Hi all,
I am new to this forum and as an electrician of 41 years circumstances are seeing me head in a different direction as far as work is concerned.
Here is a list of questions (Sorry)
Do you need test and inspect qualifications for competent persons scheme, although I have experience.
My...
I have garden lights and lights on my fence that I would like to arrange for them to switch on automatically when the sun sets for security purposes. I currently have switches for all the lights on the fence and the garden lights are huge LED appliances that are also hooked up and switched on by...
Trying to source some Led RGBW Festoon Lighting like this RGBW Colour Change Harness, which is out of stock at the moment.
Its for a temporary marque. Been googling today, but can't seem to find anything other than led strip, or expensive stuff for Blackpool Illuminations. Anybody come across...
Hi all just joined because at 37 I'm after a career change. Been thinking about sparks for a while, and more recently feeling the need for a more stable career.
I want to do it the right way, and get the right certs. I've been looking at the tradeskills4u course, which savings and a generous...
I am as newbe DIY as it gets when it comes to electrical work.
Here is my issue at my home. I have a light switch which controls the recess lighting in the living room as well as all the plugs. A pretty poor design IMO especially since that room also acts as the TV/entertainment room. As of...
I want to do connection for three different power source in my house. Community solar, Personal solar, and a Generator. They are all single phase.
Please help me how to connect it in a three phase change over.
Hello everyone,
I hope you’re well.
I have a problem with my Optima Compact Gen 3.
I don’t know how can I change the outside bellbox, sounder without raising the alarm.
If you have any idea please let me know!
Thanks
Hi there and apologies in advance if this has been asked elsewhere.
Long story short, I have a 1g switch at my front door for a hallway light - this is a 2way as other switch is at end of hallway.
I would like to convert front door switch to a 2gang for an outside light also.
I’ve attached a...
Hi everyone I have been reading threads on this site for a while now and thought I would get my bit in. I'm 23 years old and with the time off work due to the current situation it's gave me time to think of my career and where I actually want to be in years to come iv not long got a mortgage and...
Am currently pondering the following situation:
- Single phase PVC board, domestic, in an area where TN-C-S is the norm (underground supply etc).
- Most circuits protected by 30mA RCD, except lights (B6 60898 MCBs).
- Pre-checks before simple job (on garage circuit) reveal no earthing...
Hi all, I've just been to a flat with the old double stack mem cu which includes an old 63 a contactor for the storage heaters. Looks like contractor is getting very warm over time and the board could do with an upgrade. Anyone had to do similar and if so can recommend a good brand? I'm guessing...
Hello
I recently had a Warm-up underfloor heating system installed, but due to a breakdown in communication. I ended up with the basic Mstat controls units rather than something digital/programmable.
The MStat comes with NTC5K sensor and for some daft reason the rest of their thermostats use...
Hi guys, so for the past 2 years I've been working for a firm which I thought were predominantly industrial ended up being the occasional industrial job, it's mainly been commercial maintenance tbh, and a lot of lay down time sat around. But I've gained my CompEx and had a couple of decent jobs...
Hi all,
Apologies if this is in the wrong place. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me in regards to where to begin my search for a new job.
I’m currently a commercial/industrial electrician and have been with my current place for just over a year. I moved there from a domestic...
Morning,
First post... apologies...!
Currently got 2no LED batten-style lights in my garage, all wired in by a sparky about 6 months ago. 1 serves the front of the garage, the other the rear (and the garage is divided by a partial stud wall). The rear half ceiling insulated and boarded over...
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I have been asked to quote on a change of CU that I have attached photo of. I have never changed one like this that looks to me like it has a dual supply from an economy 7 meter and also a supply on the standard rates. I am aware that the actual connections from metering can vary for...
Hi,
Before I begin my tale of woe, I have my tin hat ready!
I'm retired from the trade, I started out just as the 16th came in and had a rather interesting career before being thrown a googly, so I am out of the loop by a few years, yeah I can re-qualify and join a scam but its not going to...
I changed an old fuse board for a new consumer unit and the lighting for this house was connected in two separate fuses. So I swapped one for one and put them into two 6 amp breakers. Now the light at the bottom of the stairs is permanently on and the light at the top is off. Light at top...
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