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  1. J

    Van Security

    Hi Since I started going on my own I've been thinking about better van security, but since buying a few tools that weren't cheap recently I really needed to get my act together and sort it out ASAP. All of my power tools are now in a metal box with a padlock, which is bolted to the van deck...
  2. A

    solar PV qualification advice

    Hi guys I'm thinking of changing sector and was wondering 1, what is the most appropriate and up to date qual for PV? Is it 2399? 2, is there much work ahead for 10or so years in this sector? As I've been told the hype of PV is over. Thanks
  3. A

    Anyone know some info on this fuse?

    hi all can anyone help, I'm trying to fill in the 'characteristics of primary supply' box in on cert and need some more details. hopefully the picture will attach below, anywho so far i've got BS88 and 60A rating. any ideas on 'Type' and 'short circuit capacity'? I've tried dno and supplier...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    30mA RCD requirement?

    Evening all.. I have just been to quote for a bathroom extractor fan and a kitchen extractor fan. I was pretty sure I understood the RCD requirements but it gets a bit confusing sometimes! The bathroom extractor will probably be 230V (could be ELV though) and all cables will be in trunking in...
  5. B

    generator

    Hi all This might sound crazy but I want to make my own generator in my garage and power my own property, fed up of these electricity bills, any ideas where to start. Magnets ?? Coils windings ???? Sure it won't take much to generate 230v at 50hz
    • Buzz-light-bulb
    • Thread
    • generator going people though
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. Les Macaulay

    Nominal Voltage

    Why has nominal voltage gone from 250Volts back in the good old days, to 240Volts, several years ago, to 230Volts more recently? What is the legal max and min tolerance in the 230Volt level?
  7. G

    Rcd outdoor skt.

    Hi guys quick question. Neighbour wants outdoor skt at garden shed. Her house has no rcd protection. Old rewirable fuse board. Cable to be buried underground. Going to spur off closest skt, then out to shed in armour cable. Without upgrading the fuse board is there any way I can rcd protect the...
    • gregorabbott
    • Thread
    • armour cable earthing outdoor rcd though
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Worcester

    BenQ Panels - grounding

    Don;t you love it :) Got an isntallation to do next week with BenQ 325's and now our suppliers are offering PM318B01 in lieu of the PM096B00, and it would appear that the 318's need grounding.. I Don't have a problem with the array, (used to do that anyway ..) however it also says...
  9. S

    Air Source Heat Pump Cylinders - new, hybrid techology, MCS pending. Your thoughts?

    Giona UK - Electric Water Heaters Hot water only. 900 watt pump on the 300 litre version. COP of 2.98 http://gionauk.com/downloads/Direct%20Air%20Source%20Heat%20Pump%20Water%20Heater.pdf Am told this is new tech because it combines the heat pump with a cylinder. Will it get MCS? Will there...
  10. GMES

    Why I'm glad I don't rely on domestic

    Bloody domestic customers, I got a call Saturday teatime asking if I could quote for a cu change / 20 new double sockets and new lighting circuit, now even though I don't do much domestic it sounded worthwhile so I asked when would be convenient to come and price it up so he said any day this...
  11. P

    Returning to work after years away, some questions

    Hello all, I qualified as an electrircian about 10 years ago passing all parts of C+G 2360 and 16th IEE, however for the last 5 years (or abouts) I've not worked as an electrician. I want to change that now but I am unsure about some things, I've tried to 'google it' myself but cannot find...
    • Predator
    • Thread
    • after domestic electrical work questions returning though years
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. richy3333

    Poor work - by a 'proper electrcian'

    I found this the other day and thought it worth posting as certain members are so dogmatic in their views and that makes me chuckle because life is never that black and white. This is a new install (6 months ago) by a 'time served electrician' and it's in a public building. The installation...
  13. O

    Advice Please on Chandelier wiring fault

    My electrician is currently working at my home doing some general rewiring in an extension room. I had asked to also rewire two brass wall lights and a brass chandelier. They are old pices of equipment from 1970 and they have been in store here for eight years. He found that one of the wall...
    • OAKWOODBANK
    • Thread
    • advice brass chandelier fault inside please rubber though wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. S

    My "EASY" MCS Experience

    Ok - call me an idiot - I appear to deserve it! I'm going on holiday in a week and have my MCS inspection the first working day after we get back. We're busier than we've been since the madness of DEC 2011 and our MCS ..... well when we weren't getting much work we were going to finish with...
  15. whinmoor

    "All the Customers"

    Opened my email inbox this morning to find a company in China had sent me an Excel spreadsheet entitled "All the Customers". It had thousands of rows of details of potential customers, including suppliers, installers and finance companies, from multiple countries. Helpfully, they've got it all...
  16. O

    Coffin DNO cutout

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help with this little question? I'm just about to do a full rewire on a domestic dwelling and have come across a DNO cutout I've not seen before. It's an ISCO cutout with a fused Neutral. I've done some checking on the forum earlier and from what I can...
    • omega
    • Thread
    • attach cutout dno neutral though
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    Trying to find Legrand RCBOs

    Does anyone know of anywhere stocking Legrand RCBOs please? I'm after a 6A and a 20A for a job and cant seem to find them anywhere. I'm in South Wales but would be happy to buy from reputable on-line etc if necessary. Obviously I've tried all my local suppliers and even Screwfix dont have...
  18. Dan

    Layout has gone fixed-width! Don't worry, you can change it back though!

    If you browse using the PC or Laptop, you'll find the forum now has a fixed width layout. If you don't like it though, you can always change it back. Scroll to the bottom of the forum and you'll see a drop down box on the left, select "Default Orange and Blue" and you'll get the old 'fluid'...
  19. G

    core drill set

    can someone recommend me a decent core drill set ? thanks !
  20. A

    Old imperial conduit box lid screws

    Any one know the size of the old imperial conduit box screws ?? I don't have callipers. They look to me like 5/16" screws any help appreciated

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