    Hi, After some opinions on how to split the circuits, I have as follows Upstairs lighting - 6A Downstairs lighting - 6A Ring main (up & down) - 32A 2nd Ring main (kitchen sockets, Conservatory & shower (5A spur from immersion socket - no immersion fitted) - 32A Cooker - 32A Alarm &...
  19. P

    options to get some work

    I hope this is the right place for this post so here are the details. I have recently qualified and hoping to get my Part P scheme assessment in a few weeks and have started my own business, i am looking for some advice on a job i have just been to look at. I have walked away from the job but...
  20. L

    suggestions on possible solution to problem caused by wireless thermostat and RCD

    Hi Guys Done a small job for a local heating engineer this morning just a simple FCU to the ring to supply the combi. Potential problem is this: The house suffered a powersurge last year and all credit on the meters was lost, the homeowner called out an electrician who also noticed the house...

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