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  1. Z

    Eicr requested after consumer unit replacement

    I have replaced consumer unit in small rented property, on pre visit found everything fine. Replaced,tested all the circuits, all sound, issued eic. For letting agency eic is not enough, Eicr is due now, and they wouldn't accepr Eic instead, are they right? Thanks ;)
  2. L

    UK HELP - Downlights staying on after replacing one with Switched live

    As title - had one downlight that transformer had gone so took out light,fixing,transformer and replaced. Had 3 wires coming in. 1x Red,Blue,Yellow and Green 1x Red, Black, Yellow and Green 1x Red, Black with Red coating added on end, Yellow and Green Wired up with Switched live (black wire...
  3. Plantman2000

    Shower MCB question after electrician installed new Consumer Unit

    Hello all. A few years ago we had a new kitchen installed and as part of those works we had an electrician in to install a new feed to this kitchen and a full new consumer unit as well. This is a metal CED branded unit with CED MCB's. We have two showers, one upstairs and one downstairs. The...
  4. T

    Oven grill

    My zanussi free standing ovens grill trips the main fuse after use when switching off. It most likely an element issue?
    • tony79
    • Thread
    • after element free fuse issue likely oven ovens switching trips
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Lister1987

    Cable ID collars (often found after a meter upgrade

    Trying to find where I can hold of what I would call plastic phase identifying lugs/grommets - blue or brown in colour and slides over meter tails to ident line or neutral (yes I know tape works too), I've tried every combination of words I can think of but keep comIng up empty.
  6. L

    Hi new to the group and after advice.

    Hi there new to the group so maybe posting in the wrong section so any direction would be much appreciated. I am looking into becoming an electrician and have applied to quite a few apprenticeship schemes over the last 6 months with no avail, this may be to do with me being 34 or maybe not. In...
  7. sythai

    JIB card... after some advise please

    Hi Guys Thought I'd update my ECS Jib Gold card (not that I really need it these days), only expired in 2015! Looks like I'll have to do new application. Sorry if been asked before (and also being lazy, had quick scan of JIB website with no joy!) All I'd like to know is: I currently have...
  8. D

    The breaker on the right trips after anything from 30 seconds to an hour. I have only two led lights on this circuit

    The breaker on the right trips after anything from 30 seconds to an hour. I have only two led lights on this circuit. Can anyone please help? Source URL: DIY Electrical Forum - https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/diy-electrical-forum.64/
  9. D

    new cooker 5 years ago still in packaging

    5yr old cooker brand new still in packaging, been sat in the kitchen. Will it be safe to connect and use it now?
  10. S

    Possible cause for light switches no longer turning on after smart dimmer install?

    I installed a smart dimmer switch in my dining room, which worked fine. The next day, I installed the same type of switch in my kitchen. Not only did it not power on, I noticed that the light switch in the dining room no longer turns on, and that the light switch in my foyer no longer works...
    • shomel
    • Thread
    • after cause dimmer install light longer possible smart switches turning
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. P

    My RCD won't reset after testing

    my RCD's wont reset after testing. I have 6 RCD in my fuse box all in a row (and only 4 MCB - which doesn't seem usual). After pressing the test button, the RCD triggers. The RCD won't however allow itself to be reset. I have tried resetting with all the MCB turned off as well as all...
  12. sythai

    After some help please ;-)

    I can't seem to find where my old PM's are stored ? Could some one help me out please Thanks Sy
  13. happysteve

    Restoring circuits after temporary "distress change"

    Am currently pondering the following situation: - Single phase PVC board, domestic, in an area where TN-C-S is the norm (underground supply etc). - Most circuits protected by 30mA RCD, except lights (B6 60898 MCBs). - Pre-checks before simple job (on garage circuit) reveal no earthing...
  14. M

    Salus RT505TX wont fire up the boiler after initial testing.

    Hi all, just fitted a Salus RT505TX thermostat an reciever, connections are all correct and tight, 230v live and neutral to the reciever, a loop from live to the common terminal, then a switch live from the boiler also to the reciever, ive paired the devices up and when I increase temperature it...
  15. Mark Wright

    Short Circuit Line to Neutral where does the current go after the consumer unit?

    Short Circuit Line to Neutral where does the Current go after the consumer Unit? I assume it goes back to the Sub-Station where it is earthed but i'm trying to find this written in a official book etc but finding nothing. Thanks
  16. captaincaveman

    UK Re-energising after fire

    Hi guys and gals, I've been asked by a landlord to go to a property to check the electrics which were de-energised by the fire brigade after a smallish fire was started by candles. I've been told there is no obvious damage to the electrical installation but the fire brigade state "Gas and...
  17. S

    After some advise about getting back into electrical work.

    Hi there, I’m looking & hoping to get back into electrical work after nearly 15 years doing something else. I’m 44 now, have I left it too late in life now ? Is my age likely to put potential employers off ? I went back to college in 2004/05 to retrain as an electrician, completed the NVQ...
  18. S

    What’s after the 2330?

    I got my City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 back in 2012 and at the time I had about 3 years experience working on commercial sites. I took a different career path but would now like to get back into this industry but I am a bit overwhelmed and confused about all the information out there about...
  19. FatAlan

    The question is...are Wagos usable after at trip through the washing machine?

    As title. Based on wagos recovered from my washing machine. :)
  20. E

    Leaving a window shutter switch pressed after it ran its course

    Hello everyone, I have an electric window shutter in my aparment and it has these switches: When i press one of them I have to keep doing it until the shutter has closed/opened. Lately I started to stick a toothpick in the switch and let the shutter run its course by itself, and save those...

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