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  1. Mark42

    Rubbish Elco fluorescent fitting diffusers falling from the ceiling. Known issue?

    I bought a stock of Elco LFCRHF270 twin 6ft T8 'non-corrosion' IP65 fluorescent fittings some time ago, on offer from QVS. They were held in stock by us for a long time, but 20 of them were recently fitted. The plastic clips which hold the diffuser to the body appear very brittle, and...
  2. C

    12v LED Van Lighting

    Hi I've recently fitted 2no 12v led small strip lights to the back of my van for extra light when its dark. I wired them into my exiting internal light so they come on when i open the door and off when i close... I have a problem with the lights though as when they go off they constantly...
    • chippy84
    • Thread
    • 12v electricians vans fitted led light lighting lights van vehicle
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  3. O

    quietest 4" extractor fan with timer

    So my mum is currently giving the old man gyp about the extractor fan in their en suite (WC and sink) 4" manrose or something currently (tbh its average noise at most...) She wants something quieter (and the old man wants something non wallet breaking..) So had a shufti...toolstation do one...
  4. F

    band D on an epc with panels fitted

    Hello all Can anyone answer this question please?. can you get the top feed in tariff if you make D rating with solar panels fitted. Many thanks feebs73
  5. Hellmooth

    Schneider board or other?

    Just about to fit a new amendment 3 board, haven't installed one yet although have worked on a few BG ones. Yesss are having an open day on Friday and the easy 9 is down to £65 for a 10 way, same as the MK, what's people's preference?
  6. stidge

    LED Drivers

    Hi all, Have fitted out new kitchen for customer , the kitchen company have added 7 Drivers for cabinet lighting,It looks like heathrow airport ! My 6 gang grid switch is feeding lights . there s approx. 700- 900w max on ltg cct. Its tripping MCB when introducing U/C lights. Is this because of...
  7. Leesparkykent

    Best 600x600 led fitting?

    Wondering what others fit for quality and price? Just fitted over 100 ansell and had 7 failures straight out the box.
  8. A

    2 lighting circuits in flat

    Is there a reg that states all properties must have a lighting circuit on each RCD. Some 2 bed flats have been wired and the lighting is all on one circuit (pendants). Thanks
  9. T

    New Gas meter fitted at factory - Earth Bonding Q

    Hi all, Just has a new gas meter fitted at our factory. Was left an advice notice that there was no earth bond within 600mm of meter outlet. The problem with this is the meter is 20 meters away from the building in a little 1970s hut all on its own with a paved parking area in between. The...
  10. D

    Minor Works Cerificate question

    Hi Folks, I am filling out a minor works certificate for 2 fused spurs I have fitted from 2 socket in the livin room to supply 2 wall lights 5A fuse fitted in spur. My question is on the minor works cert where it says Method of fault protection, do I put Automatic disconnection of supply...
  11. A

    Light problems / dimmer

    Hi. I've fitted new light fittings but I can't work out why my 2 way dimmer switche is controlling both lights on only 1 working button. I'm trying all sorts but I control both with 1 switch and the does not work. Help
    • Asa McKenzie
    • Thread
    • dimmer dimmers fitted light problems switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. 1Justin

    socket fronts on brick slips?

    The job I'm on requires socket fronts to be fitted into brick slips behind kitchen worktop. Kitchen is not built yet. Thinking ahead, any nice solution to IP4X requirement against the rough brick fronts which would look tidy? (Yes, mastic etc work but nasty, and rather not need to use any sort...
  13. Jackflash

    USB 13A 2 gang socket

    What do you think of these LAP 13A 2 gang sockets from screwfix? Anyone had any experiences with them? Have got a customer who thinks they might want them. LAP 13A SP 2-Gang Switched Socket & USB Charger Port White | Switches & Sockets | NoLinkingToThis
  14. astormatt

    EICR Coding Help

    Hi all, Just a quick question, just done an eicr in a cafe and office and they have surface mounted modular fluorescent fittings in the cafe area. Non of the louvres have an earth fly lead connected to them, so just getting opinions from you lot if its worthy of a C3 or am i being too picky? Matt
  15. C

    Anyone fitted any LAP gu10 5w leds lamps from screwfix

    Anyone fitted any are they any good. They are 346 lumens cool white. But xant see any information on the beam angle. and at £20 for 5 thinking of using them. Recently been using crompton 5w daylight they are good gor £6 each or any other recommendations please at good prices
    • chopper
    • Thread
    • anyone fitted gu10 lamp lamps led leds lighting lights screwfix
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. R

    Fitted brushed stainless sockets now mcb keeps tripping out and rcd won't stay on??

    Hi all, I've just removed all the upstairs sockets ( mk plastic type ) and replaced them with lap brushed stainless sockets. I have earthed them and also earthed them to the back box I've also checked all wires are tight and good but the mcb keeps tripping out? It has only started doing this...
    • roger44
    • Thread
    • fitted keeps mcb out rcd socket sockets tripping won't
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. A

    domestic emergency lighting

    I was adding a circuit in a house recently, and above the db (located in a "livable state" cellar) was an emergency light bulkhead. I thought that was a good idea to have installed one (was done several years ago with a rewire). And wondered if it is becoming a common thing? Or if anyone has...
    • amckay
    • Thread
    • cupboard domestic emergency emergency lighting fitted house light lighting
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. D

    Quiet 6 inch wall fan

    Last week I installed what was supposed to be a reasonably quiet 6inch wall fan in a kitchen. Turns out it wasn't as quiet as I anticipated. Anybody know of a quiet one? Must be a 6inch wall mounted one All help is appreciated
    • Dru
    • Thread
    • fan fitted iet installed quiet sound wall
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. yellowvanman

    Oustide sockets and a new hot tub

    Was just arranging to install a 2g IP socket for a customer tomorrow and now he tells me its for a hot tub! Apparently hot tub is supplied with a 13A plug! But still trying to get some details on that! If this is correct do I just install the sockets and not consider what ever he wants to...
  20. P

    Honeywell programmer

    Called out because the Honeywell digital timer(does ch & hot water) blew up!! They've recently had a new combo boiler fitted.. Which is temporarily connected to a supply but the timer etc has been left disconnected!! Plumber thought there may be a faulty/damaged cable, But no breakers/RCD...

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