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  1. Dan

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO.

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO. I'm trying to find the video and or article where PM questions were extended. Kids who live with parents at two seperate homes can still go to both homes...
  2. David Prosser

    Hydraulic Crimp tool sticking.

    Any one know a company (West Midlands area) that services hydraulics crimping tools. Mines starting sticking and not releasing enough to get the cable back out. I have taken it apart and cleaned it and it all looks super smooth but still sticks intermittently even with the dies empty. Would...
  3. C

    little advice on a relay please :)

    i have a...
    • carlos54321
    • Thread
    • advice apart little please press relay sound thought
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. S

    iPod battery replacement

    Anyone had any experience of replacing iPod nano 4th generation batteries. I have been told its a sod of a job, but i am willing to give it a go if it isn't too bad. Can get battery and tools for less than a fiver off fleabay. Or is plan B, better, bung it on ebay as it is and get about £20 for...
  5. S

    Triton Opal Shower 10.5kw.

    Hello I have a shower which functions ok except the stop button keeps failing so I have to switch it off from the isolator switch. I just wondered if anyone knows where I can purchase a stop button or even repair it. There is a rubber bit at the back of the button which keeps has fallen off...
  6. rich.250

    Fluke 1651b

    Hi all, My fluke tester has just started giving funny readings on continuity I.e 72 ohms for open circuit. I've checked it on my check box and they are all out apart from zero.... Just wondered if anyone else has had this problem?? Looks like ill be sending it off tomorrow lol Thank in advance Rich
  7. J

    Different phases for a 13A socket outlet and 5A socket outlet 2" apart

    Hi all. We're currently wiring a large domestic dwelling that has a 3 phase supply. We would like to balance phases as accurately as possible, but due to the lighting control system we have a situation where we have a 13A socket on one phase sited next to a 5A socket on another phase. These...
    • jjnr78
    • Thread
    • allow apart different outlet phase phases socket socket outlet
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. J

    FLUKE 1652 Continuity Test

    Hello people. I'm a gold card holding spark with a commercial background (metal munchin'). Recently I've got a job 2nd fixing flats, no problems except i didn't have a test rig so i bought a Fluke 1652 one 2nd hand, had it calibrated and changed the batteries. The problem is with the...
  9. H

    How many 50w equivalent LED downlighters to use in a 12'x10' kitchen

    I am planning on using GU10 2800k 35 degree Megaman LED lamps which are claimed to be equivalent to 50watts. The ceiling height is 2.5M and the ceiling area is 3.0Mx3.7M or 10'x12'approx. I understand that within a kitchen (as a rule of thumb) that 2watt/ft square is required for adequate...
  10. D

    Other electrical jobs apart from the usual ??

    I'm looking for a change in my electical career and would like to know if any of you guys are involved in any work/careers etc away from the normal domestic/commercial/industrial stuff? I am a QS at a company at the mo and need something else to ingnite my passion ! (Apart from the blonde...
    • devonsparky
    • Thread
    • apart electric electrical electrical work other
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. 1

    Apart from NO EATH at all....

    What is the worst main earthing installation you have come across? I have pictures and it must be a contender in my opinion but obviously there are many sparks out there that have far, far more experience than I do so I am interested to know of stories or see photographic evidence of what you...
  12. I

    pvc conduit need to be glued

    hi do short runs of pvc conduit less than a meter between boxes securly saddle clipped, is it a must that they need to be glued ??
  13. H

    HRC fuse adaptors?

    Does anyone know where I can get adaptors to fit HRC fuses into units whose fixing bolts are further apart than needed? I want to stick 125A fuses into a place that up until recently housed TKM 315 fuses. The trouble is that the 315A fuses' fixing holes are 133mm apart but I can't find an...
    • hillbillie
    • Thread
    • adaptors apart canada fixing fuse fuses
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada
  14. B

    Im falling apart!!!

    I'm only 29 but I don't know how much longer I can go on with this job. The reason being that my knees are knackered, my back is shot, I keep getting stress related migraines; due to trying to get money in and customers with their job being the most important thing in the world. (I know that...
    • BillyTheSparks
    • Thread
    • apart aus
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Australia
  15. D

    Bloody N-L Fault

    Brilliant!!!! CU swap! Ring Circuits Excellent no breaks. never did a IR Test but never mind! any way all ok apart from Ring!!! N-E fault RCD not playing today!! :( Customer not really impressed with paying for finding the fault so Split Ring at a point where i though would be good...
    • DurhamSparky
    • Thread
    • apart aus bloody fault sockets split
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
  16. P

    Courses apart from Electrical

    I know these courses that i am thinking about arent generally electrical, but due to being made redundant up in scotland and the fact that jobs prospects look non-existing, i am currently thinking about taking a year to 2 years out and study project management and going into estimator, quantity...
  17. C

    which crimps for domestic

    hi guys can anyone recommend a decent set of crimps for domestic wiring, mainly twin and earth cable, tried roleson but really don't trust them because the cable is easily pulled apart, or maybe i pull a bit to hard?
  18. R

    Demolition work?

    Well, not quite, but I am quoting on a rewire on a cottage which is going to be totally gutted to bare stone and have everything new. I'm thinking about putting in a quote for the removal of all the plaster as well, but apart from chasing (which is obvioulsy very controlled) I don't have a great...
  19. L

    Melted 13amp Spur switch

    Feed a storage heater on economy 7. The 13amp spur switch for it is to the side of it wasn't working properly and the phase input looked a bit melted. I have tested all the wiring IR is fine and so is continuity and Zs thats without the melted broken switch as it fell apart in my hands. It...
    • luke teague
    • Thread
    • apart aus connection heater loose melted spur switch
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Australia

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