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  1. newfutile

    Lockable sockets wired wrongly

    During an eicr i found that all of the lockable sockets had reverse polarity , presumably from the manufacturer . Of course this also questions the installation electrician and testing or lack thereof . Has anyone else encountered this ?
  2. timhoward

    Latest showing wrong forum section

    Hi The most recent post in Electrical Tools and Products is actually showing the most recent post in the main electrical forum. The thread Domestic SUpply Advice is not in that forum area.
  3. xedbot

    SSE 3-Phase Upgrade Gone Wrong!

    Hello, Looking for some advice following a botched 3 phase upgrade today. Some background: Commercial unit originally fitted out (4 years ago) with single phase main supply feeding into 3 phase DB. 2nd DB run off breaker to service single phase requirements (small kitchenette, lighting...
  4. DarronF

    Poor advertising, how wrong is this?

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and trade as DF Electrics - Small Job Specialist based in Ellastone, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. I'm now back on the tools at nearly 60 after my retail business of 10 years was killed off by lockdowns. I thought I would hate it but, you know, I love my job! Anyway...
  5. D

    EV chargers installed direct to meter box - is it really wrong?

    On another forum for general EV chat this question comes up all the time. It's very common to install a charger taking the supply direct from the meter box via a secondary box and suitable protection installed within the meter box. Reasons to do this appear quite sensible: 1) Often far easier...
  6. ZeroZero

    What is wrong with my new TV ariel Installation plz?

    I am in UK and have just built a summerhouse and inside is a large LG flatscreen TV. I purchased an aluminium pole, ran the cable out and up (within the pole, I hope this does not matter) and attached it to the ariel. It's only picking up three channels. The cable has preformed F type...
  7. T

    What's wrong with my MR16 LED Light Bulbs, GU5.3?

    This is the second set which won't work to replace the current spots here in my kitchen. All they do is flash once quickly. I'm replacing standard older halogen and wanted to use LEDs but for some reason this is still happening. I've looked above the kitchen unit and can see a transformer? Is...
  8. sanasanasana

    Could my meter be wired up wrong?

    Hello everyone In September 2023 I rented a beautiful 3 bedroom apartment, with all electric supply, no gas powered appliances. I noted down the initial meter reading which was 81677. This was on the 23rd of September. On the EPC rating certificate I was given by the lettings agency, the...
  9. S

    Could someone please tell me if this is right or wrong please.

    Right or wrong please? , if wrong, what needs to be done to fix it? thanks in advance.
  10. Backtoschoolelec

    Can anyone spot anything wrong with this?

    Hello I have some decking lights which to be fair, have been nothing but pain in the bottom since they were installed. Moisture in the lens lamps causing them to trip and a lovely bit of fun with rodents chewing through the wiring. Having spent a lot of time making sure they were sealed to...
  11. Rahi99

    What is wrong with bonding plastic water pipes and plastic gas pipes ?

    I know once you see plastic entering then you don’t need to bond as it says on site guide.(enters the house plastic then it’s metal) Would I be in wrong if I have earthed the plastic gas pipes ? Can someone point me in right direction in on site guide if it’s wrong and why it’s wrong ?
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    • bonding gas gas bond pipes plastic water water bond wrong
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. OnlQQker

    What Has Gone Wrong Here?

    Nothing in the video description, or in the comments, what would cause this scenario?
  13. R

    Is this Intermediate switching image from the Student's Guide wrong?

    Shouldn't the lines from the first switch both go into the L1 L2 on the intermediate switch?
  14. S

    Electric shower wiring wrong?

    Hi all, The PRD went on my Triton electric shower. I opened it up to find out where a replacement would go, and someone mentioned that the wiring was wrong. Could any of you experts out there confirm based on the attached? They said is has live/neutral reversal and it's missing the cable grip.
  15. K

    What did I do wrong when installing this single pole smart switch?

    I replaced a single pole to exterior lights with a smart switch. Next to it is a 3way to my foyer light. The foyer and the smart switch to exterior works. However I seem to have killed the power to an exterior outlet. In order to get the switch to work, I had connect the red switch pigtail...
  16. L

    Am2s test cert one wrong box(pass or fail)

    I just done my am2s flew though my testing but filled one box wrong on test cert will that be a fail ?
  17. S

    What am I doing wrong with this calculation?

    I have been going round in circles with this question. I just cant seem to get an answer remotely close to the options. Continuity of a ring final circuit has been tested as part of an initial verification of a new primary school. All the socket outlets are connected directly to a ring. The...
  18. N

    Brand new Pulsa Coil costing over £3 a night, is something wrong?

    Hello, Our landlord recently installed a PulsaCoil ST 180 water heater into our flat and we were told it would be much cheaper for us to run. However, our smart meter is showing that we are spending over £3 a night heating it (nothing else is on). We are on Economy 7 and our night rate is...
  19. M

    hello, my name is Milo, and I'm an alcoholic. Oh, wait, wrong forum

    Hi All, My name's Milo I'm a trainee spark looking for help and advice along the way. Thanks for adding me :)
  20. L

    Inverter over 3kw what am i doing wrong

    Hi I would like to install an 8kw inverter with a battery in parallel with a 3kw inverter with a battery and about 1kw of solar I have 3kw solar installed on a 3kw inverter already. I was hoping to use an export limiter grid side. Dose anyone see any problems with this. I have been told it's not...
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