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I'm looking to change ceiling light - from Ikea, its metal but there is no earth on new light connectors...i thought any metal light needed...
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What are you guys using a additional physical security on on your vans? Assuming no-one is foolish enough to be relying on the OEM door lock and...
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Hi there, I'm not an electrician, but anyone who can chime in or direct me to someone/something/website than can identify it, would be much...
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I’ve got to install flat and round 5 inch pvc ducting on quite a large scale, I’m currently cutting it with a grinder but it kicks up a lot of...
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My assessor said that the minimum CSA for a Main earthing conductor for a TT was 16mm. I questioned this as I thought it was 4mm. Regulation...
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Hi, I undertsand this to be a TN-S system as the earthing arrangement comes along the SWA metal sheath surround but the Ze i got is 0.19 which...
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Been watching an American documentary on the IBEW Electician's Union, realise it's an American idea, but do you think this sort of thing would...
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Hello, my name is Silviu and I am looking for some advice. I came from Romania about half a year ago. I have worked as an electrician for over 5...
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Working in school kitchen,they have a hot warmer & lights to keep food warm Pulled out plugs ,really hot & on pins too. Checked socket connections...
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Having just done the 17th edition in January I am in no hurry to sit through the torture all over again to do the 18th, a friend of mine has...
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Hi guys Ive been booked in for my am2 for the 2nd week of october. My employer and college have been really big helps in sorting me out for the...
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So I’ve finished a rewire recently and I’ve come to testing the ring circuit for the down stairs sockets and I’m not getting what I’m testing in...
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hi i need a relay instead of a contactor for a large room with two electric ufh mats, relay will be quieter than a noisey contactor, need 16amp...
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Hi, My extractor is failing and i need to replace it. It can take a while to spin up sometimes and can make a high pitched noise while it is doing...
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just received an email that got my spider-sense tingling. The wording is odd, and there is nothing specific in the email like, where they live, or...
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Anyone come across screened compartment trunking before? If so is anyone aware of any specific reg governing the use of this, in regards to length...
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Last week I had finished fitting a mains board inside a lighthouse and had started to clip the flex for a tubular heater. First bash of the hammer...
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I have a customer with a nobo system 500 orion 512 controller that has burnt out. I know that these are obsolete, but is there anything I could...
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Hi all, originally posted this on new member but I am keen to get a response. I am trying to repair a tumble dryer. I ordered a part from ebay...
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Just a thought - has anyone ever had to install a replacement domestic CU vertically (‘portrait’) because there isn’t enough room to fit in...
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