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  1. D

    Insulation Resistance testing procedure

    Hi all Am doing 2394/95 at moment and trying to get procedure firmly stuck in head. Thing I'm getting a little bit confused with is with some of the vids/examples online some state to switch main switch on (obviously before supply connected) and others off. My thinking is that you might as...
  2. B

    has anyone ever worked with luxtronic AISLELUX lighting before ?

    hello there , a few years a go me and my late father put up some high bay and racking aisle light from luxtronic. now these lights are fitted with PIRS so they stay on full power when presence is detected if presences isn't detected they begin to drop there percentage of output to save energy...
    • boycegunsave
    • Thread
    • anyone before changed electrical work light lighting lights worked
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. C

    Have you saw this before?

    Just wondered if any of you have come across this emergency test key switch before and where I could perhaps get some?? Apparently it's from Wandsworth. Apologies in advance if the picture hasn't uploaded correctly.[/URL][/IMG]
  4. marconi

    The importance of proving de-energised(isolated/dead) before starting work.

    This is my first post as a new member. I am a stickler for safety, in particular proving wiring and terminals are dead before starting work. Here are two instances demonstrating the importance of proving isolation before touching any electrical conductors. I found them both in one flat I...
  5. D

    Underfloor heating L-E problem

    Hi, ok I half dont want to ask this question as it doesnt sit right but Id like your opinions. Installed a heating matt and after the tiles went down I did my final IR tests and there is now a problem between L-E at a reading of ~22ohms. The reading between L-N is still normal at 43ohms, correct...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Locking off the main switch before removing cover from a consumer unit?

    Evening all.. I've just had my first ever thread deleted which felt a little disappointing, although perhaps justified. I've changed it from a poll to a general discussion (hopefully this will be acceptable), although I feel it will lose some of it's validity as it will no longer be anonymous...
  7. T

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but.....

    I am maintenance manager at a private care home. I have no formal electrical qualifications. Am I allowed to replace smashed 13a sockets in residential rooms? If not, what is the most basic qualification which would make this operation legal?
  8. S

    2357 am2

    ive got my am2 in april, will that include the amendment do you think or not? im curious if im honest because it wil mean getting more new books to study if it is (changes to the wording in the regs and cmin etc) any advice would be appreciated
  9. D

    Decent homes price work

    Hi all. I've been given a call today about going self employed for a decent homes contractor. I'm working for a company doing the same thing at the mo. Does anyone have any idea on what is a good rate for the kitchen and bathroom rewires in the Essex Suffolk area. I'd just like to get an idea...
    • Dazlee
    • Thread
    • before decent electrical work getting homes kitchen price price work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. P

    2394/5 course!

    Hi, I'm struggling to find somewhere in the Northants area that do a 4/5 day 2394/5 course. If anyone knows of a company that does I'd be grateful to here where.
  11. Mark.W

    PV testing

    Hi peeps Just a quick one but how many of you do DC dead testing on PV systems?! Regards Mark
  12. P

    Faulty gas meter?

    Hello, I've been reading only on here on and off for a couple of years and thought I'd finally get around to a post!! I'm an Elecsa member now for a couple of years and built things up slowly but came across a strange one today that I've not come across before. I fitted a new CU and the gas...
  13. L

    Some advice on overall pricing please.

    Hi all. its been a while since I posted on here , hi to all old and new. im currently in new territory work wise and would like some advice from people in a similar boat or who have gone down the same route. i was a self employed spark for a number of years, during the recession and as the...
    • lloyd1980
    • Thread
    • advice before going money please pricing rewire trades
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Business Related
  14. S

    recommend pir

    i have to install some PIR on the stair case of block of flat..there its very dark and i dont know who its the best PIR for fare away pick up signals..any recommendation please..
  15. S

    Underfloor Heating in Dog Kennel

    Today's job was to install underfloor heating in an outside dog kennel. The mat was 1m x 1m - customer supplied the mat. Anyone done this before.
    • SKY
    • Thread
    • before dog heating install underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. M

    Henley block - fuse box - what wire etc

    Need help, I need to supply a 4th floor flat from a basement flat off the same meter, there is the main fuse then the meter. I was going to put a henly block after the meter then straight up 4 floors to a fuse box, I think I need an RCD before it makes its journey up, don't know the cable I...
    • militis
    • Thread
    • before block box cable don't floor fuse fuse box going henley wire
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. E

    Need Help/Advice Before Someone Gets Seriously Hurt. No Earth Cable!

    Hi everyone, I'm really desperate for some advice as I'm concerned about the state of the wiring in the house, as I know very little about electrics. Apologies in advance, this is a long post but I need to explain how bad it is. Ok, so I'm from the UK but my parents emigrated to Bulgaria a...
    • Euphoria
    • Thread
    • before cable earth no earth someone
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. S

    Gas supply Extractor fan safety switch?

    Took a look at a job in a commercial kitchen. I normally do domestic so I've never seen this before but there's a some kind of automatic switching that detects gas flow to the oven and automatically starts the extractor hood. It's obviously malfunctioned at some point because it's been...

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