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  1. a1guvner

    Radio Link Switching (200mtrs)

    Hi all, I have a need to transmit a switched signal over about 200mtrs, I was looking at Easy switch that TLC do and have been successful with them in the past for garden lighting projects. Has anyone used something a bit more powerful as it is going to be used to send a fault signal to a plant...
  2. M

    New socket problem

    Hi there, I think this should be in the DIY section, but, it seems to be locked. I am no electrician. I want to convert a large cupboard into a computer room, on the opposite of one wall is a light switch. the plan was to split the connection so one continues to go to the switch and another...
    • Michael Walker
    • Thread
    • electrician light new problem socket something switch
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  3. L

    T.v point testing?

    Just wondering whether there is a plug in tool to test the signal of t.v points? Something similar to sky signal finder but to plug into a standard point? Recently been installing a lot of points and the thought of lugging a customers t.v all around a house/block of flats seem ridiculous. Thanks.
  4. J

    Is this an electrical fault or something else?

    When I use an electric blanket, and I have my feet on the blanket, and I am wearing headphones (which are plugged in), I hear an odd buzzing sound. The buzzing sound stops if I touch the wall or put my feet on the ground. Is current from the wires in the blanket passing through me or is this...
    • john512
    • Thread
    • electric electrical fault something
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. C

    Am I missing something

    Ring main. The ring has been disconnect in several places. Across the two live conductors there is a resistance. The neutral and earth are clear. Considering the two live conductors go off in different direction this one is a mystery to me.
  6. Worcester

    Paperclip Software Yes / No / Something else?

    We're looking to update some of our procedures to reduce the time overhead in quotations and hand over paperwork, so looking at what's available. (Easy MCS not even in the frame !!) I Know a few of you tried it and some had the free trial and some any early adopter discount Is anyone still...
  7. S

    Diode or something else?

    Building a fishing rod lathe and could possible need some help advice on the wirring side... What i want.. Constant speed control, speed control through foot pedal, use in both directions.. What i'm using.. Sewing machine motor with foot pedal 230v AC/<200W, PWM speed regulator 2000W 50-220v...
  8. G

    Isis or Isal or whatever they are called

    Independence Day - Let's nuke the bastards - YouTube
  9. S

    Something for Lucien...

    STARTER FOR SLIP RING MOTOR,WADKIN / STENNER, MACHINE | eBay Better be quick, finishes at half ten tonight :-)
  10. vini

    Confused, must be missing something simple.

    A cooker switch with single socket indicated a reverse polarity. It was connected to a double socket into which was plugged a gas hob and gas oven. Double socket also showed reverse polarity. However when the earth prong on the plug was inserted into the socket the LED display on the plug in...
    • vini
    • Thread
    • confused earth fuse missing neutral really reverse simple socket something
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. G

    annoying IR fault

    Had an IR fault on a newly installed lighting circuit today, 0.00ohms with continuity of 0.37 between neutral and earth, split the circuit down and down again until I find which room it's in, full of spotlights, keep splitting until I narrow it down to the last spot, disconnect spot fault...
    • gavin.sibley
    • Thread
    • bright fault holder something until
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Something from the past!

    I came across this today and thought I'd show you lot! It might be something you guys see all the time but it looked old to me so I though you might like it, and someone is bound to be able to explain a little about it. See if you can find it.. it's not the CU, Henley, meter or cut out...
  13. polo1

    Light switch conversion bracket

    Anyone know where I can source the attached (imperial lighting conduit box converter) or a modern equivalent?
    • polo1
    • Thread
    • bracket can't conduit conversion frame light light switch something switch
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Pete999

    Something else to laugh at, Dipstick bosses

    You all have, at some time, worked with a Dipstick, or clueless boss, my story concerns just that, his name was Teflon because if things went pear shaped nothing stuck to him. Large commercial job in Canada, refurbish some offices, all materials shipped out so no worries, hmm hmm, any way...
  15. Mikaelo

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Do I need something more for cscs or jib car?

    Hi there, i have covalidate my spanish title in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment throught Naric, and the whrote my telling that its a NVC and also falls betwen NVQ level 3 and 4. I am ready to do my 17th edition exam now. my question is will i need something for ro obtain a...
  16. P

    Am I missing something here

    Ok I get called to a job where there is no power to the flat. Intake is in a small basement cupboard, 25mm swa protected by a Bs88 80a fuse in a switch fuse. Test for continuity and the fuse has blown. Fit a new one and I'm sure you can guess the outcome..... New fuse blows. Go up the the...
  17. Corbs

    Steel conduit

    quick question does steel conduit need bonding at the start and finish of the run, because i have a job coming off soon replacing some metal twin fan extract units to plastic inline fans, at the moment the conduit it attached to the fan and the fan is earthed via a separate cpc in the conduit...
  18. M

    fault finding

    Anybody know any good websites for fault finding videos, currently studying for my am2.
  19. R

    LED GU10's blowing almost straight away

    Basically I have around 40 down lighter's on one circuit. i have just replaced 20 low voltage, with mains voltage, fire rated down lighters, and 12w LED bulbs. but they seem to be blowing straight away! Within the first day 6 have blown, whilst tripping the MCB! now what could be causing...
    • Redturborocket
    • Thread
    • around blowing bulbs lamps led something straight voltage
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. G

    Phone the boiler.

    OK, something I know sod all about but it may be commonplace these days. We recently bought a static caravan an hour away from home and it has central heating from a gas fired boiler and trvs. Question is, is there a device I can install so that come the winter I can phone into a switch to fire...

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