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  1. SJD

    How to change from conduit to T&E in celing void

    Scenario: In an old house, the main fuse board is next to the supply intake, which feeds sockets, cooker, immersion. For the lighting, there is a separate sub-board in the centre of the house, fed by a 2.5mm T&E distribution circuit from the main board. This 4-way sub-board is antique, cast...
    • SJD
    • Thread
    • change conduit fittings might singles steel t&e
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. Guitarist

    The handyman thought it might be loose wires....

    Got asked to install an extra socket in a kitchen this week, and while I was there the customer asked me to look at another existing socket which hadn't worked since she moved in over a year ago. She had been in touch with the previous owner's "handyman/electrician" who had been to have a quick...
  3. B

    just thought I might just say hi....

    Hey everyone, I have been 'lurking' in the background for a while now, so just thought I would introduce myself!! I am 23 years old, with 2330 level 2&3 on 16th,(17th updated) and 2392(as a refresher for test and inspecting) also done the Part P course :rolleyes: lol. I have worked for an...
  4. J

    Solar PV

    Hi just been told I might have afew weeks work doing solar pv installs. I have never done these before. Just looked at the course and its £1500. Haven't had any work for afew weeks so am tempted. However I think it might be better as much as I need the work to pass it on. Is there anyone who...
  5. I

    Walk in sun-shower

    Right bit of a strange one here a customer has brought a 2nd hand walk in sun-shower well i think thats what thay are called (walk in sunbed) so thats 4 panels so its 60 tubes in total im thinking your looking at 32 - 40 amp supply with 6mm to 10mm cable rcd the normal stuff but coming from the...
  6. B

    TP-LInk internet over mains.

    Hi Chaps, Can someone tell me if these devices (tp link internet over mains) will work on different ring finals? Chap I know wants to use these to connect his sky box to his broadband, only thing is his sky box is on the up ring final and his router is on the downstairs ring final, and there...
  7. B

    RCBO'S for less than £10 MCB'S £1.10. Anyone had dealings ?

    Been sent a link for RCBO'S, Lad I have been on site with has tried them and swears by them for the cost.. Personally don't buy consumer units and associated breakers on-line for obvious reasons. Anybody else used them? TYPE B - 10kA, Consumer Units, Fuse Boards, Fuse Box, MCB, RCD from...
  8. M

    Warning Lables on Grid Switch.

    I've been to an office block today to move some lights in a suspended ceiling and label the light switches with it's operation. There was a 12 way grid switch with 3 banks of 3 switches and an emergency light test switch. Each bank of switches was fed via its own mcb and on a different phase...
    • mpb
    • Thread
    • label light might plate switch switches warning
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. M

    as winter arrives, the solar enters into a cold season

    the solar now comes to the coldest season in the year now. Partly to the declining market, partly due to the cold winter season, when the sunlight is to weak to be used for solar. What can we do to pass the winter in a warmer way?
  10. M

    Dec/Jan start for C&G 2357 in London

    Im in a bit of a pickle being that Ive just started a apprenticeship, but I missed the start of the C&G 2357 course in September, does anyone know where this course might be starting in December or January in London? Ive spent countless hours searching the interwebnets looking for a college...
  11. B

    What software can sort this ????

    Location: Shop........ Incoming supply : 2 Phase (yes realy 2 phase)....... DB : 8 way 3 phase..... Problem = Software only shows 1L1, 1L2, 1L3. Should show : 1L1, 1L1, 1L3 etc... Amtech does not understand !!
  12. S

    Hood extractor not working

    Hi i was called to a job today where a previous electrician had been doing work in a kitchen but hasn't came back. The problem is there is a extractor fan above the cooker which has power to the socket and then power from plug to the mains in to the circuit board but the lamp isnt coming on and...
  13. R

    Swimming Pool Heating Element, Cable Burnt Out

    Hi I have been asked to look at my mates pool that has a problem, I haven't had a chance to see the problem yet as he lives 2 hrs from me but this is what I have received from him, so just trying to get some info before I get there The cable that is supplying the heating element from the...
  14. SJD

    Socket with 1mmT&E and 10A MCB?

    I have a customer who had a boiler removed from the kitchen (re-sited) and happens to have a socket-sized apperture in the tiles (originally switch for supply to boiler) that he would like to use as a socket for a microwave nearby. The cable from the socket goes directly to a moderately recent...
  15. G

    solar pv in cyprus

    no i don't know why this forum doesn't support my shift key. however i'll persevere. i have a friend in cyprus who would like to run his swimming pool pumps off solar pv. does anyone on here know anything about cyprus eg is there the equivalent of a fit qestion mark. unlikely i think. what...
  16. B

    Mines and quarries reg book.

    Anyone know where I can pick one up. Came to look something up today and I can't for the life of me find it. Contacted my senior engineer and borrowed his for today, but according to him the book is no in use and a watered down version has now replaced it, which can be found here: HSE -...
  17. J

    Lutron Grafik Eye and LEDs

    Afternoon. i have an LED replacement project where I will be using Lutron control. I cant remember the rule of thumb to apply to LED loads e.g 800W per zone for SELV, but this figure is reduced for LED. Can anyone remind me what that might be. Havent got the stomach to trawl their giudes or...
    • jjnr78
    • Thread
    • below led leds lutron might support
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. B

    testing the water.. 50mtrs 10mm t&e

    I might have 50mtrs of 10mm T&E for sale brand new still sealed, depending on price, I may keep hold of it for future use. £75 collected, £100 posted? offers.....:bucktooth:
  19. R

    Old 2 way switching

    hi, i though someone on here might have a quick answer to this. I've been called to a house because the builder has changed the face plates on the switches for the hall landing and now the lights are not working at all. I only had a quick look, and this is what i found. 1 x hall light 1 x...
  20. K

    They say there are no stupid questions but I might be about to disprove that - PME

    I'm an not that familiar with TNCS systems at all, as almost every system I work on is TNS. My question is this, is there a way to tell if a system is in fact a TNCS system. There is one I am currently working on which is labelled as PME, but rather that taking it as gospel that this means it is...

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