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  1. T

    Need to extend a RFC - Zs not good enough

    Just after some thoughts on this. I need to extend a RFC, but the Zs isn't good enough to comply (it doesn't comply currently, but it becomes my problem when I touch it). It's currently about 0.70 ohms - what I need to extend it by will be minimal, maybe taking it up to 0.75 ohms. It's protected...
  2. A

    My solar array doesn't seem to generate enough energy

    Hi, I've recently had a 4KW PV array fitted in March this year however I don't believe it's producing the expected results. Yesterday 29/06/2019 was the hottest day so far with cloudless skies and the system at noon peaked at 2.2KW. I would expect to achieve around my peak which is set at 3.8KW...
  3. FatAlan

    Consumer Unit replacement cables not long enough.

    Ok, so you have a motley collection of old BS3036 fuse boxes that need to be replaced by a new consumer unit. Existing installation tests all good but the T&E coming out of the wall is spread out and not long enough. What do folks do to extend cables or what’s the recognised best practice to...
  4. Moley

    Close enough to Xmas for this video

    Well, now that we are well into December it's time to play this video. Does contain some naughty words :eek::D:D
  5. Marcus Vaughan

    Are my notches big enough?

    Found this beauty today, a 5 inch notch in a 6 inch joist. It wasn’t me! I felt sorry for the homeowner - and remember finding the exact same thing under my bathroom floor years ago.
  6. S

    Electrician Jobs Are these qualifications enough to get a job?

    Good evening, New to this forum was looking for some advice of some electricians, I am currently in training to be a electrician, I have mymy level 3 award In requirements for electrical installations bs7671:2018 603/3298/0 also level 3 award In the building regulations for electrical...
  7. JOURNEYMAN

    WATER AND ELECTRICS - JUST HOW CLOSE IS SAFE?

    Hi all, I visited a property yesterday which consists of two shops with a flat above each shop. This was a preliminary visit on behalf of the new owners who are looking to refurbish and rent out. I went to check out the supply, bonding etc. and found a single phase supply feeding both shops and...
  8. cliffed

    Not paid enough for what we do

    Do you guys have the same old crap,that seems to be the norm these days,bullsh..t of so many people. Just completed a job,under pressure from day 1,on my own when other trades have loads of labour on site,to do their job without hassle. Won’t bore you with all the details. Rant over,die anyone...
  9. Rock'N'Rebel

    Came across these old card's anyone old enough to remember them

  10. N

    Am i doing enough .... ?

    Ive been working with an electrician full time for the last 3 months. Before that i was in college for a year. I feel like im not doing good enough. In 5 hours i only second fixed 4 sockets, 10 spots and 7 smokeys. Ive done more than that in a time frame before but its probably not far from my...
  11. pirate

    Stuff I saw today, not enough characters but maybe now it is?

  12. Dillb

    Mobile app, ok is this enough words now?

    Does this site still support any mobile apps such as Tapatalk?
  13. Wilko

    There Is Hope !!! (but not enough characters)

    With a couple of gooseberries in charge and nuclear war once again a possibility, I saw this on social media this morning - made me smile and feel perhaps there is hope :) http://newsthump.com/2016/12/23/childproof-lock-added-to-white-house-nuclear-launch-button/
  14. DomB78

    New Guy - Lots of experience not enough electrical :-)

    Just wanted to say Hi My name is Dominic, just registered on EF. I am a professional installer, I mostly do audio and AV work. But have installed most things from Electrical - Audio - Cat5 - CCTV - COAX, etc. I am trying to move in more things electrical. I have C&G 2393 & 17th Ed. Now doing...
  15. Lou

    M J Electrical Engineering

    Home As a well established family business, we take pride in our work and are pleased to offer a comprehensive electrical service. Large enough to undertake significant house build projects or shop/restaurant refits in the south-east and London, yet small enough to provide a flexible local...
    • Lou
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    • courses degrees electrical engineer engineering enough local offer salary service students
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    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  16. B

    House wiring

    Hi All, Advice needed, we had someone round to modify a tumble dryer but first had to do an earth loop test but when plugging in his tester it kept tripping the switch on the CU. We have had occassional nuisance tripping and have had to unplug some things before being able to reset this. I have...
    • Bally71
    • Thread
    • appliance earth enough house procedure testing wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    Laptop charger

    Hello, I had an animal bite through the wiring of my laptop charger and being an apprentice Electrician, decided to connector block the live and neutral cables (blue and brown) I just wanted to know if this is safe and will be okay to use? I believe it had a 240v input and a 19v output...
  18. Dan

    Aurora - Ever Been Lucky Enough To See It?

    This is on my list. Still haven't seen it yet it's been on my list for years. Anybody been lucky enough to see one of them, if so where and how? I've seen a couple of cruises where they say if you don't see it after a couple of weeks you get your money back.
  19. L

    Private Work

    Hello All. Here's my situation, im currently NICEIC QS where I work, im earning a half decent wage but its never enough right. Im debating with the idea of setting up on my own but the thought of trying to replace my salary is frightening, mortgage and family so very risky. Not got enough...
    • LVSparks
    • Thread
    • cheaper electrical work enough insurance private right work
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. i=p/u

    18v drill

    My drill started smoking (not an e-cig) any of you wise men know if carbon brushes can cause this or is the windings coating breaking down. the brushes are wore but not completely. Small springs push them in and thinking maybe not enough push onto the armature/rotor

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