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    Knighthoods, they dish them out like degrees these days.

    Sir Nick Clegg, hahahhahahahahhhhhhhhhhaahhahahahaa. Happy New Year to you all! :-)
  2. F

    Electrician Jobs Anyone know what these 3 pin sockets are?

    Hello all We have moved into a 1960s house, grade 2 listed. electrical wiring modernised by previous owners. These 3 pin sockets still wired in (pic attached): they are NOT the standard 5amp as the top pin is much smaller than the bottom pin. My electrician has no idea what they are for. We...
  3. O

    You don't see much of this these days ...

    It was under the floor of a 1930's house Doesn't look to bad for its age!
  4. Dobes_88

    Outdoor lighting sensors - any idea what make/model these are?

    Good evening! Had a bit of a flying visit to property earlier to look at something completely different, but was asked to have a quick nose at the outdoor lighting sensors. There's multiple halogen floodlights controlled by these multiple sensors throughout the property, 2 x sensors in...
  5. Dave OCD

    If someone asks you to install one of these avoid if you can.

    A hand made glass chandelier from Italy , cost unknown but not cheap. The customer brought this back from Bermuda in 3 cardboard boxes and we had to assemble then fit to the vaulted ceiling in a converted attic bedroom. I also had to find E12 Candle Lamps which nobody stocks. The picture doesn't...
  6. C

    Has anyone cut these before

    hello guys I need to put some plastic switches on some switch drops with no Earth and replace the backboxes. The plan is all class 2 fittings and plastic switches I have been told these old 12mm conduits and backbones are made of nickel and my multi tool won't cut them, i suspect they had...
  7. T

    Don't worry an Electrician fitted these, no cert, no VAT!

    Ho hum, on my travels today asked to inspect (cursory!) state of wiring. Love the sink with induction hob. The thermal damage and exposed singles behind the oven and floppy sockets a treat to behold. Just a little light entertainment. Now...I know I need a course in photography but you can see...
  8. NDG Elecs

    Anyone recognise these sockets?

    Hi Folks, I am trying to source the sockets and switches as seen in the photos. There is absolutely 100% no branding on any of them, which seems a little odd given that they probably cost a bit. I have had a look at a few brands in wholesalers and had no luck thus far. One thing I felt was...
  9. S

    Please help me regarding these topics.

    I have an assignment on Saturday. There are somethings that I do not understand. So Please help me to figure them out. 1)What is the exact value as mentioned by regulations for High Voltage and Low Voltage? 2)If an insulation is good three people should sign to verify. What are those people...
  10. Gazthesparky

    Anyone want these free to a good home

    Been to a job today where the customer wanted his old economy 7 heating controls removing as he has had gas central heating. Never seen a time clock like that and I know that some of you like old items so up for grabs before they go in the skip The time clock meter in the bottom left of the...
  11. Andy-1960

    Socket outlets with built in USB

    Not a great fan of these for the reasons mentioned in the video, but what this guy highlights regarding the earth is more than a bit worrying. The video goes on a bit but just a warning that these things are on the market!
  12. K

    Veto mb

    Looking for one of these if anyone has one idle. Must be willing to post. Thanks Kevin
  13. J

    Alternatives to SolarCity

    I contacted Solarcity about purchasing a Battery and Inverter, they rejected my approach saying they are not willing to sell to a non-American.I particularly like their compact , concise design. I came across this Germany company with a 30 year guarantee of their product at £11k ...
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    Downlights

    Hello i am in the process of fitting three downlights but there is no earth connection on the lamps,i have run the switched live neutral and earth into a junction box in the loft and than fed x3 1.5mm twin earth to each lamp but not sure if it is alright to terminate the earth wires in choc box...
  15. D

    Help me source one of these...

    Please! Cyber pint for anyone who can help
  16. Leader

    Where can I get these?

    I need to purchase the below but I'm having trouble finding the right cable in the right size. Any ideas? 1.5mm 3 core H05VV-FG 2.5mm 3 core H05V2V2-F I only need a couple of meters of each. Cheers
  17. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Not as good as DelBoy

  18. GMES

    Anybody got one of these

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-Phone-Batteries/Samsung-Galaxy-Battery-Charger-Rechargeable-Portable-External/B01DJC492K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487958245&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s7+edge+charger+case I bought the above yesterday from Amazon, purely because my phone runs out of charge...
  19. N

    EICR recommendations

    Just a quick one. Testing a house that's install is about 20 year old. Obviously hasn't got a metal clad DB, earthing is only 10mm. Would you put these down in the reccomendations? Even though these items were perfectly fine when it was installed? Lee
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    Seaward PrimeTest 350 Auto Options for IT Equipment

    I have a Seaward PrimeTest 350 and noticed these two options in the auto test menu: H) IT Equip CLI PE Current Which does these tests: Earth Continuity 0.10 Insulation 1.0 PE Conductor Current 3.50 I) IT Equip CLII Touch Current Insulation 2.0 Touch Current 0.25 Is this correct as I did not...

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