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  1. L

    Trying to modify a Generac GP3300 portable generator

    I have a Generac GP3300 portable generator. It has 1 120/240 30amp RV receptacle and 4 120v 14amp standard receptacles. What I want to do is change the four standards from 14 amp to 20 amps. Under the covers it has 2 14 amp breakers. the 120/240 is wired to both the breakers while the standard...
  2. F

    Installed cables within safe zone then moved by others.

    Hi all, hope someone can help. I've completed part of a new install in a clients new build house. The cables have been installed in safe zones or in line with accessories and routed via holes drilled in noggins and are all protected via split load RCD 17th Ed Consumer unit. The plumber...
  3. T

    Hi! new guy TRYING to get offshore!!!

    Thought i would join this forum as it looks very helpful. Trying to get any advice on getting offshore as it is torture!
  4. 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...
  5. Worcester

    Updated EPC's and GDAR's - Is DECC trying to kill the Domestic RHI before it starts?

    We are having a few challenges with the energy assesment values for Domestic RHI properties - any one seen this yet. 5 Properties, all run through the full MCS Energy and Heat Loss calcs, same 5 properties, EPC's using the RdSAP all give an energy requirement between 30 and 50% lower than the...
  6. M

    rcbo tripping before ramp test is complete

    hey all i was wondering what reason would be behind an RCBO tripping out before the ramp test has finished and comping up with trp? thanks
  7. C

    2394 Pass

    Just found out yesterday that I passed the 2394!!Only took the city and guilds 3 and a bit months to let me know tho loll!!!! Well happy considering the first 5 ???s were pretty vague!!the practical and online test were pretty easy and if any 1 sitting the exam i wouldn't really worry 2 much...
  8. A

    someone trying to kill me?

  9. T

    HELP please with next inspection date

    Currently doing occupied property work for Camden Council at the moment and have a slight issue with Next Inspection Date and also the Extent of the work covered. My issue is with the non-full rewires that we are doing at the moment. Where it is just a Kitchen Ring Rewire and CCU change plus a...
  10. B

    Newbie trying to get into the trade

    Afternoon all, im new to the forum and I'm looking for some advice if possible. I'm not currently in the trade but am looking to retrain. I'm 30 and currently employed full time and can only do part time training having a family to support, can anyone give me any guidance on courses? I've...
  11. kingeri

    Flexible drill extenders

    Has anyone used one of these flexible drive shaft extenders? Looks like a neat idea but wonder how well they work in practice. Flexible extender goes between drill and bit so you can drill awkward areas, round corners etc.
  12. F

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Jib

    Hi all - I'm a partner in a JIB firm with a fabalous experienced workforce and are a credit to the trade. Their work is second to none and our rates are very competative. Getting really p~~~~d off with larger companies who are not in the JIB trying to bulley themselves in, getting agency lads...
  13. C

    Complete Novice trying to install new 2 Gang Light Switch - please help!!!

    Hi guys, I am completly stuck, I am replacing my Kitchen Light Switches with new Chrome switches, I thought it would be just a quick straight forward swap, how wrong could i be!! There are 2 separate lights in the kitchen on a 2 gang switch, indepently controlled by the same switch (2...
  14. A

    Trying to get a domestic electrical safety certificate...

    I am trying to get a domestic electrical safety certificate so I can rent out my house in Southampton but my electrician has come up with £300 of remedial work before he will pass it. He claims the pendant light in the bathroom breaks IP rules and the law and that I can be prosecuted for it. Now...
  15. King Mustard

    Trying to replace capacitor - which one do I choose?

    We are trying to replace two "blown" capacitors on a seven-year-old computer video card. The capacitors appear identical and state, amongst other things, 6.3V/1500uF. When we use that information the RS Components website, there are 24 results. Can you help us find the correct one? P.S. I...
  16. Marvo

    fault found before leaving the vehicle

    Had a call recently from a very old friend saying he'd arrived home and some of his sockets and all the upstairs lights weren't working. I went around to have a look for him and managed to find the fault without getting out of my car.
  17. S

    recently passed my trade test what to do next ??

    hi there i am 21 and i passed my trade test in may there and have been out of work since July, i was just wondering if anyone out there could give me any ideas of what to do next ? i have been applying for jobs with no luck so far. i thinking of trying to get some money together to sit my...
  18. S

    Osram Dimmable T5 ballasts, (1-10v analog) and Mk dimmers.

    Im having a bit of an angry time with this crappy setup, and I was wanting to know if anyone had experience of also using these. Basicly Ive followed the awesome user guide, and put a max of 4 ballasts on each dimmer (well 5 on 2 of them but none of them work right anyway) So. The ballast...
  19. dansk

    PV Suppliers and the MCS Databse

    Im sorry to moan, but just need to let of some frustration at the amount of PV suppliers sales calls i get here, and that's in addition to the 10 or so emails that come through. I even had a German number phone the other day with a Chinese guy on trying to flog me panels - unless im missing...
  20. S

    Awaiting Results Looking For Work

    Sorry if this seems like a broken record and hope im in the correct place of this site? I have recently sat my level 3 exams and am awaiting results. Although i have been told i passed both my practical exams just waiting on written for internal verification. Im 24, currently working in...

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