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  1. S

    Electricians on building sites. What is is really like?

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I'm an electrician of 20 years. Starting out with domestic and commercial install work but mainly working in maintenance. Always wondered what it is like working on an actuall building site. Any advice from transitioning from a comfortable maintenance role...
  2. P

    Working on a fan, what is this part

    I got my hands on an old floor standing fan and started looking to rewire it. I found this part, I think it's a resistor, but was hoping someone could confirm for me, and maybe suggest a replacement, this thing is kind of crusty, looks like it was covered with layers of something in the past...
  3. SLOPPY

    MR11 3.5mm Spots stopped working

    Hi all. I'm new to this forum so thank you for having me. I'm having an issue with my bathroom lights. I have x4 MR11 3.5mm Spots. They've been up about 8 years without ever having to change a bulb. They are operated from a 2 switch cover outside the bathroom, one for the lights and the other...
  4. D

    Working for the self.

    Hello all. I’m hoping that there’s some good guys on here that could give me some help and advice. I’ve always worked for companies before and I’m really debating on working for myself. I know the first thing I need to do is speak with HMRC and then get insurance. Obviously a van and a tester...
  5. gjgjedi

    2 our of 3 sockets in 5 amp circuit not working

    Hi, Flat recently gutted and rewired from scratch. Livingroom has two switches, one controls the main light, one controls a 5 amp circuit with 3 sockets (3 round pins). Only just got round to testing it (a year later...) and 1 socket is working, 2 aren't. Any ideas what could be the issue? Not...
  6. S

    Extractor fan not working

    Hi > I need advice regarding an extractor fan that is in the kitchen hood which has stopped working . I have been told it is old and the whole thing needs to be replaced . Is this the only option I have ?
  7. S

    Outside socket not working.

    Hi, recently moved. We have an outside socket that doesn’t work, I checked the wire connections,. Just want to know if this looks correct, the live connected is the white wire, the 2 red connected to each other are also live. I will get an electrician to replace the socket but wondered if the...
  8. S

    Dishwasher stopped working, so opened it up...

    Hello all, Hoptpoint FDL570 was cutting in and out of power- opened it up and saw this... Can I replace the burnt out bit rather than replacing the whole machine? Thanks in advance
  9. Popabear

    LED indicators I just fitted on my Suzuki drz400 2018 are not working correctly please help

    Hi all as mentioned I fitted two new stedi led indicators to my Suzuki 2018 drz400sm the front ones not stedi were fitted by the previous owner but seem to be running a little fast however the new rear ones would only flash twice then stop same every time I called the store and was told they...
  10. L

    Car radio battery wire zero voltage ! but original car radio is working when connected. Why?!

    Hi everyone I am new in this forum and this is my first thread. Car model: Toyota echo 2004 sedan. I used a multimeter to test the car radio battery wire ( blue/yellow) when it was disconnected from the car radio, its reading was 0v. ( as shown in photo 1 ) before and after ignition, isn't it...
  11. D

    Greenworks 40v Long Reach Hedge Trimmer (Stopped Working)

    Hi all. I have a G40PSH (Greenworks 40v Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmer) which I have taken apart before to sharpen the blades. Only this time I put it back to together and there is no responce when the trigger is pulled. Tried 2 batteries, and it works fine with its chainsaw head. It was 6...
  12. F

    wiring 2 ballast, 2 way switch fluorescent fixture for LEDs not working

    I’ve got bad ballasts and am replacing the T12 fluorescent bulbs with Halco direct wire, double ended T8 LEDs. The fixture has 4Rapid start bulbs, 2 rapid ballasts and a 2 way switch. The ballasts were wired exactly like the “before” picture here. (Rapid Start Ballast Lampholder Wiring 2 and 4...
  13. Rockingit

    Course name for working on HV Pylons?

    Anyone know the requirements / training for working on HV pylons? I've a mate who's interested in painting them but can't find much info about the required training.
  14. D

    A Project that was working, then stopped

    Hi, First of all I must explain why my posting came to be on this site, I was looking on the internet for a forum that could help with a project on mine, that had stopped working. Which has a 24 volt DC motor, as part of the set up, I saw a posting on the site from someone who was having...
  15. Dan

    Working on the forum next few weeks, this'll be the thread for 'suggestions' =)

    Hi all :D Hope you are all doing alright. I'm working on the forum for the next couple of weeks. I will number the problems as they're found and agreed are a problem. You guys can reply and suggest stuff, and i'll add things to the list as we move forward. Number One HAS to be the Google...
  16. soldierwolf

    Quad switch - one not working

    I have a quad switch wall plate like shown here: https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Brass-W35251-PW-C-Classic-Architecture/dp/B01HMCXLK4/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=4+wall+switch&qid=1673488598&sr=8-6 The second switch, which controls the overhead foyer light, appears to have stopped working. The light...
  17. donzoh1

    Why is my three-way switch not working?

    One of my switched ceiling lights or the wall switches (three-way switches at separate entrances to the room) is not working properly. The light will work with some switch positions. With switch A in one position, switch B works properly. When switch A is in the other position, switch B will not...
  18. U

    Cut wire to lamp, nothing else working

    Hello, I have an outside light attached to a lampost. The head which is badly damaged and needed replacing anyway has blown off in the wind. To prevent further damage I switched off the electricity and cut the wire (thick flat wire with 3 smaller wires) intending to temporarily terminate it...
  19. R

    Sunhouse Sshe125 fan not working

    Hello and good evening I have been asked to take a look at a Sunhouse sshe125 storage heater. The heater’s fan is not working and Dimplex have suggested the fan needs replacing. This afternoon I bench tested the fan motor and it operates, so I am now scratching my head. The unit heats up...
  20. R

    Security Light Not Working

    I have a security light [this one] and have wired it into the lighting circuit in my workshop; the lights in the workshop are all LED panels. Wired that way the light doesnt work when triggered at night by walking past it. If I disconnect it from that circuit and attach a 3-pin plug to it and...

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