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    Lighting problem. One switch wont work without the other being on

    Just replaced my double light switch now one switch wont work unles the other is on. I have the main power going in to the com then a wire leading from that into the other com then both circuits going in to the 2 L1 holes. I will try and get a picture up
  2. A

    New Consumer unit without any certification

    Hi All, I am looking to sell my late fathers house and a bit concerned by the lack of certificates for recent (ish) electrical work. A new consumer unit was installed about 3-5 years ago and there is no paperwork with it. I suspect that the work wasn't registered anywhere, so i reckon not done...
  3. O

    Would you energise a modified circuit without RCD protection

    Pretty much what the title is. Asked to do a job, don't have time to do the board change but could make the changes to the kitchen socket circuit... So testing of sockets would be done, but no RCD protection (very old board so no upgrade path) until CU is changed in Jan Tin hat on! Pop corn...
  4. R

    3 phase Static inverter Without a Neutral

    ive a 3 phase static inverter with a 4 pin no Neutral power output 420 v. Is it possible to use the 240v power source Neutral on the inverter, change the socket output to 5 pin and use the input power source Neutral as in effect a slave Neutral. The Neutral will not be connected to any wiring...
  5. P

    Earth Resistance checking without removing earth cable from earth pit

    Hai all, What will happen if I didn't remove the earth cable from earth pit while taking earth Resistance. Is that mandatary to remove the earth cable from pit while taking resistance using earth tester
  6. F

    Maintenance spark without NVQ - what can/cant you do?

    Hi all, first time poster! Was doing a bit of a job search today (have recently come out of the motor trade :eek:) and came across an advert for a general maintenance person for a care home, doing odd jobs inside out (including PAT testing patients electricals they bring onsite) I have a...
  7. Frimley111R

    Being part of an electrical association without being an electrician?

    Sounds odd I know but bear with me. Myself and my business partner have set up an electrical installation business but OLEV (EV governing body) require us to be part of an electrical association. This is presumably to show them that we are a legitimate business but neither of us are...
  8. D

    Selling a home without electrical certificates

    A homeowner is planning on selling their home, but they have carried out electrical works without notifying building control. Is there a set procedure that they now must follow, i.e. do they now have to get in touch with building control and explain the situation to them and see what they say or...
  9. A

    Question regarding 400V three phase lighting connected in Delta, without Neutral.

    I am in the process of designing the electrical installation of a community centre, and have a question about the provision of three phase lighting for a large function room containing 18 36W LED fittings. All of the light fittings are to be switched simultaneously. Would it be possible to...
  10. J

    USB Socket WITHOUT Mains socket in Bathroom

    Hi All. Advice required/regulations on installing a single USB socket without mains socket - see attached picture, in a bathroom. Any thoughts/responses or ideas will be kindly appreciated. Kind Regards. Jag.
  11. D

    Identifying ring main cables without a socket

    Hi, to give you a quick break down of my situation. I have a converted bungalow that has several generations of wiring and I'm currently trying to add an additional socket (via a junction box) to be located in a loft onto a ring main. Thankfully in my loft I have plenty of 2.5mm twin and earth...
  12. P

    Is it possible to get work with an electircan or firm without qualifications?

    I am currently undertaking a domestic electrical installation course, which is a distance learning course. After I have completed the course I will be a fully qualified electrician with all the relevant City and Guilds qualifications. At the moment I only have a CSCS card which I have used in...
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    SWA without RCD for AC and Servers?

    Hey folks. I had someone round who does AC systems and they've suggested running AWS along the outside walls to power a 3.2 KW split AC system and up to 4 business servers + 1000VA UPS (13A). They recommend I have it not on an RCD at the fusebox. This cable has been suggested to also feed...
  14. R

    won't install new cooker without new extraction!?

    Hi all, We have a problem replacing a gas commercial cooker, it's in a small commercial setting (a care home). We just want to swap the old cooker for a brand new equivalent but are being told that no one will do the swap/install unless we also install a canopy extracting externally (rather...
  15. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Must have been asleep

    Must have missed the lecture on safe isolation
  16. cliffed

    Micc

    Helped a couple of youngsters out the other day,a real overspec of installing pyros to light fittings in trunking in late 70's,kinda mad,one of the ends came off,youngsters had new pyro glands,but the orig are imperial,so struggled with fitting them. Old timer soon sorted that,used orig pot &...
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme Certification without registering with NIC, ELECSA etc

    Hi guys, I'm a little confused as to how to go about providing certification for domestic. I always though you HAD to be registered with one of these 3rd party bodies like the NIC. But i've recently learned that you don't neccessarily have to be? Is that really true? Question 1: So if I...
  18. D

    Challenge of the day -

    I have alot of fun trying to convince the flat earther theorists on YouTube that the world is a sphere, given everything we know as an educated bunch I assume you all are it has so much evidence from many different aspects of science to clarify this BUT... this is apperantly all a scam and we...
  19. D

    wiring issue

    Hope someone can help with an issue ive got im trying to put a strip light up in my kitchen and need to know what wires go where as theres 9 wires to go in 3 connectors the wires are black x2 redx4 and green and yellowx3
  20. haptism

    Bathroom extractor fan without fuse

    Hi, anyone know a make/model of small bathroom extractor fan that does not (according to manufacturers instructions) need to be fused down ? Thanks

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