answering / commenting a question

[driverman]

hi, I was going to answer, help a OPs question which had been redirected to the DIY section but i'm unable to as denied access. Is this right?

 

[Octopus]

Yes. You have to request access to the DIY forum from a mod. As you're not a practising spark they may not let you in!

 

[driverman]

Yes. You have to request access to the DIY forum from a mod. As you're not a practising spark they may not let you in!

Ok no problem.....I've worked for a DNO and I can see what the OP hasn't or understands what is involved.

 

[telectrix]

pm marvo and he'll give you access.

 

[uksparks]

I wouldn't mind access my self actually as I've seen quite a few I could give sensible answers to, I acknowledge it's a DIY forum and understand what sort of advice is to be given and limitations as to people's abilities, and not to suggest anything that's dangerous to the unskilled.

 

[GMES]

Does anyone else think it is a kind of pointless section to have on the forum.
Hear me out 1st, surely as electricians the best advice we are ever going to give a diyer is to get an electrician in, I can't really see what's to be gained. Not meaning to be negative just thinking out loud!

 

[Octopus]

Not a pointless section IMHO

It keeps numptie DIYers in a a place where limited people can help them - and some just want constructive input, into situations, rather than a kit list of parts to do us out of work.

 

[ipf]

Pros and cons. Never bother personally, but I can see both your points (so it can't be pointless).:smile5:

 

[GMES]

Pros and cons. Never bother personally, but I can see both your points (so it can't be pointless).:smile5:

So it could be pointless then, not trying to sway you in anyway.
But I take Murdoch's point on board also!

 

[ipf]

So it could be pointless then, not trying to sway you in anyway.
But I take Murdoch's point on board also!

Oi!....:30:....less o' the pointing, you!

 

[7029 dave]

you wont get me in there.

 

[Marvo]

hi, I was going to answer, help a OPs question which had been redirected to the DIY section but i'm unable to as denied access. Is this right?

Access given.

I wouldn't mind access my self actually as I've seen quite a few I could give sensible answers to, I acknowledge it's a DIY forum and understand what sort of advice is to be given and limitations as to people's abilities, and not to suggest anything that's dangerous to the unskilled.

Access given.

you wont get me in there.

Access not given

 

[GMES]

you wont get me in there.

Don't feel daft Dave, if you want access just ask the mod's, then you can ask questions and we will answer them for you

 

[7029 dave]

Don't feel daft Dave, if you want access just ask the mod's, then you can ask questions and we will answer them for you

Can I use flex to wire an lighting circuit?, please don't say yes.!!!!

 

[ipf]

Access given.


Access given.


Access not given

Go on then, Marvo. I'll go with Murdoch, if you let me.

 

[Marvo]

How do you intend to terminate the ends?

 

[ipf]

How do you intend to terminate the ends?

Is this some sort of test ? :biggrin:

 

[GMES]

Can I use flex to wire an lighting circuit?, please don't say yes.!!!!

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

 

[Marvo]

Go on then, Marvo. I'll go with Murdoch, if you let me.

Access given.

Anyone can have access to the DIY section but it's just not everybody's thing. The only thing we require is an understanding the posts must be constructive without being abrasive or belittling regardless of how stupid the question may seem. The DIY area is best suited to those that have the self control to walk away from threads they find annoying.

 

[Marvo]

Is this some sort of test ? :biggrin:

Kinda

I was referring to the light cct in flex question.

 

[7029 dave]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

NO Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[GMES]

Access given.

Anyone can have access to the DIY section but it's just not everybody's thing. The only thing we require is an understanding the posts must be constructive without being abrasive or belittling regardless of how stupid the question may seem. The DIY area is best suited to those that have the self control to walk away from threads they find annoying.

So when are you granting Glennspark access then Marvo

 

[Marvo]

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So when are you granting Glennspark access then Marvo

I'm trying to set it up so that when Glen's latest holiday is over the only forum he has full access to is the DIY

 

[7029 dave]

Kinda

I was referring to the light cct in flex question.

No terms on end, because I would not use flex. Full stop.

 

[GMES]

I'm trying to set it up so that when Glen's latest holiday is over the only forum he has full access to is the DIY

Now I would pay good money to see that, I dare you in fact I double dare you!!

 

[Marvo]

No terms on end, because I would not use flex. Full stop.

Awww c'mon, your just being old fashioned. You know it would be better in flex because the CSA of the CPC is the same as the live and neutral so there's some added safety for a start. There's tons of other good reasons to use flex as well

 

[GMES]

Dave what's your issue with flex mate, just curious, I like flex and it as it's place.

 

[7029 dave]

Awww c'mon, your just being old fashioned. You know it would be better in flex because the CSA of the CPC is the same as the live and neutral so there's some added safety for a start. There's tons of other good reasons to use flex as well

Ha ha Marvo, well yes you are quite correct I am old fashioned, but serious the expense for starters. I know a lot of commercial super markets install this way, but for domestic NO. lol

 

[7029 dave]

Dave what's your issue with flex mate, just curious, I like flex and it as it's place.

Glen, just old school mate not for me on domestic installs.

 

[Marvo]

Don't mind me Dave, I'm just taking a poke at you

 

[GMES]

Glen, just old school mate not for me on domestic installs.

I am with you on the domestic side mate, but it's popular in commercial/industrial

 

[7029 dave]

I am with you on the domestic side mate, but it's popular in commercial/industrial

Don't think I have to worry anymore Glen, as you know I am in metering now and like the job very much, easy money mate.!! lol

 

[Risteard]

There's tons of other good reasons to use flex as well

Cost not being one of them

 

[Knobhead]

I'm trying to set it up so that when Glen's latest holiday is over the only forum he has full access to is the DIY

Don’t you dare!

I get enough earache off him as it is. If he can’t rant on here I get my ear bent instead!

 

[pitkin2020]

Not a pointless section IMHO

It keeps numptie DIYers in a a place where limited people can help them - and some just want constructive input, into situations, rather than a kit list of parts to do us out of work.

It is a pointless section as the usual response is get a spark in or it's post after post berating the poster. There's very little point in having a section dedicated to diyers if people don't want to help diyers.

 

[Knobhead]

They won't let me in so I can't help the DIYers. :reddevil:

 

[GMES]

They won't let me in so I can't help the DIYers. :reddevil:

Tony that would be like giving a lion the keys to the zebra enclosure..:sifone: