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  1. gnuuser

    things that make you smack your forehead

    doing a power quality analysis for the main computer room i noticed some weird spikes around noon ??? went to computer room and found the tech guy had made a home-made hot dogger using some cord and a couple of galvanized nails i asked why and he said it was too far to walk to the lunch-room...
  2. A

    Terminating SWA to existing sockets

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to put two power sockets in my garden shed. The shed is about 10 meters from the house, about 20-25 meters the way I plan to route the cabling. I've researched this and have come up with the conclusion show in the pic which I hope is mostly correct. I plan on using...
  3. D

    Doing things correctly!

    Hi im new to this game as you will probably tell but i am also not one of these fly by night just done a weeks course i can now do everything guy. Basicaly my experiance so far is 100% mains electric supply as i work for a energy supplier installing single phase and 3 phase electric meters. my...
  4. A

    bad ghostly things

    some old buildings have a lot of nasty things that have happened in the past well i,m off the naughty seat for
  5. S

    price per point - steel conduit

    Not done this for a while. What's the going rate per point. standard metal clad sockets, spurs and switches. Light fittings budget fluorescent. Runs aren't long. We are sub for main contractor in SE. Any help appreciated. Thanks
    • saint
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    • conduit materials point price steel steel conduit things you're
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. C

    Complete Novice trying to install new 2 Gang Light Switch - please help!!!

    Hi guys, I am completly stuck, I am replacing my Kitchen Light Switches with new Chrome switches, I thought it would be just a quick straight forward swap, how wrong could i be!! There are 2 separate lights in the kitchen on a 2 gang switch, indepently controlled by the same switch (2...
    • Chrisl
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    • complete install light light switch new novice please point switch switches things trying
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. M

    Plug sockets behind stacks of rockwool slab insulation.... Safe?

    Hi all Just wanted to run this by the experts and see whether it would be a problem.... I have a small home studio and in the corners there are stacks of "Rockwool" (it's actual Knauf Rocksilk RS60)that look something like this: My DIY SuperChunks Plus & Soffit Corner Traps (Pics) -...
  8. A

    Things worth money!

    Hi, Thought id start a post to see what you guys have found and sold! I just been to a house and ripped out a really old MEM Contactor (This thing is mega heavy and absolutely HUGE haha).. I was about to bin it when my mate said why dont u check ebay.. Checked ebay there going for around...
  9. S

    A question about the weird box things

    Hi guys! :) I have kind of a dumb question and so I searched for electricity related forums and found this one. Sorry if I sound really silly, but here goes: Can anyone please tell me why are these weird box things so common and what do they actually do?? :( Picture: Ok, I realized I can't...
  10. S

    Wow... its all changed.... Advice on err.. a few things!

    Bit embarrassed to be asking this. Its been a bad year. Hi all. Back in January I did my City and Guilds 17th Edition Full 2382-12 IET level 3. Just to brush up, as I have been out of sparking for about 6/7 years (sparky for 12 years before that) Was hoping to do 2391 - but had an accident...
  11. D

    Induction hob tripping RCD in normal operation?

    Hi chaps, As some of you may recall, I posted a while back about a dodgy electrician who did some work at my parents place, including putting in a circuit for a new induction hob, as well as a board. He cocked a load of things up so following a complaint to the NICEIC, the guy came back today...
    • DNS1
    • Thread
    • circuit hob induction induction hob normal rcd things through tripping
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. G

    Drill bit storage box?

    I'm looking for something which can hold 5+ of each drill bit 1.0-10.0 and .5s between. Any ideas? Can't find anything online, or maybe I'm not searching correctly
  13. C

    wylex lock off, can things get any worse

    hi all, got my assesment tomorrow just sorting all my things ready and went to get my lock off device for the main switch for the wylex twin rcd 10 way board and guess what its dissapeared, anybody know of a supplier in the rochdale or oldham area where i can pick 1 up in the morning cheers
  14. L

    M&E Estimating Service - Manchester - North West

    Gents, I would like to my company to this forum.I am director of Lomax Estimating Services based within Manchester, I Provide a M&E remote estimating service to various contractors pre design and also design & build. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact me...
    • L.E.S
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    • based design electriians mnchester estimating manchester north north west provide service things west
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. Amp David

    Enrolled on 2392

    I enrolled on the 2392, realised i made a right cock up in doing so. Its a little too basic really, should of gone for the new 2394/95 course i think. Oh well, its another bit of paper for the records lol:angry_smile:
  16. SolarCity

    3 surveys in 3 days... things picking up?

    As title says, I'm going to my third survey in as many days tomorrow. Is this the sign of things picking up? Hopefully! Quoted two of them and their returns are better than they were two years ago.
  17. D

    Evoline worktop kitchen power units

    Hi, has anyone fitted these sockets, the customer is after something that pops up. just wanted to gauge whether there were any better or worse than others or anything i should watch out for. David (who is living with the in laws while the nice men knock the walls down in my house)
    • dcelectrical
    • Thread
    • appliances electrical work extension kitchen power socket these things units worktop
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    Commercial property

    Hi everyone, I've just been asked to do some basic fault finding on a lighting circuit in a commercial property, I've been working as a domestic spark with Elecsa for nearly 8 years and have always turned down commercial work that isn't covered by the scope of part p. Am I actually allowed to...
    • Manfredmann
    • Thread
    • commercial domestic industrial property their things
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    What ferrule and labelling kits/brands do you use?

    Just wondering what ferrule and labeling kits everyone uses? We have always used hellerman tyton ones but now im after purchasing my own i don't know what to go for. If anyone has a particular brand could you post a pic of a CU completed with it? Cheers!
  20. S

    solar pv installs & solar thermal

    Im currently in talks with a few companys to do there pv installs G83 & G59 in the uk, after these talks if successfull im going to require installation teams if interested PM me with your details if you have solar qualifications as you may be working with a team or on your own (maintanance)at...

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