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  1. Surewire23

    Hello from a new member

    Based in Rostrevor, N.Ireland and happy to connect with any local companies to build up connections. We offer residential, commercial and industrial electrical services across Newry and Mourne. (Further depending on the job types)
  2. B

    Buying a new house - is this too much for a domestic supply?

    Evening, I’ve just put an offer on a house without thinking too much of the electrics. It currently has 2 electric showers and an electric oven. If we buy it I’d like 2 x 16A commando sockets installed in the garage so I can run my air compressor (2.2kW) and MIG welder. I calculated that the...
  3. Audronius

    New property - looking for help understanding the heating system

    Hello! I've just moved in to a new property with "all electric" heating system and trying to figure it out. The agency/landlord are of no help so trying here. Previously only lived in properties with the usual gas combi boilers so a bit lost. It's a one bedroom flat with two of us living here...
  4. I

    need advice: questioning new line for picture light, and if box is required

    Have a contractor trying to run a new electric line to a 'picture light' over the fireplace mantle. As you can see in the photos, the entire wall has plywood beneath sheetrock (load bearing wall). - As they, nor I, have stuck our heads into the attic, they just decided to staple the new line...
  5. K

    Hi I have installed a new ceiling lights switch but it doesn't work

    DIY ENTHUSIAST NEW FORUM MEMBER. I took a photograph of the old wiring set up( which was working) and used it as a guide for wiring the new one. The lights themselves are housed in the loft above and I was wondering if a fuse has blown in the plug or that there is a reboot button somewhere.
  6. M

    New here...hello and thanks for having me.

    Just a quick introduction. I'm Matt. From the UK. Some experience in electrics, specifically in areas like solar installations. But I am also here to learn.
  7. Ericsson

    New connection issues with meter installation

    We had a new supply installed this week. DNO installed new cut out and fuse externally. Meter operator sent his engineer to move the meter in the new position and he refused to after making a big fuss about how my electrician decided to do internally the new installation. He said that the...
  8. pstr8ahead

    New DIY Homeowner Saying Hi!

    Hey all! Just joined the forum today. I'll have a few questions as soon as I figure out what/how to ask. Planning some home decorating with my wife and got a few electrical projects on my mind. Please welcome me with open arms and don't bash too hard, but I can take it if needed. Thanks!
  9. L

    Hello From a New Forum Member

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum and just wanted to say hi. I'm in Chicopee, MA, USA for reference. I am not an electrician currently and will likely never be a professional working electrician again. I did my time in high school as an electrical student in vocational, two work study jobs in...
  10. L

    DIY New Solar - Grounding Question

    Good Afternoon All, So I have a new situation to me that I cannot seem to get a definitive answer for. I trained as an electrician and did several years as an apprentice many years ago now and have since maintained those skills through maintenance of my own home. I have no issues doing really...
  11. Smasher

    Cooker circuit with new appliance not matching

    Cooker circuit has B40 MCB in the CU for the cooker, confirmed wired to the cooker outlet throughout, via a cooker switch & socket with a 10mm cable. Issue is new cooker has a 1.5mm cable (fitted by manufacturer see image). It is 3.22KW rated load, and 16A fuse rating. The cooker connection too...
  12. mgrandy38

    New to this forum, OiOi!

    Hi hopefully i learn alot while here. Ive been mostly doing car electrical stuffs but have advanced to pcb repairs while doing some house electrics. I contently read and am open to all advice. My best phrase in life is "If someone else can do it why cant I" My most recent success has been...
  13. F

    Help fitting a new ceiling light

    Hi. I’m wanting to fit a new ceiling light in our hallway. Can someone please advise what I need to do or buy as there are more wires in the old fitting (part of a relay circuit?) than there are places to wire them into in the new fitting. Thanks in advance.
  14. Stoatally

    Another new retrainee introduction thread :-)

    Good afternoon. After 20+ years in technical training based around motor vehicle I want to retrain to be an electrician / electrical engineer. Currently reaching the end of my lelv 2 installation and just completed 18th edition. Applying for some apprenticeships, which resutls in some raised...
  15. I

    Extent of schedule of test results for new circuit in DB

    Hello, I am in the process of training to be an electrician and have a question. When filling out a EIC for a new circuit am I required to test all the other circuits in the board as part of the schedule of test results or only circuits I have installed/altered when completing? If just my new...
  16. A

    Hi I’m new to the forum

    Hi all I’m new to the forum, I’m currently completing the level 3 2365 G&G with just the Design unit to finish. I’ve scoured the forum for a couple of months for info but I may have some questions for those who have completed it already 👍 Cheers
  17. W

    How to wire a new drop in range from old one.

    The old one has red, black and bare copper wires and new one has white, green and black. No plug it's hard wired. Thanks for any help
  18. P

    new oven advice needed please

    hi just bought a new oven its a 4.4KW i`m running a 6mm cable from the cu using a 32mcb to kitchen around a 6M run under floor boards then 2m in trucking to a 45amp cooker socket just wondering the security mcb is dismantled best to place the 32mcb in here or put the 32mcb left of the...
  19. L

    New to forum, i would like to introduce ourself

    Just quick introduct ourself. We are PVC electrical conduit manufacturer and located in China. Our company name is Dongguan Hopehead Decorative Materials Company Limited. And our product has been got AS/NZS 2053, UL and CSA certified. We join the electriciansforums forum mainly to discuss with...
  20. SDMarshall

    New to forum - Im looking to change careers

    Just a quick introduction from me - I'm a 49 year old living in Essex - I have no electrical qualifications but Im looking into training options and wanted some advice on what route to take. Im looking to get into renewable installations in some shape or form but Im not rigid in my goals. I just...

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