Can I ask if anyone can give any advice please.
I am in Scotland.
Well in a nutshell:
Electric Kept tripping - did not know why
Electrican came out to check, said Neutral/Earth was wrong way around on one socket, and switched them back he said.
Soon after half the sockets in flat stopped...
Just got some Fenix 3.6V(and also tried some old Trustfire 3.7V's) instead of the installed, disposable Li-ion cells, thinking that they would work just as well in my parent's Crocodile garage door sensor.
Both brands of rechargeable cells will only allow the door to partially open, about...
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I'm pretty much exclusively working in solar farms these days. Anyone else?
Might be good to have a thread on here to discuss common issues or seek advice maybe?
I have verbally agreed with a customer to do some work for them at one of there customers factory’s.
The site is in south Norway starting in October for 2 weeks
Travel by plane I think is just a risk you have to take
Normally I charge for working hours only if travel, acomodation and food are...
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I have a 40L Halfords coolbox which works off 12v cigarette lighter, but won’t work of the 13amp plug.
I have changed the plug fuse, but to no avail. Any ideas?
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Over the last 2 weeks I have been doing some electrical work for the neighbour of my Daughter as they had been let down by 2 other Electricians. I normally do design work but am 18th Edition C&G 236 qualified, as I am waiting to start a new draughting contract I have been doing...
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We live in a new build changed the old ceiling light over for new fitting and it’s not working. I attach the light switch which I changed faceplate(maybe done this wrong) and the cables coming out the ceiling
Hello im a DIYer in New Jersey. I ran a new circuit and it has light anda 15a receptacle that works properly then runs to a gfci that doesnt work. Then runs to an 15a receptacle in my ched which does work. Why would the gfci not have power but the outlet after it does? Thanks for your help
Chaz
Switch will be in stud wall; cable currently running horizontally....looks like I may need to pull some slack through to run cables through top and bottom of backbox...or strip back sheath and bring through back of plastic box using a 25mm grommet. The 45A switch wiil be in a kitchen for an...
I am currently employed full time with a medium sized contractor in glasgow, scotland and am aiming to go self employed at some point in the next year. However my 2 preferred trade associations want you to be trading 6 or 12 months before theyll sign you up. The question is how does that work...
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Just a quick one, maybe just to share my worries, I need to work to keep money coming in I’m mainly doing faults, outside work or empty property work. I’ve got 3 kids and a wife I need to think of both in terms of feeding them and keeping the rent going but also not to give them corona.
I...
Published today, Monday 11 May:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
... including:
Homes:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes
Construction and other outdoor work...
Hi there my name is david. I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Up to date and got my 18th edition regulations qualification also. I work in domestic. Done house bashing 1st fix and 2nd fix for years and now mainly do contracts new kitchens. bathrooms and maintenance. How easy is it...
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I hope someone can help me- I have installed new foglamps on my car. A new switch is also installed, and all wiring is good. I have also checked the connections at all points with a multimeter, and a probe. Turn the headlamps on, this enables the foglamps front and rear to be used. Headlamps and...
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Lockdown has been extended and it is possible it will be partially lifted in a few weeks. Jury is out on whether electricians are key workers unless it's emergency work etc but that's another argument.
If you are self employed then you can't avoid working forever. There are bills to pay and...
We have a solar iboost which was working fine then suddenly stopped. If you turn it off at the mains and then on again, it says low voltage and heats via solar initially with a high reading then this drops until zero and it states heating off. Amy ideas on what the problem could be? Thanks
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