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  1. GBDamo

    Interesting cables wot I have chopped out.

    Well, interesting to me anyway.
  2. E

    Are there any resources that show an actual job being done for trainees

    Just looking for resources, books and videos ideally, that show how to actually do the physical job. ie you need to wire some lights in, what's the best method to bring the feed in to the lights, or you need to put sockets in, what's the most efficient way to do the job ie chase out first, put...
    • Electrics
    • Thread
    • actual being cables electrical work install method putting resources trunking
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. P

    Best way to run cables in conduit

    I have a 20mm steel conduit drop to an accessory box buried in the wall. It was previously used for lighting cables and had 2 x 1.5 t+e and 1 x 1.5 3+e squeezed into it. There is no actual conduit system installed - the conduit simply goes into the loft and ends. There is some kind of rubber...
  4. H

    ungrounded switched outlet with three 2-wire cables coming into it -- make GFCI

    I'm just a DYI-er here and very new. I have an ungrounded outlet that is completely controlled (it's not half-controlled) by a wall switch. The place I'm in was built in 1957 and this outlet appears to have a jumper wire from neutral to ground. Notice in the attached pics that there are 3...
  5. Nafislord

    Need help setting up a wifi light switch in UK

    Hi everyone, I want to install a wifi switch in my room but the problem is I am not very informed in electrical wiring subject so would appreciate it if someone could give me some insight regarding this. Light Switch Cables Image The in the inside it says TOP 7704 There is nothing saying which...
    • Nafislord
    • Thread
    • cable cables colour electrical wiring electrical wiring issues light light switch need help setting switch wifi wifi switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. Dartlec

    Damp damage to cables

    Had a nightmare of a day trying to get a small 2 bed 1900 or so terrace house through its EICR today for the landlord. He's one I work for, so its a case of fix as I go to get a satisfactory rather than just report. 2-3 hours was sorting out the downstairs lighting circuit failing on IR L-E...
  7. John67

    UK Experience of WAGOBOX IP68 capsule JB ?

    Anyone used them wagobox capsules for swa Cables? I’ve got an external lighting job with semi hidden joints wanted and the capsule top flush with the grass.
    • John67
    • Thread
    • box cable cables experience joint joint box led lighting outside swa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. A

    IR testing on power cables

    Good morning, to carry out IR testing for armoured power cables in man panels ( pls see below image), do you remove the cable from circuit breakers on both ends or we can test them as it is?( by putting the probes on the cable lug or circuit breaker screw, depends the type of connection)
  9. O

    Does a replacement cable for a cluster pendant have to match the spec of the other pendant cables?

    Hi, I have a cluster pendant light with 6 cables hanging down and a small LED light at the bottom of each. I need to replace one or two of the cables to make them longer, does the cable have to match the spec of the others? i.e. if 0.5mm² has been used can I use 0.96mm² for the replacements or...
  10. Q

    Reference methods for cables ran under floorboards and into stud walls no thermal insulation

    evening all I am wondering what the installation methods should be for cables run under floor boards and then into stud walls but without thermal insulation...102,103 dont seem relevant and so my understanding leads me to think it would be a cross between c for clipped direct under the boards...
  11. L

    Metal Jacket for Computer Cables

    Hi. I'm a newbie here and want to make my own computer cables. Most computer cables are sleeved paracord, mesh or silicon but I want to make more rigid cables that are able to bend somewhat easily. I stumbled upon the pictures attached and they look like some metal jacket sleeves. Does anyone...
  12. F

    Cat 5e cables lashed across ceiling

    Doing a commercial EICR, the original electrical is very good, 25 years old, all trunking and conduits, with klicks on tube near as dam it above the light. (This is what I was brought up on) Anyway cat5 or whatever have been lashed across the ceiling no support or anything. Is this now deemed a...
  13. C

    Are DNO cables fused?

    Are DNO cables in the UK fused before going into a building? And if so how? What happens if you were to short the cable out before the cutout main fuse? View: https://youtu.be/HQSohl-C_nk?t=180
  14. Dartlec

    Skeleton board install in Mantel cupboard and extending single insulated cables

    Had to do a CU change in this lovely heat, so naturally it was a bit of a bugger... Replacing a Wylex skeleton board with Type 2 breakers for a Wylex skeleton board, as client wanted it to remain hidden. The previous board "enclosure" was made up of the nasty brown plastic front (always...
  15. S

    Do the cables for my outside lights need to be insulated before going under my patio slabs?

    Currently my builder is placing the cables straight under the slabs between the hard-core and cement. Should he be doing this or do they need to be insulated?
  16. B

    Derating cables laid on top of loft insulation

    Hi All, opinions please, just been to a property that has a 6mm cable ontop of 200mm of loft insulation so not buried. What de-rating factor would everyone apply to this Would it help if i could get it in some big trunking?
  17. M

    Jointing 5 core 6mm non SWA cables

    Hello I need to extend 13 5 core 6mm non swa cables, the joint's will be outside - above ground with no weather or sun protection. Any advice on the best product to use for this task would be appreciated. Thanks Chris
  18. C

    lenghening pv cables?

    Due to a change of inverter location I need to lengthen some 4mm dc cables. These are run in plastic flexi conduit. No space for adding mc4 connectors and a junction box or dc switch would be difficult. Is it acceptable to crimp a butt joint and double heat-wrap over the joints? Each one will be...
  19. LewisM

    Does damp proof membrane react with PVC cables ?

    Hello, doing a first fix but cables are up tight against a damp proof sheeting, are PVC cables safe to come in contact with it?
  20. F

    EICR Redundant cables in DB, MCB taped over!

    EICR DB has redundant cables connected to protective devices! Any reg in the 18th??? Memory recalls (badly) something in GN4

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