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    Downlights fitted 5mm -10mm from timber, fire hazard?

    There are newly installed down lighters but the are sitting close to a timber joist above the ceiling, the bulb and the bulb carriers get very hot, I don't beleive the downlighters are fire rated, is this a problem?
  2. O

    Bathroom fan stays on when cfl lamp is fitted

    Guys got a call this morning customer changed the lamp in the bathroom from a standard incandescent to a energy saving lamp and when he switched the light off the fan kept running so I asked him to check it with the lamp removed and the fan went off after 5 minute as it should. So I have never...
    • oldtimer
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    • bathroom cfl fan fitted lamp lighting lights
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. P

    Isolator & consumer unit fitted in meter box

    Had solar panels fitted today, and was surprised to see that they fitted the isolator switch & a 1 gang consumer unit inside the external meter box. A short time later, a Meter Plus inspector arrived and went berserk at the sight of 'other equipment' being fitted on the back-board, taking photos...
  4. D

    new 3kw system is it worth having it fitted

    Hi Every one im thinking of getting a 3kw system fitted before 1st Aug I have a couple of questions that need answering. 1) How much will I make each year from the new system. 2) Will I still generate electricity in rain dull winter days. 3) Am I doing the wright thing as energy bills will...
  5. F

    Can 7.8kw of panels be fitted onto a G83 3680w 16 A system?

    Right guys, perhaps a rather odd question but I am considering adding another 3.92kw of panels onto my North West roof. I already have a 3.92kw system on my SE facing roof which was installed on 26th March and is performing very well indeed with approx 12% generation above SAP predictions...
  6. rustynails

    Would Lesley on Cory still be alive if an RCD had been fitted?

    Some of you may or may not be aware but Lesley in Coronation Strret died. In a shocking episode she fantastically, at last, decided to put a live toaster in a sink full of water. Now, if an RCD had been fitted to the socket circuit with which the toaster was plugged into would Lesley still be...
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    digital showers

    has anyone fitted or used one of these?
    • ian1511
    • Thread
    • digital fitted shower showers system triton wireless
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Top Cat

    What is the hardest fault you have ever had to find?

    Thought i would start with one i had 30 years ago! Office block, loads of fluorescent's etc all the ground floor not working, rewireable fuse. Fuse wire disintegrated so fault not overload. Meggered everything, clear L-E, N-E. but picking up control gear for L-N. Thought i would try just...
  9. E

    thermostatic element

    Has anyone ever fitted one of these to a dual feed towel rail? Customer has a dual feed rad and complains that rad gets dangerously hot? So im looking into wether an element with a thermostat can be fitted. Ive spoken to the company that supplied the rad and they say they dont do them with...
    • egginyourface
    • Thread
    • anyone element fitted termostat thermostat these
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. D

    Voltage Optimisation & PV

    I have fitted a 3Kw PV system to my house and was looking to fit a voltage optimisation unit to the incoming supply but was wondering if the lowering of the incoming voltage would affect the efficiency of the PV generation. Has anyone fitted 1 of these before and know if they are worth the extra...
  11. richy3333

    Looking for advice/ideas for a visually impaired customer

    Hi. I have a new customer where the wife is visually impaired. Apparently she is registered blind but has severe restricted tunnel vision. I have the EICR to do next week after which I will be meeting with the couple to discuss the findings and meet the wife. The house has not ben habited for...
  12. brs73

    has anybody had upvc windows fitted?

    morning chaps, i need to get some upvc windows and doors fitted on my house and i was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for trustworthy companys. i based in north london i dont wanna drive myself mad with the dodgy salesmen/shysters etc so any help would save me a lot of messing...
  13. P

    Shower anyone?

    Went to look at a job yesterday and seen someone had decided to put a isolator on the shower as one wasn't fitted. Talk about making something alot more dangerous than it was, it was even wired in harmonised colours. Further investigation showed there was a isolator fitted but was in the kitchen...
    • Plonker 3
    • Thread
    • anyone cable fitted problem shower
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    'had a new consumer box fitted, it keeps tripping'

    No problem mate, I can come and have a look. whats the cost. Explain I cannot give a fixed coast as I haven't a clue how long it might take to fix. £45 for first hour then 20£ an hour 'Can't you give a fixed cost, I haven't a lot of money' No.
    • Kiers1970
    • Thread
    • box consumer consumer unit fitted keeps new tripping
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    light triping rcd

    hi all had a call today from a customer. She has a 17th ccu the lights circuit keeps triping the rcd but only trips it when more then one light is on. I was thinking that it could be the rcd didnt no if any one else had any idear before i go round tomorrow to have a look.
    • andrewcann
    • Thread
    • doing fitted light rcd these tomorrow
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Getting Contractor switches fitted - Northernpowergrid area

    If you ask the DNO (Northern Powergrid) about contractor switches they'll send you to Meterplus (a division of NPower) and Meterplus will want to extract £82 plus VAT from your pocket. However if you find the supplier is NPower or British Gas your in luck. First find the supplier by...
    • DB9
    • Thread
    • alterations area british contractor email fitted getting supplier switch switches
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Amp David

    No links fitted in motor terminal box?

    Is this correct. We have removed a 2KW air extraction fan today to relocate. L1L2L3 connected to U1V1W1 but their wasn't any links fitted to make either star or delta. There's no plate attached anywhere either. How come, always thought the links had to be fitted to make star or delta for the...
    • Amp David
    • Thread
    • box canada fitted links motor terminal
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Canada
  18. M

    Should have been having our panels fitted TODAY! Oh dear!! :o(

    Hi, I have been a long-term observer of these excellent forums but this is my first post. After much deliberation - both me and my dad were due to be having identical 4kw PV installs done today. The scaffolding is outside both of our properties as I write - having been erected yesterday...
  19. N

    45 amp ceiling switch

    Investigated a fault today ,but before i went i was advised " its probably the switch on the ceiling again".hmmm i thought a reoccurring problem..how odd.sure enough got no continuity between neutral terminals ,went to the wholesaler that was used last time and acquired exactly the same make of...
  20. S

    LED TV in Bathroom

    Hi I have fitted a few bathroom tv's in the past (aquavision), these are specially designed and allowed in zones 1 and 2. And are fitted into the wall etc. These tv's are very expensive, and I have had a number of customers enquire about installing "normal" led tv's into bathrooms. I can't...
    • sutt777777
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    • aus bathroom fitted led outside
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia

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