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    Estimating the Age of Electrics. Rewiring Fun.

    Hi, I'm about to take leap of faith buying a property which I've not been able to see properly. It has a been extended a couple of times since it was built in 1970 and the current owner has no idea about the history of electrics, no certificates of any kind and doesn't want any visiting...
  2. I

    Electrics in conservatory.

    Hi when we purchased our house from new it had a small conservatory. There was one power socket we used this for a heater and lamp. 15+ years ago this conservatory was knocked down and a new one erected. We had our boiler upgraded and hot water under floor heating installed. The power and water...
  3. captaincaveman

    size of fused spur for garage electrics

    Hi gorgeous people. I've just been looking at a garage to re-establish the lights in it and put up a couple of LED battens but I have come across an uncommon set up which is making me scratch my head a bit. Any comments would be welcome... The garage is fed by 10m of swa 2.5mm from the lounge...
  4. C

    Car seat electrics for office chair?

    Hello, I have recently turned an old Jaguar X-Type seat into an office chair, but i'm wondering, how should I connect the electrics up for seat adjustment?
  5. HappyHippyDad

    What electrics are required for water underfloor heating?

    I have been asked by the plumber to be present when he installs the water underfloor heating. This was not part of my quote as it is not something I do. Bit unsure of exactly what he will want as it is the builder I am talking to and have not yet spoken to the plumber. I was hoping for a bit of...
  6. M

    Outdoor Electrics

    Good afternoon I am planning an extension and outdoor electrics and I'm looking for some advice to plan ahead. Ultimately a qualified electrician will be doing the work, but as I'm not at that stage yet, I just want to plan roughly what we are doing rather than waste someones time planning and...
  7. telectrix

    Caravan electrics - towbar

    need help with this as i never been involved. the bottom block is self-explanatory, it's the top block i need to know what goes where, how the connections are made in the towbar plug, and where to connect the voltmeter/charge meter.
  8. A

    Trailer Electrics Question - Rear Tail Light Blow Fuse

    Hi all, Got a horse trailer, which seems to blow the fuse in my car for the 'Right Hand Tail Light'. When using the trailer, it will blow the fuse (not right away), knocking out the rear tail light on my car, and the rear tail light cluster (not indicators) on the trailer. I've followed the...
  9. G

    Washing machine intermittently trips RCD. Manufacturer declares machine fault-free and suggests faulty home electrics. What should I do?

    Hi I don’t know how resolve this so any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. I have no electrical knowledge. I will try to be as clear and detailed as I can. I’ve got a Bosch washing machine that’s two-and-a-half years old. Until early June, the machine has been flawless. But in June...
  10. T

    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics?

    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics? Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. So this is potential plan, Working on the property and there is a consumer unit with all RCBO’s, But the entire lighting for the three bedroomed house is on one RCBO. Going to be installing new...
  11. J

    In what order should I do the electrics?

    So the plasterers are getting on with their job of prepping the walls and are nearly done removing the old plaster - had to go back to the brick in some rooms or to just studwork as the lath and plaster was just crumbling away. Now it will be the electricians turn to remove all the old wiring...
  12. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
  13. B

    Tow bar electrics help

    I have just fitted a tow bar to my Vauxhall Astra 1.6 sports tourer estate with a brinks kit. I wired in the indicators and both work as should, tail lights work BUT the brake lights dont. Ive checked the fuse in car thats ok the brake lights on the car work ok so what can i do to get these...
  14. T

    Rcd spur for Bathroom electrics

    Hi Everyone , I hope everyone is having an awesome week, I know this question has probably been covered before on previous posts, but wanted to get everybody else’s opinion and take on it. So I’m quoting on a job and it entails replacement of existing central light in the bathroom for five...
  15. G

    Ford Ka electrics

    I have a really wierd starting issue with a 2011 Ford Ka tdci. If I jump in and start up the battery warning light stays on and the electric steering doesn't click into action. The battery is however charging at 14v, If I restart but only within 20 seconds everything is fine. Even if I just...
  16. C

    Additional fused spur

    As a rank amateur at electrics I had hoped to have an electrician complete the mains connection to my low voltage garden lighting. Owing to the lockdown this isn’t possible so I’m going to have a go. Question - I already have a fused spur, fed from a double socket, to feed an outdoor garden...
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  17. N

    UK Garage electrics - analysing quotes

    Hi everyone. I have had two quotes for work but one is twice as expensive as the other and I can't determine which is the better of the two. I believe both are valid and can explain some of the differences, but I'd appreciate some feedback please. Work required: I have a 13A fused spur in the...
  18. OnlQQker

    How Old Was You When You Became Interested In Electrics?

    I was 7. I painstakingly removed 2 screws from a power socket with a small pair of scissors and then tried to unscrew the live in the same fashion. This is how I became painfully became interested in them, how about you?
  19. N

    Log Cabin Electrics

    Hi, after some advise. I have had a log cabin installed at the end of my garden and I wish to run power to it, at this moment in time I am not in a position to work out cable lengths and voltage drop more about regulations. So my intention is as follows. I have a currently un-used 32 amp...
  20. G

    Summer house electrics

    Hi I am a DIYer and have been looking for an electrician to complete work. I want to run electrics to my summer house which is going to be used as an office/ entertainment room (Man Cave). I discussed going from the hous cu with armoured cable - but this required updated my house cu box which...

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