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    Problem with 3 outlets immediately after solar installation

    I recently had a solar installation at my home. Immediately afterward, a GFCI outlet in my garage stopped working, had no power, and could not be reset. At the same time, my two outdoor outlets stopped working. I first checked the new breaker box the solar installers put. However, no breaker was...
  2. J

    Exposed copper wire under the floorboards after rewire

    I have just had my house fully rewired. I lifted a few of the loose floorboards to clean and noticed at junctions there is a lot of exposed copper wire. Is this normal or even safe?ī
  3. W

    What's next after college?

    Hi, I'm not sure if this is possibly the correct place for this as I'm new here, but I'm looking for some help. I was looking for an electrical installation apprenticeship but now I'm too late into my Level 3 C&G qualification to be able to do the apprenticeship apparently. So now I'm looking...
  4. Mark Itz

    Re-decorating after new sockets fitted

    We've had some electrical work done which we're very happy with, but I have one query. Where some extra sockets have been fitted, the electrician made a channel in the wall down to the skirting, with the supply picked up from a nearby socket and the cables running under the floorboards; all...
  5. K

    Lamona Range Cooker Overheating After New Elements/Thermostat

    Hi, hoping someone can help me, have a Lamona HJA5110 range cooker, previously had a new element fitted on the RHS oven and it was overheating, so had a new thermostat fitted, still overheating, so never used it. So recently fitted new elements to both sides (LHS and RHS) with a new thermostat...
  6. T

    abs and traction control on after 4th brake light install

    I just installed a 4th brake light on my 2014 scion frs wired thru my tail lights. The moment I hit the brakes my abs and traction control lights turn on. I thought of installing 1way diodes to stop reverse flow of curent do you guys think that may work? Or is there something else I should do?
  7. M

    Wiring a New Oven after change in ampage

    My old hard wired 30 amp oven blew just before Christmas. I bought a new 13 amp one. In order to get it up and running for Christmas I hard wired it into the 30amp circuit. All kitchen wiring and consumer unit were renewed just under 30 years ago. There is a 13 amp single socket next to the...
  8. nomadicsoul

    Insulation added after second fixing!

    Hi everyone. I need a little advice please. Several months ago I first fixed and second fixed a timber frame loft conversion ( open plan living area and kitchen) for a friend /client. I haven't signed it off yet as I was waiting to install I new CU for him and for him to fit the kitchen. I...
  9. T

    Going it alone after a lifetime of working for the man!

    Hi Team! I am a 46 year old electrician and have always been a subbie. The day my apprenticeship ended, I became self employed and have worked on industrial or commercial sites all over England, largely through agencies on a monkey see, monkey do basis. Kind of "There's the cable, there's the...
  10. B

    Wires sticking out after moving doorbell

    Hello. I am located in the Maryland, USA and have no real electrical experience. I just replaced my Nest video door bell with another non-subscription based brand. It went well, except that the original doorbell was tightly fit into a corner by the builder and I discovered that the new doorbell...
  11. L

    UK Advice needed after electricity tripped

    Can anyone help with an issue i have. My electricity tripped earier i think it was the extractor fan that blew. I have since turned it back on however now my oven will not come on. Neither will all the plug sockets upstairs and down. The only ones working are the ones in the kitchen above the...
  12. D

    Unimaginable amount of electrical noise after plugging PC Power Supply

    Hey everyone, lately I've been trying almost everything to reduce the electrical noise over my Be Quiet Straight Power 11 850W 80+ Platinum PSU which exceeds 2000~ mV or 'onlygodknows' how much it goes up, just right after powering up my pc. How could possibly an premium quality such as Be Quiet...
  13. M

    RCD Keeps Tripping After Powercut

    Hi all. Please be patient as I don't know much about electrics! We had a powercut in the area Tuesday 9th November afternoon - blown fuses in the sub opposite the property caused a 70 property outage. That was resolved Tuesday evening. The main switch on the RCD flipped once that evening, I...
  14. Sonia Norman

    After some practical experience

    I'm fully qualified 2330, 2394, 2395 18th edition. But due to Ill health I've been out of the game for four years. I just want some practical experience working along side someone to get my confidence back. I live in Southend on sea in Essex. I'm ex RAF honest reliable and trustworthy. I'm happy...
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    I need advice in what to do next after college

    Hi, I'm 20 and have finish college course about 3 months ago. Having completing my C&G 8202-30 Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (Tecbac) (601/7307/5) and getting a Distinction I just stop doing anything. The pandemic gave me a bad time that getting out of bed was...
  16. S

    Started back into my photography after forced retirement.

    Having had to retire after 49 years, I have dusted down my gear and have renewed my interest in portrait photography. It took a while, but have now resigned to the fact I will not be returning to work as an electrician, and must say it feels great to be free. Just a few recent snaps.
  17. W

    RCCB tripped after addition of a 4p 2way knife switch

    Problem : addition of a 4P 2 way knife switch and the main house 1st floor RCCB is tripped if the switch changes position. The simplified and relevant wiring diagram is like this (before addition of a 4p switch): meter -> main breaker -> RCCB (sub main breaker) for 1st floor -> 3p MCB -> 4P...
  18. E

    I have decided... after a long time i want to become an Electrician

    I have been searching for a trade that I want to go into but I am always coming back to the same one... I am 20yr ½ from Northern Ireland wanting to become an electrician but by the time I can ask for an apprenticeship I will be 21yr. My real question is... am I to old to get into the field?
    • EoinMcD
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    • after become decided electrician long time
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. J

    I don’t understand when all lights flicker after adding second light switch

    Adding an image of my set up Basically this is the run across like 60-75 ft. The main line comes into a switch to control the entire line. That continues through 8 lights and then into an outlet. Originally After that outlet I had a light but I wanted to be able to control it independently...
    • Jatsip
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    • adding after flashing flicker light light switch lights second switch understand wiring diagram
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. M

    UK After 3phase board, ideally some board wiring/testing too - LONDON/SE

    I'm a mechanical manager with some electrical background (2330 L2 from college, 18th ed, 2392). About to be an M+E manager so need to brush up on areas I'm unfamiliar with - 3 phase wiring and testing is the big one. Is there anyone in London area with access to a (used) 3phase board who can...

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