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  1. R

    What's is this socket called?

    It's 3P+E. Should say plug!
  2. M

    Live to neutral fault HELP!!!

    Ok pretty new to fault finding. Went to a property this is my fibdings Mcb trips NOT rcd Split ring main tested at socket got 0.22 on l-n insulation resistance on one leg Tested at board got o.oo on both legs??? Wtf Circuit has sky lights and underfloor heating on it. What is the best...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. B

    What's causing this?

    Hi guys, I'm a gas fitter, not an electrician lol anyway, mum has had her house replace termed a few months ago but she wanted a light move more centrally in the ceiling, plaster'ers moved light fixing and just left 1.5mm twin and earth hanging out of ceiling connected to a chocblock anyway...
  4. G

    Guess what's in the loft?

    On Friday I went over to see a friend of mine,she's had a lot of problems lately and is having to move house,anyway she's bought this new place in Southport and funnily enough it's a house I've often looked at as I've driven passed.So she rang me and asked me if I could check the electrics...
  5. Chrisuk

    Lucky student on 1st rewire, what's wrong with the 1st 3??

    Day 1 3 pictures that you can say what's wrong with them, it's what we found before we ripped it all out I'm doing my C&G level 2 2365 and will be finishing 1st fix soon The this was hidden above the ceiling And finally Some pics after we got the new wires in, just for me to keep...
  6. Marvo

    What's on the Santa wishlist this year?

    I seem to remember the kids all wanted longboards, Play Stations and X-Boxes last year just wondered what they're harassing you for this year. I need a new battery drill, my 8 year old 14v Makita finally expired and I've been using a 12v Ryobi that doesn't have enough power to pull the skin off...
  7. H

    What's With the Ads in Posts???

    Earlier I replied to a thread by Eddiesparks and suddenly there is a huge advert plopped right in there... Not only does it look as if I Personally am pushing the ad, but it is also positioned right tight up to the bottom line of my text - almost swallowing it. I think from now on any post I...
  8. P

    9 Ohm L to N- 0.85 amps (157W). What's going on?

    Hi guys Just changed a board in a 60s bungalow, and whilst waiting for the customer to find the neon trashing my insulation readings, I checked low ohms live to neutral on an old 6mm radial with 7029 drops, socket circuit. Even in my head I worked out 9 Ohms equated to 23A or about 5Kw- Not...
  9. C

    What's happened to Google!

    For me, in all aspects of life, Google is a fantastic tool. So easy to find so many answers within a few clicks and providing learning at the same time as I often stumble across related subjects. So my reason for this thread is this, is it an exclusive search facility nowadays? So many people...
  10. M

    What's this symbol

    Hi all, hopefully you can see the image of Electronic IR sensor switch on it is a circle with a X in it two lines trailing from it with two dots at the end I understand they may be (lamp or directional) symbol can someone please clarify... I supplied it to a colleague to power a low voltage...
  11. P

    What's the fault rcd trips

    Advice needed msny thanks in advance I'm absolute shattered and dont have the years of experience as you fine people do. just had a call out (12:00) to rcd keeps tripping. So I go round and recently power was added to an outside shed in solid circular conduit, fully sealed single length of...
  12. VoltzElectrical

    Megger 1553 error, what's the problem?

    Testing a lighting circuit today in a house. R1 R2 fluctuating readings, so tighten up earths in ceiling rose terminal and get a steady 0.36 ohms. Power up and on no trip setting (RCBO) the meter gets half way through the test then bleeps and says ERR. I'm at a loss now, any ideas people...
  13. Guitarist

    Are we responsible for what's happening???

    Think about it guys, we are seeing more and more people asking for the most basic help on the forum. Many claim to be electricians, but it's obvious that they are handymen/plumbers/builders carrying out electrical work and charging for it. Is the fact that there are forums for these guys to...
  14. D

    What's in the box?

    Mentioned this problem last week. Was doing some work for a mate in his new flat and couldn't work out what the system was or where the service fuse was. Dropped by today and the communal understairs cupboard was unlocked so took a quite piccy of this: Obviously supplies to the six flats in...
  15. Worcester

    Domestic RHI - What's covered?

    Thought I'd post here before I threw it into the public forum We've got three interesting large Solar thermal projects to do and two Biomass projects. (one is both..) all include DHW One solar thermal and the Biomass system both have to include for the heating of an fully enclosed indoor...
  16. K

    What's your opinion?

    Alright , on my quest to learn the trade , I have a question? when making off glands , would you .... A. Use adjustable spammers or a talon wrench to NOT scratch the gland or B. use grips and not be too bothered about scratching if it slips ? The reason I ask is because I was taught to...
  17. A

    What's your preferred method of feeding several new items in a new Kitchen?

    I'm after the current best practice advice from you guys about an installation I'm looking at. I've been out of the trade for quite a while and have just renewed my Part P etc and am getting ready to get stuck in.:gunsmilie: I've been asked to look at a new Kitchen, where there is a...
  18. B

    what's everyone's problem??

    Fine for removing main seals and fuse £5.. Not end of the world is it?
  19. D

    what's your favourite tool?

    A simple question, what is your favourite tool, and why!?
  20. H

    What's the difference between all of these units...

    1) Power Unit 2) Super Set Back Amplifier 3) Super Set Distribution Amplifier 4) Set Power Unit I don't know what one I should get to replace my old box which says it's a Power Supply Unit.

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