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    Looking at moving to New Zealand - qualis likely an issue

    Hi guys I’m looking at moving to New Zealand as soon as Covid allows and just have a few questions regarding required qualifications to work in NZ... I work in events (temporary power solutions). Until recently I wasn’t qualified as it isn’t technically required to carry out this work as I’m...
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    Taillight running light issue

    Hey guys, I have a 2013 genesis coupe and a couple weeks ago the running light on the driver side taillight stopped working. Every other light works including the brake lights which I think use the same led’s. Today I went to go pick up a new assembly but when i plugged it in It still doesn’t...
  3. J

    Electrical Shower issue

    Hello all, We have an electric shower in our bathroom. Since we have moved in I've noticed that when turning it on sometimes the lights in the flat (which are all on dimmers) reduce their output very slightly. My understanding is that this isnt completely abnormal but over the last few days...
  4. T

    Dash cam issue

    I have a dash cam which will not work properly with my 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited. I wired the camera to the fuse panel for continuous power in order to operate my parking mode. It will magically turn itself on hours after parking and run for hours then shut off when I stop the car and the...
  5. the pict

    Induction issue

    Beko BVD1668K, Rear hobs work Front ones not , I get the symbol to put on a pot any ideas, what actually is the sensor , what does it look like and is it worth the repair Dev
  6. C

    Under floor heating issue

    I have a heating system that will have ufh and standard heating upstairs. There is a motorised valve on the heating system but the plumber hasnt put one on the ufh. My issue is is that wen i call the ufh on both turn on . Ive been told to put a put a relay or contactor on them but i cant get my...
  7. A

    Emergency lighting test issue

    Went to a job this afternoon where customer had carried out emergency lighting test and the key switch wasn’t killing the feed. Found jb where switch broke the feed, or was supposed to and all looked ok except continuity across feed and switched feed regardless of what position key switch was...
  8. P

    3-Way Switch Issue

    I just replaced a 3-way switch. I am 99.9% sure I wired it the same as the existing switch. Now, when this switch is in the down position the other switch works properly. When the other switch is in the up position the new switch works properly. In any other position nothing works. I connected...
  9. A

    Weird Truck and Trailer Lighting Issue

    The truck I bought had the original 7-pin trailer plug cut out and the wires were then hard-wire spliced into the 5 wire standard Narva plug. My trailer wiring is all good and works on other vehicles and from a direct battery feed, but coming through the truck it's a bit dysfunctional. Turn...
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    Whats a Reasonable time to issue cert to council

    Good evening Guys.Quick Question . After carrying out a EICR for a new kitchen circuit and replacement consumer unit in December 2018, The builder has only just recently issued the certificate to the local council.Who have changed thier policy with a new man at the helm.I will state i am fully...
  11. R

    Night vision issue

    I’ve hard wired a rear view cam, a baby monitor and a 6 led night vision illuminator to 12v batteries and can’t get the night vision to work on any of them. I don’t have much electrical experience, any ideas?
  12. D

    Help troubleshooting automatic door lock issue?

    Hi: I'd appreciate any words of wisdom to diagnose the power locks on my 1998 F-150. Symptoms: -The key fob works to lock and unlock both doors (it will make the clicking sound ALWAYS and send current to the actuators; however about 1/4 the time the passenger door doesn't push the lock up...
  13. E

    Would appreciate help with a ground issue

    Working on a Yamaha Waverunner. Battery is charged, but key on stays dead. Ran the test light from pos battery terminal to the removed negative cable, nothing. Traced the negative cable to the starter bolt that holds it on, very difficult to get to. No corrosion noted. I thought I'll just...
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    Transformer Issue

    Hi, wondered if anyone could help with this. We have purchased a 12vdc caravan pump to use in our food trailer. They are designed to run off a leisure battery but we have a generator and would like to run it off a standard 3 pin 240v plug. What would be the best transformer to use? Attached is...
  15. jibjob

    Head scratching lighting issue

    Hi Guys & Girls, It's been a while, hope everything is good. I have an issue that's proving to be a bit of a head scratcher. Please bear with me. Recently carried out an EICR at a small empty basement flat. It's a TT, 100mA RCD at intake, dual split load at the board. Lots of issues...
  16. Azizinum

    Do cable quality matters for my issue?

    Hello guys, i recently bought a monitor for my computer and the power cord/cable came with it is "type F to c5" and where i live the plug i need is "type G to c5", should i just buy any "type G to c5" and plug it into my monitor ? or do cables have different fuse and thin cable diffrences...
  17. T

    Oven grill

    My zanussi free standing ovens grill trips the main fuse after use when switching off. It most likely an element issue?
    • tony79
    • Thread
    • after element free fuse issue likely oven ovens switching trips
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. J

    Washer/dryer pulley issue

    hello, Any advice is appreciated! my washer/dryer‘s drum has been making a noise lately. I’ve taken the back off and the belt pulley seems to be kick out on either end on every half turn.There is nothing obvious that it is catching on and pulley feels tight. Any ideas on why this is doing it...
  19. J

    Rules/Curtesy on back boxes (new home issue)

    Hi, recently moved into a new home and took off a faceplate to check for insulation. Not sure what the wiring was, but is it normal for the box to be wrapped in duct tape? also, there was no wire into the earth but I figure it could be to do with the fact it isn't an electrical socket? (the 2...
  20. wsoppitt

    Insulation resistance issue.

    This is a new 1 on me. Testing a ring final circuit within a timber outbuilding. All clear on insulation resistance with socket fronts connected but not screwed into metal back box lug. As soon as I connect any of the plates to the back box I'm getting around 16megohm between n and cpc. When...

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