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  1. C

    Classic car starter wants to re-engauge

    Hello Starter turns over engine but wants to re-engage when running. Trying to establish if wiring, solenoid or starter fault. I understand system is simple- current from battery to seperate solenoid which is activated by current from ignition switch ( when switched on ) to send current to...
  2. Joules

    My electrician wants to remove the inverter's supply PE and...

    ...Replace it with a connection to a ground spike via the heat sink. The 1.5kW GTI has no off grid capability. This separates the house PE from the inverters but is it the right thing to do? New to the forum, this is my first post.
  3. S

    Customer wants to buy the cable

    Supply to outbuilding gym with 10 sockets and 10 downlights, boiler spur and outdoor wall lights Then to a 50amp pool supply 16meters from main cut out to gym and then 9meters from gym to pool I suggested SWA buried 25mm and then a 10mm He has been told 10mm and 6mm
  4. N

    Greetings and Salutations - DC Designer wants to learn electrics

    Greetings and salutations, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. How is everyone I'm new to the world of electrical installations but do have a little hands on experience requiring socket outlets and adding spurs. I am keen to learn more and I am looking into gaining some form...
  5. cliffed

    Eicr who wants them

    Our Company’s raising the cost of an EICR, basically they don’t want them. I can see their point too, its the remedial work, it’s such a pain & not that profitable. How many times have you come away & wondered if you’ve missed something, should of been a complete rewire, & then the remedial work...
  6. I

    EICR - Landlord wants to change CU and retest after EICR

    I've done a few EICRs for a landlord and the latest one of his I've given an unsatisfactory, I've advised changing the CU - existing one is old and cracked, earthing needs upgrading and no RCD amongst other things. He has a "handyman" who I often work alongside with and seems a bit overly keen...
  7. E

    Would any of you be interested in answering a short questionnaire that my college wants me to do?

    Hi all. Bit of a strange one here. I was active on the forum earlier this year with a view to doing my training in the UK. Well turns out i've moved to France pre-Brexit and am now doing my training here ! The college I want to do it through has asked me to get at least 1 electrician to...
  8. J

    Is it ok to run an extractor fan in a bathroom in Twin & Earth if client wants it Independant from the bathroom lighting?

    Basically, the room in which i am talking about has a twin and earth feed from a switch downstairs which was originally for an outside light. The client would like to take that feed and use it for an extractor fan in the new converted bathroom. The cable used is twin and earth. If i were to make...
    • jamest4541
    • Thread
    • bathroom client earth extractor extractor fan fan lighting twin & earth wants
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. littlespark

    Daughter wants to play minecraft over net

    Uni daughter has come home and wants to play minecraft with her pals. It means setting up my router apparently, and I don’t want to muck up my router! So I need a static IP address, which my bt residential account doesn’t offer. looking at DDNS for free, but I’m getting lost in the websites...
  10. edexlab

    Employer wants paying for IPAF course

    I've got a new job starting next month and my current employer is saying I have to pay for an IPAF course I did last November I had to sign for the card when company received it, and i just put a scribble on it , I was told it was just saying I'd received the card, never read it ( my bad)...
  11. fatah

    Newbie who wants to replace bathroom extractor fan

    hey, so im a DIYer and learn most stuff from youtube tutorials. At the moment am doing a bathroom renewal, and want to replace the extractor fan for a stronger one. I've a very basic understanding of house wiring and electricity, however i think i could do something straightforward like...
    • fatah
    • Thread
    • bathroom extractor extractor fan fan newbie replace wants
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. M

    Photocell doing what it wants...

    Morning all, I've recently installed four Steinel Vario 3000's... Steinel Nightmatic Photocell Switch 3000 - Black -...
  13. J

    internal house hallway, 2 way lighting, customer wants to retain 2 way light switches but add aPIR

    Hi Guys, customer's house hall has 2 way light switched circuit, I have been asked to add a separate PIR to the existing light circuit to allow the lights to come on when PIR is activated, he wants to retain the existing 2 way switches as overall on/ off control when required independent of...
  14. B

    Novice wants to add led interior lights

    Hello I require a little advice. I'm looking to add some rgb led light strips to the interior of my car. I want them to power on when I open my door. That bit I know how to do. But I also want it to be powered by a switch that I can turn off
  15. R

    Electrician Jobs London guy wants an off-grid solar installation in southern Spain

    Hi All, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, and appreciate first posts can sometimes be expected in a different section of some forums. Apologies if I'm breaking protocol. I'm building a house in an urbanisation near Benahavis, Malaga, and I'm at the stage where I have an...
  16. E

    CU change, submitted EIC but landlord wants eicr too?

    i was under the impression that a board change requires a eic as that is all that was altered and to be taken responsibility for? im thinking the landlord is trying for a free eicr out of my boss, i certainly dont want the liability of the existing installation.
    • elsparko
    • Thread
    • change eic eicr landlord wants
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    switch heights!!!

    started a new job today full refurb+extension builder wants the switches 920 ffl to middle of box -I did say blimey thats low!- he said architect wants them all inline with door handles :s know this aint too much of an issue as isn't a new build- but any of you guys been asked to do it that...
  18. T

    Lollipop or not?

    I started installing a radial circuit in 4mm² singles in white 20mm conduit for an office. MCB=32a. T-N-CS The client has decided to cut costs and while the builder is erecting a stud wall partition office he (the builder) will continue with the wiring. The builder wants to form a junction with...
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • builder client office radial wants
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. O

    This caught my eye today:

    Court case against Pimlico Plumbers: Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers - BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38931211 The bit that stands out is: "The case is about the distinction between Mr Smith's status as either a self-employed contractor or a worker...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • caught employed today wants
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. Phil Thompson

    Wirefree/Wireless PIR sensor for lighting recommendations please.

    I have a request from a customer who basically wants a number of LED floods installed. However he wants it set up that all the lights come on when any PIR picks up motion. 1 light will be a lot more labour intensive than the rest, but he's looking the sensors in awkward locations in regards...

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