I’m trying to install my Ring doorbell (2nd gen) and I’ve discovered that the transformer feeding my Freidland isn’t producing any power. I suspect that I connected the jumper lead between the wrong wires (thanks to Ring’s really confusing instruction!) so I now need to replace it. I don’t want...
Here we go again, another job that has had a council inspection, different council to last time but still perplexing.
The problem with these jobs is we don't get a spec and are told to just do what you think is best, so we do. We work for a company that does work for an insurance company that...
We all know how to and why we get the 1/4 value, but to what, if anything do we add to that figure and into what box on the cert does it go, depends on who you ask/assessor is apparently,
So I heard on the news this morning that they will be reviving Fault Towers. Also see below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64563839
I can't see this going far. Don't get me wrong, I loved the original (as you can tell by my signature) but there will be too many people...
started last year on my am2
passed A1 A2 A4 A5 C
failed A3 B D E
had eye problems after lazer all fixed now
the am2 centres were alloying you to resit individual sections
now they have decided you have to do all the fails together
bit gutting at £970 odd to do 4 resits
this is costing a...
Added to the collection Wiha 16 piece slim-bit set
Some guy was doing Amazon returns and was knocking these sets out for £39 each including free next day delivery
The devil in me couldn't resist as I have seen these sets retail £50+
Hey all,
Could do with some help.
I had a company recommended to me who quoted me to do an EICR on my rental property. (£265). I thought this was quite expensive but as I've been messed around no end by tradesmen I thought I'd go with the recommendation and pay the extra.
I also asked him to...
You have been missed. I guess I speak for many when I write it is good to have you back contributing your great expertise. I hope in your absence you have been well. :)
I had an Amazon gift voucher for me B.day and just simply could not resist so ordered a set of Bahco Ergo Slim Vde Screwdrivers
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BAHCO-BHBE-9878SL-12PCS-Ergo-1000V/dp/B06XTX54BJ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bahco+ergo+slim&qid=1658822349&sr=8-3
Seem quite nice but only time...
Took a look at a block of flats today that has a TNC-S supply. Each flat is fed by a 2-core mineral insulated cable. The earth and neutral are then combined again using a henley block prior to entering the consumer unit. Has anyone come across this before?
Lots of threads already about the new legislation, and February ain’t far away… so I’d just like to post a few queries for discussion.
Not that I’ve come across anything myself. Customers are usually happy with the bare minimum, but just things I’ve heard.
Smoke detector fitted in attic where...
Seeing a lot of ads for Motex, another fake electricity-bill-saver. I had four on one page just now, including pics of dangerous foreign electrical demos with bare live connections, I think these were from India or Pakistan. So two unrelated kinds of electrical bad practice being displayed...
Just been asked to reinstate a cooker point.
Existing feed is checking out perfectly.
However, the existing back box has top and bottom lugs ~135mm apart.
I'm assuming that this is an old imperial box.
Can anyone suggest what faceplate is appropriate?
Yes, yes, next time I take a photo...
Went to scrap yard today, had a large sack, just shy of 20KG of stripped copper cables.
Was shocked when he said £6 per KG... nice Brucy bonus for me there...
Copper has gone up again after a little fall. from a job point of view it means the price of cables is going to go up even further.
Did...
Just sharing this personal experience.
I am in Spain. Daughter had to fly home early cos not double jabbed.
Wife, in Glasgow, says she will pick up daughter in Manchester (the only flight she could get).
It's a long way.
Glasgow to manchester airport...plain sailing...
Return journey? 3 hour...
Am carrying out a job soon a sub main to a out building in someone’s garden.
The house is tncs earthing so was planning on doing tt at the shed.
There’s no extraneous metal work, but it is a concrete base and they are planning on putting some fridges or freezers in there.
Would others do the...
I was on the Wirral so my gaffer asked if I could swing by a pub as the landlord doesn't think the water tank is properly supported.
So I goes into the abandoned flat and ogle the surface conduit, bakerlite switches and wooden pattresses.
Then remembered the water tank.
Stuck my head...
Today I got a note by postcard from SSE saying:
"We recently contacted you about your new smart meter, which can be delivered and installed for you from 10 May"
Now I am not aware of being contacted, certainly not by phone, so it seems a bit disingenuous to tell me this. Also I have a fairly...
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