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    Window regulator motor, how can these two please

    Hi all I am replacing a window regulator on Mercedes c class and unfortunately the way it connects to the cars wiring is different from the old one. How can i connect these two/marry them up without causing a problem in the system Thanks
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    next doors cable on wrong side of boundary

    Doing a eicr today and the neighbours have 2.5 twin and earth coming from upstairs down the external wall about 10' to just above ground level and horizontal along behind the fence into the the conservatory. The cable is basically in the customers patio area on the wrong side of the boundary...
  3. Aaronj46

    3 phase motor cuts out when button isn't held

    It should run continuously without being held in. Any suggestions?
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    Question regarding instant water heater fuse and main fuse box question

    Good evening all, I have two questions for you, which I would very much appreciate input on :>) 1: I have a Stiebel Eltron DHC hydraulic instantaneous water heater in my toilet room, next to my bedroom. It has not worked since we moved in two weeks ago. It has a switch spur in close proximity...
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    Brake problem on combi drill

    Now i always thought a combi drill could be used for wood and masonry. I have a mains sds for chasing and big masonry work but Time and time again i use my combi to drill 6mm and 7mm holes for wallplugs. I often question why you would need an 18/24v sds when combi can do the same job. 36v ones...
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    Wrong standard set on Sunnyboy inverter

    Hi, a google search brought me here. I've just had a solar pv system installed with a SB5000TL-21. I 've bought a sunny webbox with it so that I can keep a log of the output etc. I noticed the Country standard is set to AS4777.3, a search revealed that it is an Australian standard. So the...
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    Anything wrong with my latest advertising method?

    So I know a lot of folk thought my website was perhaps guilty of scaremongering a little !... Thought Id get opinion on my latest idea .... Ive recently rewired 2 flats in the same area both of which were built in the 50/60s and both had various degrees of unsafe electrics. The area is blocks...
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    prismatic diffusers

    having a debate onsite....changing some tubes in a 600x600 recessed fitting with a prismatic diffuser. I put the diffuser back in with the dimpled side up ( inside the fitting) and the smooth side down. Been told this wrong and that the smooth side should be inside the fitting because it easier...
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    Diy-er, weird issue with ceiling rose wiring for new light

    Hello all, House is 22 years old. Wiring probably not done brilliantly to start. This is the second ceiling light in a small room I use as an office. Was child's bedroom and I cannot state 100% if this light ever worked. Anyway, I fitted two new Habitat lights, ditching horrid Chinese block...
  10. 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...
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    cooker not working help

    Hi, Need a bit of advise if someone could help please.. Cooker stopped working the other day so i bought a new one. Installed it as normal but when i turn the power on it beeps and switches off.. thought i may have wired it wrong but how can you go wrong with just three wires. Ok, checked the...
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    Steeple RCBO

    I wanted to add a couple of sockets by the windows of a small clothes shop. The easiest way, I thought, was to create a new, radial circuit. The C.U. is a Steeple and there are two spare ways into the board. The existing circuits are protected by RCBOs so I bought a new one from Denmans. When I...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC EICR form is wrong?!?!

    The NICEIC EICR form has, on 7.7 of the schedule of inspections the following tick box: 'Recessed luminaires...installed to minimise build-up of heat by use of 'fire-rated' fittings, insulation displacement box or similar' The bit i dont get is the mention of fire rated fittings. Common...
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    Please, see diagram and slap me if I am wrong ;)

    Please see this diagram and make me sure I am ok with it..
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    Triple set of ladders for sale

    Heavy duty triple set of ladders for sale Not sure on exact height as yet but as long as my ford transit medium wheelbase roof £60 collected camberley Surrey
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    Parallel Supplies

    Is there amything wrong with having a parallel supply, that will consist of 2 different size cables? for examples say cable 1 = 25mm, cable 2 = 10mm. To give a 35mm
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    shed sockets

    i want to run an armoured cable from the db to 2 sheds at the back of the garden, approx 30m away. are there any rules or regs i need to know about?
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    Correct me if I'm wrong but .....

    Correct me if I'm wrong but ..... To become an electrician in the UK I have completed an apprenticeship and continue to be working for a local company going on 5 years total now. I did 3 years in college, plus 2 years on site experience (NVQ level 3) Also did AM2 (what's the point if not...
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    Wylex Trade price list

    I downloaded this in pdf form yesterday just as a general guide for quotes, good god have you seen this, a couple of hundred quid for a 10 way dual RCD no way when screwy do them for 80 quid fully loaded, some one is having a giggle somewhere dont get me wrong eddys dont charge, that but whats...

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