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  1. JK-Electrical

    Wetpants Trashed My Van

    I was manoeuvring into a bay in the car park of my local Screwfix on Monday morning when a white transit van that was parked in an adjacent bay suddenly began to reverse at speed. My van was positioned approximately 45 degrees in relation to the Transit when impact occurred. The door-hinge of...
  2. Marti

    Milenco Van Security Dead Bolts. Cheaper than ArmaDlock

    What are you guys using a additional physical security on on your vans? Assuming no-one is foolish enough to be relying on the OEM door lock and immobilisers. Being freshly minted, that is fleeced by various insurance and CPS bodies, I chose the DIY option and bought three Milenco Door Bolts off...
    • Marti
    • Thread
    • bolts cheaper dead electricians vans security van vehicle
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. T

    Van secure boxes (van vaults)

    We are seriously looking at getting one of these for drills etc. in the van not a site one I think that you can bolt them down. Welcome opinions on them and tips from members.
  4. L

    Running a 240v fridge in a vehicle, unusual situation

    Hello Folks, I have a query regarding running a 240v fridge in vehicle. Any advice would be welcome. I have a catering business and I'm fitting out my vehicle. It is a single cab chassis with a large square steel canopy. I want to be able to carry hot and cold food, so getting a standard...
  5. Soulcraft Electric

    Always-on rear view camera for van

    Slightly off topic, but is anyone aware of an always-on rear view camera that could be mounted on a retro-fitted rear view mirror? Van has a solid bulkhead and a reversing camera, but keen to have a permanent rear view option to spot those pesky cyclists ;-)
  6. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Super Tool Tart's Van

  7. Pete999

    Pete's Videos How to rack your Van out, over the top?

  8. Dan Carroll

    What van to buy as a newbie

    Hi guys I'm new to all this and starting my 2365 soon, but in the mean time and to help fund the course I'm selling my car. So I might as well replace it with a van. Thing is this won't just be a work van. I still need to be able to carry my two kids around. So is need a crew cab/kombi. And...
  9. Leesparkykent

    Anyone got a small van for sale?

    Looking for a small van about £2.5k-£3K if any ones got one or knows anyone that's got one up for grabs? It's going to be a firms van for one of my sparks and apprentice.
  10. Dan

    10% Off Filplastic Van Storage Tilt Bins for your Vans - Discount / Voucher Code: Forum18

    Van Tilt Bins 10% off Discount Code for Filplastic. :)
    • Dan
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    • code discount electricians vans storage van vans vehicle
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. sythai

    'Fleet' Van Insurance

    Morning All.... Can anyone recommend a decent company for 'fleet' (3 x vehicles) van insurance please? Ours is up for renewal and looking for comparisons. Cheers Sy
  12. R

    Campervan Leisure Batteries retrofit installation questions

    Hi there, I have a setup at the moment involving a leisure battery/inverter. I am replacing the single battery with 3 batteries. What I'm wondering is will this mess up my previous calculations re wire/fuse sizes? I'm very confused by the information I've read online. And to connect the two...
    • Radventures
    • Thread
    • batteries battery campervan electricians vans installation leisure questions van vehicle
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. T

    I have advanced co-operation with DNO Western Power to be precise

    So attended a house (one of many) and the earthing arrangements fall far short of what is needed. No bonding such as gas bond the cable is there hanging around in the air by the gas meter. 8.75 ohm Zs at socket. More importantly the cut-out has no earth to attach to. However there is an earth...
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • dno electricians vans power van vehicle
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. a-z electrics

    230V caravan installation

    What documentation is required after wiring up a single phase installation in a caravan? All mains testing has been done as if it were a domestic installation and tests out nicely.. I can do a domestic installation cert although the parts specifying the supply I feel are a bit superfluous as...
  15. LewisM

    Advice on van?..................

    My van blew up last week (literally) and I've been looking at a replacement and came across this on eBay its Cat N with what looks like very light damage but because its at the front i was wondering what you guys think? Stay clear? apart from the damage in the pictures below its rather good...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Which dual dash cam for panel van?

    Morning all. Thinking about getting a dash cam and I'd like to get one that does the rear as well. I have an ex AA renault trafic which does have a rear window but it has a metal plate over it (that I could cut holes in). Does anyone have any recommendations of dash cams that they like and...
  17. Steve93

    Vehicle charging. Earth rods

    Just a thought where do you guys put the earth spike in when you install car chargers? Local to the charger? What if it’s a driveway? Slabs block paving etc
  18. FILPLASTIC

    Competition: We all have that mate who has the world’s messiest van, if not it’s probably you…

    Hi all, We ran a ‘Messy Van Competition’ on here a couple of years back and had quite a bit of fun so we’ve decided to help out those in need by providing the two messiest vans with one of our ‘Van Storage Tilt Bin 4’ units. We’re going to run the competition on the Plumbers/Tilers forums too...
  19. P

    Connection to static caravan

    Was having a look around local caravan dealers today, and as I know lots of you want to know the correct way to run a supply to a static caravan, I thought you might be interested in the attached photo which shows how a professional would do it! Also you also don't need the installation on a...
  20. O

    UK Speed Limits for vans ....................

    OK, hands up if you weren't aware of these : Speed limits - https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits I wasn't! Not been stopped yet!

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