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I'm thinking of moving house, say in 6 to 12 months and just wondering what people's views were on this.
i currently live in a village right on the very edge of south leicester near the M1, and looking at moving to Market Harborough which is only 8 - 10 miles from leicester so not a...
Ok i just spotted this in the main section of the forum and it got me thinking about the answers. I dont remember doing this at college.
A reactor allows a current of 15a to flow from a 230v 50 Hz supply.
Determine the current which will flow at the same voltage if the frequency changes...
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whilst driving down down the motorway yesterday down the M5 or M42 can't remember which I notice they are replacing central reservation lights by the looks of it.
Anyway, just wondering, the power that feeds street lights and road signs etc, where is it fed from? I know it sounds daft but...
Hi all,
if using 2.5mm can i put a 16A MCB on a lighting circuit? never needed to before so a little unsure, but can't remember of they're limited to a certain amperage.
thanks
Hi, not been here for a few months and my first visit back is asking for advice, sorry but I need my sanity back!...
This is in relation to installing a new CU. As well as the CU and a couple of other jobs I have to sort out the supply cable to the shed & garden. The supply is a TNC-S. The shed...
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I am thinking about becoming an Electrician and I was wondering if this is a good course to do City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma , does anyone have any feedback?
Cheers Jay
Hi All,
This my first post here with a serious question, so be gentle.....
I took my 16th edition years ago (about a year before part P was introduced), but have only been working on light industrial stuff occasionally as part of my job.
A change in circumstances has started me thinking I...
I'm in a lovely warm conservatory, underfloor heating,owner has done all the electrics and installed a rfc also.2.5mm t&e on top of heating mat .32a, don't know why he didn't do a radial 20a . Just thinking about derating the cable because of the heat/pulling it all out?
my notifable work is getting less and less, even more so with latest changes, so i am thinking i would be better off just jacking the nic and getting another spark to sign off work that needs part P its not just the money, it would save the hassle of yearly assesments, etc i am going to start...
Hi all, possibly a stupid question, but input from professionals would be appreciated.
Im looking to buy my first voltage tester, (probably fluke) and have been looking at a few.
I understand there are ones with a self test function, or without then you buy a proving unit with it.
My thought...
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I work in the entertainment industry doing sound and lighting for festivals, concerts and corporate events. A lot of my work involves temporary power, be that for sound/lighting/video etc at a festival, or powering toilets and fridge trucks and lighting and catering in a marquee for...
Hi guys thinking of doing my part p coarse and going NIC EIC, what's the deal with registering with the NIC any tips or info would be appreciated, thank u
Hi guys,
I have a strange one. I was called to a property recently to an intermittent alarm on a heating fill set (mikrofill EFD). I have fitted many of these in the past with no problems. I contacted the manufacturers who advised me that the fault could be interference on the circuit due to...
Hi guys
1st time poster here, although I have been thru the threads here relating to PV cells start-ups. My father and brother run a quite successful traditional heating business and I am looking to add a solar panel start up, which I run along side with it. I have done quite a bit of research...
Hi everyone, I have been thinking about trying to further my career, I have been thinking about training as an electrical engineer, would anyone know what would be the best way to go about it. I have looked on the net but there seems to be a lot of sites but not much information. I have spoken...
Hiya,
I've read many of the great threads on here and decided to sign up.
Long story short: (really!)
I worked with an electrician for a short while on some domestic jobs, installs etc just before leaving school. I didn't end up doing an electrical apprenticeship although always had a keen...
i am thinking about starting an electrician course i live i plymouth
need some advise please... which places have got a good reputation
for people with no experience etc thanks luca
Hi Guys.
Just a quickie I hope.
I need to put 2 x satellite, 1 x tv and 1 x BT (all on 2 gang modular plate) right next to double socket.
I was thinking to use a 2+2 metal backbox, but am now concerned that without it being insulated between band I and band II circuits there could be a problem...
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