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    Three light switches on one plate

    Hello there, just had a triple light switch fitted but the order of the switches is wrong. The left and centre switches need to be swapped. Can someone please tell me how do I do this? Picture:
  2. i=p/u

    Any whitegoods dabblers around tonight

    Have a washing machine blowing the fuse , so tested socket all ok. then notice have short between L&N on plug top, so take off top of machine and disconnect out going of mains capacitor , and it still shorting . Is that me found my fault , don't want to order part can I bypass capacitor and...
  3. M

    European socket fitted in UK.

    Hi. Are there any requirements or contraindications to fit European socket in the wall within the ring circuit?
  4. S

    Getting around the rules, Legally????

    Hi, I want to fully wire up a workshop that I have just built, sockets, lights etc. I am fully competent enough to do this but the rules say I cannot. However, I think I may have a way around it and seek your advice. Here is my plan. I will install the consumer unit, wire up all the lights...
  5. R

    Solar PV AC supply

    Good evening gents, Client having PV on out building. The supply to the outbuilding is a dubious 2.5 SWA of about 40mtrs via a DB of the main DB. So to clarify the run has 3 dbs in series. I'v disregarted this and opted to quote for a new run straight to the intake with relavent AC isolators...
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    best place to do my 2365 in or around hertford

    hi all i have been working as an electricians mate for approx 6 months now, i am now able to do rewires, 2nd fixing and fuse boards now. i am looking to further my self by getting the level 2 and 3 2365 qualifications. ideally id like to do weekend course but will consider nights if it becomes...
    • danielc4514
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    • 2365 around college doing level looking place quite
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    RCD tripping times at 1x and 5x

    I understand that when carrying out RCD testing an RCD should trip within 300ms at 1x and 40ms at 5x but is it common that on occasions for the RCD to trip quicker at 1x than 5x. I never had it occur personally. I am just looking at some old certs and on some circuits the RCD is tripping...
  8. J

    Looking for a book to see if i can easily get my head around it all

    I've been thinking about becoming a electrician for a while now. It will be a career change at 35, rather then going to college straight away i want to see if i can get my head around it all. My thoughts are to do some work experience for free, but before i do i'm wanting a book to read with...
  9. M

    Bathroom lighting - leds help <3

    somethings i have not done and i have not done 12v lights on a transformer o.o. sadly i have finished college "level 3 2365 and all the learning i am doing is by my self until i can find someone to take me on as an electricians mate sorry if im a bit wrong im making sure i do things correctly of...
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    Voltage drop on swa

    Hi I've been asked to provide a supply to a machine shop on a farm. The nearest supply is 170m away. I'm working out the vd/a/m and I'm looking at having to install a 25mm 2 core SWA to compenate. But that is while working out the current carrying capacity of the cable at 152amps (Ref. E) or...
  11. R

    LED GU10's blowing almost straight away

    Basically I have around 40 down lighter's on one circuit. i have just replaced 20 low voltage, with mains voltage, fire rated down lighters, and 12w LED bulbs. but they seem to be blowing straight away! Within the first day 6 have blown, whilst tripping the MCB! now what could be causing...
    • Redturborocket
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    • around blowing bulbs lamps led something straight voltage
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. J

    Best drill for around 150 ??

    Alright guys & girls so my drill died yesterday after falling 5ft off a ladder so in need of a new one, being only a mate I can't afford to spend that much for a high end Milwaukee or Hilti drills so im looking to only spend around 150 on a new one ?? 1 of the spark's I work with said to Avoid...
  13. M

    Strange relation resistance and Earth Around Sun 30 km/s motion

    My name is Maciej Marosz I'm inventor and Engineer (about me MAROSZ 's PATENTS) . Below My link to forum ( physics ) I'm looking people who want to start research this area it can reduce in future energy transport cost / it also can be new electric methode to evaluate speed ( airplane /...
  14. S

    British Gas application turn around

    installed for a customer who has just sent off application for BG via email. He has had a automated email suggesting that they will respond to applications within 28 days - missing off the end of the month cut off. Previous customers with BG had a very quick turnaround and i don't recall any...
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    Power needed on Around Britain Charity Walk

    Hello all, I hope you can help me. In a few months I am setting off on a gruelling charity challenge. I am man hauling a shed on wheels around the country to raise money for the children's hospice. I am doing this also as a challenge to myself and because I want to see the country before it...
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    Any decent LED lamp outlets in or around North London

    Anyone know of the best place to physically purchase replacement downlighter GU 3w to 6w LED lamps in North London. I'm asking for a friend in Cyprus, whose mother is coming over in 10 days. Don't know why he can't purchase on internet and have them delivered to her home, but he seems to want to...
    • Engineer54
    • Thread
    • around decent electricians london lamp led led lamp lighting lights london north north london outlets
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. HappyHippyDad

    PIR with long(ish) range?

    Hello all.. The customer wants his garden light to switch on the moment he walks into the garden, the sensor is around 12 meters away and it doesn't switch the light until he is half way up the garden. There is nowhere nearer I can locate the PIR. I realise screwfix/toolstation have PIR's...
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    Which conduit ?

    Im pricing some external lighting on several industrial units which are all joined. One long length of conduit will suit although its around 150-200yards long. Nice straightforward run with no bends. Its around 8m high and away from any mechanical damage, my only concern is sun damage over time...
    • Guest569
    • Thread
    • around conduit pricing supply units
    • Replies: 134
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Volt drop question

    Hi guys could do with a little advise on a rather large job re-wiring lamp posts in a car park. The supply will need to cover a distance of around 120M from mains to sub board where floods are already wired in 2.5mm SWA on 2 circuits the furthest travelling another 123M the other travelling...
  20. M

    Landlord wants to reroute from pay meter when no tenants around

    A landlord has his own pay meter installed for when he has tenants. This has obviously been installed between the meter and the consumer unit. He wants to be able to disable the pay meter when he has no tenants to utilise the power. Any one have any suggestions about the best way to be able to...
    • mstringer
    • Thread
    • around landlord meter wants
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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