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  1. Dan

    UK Amazon Black Friday / Christmas / General Tools and Things for Electricians

    Some links. We earn a tiny 'advertisers fee' when you purchase things through links from our forum here. But the links only last 24hrs. So before you buy anything at all (doesn't need to be just tools or electrical / electrician things) even Black Friday deals or Christmas / New Year deals...
    • Dan
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    • amazon black christmas electricians friday general things tools
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. Electrical2Go

    Green2go Your Destination for All Things Renewable

    We're pleased to introduce Green2Go, the newest addition to the Electrical2Go family! This dedicated platform is the ultimate destination for our renewables lineup, featuring quality products like EV chargers, solar panels, inverters, and battery storage solutions. Green2Go embodies our...
  3. Vortigern

    Aha forgot about some other things I wanted to sell....

    18 Ed. And. 2/ Onsite guide and codebreakers for sale. Gotta be worth £50 quid plus post to someone??? All in perfect nick. Also cable tracing tool, Extech CT40 £25 squid... https://www.tequipment.net/ExtechCT40.asp
  4. T

    I'm New and I don't enjoy paying for things

    Hello. My name is Pete. I am from New York. I don't love New Haven style pizza all that much...
  5. S

    Strange things happen with two PIRs in parallel

    I needed to illuminate our dark side walk at the house. I have used two PIRs wired in parallel which switch four LED lights. The idea is no matter which side of the walk you start at, you'll always set one PIR off and have light. This works, but randomly the MCB of the circuit triggers. I...
  6. N

    What are these transformer looking things I have been seeing?

    Hi. I have seen these transformer like things on the higher voltage powerlines when I go to regional areas in NSW and I was wondering what they are? I can't remember seeing them where I come from (Central Coast NSW) They couldn't be transformers because they are not connected to any other...
    • Naithi
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    • ausie elec looking these things transformer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  7. T

    Turning things off to save electricity?

    Hi, I have just taken over a workspace in London. I have to pay the electricity so want to reduce it. In the breaker box in the workspace, there is one breaker labelled 'water heater' and one labelled 'storage heater'. I dont need hot water or heating, so i switched the lever to down position...
  8. T

    UK Does anyone have a sheet with the 40 things assessors look for ,when doing the 204 exam?

    Does anyone have a sheet with the 40 things assessors look for ,when doing the 204 exam? If you have a cheat sheet like that could you send it to me. Thanks
  9. M

    Electrician Jobs Internet of Things Project Manager : Looking for experienced electricians

    Hello, let me introduce myself before I continue. I work for a startup within the Morgan Sindall group. We work specifically with the Internet of Things, deploying sensors and meters that allow us to measure all kinds of things remotely, and then analyse that data to generate insights. This...
  10. P

    What are things to consider when starting out on your own?

    I have been working on site and for other people for the last 5-6 years but here and there I’ve done private works and I appreciate the freedom more and feels more rewarding when you complete a job and the customer is happy. I am not niceic registered or with any of the other boards, I’ve just...
  11. littlespark

    Working in your own gaff when things don’t go to plan

    Spent yesterday morning running a spur in my kitchen from one double socket on the rfc to a new one along the same wall. Original socket is just beside the multi gang grid switch for appliances. More on that later. Wife came home from shopping with the birthday girl, ranted at me for not doing...
  12. pirate

    They certainly do things differently in some countries...

    Too much screen time on my hands, so I came across this video about wiring a "receptacle" and thought it quite interesting in a nunber of ways
  13. Lister1987

    Things to consider when doing EICRs on Commercial/Industrial?

    I'll be starting a a testing, inspection and compliance outfit at that end of the month and this will be my first proper job in that industry. Those that do Commercial & Industrial daily or frequently; Any common things to look out for? Any timesavers, improved ways of working etc that could...
  14. T

    What things does an electrician inspect prior to installation?

    Hi, We want a 4kwh powervault inverter/battery to be installed in our house. The installation electrican needs to come round and inspect, to see if its possible to install in our (domestic) house. What things does he need to look at? Can a non-electrician do the inspection...
  15. DPG

    Ladbrokes banner! - Dan is fixing the forum ads, and other things - Sorry lads!

    Why have I started getting a Ladbrokes advert at the top of the screen? Very annoying. I'm signed in. Anyone else seeing this? Or am I special? Don't answer that.
  16. I

    What makes you question things?

    Evening all, Was thinking the other day about an installation I've seen where the 2 earths of a ring main at the DB were covered in one sheath of sleeving. This made me wonder whether end to end tests would have been carried out or not. Would someone do the tests and then put the sleeving on...
  17. HumbleWorker 91RT

    New to the industry starting my evening course in September, what’s the top three things you look for when hiring?

    Hi All, Worked on site and coming from an industrial abseiler role into the electrical industry. Curious to see what the majority of you guys are after when it comes to employees. I’ve been a subbie for the past 8 years and believed myself only as good as my last job and reputation...
  18. W

    Things to know about EV charging points

    Hi guys. I’ve bagged myself a new job fitting EV points, mainly commercially but with bits of domestic too. I haven’t accepted it yet, got to discuss a few things before I sign any contracts. I’ve only fitted one before, was a Rolec unit, nice and straight forward, needed two rods before I could...
  19. Dan

    Upgrading the forum, things might be a bit slow for a bit

    Just upgrading the forum, things might be a bit slow. Some features might come and go. Should be done by tomorrow. Apologies for any lag or downtime. It's an essential upgrade so can't really dodge this one. Security updates as well as a few new features. Will reveal more in the coming days.
  20. G

    Interesting electrical things wot I have found on site

    Don't know if we have a running thread? Saw this for the first time today? Anyone fitted any?
    • GBDamo
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    • electrical found interesting site plan things
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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