When considering lighting options for your home or business, Electrical2Go provides a wide array of choices. Among these choices, downlights stand out as a popular option. Downlights are fixtures installed in the ceiling, designed to cast light downward onto the floor. They come in two primary...
In this article, we discuss the running costs of different types of light bulbs in the UK. We compare the costs of CFL and LED bulbs and show how much money can be saved by switching to more energy-efficient bulbs.
We also look at:
Components of CFL Bulbs
LED Lifespan vs CFL Lifespan
Heat...
Are you looking for the perfect light bulb for your project? If so, you may be wondering whether cool white or warm white is the best. In this guide, we compare warm white and cool white light bulbs so you can decide which type is right for you.
We also provide a simple table that summarises...
With next week forecast for rain, we thought we’d take a moment to explore what IP ratings are and why it is important to know their meaning.
In this blog, we look at the following topics:
What is an IP Rating?
Understanding IP Ratings
The common IP44 and IP65 ratings
The difference...
With AFDD's still being a widely discussed topic, we have put together a guide that either you or your apprentices may find useful!
Electrical2Go guide to AFDDs
In the guide, we answer questions such as:
Are AFDDs mandatory?
What do Arc Fault Detection Devices Do?
Why do we need AFDDs now...
Guide price guys if possible.
Got a client that needs around 15mts 3 core SWA installing via YT4, Cleats (50/50 split), 3L (9mts) 100x50 trunking, 6 DSO in the 100x50 (with inserts), MCB for existing board, New garage board, 2x 4' LED slimline in one room controlled via 2G2W (in 100x50), LED...
Hi, I’m a 31 year old apprentice 🙃😬😂 I’m due to take my AM2s in a couple of weeks. Feel like I’m going to crumble so basically want as much knowledge as possible on it! I believe there is a section for AM2s help on here somewhere. How do I navigate to this section please ? Useless with this sort...
in the old bpg4 it stated
Absence of supplementary bonding for installed Class II equipment where required (such as
in a location containing a bath or shower), in case the equipment is replaced with Class I equipment in the future.
as:
Non-compliances with the current edition of BS 7671 that do...
Don’t know if it’s been posted yet, but here’s a link to the new guidance for I&T from Electrical Safety First; Best practice guide 4.
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media/3snlkv1x/best-practice-guide-4-issue-6.pdf
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Hi Guys,
i have a gledhill boiler mate 2000, how do i change the programmer so its connected to the hive L N 3?
i have tried just changing the BG RS1 Thermostat but it didnt work i think i need to remove the programmer but not too sure.
Thanks!
I recently had a quick glance at a colleague’s Napit’s version of their on-site guide “Napit On-site Solutions Practical Solutions to Electrical Installations”. I must say I really like the way the book is structured, the level of information it contains when comparing it to the IET On-site...
Hi Am looking for a second hand copy/ cheap IET wiring regulations 18th edition ,and the Onsite Guide 2022.?
Would be really grateful as need for NAPIT,
Cheers
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on the max zs values in the OSG, they don’t seem to follow the 1.25 divisor stated in the note on page 126
For example BS 60898 circuit breaker, max zs at 70 degrees is 7.28, following the formula this should be 5.82 at 10 degrees which is...
Afternoon all,
Im recently qualified and looking to do small jobs on the side. I ll be honest and admit I have no clue with regards to pricing and so am looking for some advice. Ive got a few small jobs such as one is replacing ten light fittings and was wondering what electricians would charge...
Hi,
Does anyone have any suggestions for a reference for electricians to the other parts of the building regs other than part p?
either an actual book or an online reference.
cheers
Jim
Hi.
Apologies if this has been covered previously, but I’m so out of touch using forums and still don’t have much of an idea how to work this site.
I really should get on here more regularly.
I’m basically looking for advice on pricing structures/methods for domestic installations - First &...
Hi all,
Need some help, I'm looking for a countersink drill guide I think it's called for the following bit i.e (Not the one I wish to Use)
I've got 15mm bits that look like the above but, I don't know the drill bit countersink guide it screws into :-(
Thanks.
First, I am way out in the country in a snowstorm and cannot get an electrician out to look at this today. The power company said this isn't their responsibility (and it isn't).
I've got a power pole that's damaged and tipping over after a major windstorm (100 mph). The pole is supporting a...
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