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  1. M

    Where am I going wrong with conservatory lights?

    Just removed some tired and grotty looking spotlights which were fitted to the top beam of my conservatory. Bro in law removed them first before I could look at how they were wired in but thought nothing of it cos its simple right? ? Have bought 4 hanging vintage style pendants to replace them...
  2. A

    Any tips on going about cleaning the inside of this motor?

    It's from an old drill press that I was given. Besides a vacuum, I have no idea what else to do to it to clean it up.
  3. B

    UK What should the voltage be going into a hardwired ring doorbell transformer in the UK?

    Hello Have a ring doorbell which is powered from the mains using the ring branded transformer that came with the unit. Its been working well for about 2 months since it was installed by an electrician and then just failed last week and appears as though no power is reaching it. I used a...
  4. Gavin John Hyde

    Copper prices going up up and up again

    Went to scrap yard today, had a large sack, just shy of 20KG of stripped copper cables. Was shocked when he said £6 per KG... nice Brucy bonus for me there... Copper has gone up again after a little fall. from a job point of view it means the price of cables is going to go up even further. Did...
  5. Gavin John Hyde

    Going rate for adult trainees, electricians mate, labourers etc

    Wanted to put it out there and get some idea of what people are really paying / being paid for various roles.. I am quoting at present for some very good projects which will require more hands if i get them, mainly new build installs for a small high end boutique developer I know in bath, have...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    What is going on with this cut out and the neutrals.

    I have just (kind of) completed an EICR. It was the worst house I have ever been in. They are horders plus the house was filthy. I was unable to get to certain areas. I realise there are a number of fails (c2's) with the picture but my question is regarding the 2 x 10mm tails coming out of the...
  7. D

    Power tool connected to a socket doesn't activate when power switch depressed

    Power saw connected to a socket doesn't activate when power switch depressed, but it turns on the light fixture in ceiling nearby while power button is depressed. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to correct this problem. Please let me know if you need any additional details...
  8. Electrical2go

    Are you going to give the NEW Elucian by Click® Consumer Boards and Wiring Accessories a try?

    Elucian by Click® brings to the market a comprehensive Consumer Unit and Circuit Protection range. Covering a broad range of installations and offers a number of features and benefits that will enhance the products’ convenience, flexibility and safety properties. Don't forget if you haven't...
  9. P

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Whats going on with niceic

    Has anyone been experiencing problems getting contact with Niceic? I've been registered domestic installer for 12 years but now....... the help line don't get back to me for days. I've had no assessment for 18 months but they continue to take my money. applied to join the PRS scheme online...
  10. J

    optima xm6 prob with internal sounder going off.

    optima xm6 alarm internal sounder has gone off and highlights tamper on the control panel. I have tested the battery with a multimeter which shows an output of 12v dc but i also tested the battery +ve and -ve leads off the board and that gave a reading of approx 11.08 volts dc. Is the battery...
  11. Rockingit

    CT meter going nuts under load

    So, I've had one of those days of chasing my tail... What should have been a simple hour's job of fitting a 3ph CT consumption meter..... no / little load = fine, behaves as expected. load (ashp compressors) = meter claims incorrect polarities, meter claims it's generating... much weirdness...
  12. J

    What is a the going rate to replace an old plastic socket front to an chrome one?

    What would be a reasonable price to exchange 7 white double socket fronts for chrome customer has purchased already?
  13. R

    Is a simple switch of b to c type mcbs going to appropriate here?

    Hello and thanks in advance for any replies. Moved into a new house with garage. My table saw... (https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-trade-at254lts-table-saw-105573)...is causing the b16 mcb to trip in the small consumer unit in the garage. It is a relatively new saw and don't think it is...
  14. J

    UK LED downlight flickering and going on and off intermittently

    Hi all, Have 6 x GU 5.3 LED downlights in the bathroom. Had no issues for 3 years and lights have started flickering and some go off for periods and come back on randomly. Changed the bulbs for new ones but exactly the same. There is no dimmer switch. Just a standard single way switch. HELP!!!
  15. buzzlightyear

    Why is this going off and on

    Well over the last few years I was putting Security lights normaly niglon pir ones over years And they started to play up so now I have put in hi spec pir ones up which not bad but the bracket is a bit to short against the wall So now I asked the wholesalers I need 3 x 30 watt ones, he said...
  16. D

    Is it just me or are rates for everything going up...?

    So long story short , been having bits and pieces done at our house. Tree removal , bit if roofing , new guttering etc so had a bloke round about 9-10 months ago to quote to replace some broken fencing , quoted me £475 then Which was a fair price. It’s a friend of a friend who at the time was...
  17. W

    Old house, what is going on in this junction box?

    I've done basic wiring, not a pro by any means. But I know enough to not electrocute myself, which is why I'm not touching this until I understand it. Pic below. I want to replace that old black cable going from this box to an outlet over my workbench. It's the two wire, no ground type...
  18. DJAndy

    Does anyone know what kind of tool I'm going to need for this job?

    Also any idea how I identify the relevant person?
  19. K

    USA extension cord thru ceiling going in attic ?

    I like to be able to connect an electrical tool such as small vacuum cleaner to clean things on the attic or a light. For convenience, I like to plug one end of this cord to an outlet on the ground level, then let it run straight up to a small hole on the ceiling to the attic. So, only a few...
  20. H

    One set of lights keep going out

    Hello. In my kitchen I have two sets of lights, each set contains 5x G9 bulbs. The switch turns them both on/off simultaneously. Recently, one set of five turns off randomly while the other set remains on. I've tried removing some of the bulbs so that only two and then three bulbs were fitted...

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