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  1. picturevalve

    Xmas lights

    Bought a set recently from a Bedfordshire supplier, although a Chinese firm. Couldn't believe the "mains" cable and the fitted fuse. Mains cable is flat 3mm x 0.6mm. Fuse is 13A!!! Plug is one of those Chinese specials with reduced dimensions. See pic.
  2. R

    Xmas period rates for electrician in qld

    swing over xmas period 22nd dec - 5th Jan. Currently on $60 flat, any ideas on what figure to request
  3. C

    no oven for xmas :-( new 16amp oven on onto old 20amp breaker.???

    Hi there My old oven broke just in time for xmas😭😭😭 (murphys law) Ive picked up a new one which is rated at 16amp. The old oven came off an independent circuit. 20amp breaker with 6mm from board to isolator and 6mm to rear of oven. Is this just a case of just hardwiring it in or is it a bigger...
  4. Y

    Xmas lights (cant source adaptor)

    I'm I right in looking for a 32v9w ac adaptor for the spec in the picture
  5. A

    Apprentice Xmas lights question

    Good evening I’m still learning at college and curious as Xmas just approaching regarding Xmas led string lights and there power supply transformers. My questions is: For an example a set of lights we have says 4.5v dc/ 3.6va output. My question is what happens if: The voltage output on...
  6. D

    Advice needed - half of house out just in time for Xmas

    Hi, I'm not an electrician, but a competent DIYer. The obvious answer to my situation is to get an electrician in, and believe me I have tried. But everyone seems to be unavailable to help until the New Year, even for emergencies, so it looks like DIY is going to happen, or no Christmas. We...
  7. G

    Xmas lights not working - replacement adaptor needed?

    Hi there, Wondered if someone could advise as not good with electrics! I have an expensive Xmas tree which is pre lit. It decided not to light up a few days ago and not really sure what the problem is. I thought it may be the power/ transformer plug but can't seem to find a replacement...
  8. M

    Link 2 LED Xmas strings to one larger Transformer or LED Driver ??

    I have 4 sets mains / 36v LED strings and I would like to merge 2 sets to one power supply - plaese advise is this possible and what size transformer / LED driver would be needed? Each string has 1152 bulbs at 0.043 per bulb Label on wire of Lights states 36v~2.33A, 84VA then...
  9. B

    Xmas lights end socket broken

    can you use a 5.5mm 2.1mm 12v DC Connector Plug Power Jack replacement as Xmas lights end socket broken off - the voltage through the adaptor is 31v max 6w ?- but no problems with the adaptor which is a Czjutai Power Supply JT‑EL/FC31V6W. I cannot find a higher voltage replacement power...
  10. GBDamo

    Pointless Xmas quiz.

    Name this device. No prize, as usual, err....on account of Covid.
  11. buzzlightyear

    4 days to go for xmas day

    so nearly xmas so post up your bests xmas pics of your selfs in gear, and not on top the xmas tree with angel wings please which is dangerous .lol. and see who have won .
  12. buzzlightyear

    taking the down the xmas tree lights down

    Dan can you take the forum light down now and put a Easter one up, lol. before you know it ,it will be pan cake day .
  13. littlespark

    SPOTTED! early Xmas shopping in the capital.

    See? He’s not really that size. Just much closer to the camera
  14. buzzlightyear

    it comes round again like xmas.

    you know what it like the dreaded mot ,need to take the van in for the mot . I need to strip the thing ,just in case you dont pass ,one hour to strip ,throw every thing in the garage just in case the van does not come back on the same day ,I has taken me 3 hours just to put all the gear back...
  15. Midwest

    Misplaced Xmas present........

    I got given my Xmas present early this year, one of those new helicopter things, but I’ve managed to lose it. I was playing with it on Wednesday night about 9ish when it disappeared from my view. Thought I might be able to spot it easily ‘cos for some reason, all the planes stopped flying. But...
  16. A

    I Need Work Looking for work over xmas south london

    Hi I am a timed served jib 2391 approved electrician with over 20 years experance in commerical domestic sectors i have my own van tools tester etc, im looking for work over the xmas period as im still wating on invoices to be paid
  17. Moley

    Close enough to Xmas for this video

    Well, now that we are well into December it's time to play this video. Does contain some naughty words :eek::D:D
  18. Moley

    Xmas Miracle???? ............

    I just dropped the lid off a carton of curry onto a carpet and it landed curry side UP! Is this some sort of Xmas miracle or is my house about to be destroyed for defying the laws of curry lid gravity??
  19. buzzlightyear

    all i can say thier goes his xmas bonus.

    Forklift driver causes an entire warehouse to fall like dominoes when he nudges a shelving unit | Daily Mail Online - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6409331/Forklift-driver-causes-entire-warehouse-fall-like-dominoes-nudges-shelving-unit.html
  20. Q

    Drilled through wire sheath, advice to make safe until after Xmas

    Hello, I drilled a hole late last night after a long day and stupidly didn't check the wall directly under the plug socket (I know). The RCD tripped and it appears to have just exposed the copper wires, just the sheath is damaged (pics attached). From a bit of googling it seems there is no...

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