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  1. D

    Power tool connected to a socket doesn't activate when power switch depressed

    Power saw connected to a socket doesn't activate when power switch depressed, but it turns on the light fixture in ceiling nearby while power button is depressed. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to correct this problem. Please let me know if you need any additional details...
    • Diyer008
    • Thread
    • ceiling connected doesn't fixture going light power socket switch tool what's
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. C

    What's your preferred floodlight brand?

    I've got a job to replace three floods with 20w led pir with a manual override. We only really use Collingwood but I can't get them until mid next week which is a pain. Bonus with them is they are colour switching, struggling to find a similar product.. Any recommendations lads/lasses Cheers
  3. M

    What's your most important items of equipment for electrical work ?

    18v Sds Voltstick IR tester
  4. Lucien Nunes

    Low insulation puzzle: what's this?

    Damp here this morning, and the insulation resistance on a piece of workshop equipment seemed a bit low. I could influence the reading by pressing my hands against the outside of one of its controls. That, and the fact it is getting a bit stiff to operate, show that it's time for this control to...
  5. V

    What's wrong with this picture?

    Just got called to quote for a new job, and as part of doing so I asked to check the board. This is a Niglon board, fitted by a sparky about 18 months ago. Answers on a postcard if you can spot an issue!! Bonus point if you can guess the four letter word I muttered.
  6. DPG

    What's this? (Lamp post related)

    The lamp posts on a small lane near me have had blue triangles painted in front of them. It looks like these are to mark the presence of a small metal pin, similar in appearance to a rivet. Anyone know what they are for? Too small to be an earth rod.
  7. Pete999

    What's up with the Screwfix Forum? often go there for a giggle

    Been down for about a week
  8. D

    What's the best approach to swapping out this alarm for a new ring alarm?

    I have the following alarm system, but I've just purchased a new Ring alarm bundle that I want to swap it for. Couple of reasons why I haven't just ripped this out to start over with my new one: 1. The original alarm keypad by my door has a power cable I'd like to use for the new Ring keypad...
  9. Pete999

    What's up SC

    SC not heard from you for a while are you OK? Pete 999
  10. Daniel Oake

    UK Bathroom scenario, what's your opinion.

    Condition report for a house, no RCD protection on the lighting in the bathroom so Code 3; the bathroom had the radiator and sink earth clamped. Long lead back to the MET and got a reading of 0.04ohms... brilliant right? I submitted my report and got a phone call later and my boss told me...
  11. R

    Panel blowing bulbs and Backfeeding

    The panel has started blowing bulbs and shot fire back up in panel on the load side
    • Rlwii46
    • Thread
    • blowing bulbs compressor fire light panel problem screwfix started what's
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. R

    What's the best course to take to train as a fully qualified electrician?

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can please give me some advice, I'm an adult career changer and looking to fully qualify as an electrician. Can you please advise on what course I would need to do? There are so many out there with different companies with mixed reviews. I would like to get working ASAP...
  13. T

    UK What's 1:500 on a site plan.

    What's 1:500 on a site plan. I need to know what 1cm would be in particular thanks
  14. Calonyddraig72

    What's this?

    I'm guessing this is a junction box, but my question is, is it safe? It looks ancient?
  15. A

    What's up everyone !

    Just wanted to say hello !
  16. buzzlightyear

    What's this

    Just got back from a call out, customers rings up no electric in the out side utilty area So of I went dressed up I'm going to Rob a bank and gloves not to give me dabbs. So on turning up, what's the problem no electric in there, what's in the the unity place Two fridge freezers packed so tight...
  17. D

    What's this flex made of?

    It obviously been there quite a long time, and someone has chopped it off and just left it hanging. Does anyone recognise the type of cable and have any idea what it the sheath material might be? I've got this horrible feeling the answer is going to open a can of worms, but I'd like to see what...
  18. Lucien Nunes

    What's your definition of 'ghost voltage' ?

    I don't like the term 'ghost voltage' a.k.a. 'phantom voltage*' much, not least because it's rather loosely defined and probably means different things to different people. I also suspect that quite a few people use the term without really understanding what it is they are referring to. My...
  19. B

    What's wrong with this circuit breaker box?

    It might be easier to list the few things right with it. I have noted what appears to be burnt or frayed hot wires. I have only seen the pictures provided but this looks less than professional to me. The house is 1957 construction and may have aluminum wiring (probable cause for the burnt...
  20. G

    Allo, allo, allo... What's all this then.

    I smells a rat, a rather sweet aromatic rat.

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