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  1. 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...
  2. 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.
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
    • SparkyJoe
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    • ballasts dimmable dimmer dimmers electricians' talk light trying voltage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
    • SHendyCrouch
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    • because electrical work electricians' talk exams looking looking for work results trying work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  7. S

    Facebook marketing

    Has anyone tried facebook marketing? Latest offer is £145 for 30 days in a 25 mile radius of my nearest town. All targeted at over homeowners over 40. Apparently 50k of them in our area actively on facebook everyday (which I seriously doubt) they reckon a click through of 1% - I think I'm...
    • SRE
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    • book electricians' talk facebook local people really trying
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Green Lounge (Access Only)
  8. B

    3 phase 3kw immersions, anybody found a good price for one in UK?

    Seems everybody is going down this road now we have more time on our hands? Energy management systems, using the new monitoring gear or using contactor from inverter relay! Yes I am trying to find a cheapish 3 phase immersion to cable as 1-2kw or 3kw domestic water cylinder heating system. At...
  9. B

    Steel trunking capacity

    Hi Folks, Not been here for a while, hope everything's still good! Well, here it is; I'm trying to find the capacity for 75mmx75mm steel trunking. I'm pretty sure it's 45% full it should be, I' having problems proving it though! Can anyone tell me the reg number or tables referenced? I've...
  10. Lit_by_Sparks

    Photometric Files for LED to regular flourescent tube comparison.

    I think that title makes sense. ;) Hi everyone, I'm Mike and I have a question with regards to my battle in trying to enlighten people, about how far LED technology has come on in recent months/years. I have a client that I need to show photometric files to, comparing an 'old school' 5ft flo...
    • Lit_by_Sparks
    • Thread
    • aus electricians' talk information led product regular trying tube
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  11. G

    Trying to date wires - Red, White and Blue

    Really struggling to find any info on this in google, had a peak under the floor at the existing wiring in my place which was made c1920's to see what state the wiring is in. The cables in the socket ring circuit are somewhere around 5mm 3 core silver coloured wire in flat outer sheath with red...
    • Gavin Edmonds
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    • aus electricians' talk red trying white wires
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
  12. R

    EICR and trying to compete.

    Hi all, Just a quick request, having looked on the net and failed i am looking for a pdf or the like that simply highlights what a EICR should include if done properly so that i can attach this to my quotes when submitting them to domestic customers. This is an attempt to highlight to them that...
  13. O

    Is it worth trying to get agency work as a sparks mate while at college?

    No real experience here and trying to get myself into the trade down the mate route as suggested by you lovely folk. Thing is I know there will probably be a lot of competition for these jobs(if they even exist going on the agency's I use for driving) but I dont have an ECS card either which...
    • OllieNotts
    • Thread
    • agency agency work aus college electrical work electricians' talk get least level mate sparks trying while work worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  14. E

    Trying to find a style of downlight.

    Evening all. I'm trying to source a downlight fitting for a customer and have been trawling the internet trying to find the style that they would like but have had no joy. It is a twin fitting that allows the lamps to be independently adjustable and it's silhouette would share a similar shape...
    • electromonkey
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    • aus downlight electricians' talk style trying
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  15. S

    Trying for my 2391 second time around!:-( how to spend on test equipment the first

    Hi Everyone all the best for this Electrical year,my question going for my 2391 second time around fingers cross and a whole lot of revising lol, would like to get me my test equipment for the first time and wondered how much money to spend on test equipment. my two choices are MFT1730...
    • smthdeedog48
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    • 2391 around aus electricians' talk equipment first how to second spend test time trying
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia
  16. N

    Mcs log in problem

    Hi Cant log in to register my own install.Got my log in password and user name through today and wont work.Is this because system is to busy or did anyone have same problem first time Thanks for feed back Graeme
  17. Rockingit

    Trying to find a 63A/80A 2P or 4P 2N/C contactor

    Having not a lot of luck in my search for the above - I can find N/O ones by the bucket, but not N/C. The icing on the cake would be a 2p 63A with 2 x N/O and 2 x N/C. Any suggestions or links? Before anyone asks, the reason that I need n/c is because this system is going to be static for...
    • Rockingit
    • Thread
    • aus contactor electricians' talk trying
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
  18. i=p/u

    back too the books instead of trying to keep up with yous.

    i can do all calcs for designing a circuit as in Ib,In ,It etc. heres my wonder. how can you work out whats the max distance you can run a circuit without being caught on VD and max Zs. easy way maybe im missing. i know IxR=V and you can just keep rechecking till you get within values. or...
  19. M

    Man electrocuted while trying to steal electrical cable

    Silly fool gulfnews : Man electrocuted while stealing live electrical cable in Oman
    • malcolmmirt
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    • aus cable electric electrical electricians' talk trying while
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  20. robd

    Trying to source....Class 2 (double insulated) chrome triple spotlight...

    Afternoon all. Am searching fruitlessly for a triple spotlight fitting in chrome that's double insulated as circuit has no earth...have tried wholesalers and internet without any luck so far :icon9: I found one with endon through CEF that said double insulated in the catalogue but on ringing...
    • robd
    • Thread
    • aus chrome electricians' talk insulated spotlight triple trying
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia

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