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    Advice, help needed with training

    Hi to everyone, this is my first post so if is been already asked/answered please guide me to the relevant discussion/thread. I don't know exactly how to format this so i'll jump straight in, i am 31 y/o looking to train in the electrical field, multiple reasons for that but as for everyone...
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    Help need some advice on Economy 7 meter

    Hi, need some advice, I moved over from Sse in 2020 to Octpus energy. Whilst I was with SSE I was on E10 when I went over to octopus they put me on E7. I had a old type meter the meters had been installed in 2013 when the flats where built. Anyways I live alone in a 2 bed flat and I work from 8...
  3. D

    Hi I’m currently doing my level 3 hotel design project. I just need some advice regarding question 4 and 6.

    Question 4 mentions nothing of diversity so I’m confused wether to leave diversity until question 6 or not. But wouldn’t I need to apply diversity to get the right cable calcs and protective devices
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    Lighting circuit advice please!!!

    Hello all. So I am sure the expertise on this forum will be able to decode this very easily. But it has completely baffled me. I'm in training so forgive the ignorance. Doing a bit of dead testing on a lighting circuit downstairs. Came across this at a light fitting. Appears that the colours...
  5. Keith Lingard

    UK Advice on Hoover Oven Installation

    Hi, I'm installing a Hoover oven and would like a little help please. The oven code is HOC3158IN. The oven manual states "The power cable must be H05V2V2-F."Also "The plug and the socket must conform to the current norms of the installation country." The label on the side of the oven...
  6. R

    Advice to go self employed now ive complete my AM2S

    Completed my AM2s start of this year. My whole career plan is to run my own company/sole trader. Be my own boss basically. I always get asked when I will be able to sign stuff off. So, I believe this is when I get a company setup and become a member of the competence persons scheme, is this...
  7. R

    Cooker hood advice

    Hi, can someone please advise on where if anywhere I may acquire an adapter to duct out this old Elica cooker hood. The hole is 150mm x 90mm and I can’t imagine a way of ducting out without an adapter of some sort. Does this item exist or would it just originally have come with the cooker and no...
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    Relay, momentary switch, starter diagram.

    Greetings. I am new to this forum and I have a question regarding a relay that I am installing on a motorcycle wiring harness. What I'm trying to do is install a momentary ignition switch, and the question is if the relay is connected correctly in this diagram. Thanks in advance.
  9. C

    Advice needed for Starting up

    Hello all, First of all I apologise if this is in the wrong forum, I figured the general forum may be the best bet :) Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I apologise this may be a bit detail heavy but I figure if I can explain my situation then someone who has been/or is in my...
  10. R

    Advice on the best EV chargers

    I am an NICEIC contractor but I have never installed an Electric vehicle charger. I have watched all of the relevant NICEIC webinars (The wire) on the subject and familiarised my self with all of the regulations etc and my next step is to enroll on some of the manufacturers online courses. I am...
  11. B

    Mains Isolator Switch Advice

    Hi there, Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated! (Note, this is not a DIY, I'm using a fully qualified electrician, just posting here looking for advice) We need a new fuse board fitted in a property I manage, which we hope to use for short term lets in the near future (Air BnB etc)...
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    Request advice regarding sourcing for brushes for Honda CRV alternator

    I'd like to refurbish the alternator for a 2005 CR-V. My plan is to replace the front bearing (the one closest to the alternator pulley) since that's the one that has the most stress applied, and also replace the two brushes. Honda sells the brushes, but they are almost $100 for the pair! The...
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    PME Supply Advice

    Afternoon All, Just pricing up a job and thought I'd pick your brains. Quick run-down, Block of Flats with an underground car park. In the mains room each individual flat has a supply ran up to the flat (picture for reference) with a split concentric. The PME connection is provided within the...
  14. PierceOco

    DIY advice - neutral wire cut on supply to lights

    Hi, I’m new to the forum. Thanks for letting me join. Asking for some diy advicd… I’m trying to add a couple more security lights to the existing circuit but stumped at two things - - The wires travel from the switch, to the existing security lights, then loop back (creating extra cable) to...
  15. M

    USA Advice on existing Sub-Panel feeder wires terminating to breaker vs. hot lugs?

    I recently purchased a rural property in Arizona. The property receives power from APS, the local electric utility. Power arrives from the utility meter, terminating to a 200AMP Main Service Panel in a Quonset Hut (think large garage). Inside the main panel is a 60AMP breaker that feeds a...
  16. M

    Economy 7 advice needed

    I am asking on behalf of a friend who has an outbuilding that he uses as an art studio, the building is fully insulated and is currently heated by 3x 2kw convector heaters. The problem is that his heating electric costs are very high using standard daytime tariff, so I suggested to him, why not...
  17. H

    UK Finished level 3 electrical installation at college and unsure on what’s next.

    Hi all, I completed my level 2 2365 installation and my level 3 8202 advanced technical diploma in electrical installation and I’m unsure on what’s next. I couldn’t find an apprenticeship so I just decided to do some sub contracting work for a company, I just need some advice on what I should do...
  18. M

    Bad wiring: request advice

    We have had builders in, who have stopped for Xmas. My daughter tried to do a wash. The wash machine wouldnt. Its power socket is dead. I tracked the supply cable to its source ( on top of an eye level cupboard) & found a really frightful example of bad wiring. Later: I tried to insert...
  19. J

    Solar DC SPD installation advice

    Hi all - relatively new to Solar but I’m looking for opinions on fitting DC SPDs on a TNCS installation. Are we just earthing the SPD from the CU/met or does anyone fit a dedicated rod instead? Thanks
  20. S

    NVQ3 portfolio advice

    Need advise I’m currently completing my NVQ3 portfolio. Actually nearly finished. I completed all my write ups to hit all criteria, and have been submitting to my assessor at college. The work got marked and ticked off the criteria. I’ve now come to the end and my assessor has sent my work to...

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