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  1. B

    Your Thoughts on FuseBox in 1960s council semi

    Hi all, A house buyer here (FTB) doing the usual googling on old fuseboxes / wiring. House is a 1960s ex council house semi and hasn't been rewired. Not seen any obviously dated looking wall plugs or fixtures but would love any thoughts on the state of the fusebox. Its v.dated and I will no...
  2. M

    Thoughts on this consumer unit change

    Hi all Been asked to quote on this consumer unit change (see photo). Wondering what people's thoughts are on the earthing situation. As can see it is tns but earthing doesn't look to clever to me. It's stranded ali by looks of it. Not sure of CSA of it, looks like could potentially be 10mm at a...
  3. G

    Thoughts of experts welcome - ancient three phase install?

    Thoughts of experts welcome. The first smart meter installer walked away as he wasn't three-phase qualified but i'm wondering whether we should get Western Power out beforehand or whether any other work would be recommended. Not sure what the supply box on the right is feeding and I think Noah...
  4. F

    Kitchen extractor/lighting rig- your thoughts?

    I am refurbishing my kitchen - I have opened up the front of a chimney breast which is directly in the middle of the wall where my kitchen units are going (and previously were) - the chimney breast is only around 280mm deep so I am making up a custom extractor/down light rig. this is what I...
  5. G

    Thoughts on load.

    I'm in the process of rewiring a large portion of a commercial premises. I know this business very well as have attended many times for maintenance/repairs. Although the works are significant there was no new load being added. I also know the sector so know how equipment is used, what is on...
  6. C

    Any thoughts or advice.?

    Hi all, joined today to hopefully get some professional advice, (friendly or not!!), the scenario is we do property maintenance for a few landlords and had been asked to carry out a eicr on a property, our usual electrician is still in Australia at the moment, so used a local contractor who...
  7. D

    Thoughts on this hybrid configuration

    Hi guys and girls, I've come across this setup and although not exactly standard, can't fault it. What are your thoughts. I'm guessing it's just a hybrid/lollipop config. All cable, including the SWA that runs externally to the garage is 2.5mm t&e. A socket on the ring feeds an adaptable box...
  8. M

    Your thoughts on arteriors home lighting lamps?

    Hello, What do you think of arteriors home lighting lamps? Can I learn your thoughts? I want to put these lights in my hallway and in my kitchen. I can not decide. Do I get a nice look? :S
  9. Franad

    Thoughts on 5 week DEI courses?

    Hey guys I completed this course back in July and have been looking to do further studies to gain more knowledge. I was hoping to be able to jump straight into the Level 3 in electrical installations but have been told by at least 2 colleges that those courses don't count towards the Level 2 so...
  10. Pete999

    What are your thoughts on Secondary/Grammar School Teachers?

    It wasn't until I started Technical college at the start of my Apprenticeship that I found out that I was really quite good at all forms of Mathematics, Algebra, Trig, and all the others. My Secondary Maths Teacher was a Welshman. failed Rugby Player, and a complete Bully, waste of time and...
  11. D

    Thoughts on the new PS5 promotional video that dropped a few weeks ago!

    Personally my thoughts :- Looks amazing. Instant game switching no delay is a godsend after yrs of PS4ing Some of the games look amazing and support for 4k is going to blow visual quality through the roof. In reflection I may look at a new 4K TV but need to keep an eye on my pennies and...
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  12. FatAlan

    Thoughts on this?

    Work of a bathroom fitter on CheckATrade Wiring for downlights installed in en-suite.
  13. S

    New Zealand Fuses replaced with higher amperage. Thoughts?

    Background: House was built early 1980s, fuse board is mostly the old school ceramic fuses. The wiring is said to be of modern design with 'tough plastic sheathing' according to a pre-purchase inspection. The previous owner has replaced a 5 amp fuse for the lights with an 8 amp circuit...
  14. J

    Tool bags & the Wera 2 Go - thoughts?

    Been looking for a tool bag for a while and taken a liking to the Wera 2 go one. My garage is a bigger for moisture so the extra protection (and someone suggested banging a few silica sachets in) is a big plus. What's you thoughts? Or if you know of any decent ones that are worth considering?
  15. L

    Swapping an old ceiling fixture. Replace the box? Add a ground? Thoughts?

    I just took down an old chandelier. I'm looking to swap it out with a different old fixture, but I am interested in making it as safe as possible. I attached a picture of the fixture box as it is now and would really appreciate opinions on what needs to be done. At the very least, I feel like...
  16. Gavin John Hyde

    thoughts on this COVID-19 lark

    SO what is everybody's thoughts on this virus? In Bath people have stripped the shelves of bog roll, pasta, flour and yeast(very middle class!). no paracetamol to be found anywhere. Soap and hand cleaning gels are completely out of stock. Its all good and well being hygienic yourself but what...
  17. KennyKen

    Thoughts?

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  18. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody bought one of those cable tongues? if so thoughts...

    I havent purchased one myself yet but has anybody bought one of those cable pulling tongues yet.. A couple of the premium tool brands have them out such as super rod, ck etc... some glow in the dark. What were your thoughts? I am unsure how useful it really is? how flexible is it? I use the...
  19. F

    thoughts on these electrical compliance companys

    a well known electrical compliance company recently carried out an eicr on a pharmaceutical company which is a fair size and completed it in 3 days leaving bar codes on each distribution board facility's manager was well happy with the paper work he received, but my question is how are they...
  20. J

    Thoughts on overloaded radial?

    Hi all Pretty new to working for self. Got call out yesterday for a ring circuit that kept tripping rcd. I identified the faulty cable which had low 0.05 IR reading L to N. I followed this to where next point should be but on opening circuit found only one cable...not good. On closer inspection...
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