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  1. W

    What cert is best for a new spd install?

    Brand new spd installed new tails, saying minor works is ok, I don’t believe so as tails are coming from metering supply via Henley blocks
  2. Delano_Stagg

    Changed New Light Switch (and old switch) Won't Work

    Hi everyone, After much swearing and cursing (I hope the neighbours didn't hear) I've come online for some help. We have a dimmer switch in the kitchen and my wife wanted a simple on/off switch instead. Obviously, I switched off the circuit for downstairs. Then, I unscrewed it and took a photo...
  3. A

    Hi all, new member introduction

    Hi Everyone. New member here, retraining to do domestic electrical work. I've been reading through the forum for a while now so thought I'd join and get involved. I decided to retrain earlier this year to get away from the office environment and do something a bit more interesting and hands on...
  4. J

    new connection to garage and then to modular home

    can I use 4/0 use 2 3 strand cable in 2 1/2 " conduit 160' to power 200 amp panel then power modular home 50' from garage in vermont do I need a shut off in between or is this ok
  5. C

    Adding new sockets in kitchen

    Hello there, we are wanting two new double sockets in our kitchen, one will be below counter to accommodate gas hob and ovens ignition plugs (rated 3amp each) and one above the counter to have occasional use of the coffee machine (1700watts). For transparency we only have a washing machine in...
  6. M

    New to forum - Hey there!

    New kid on the block....well, not really.... 43 yr old re-trainee into the industry off the back of the 2357 level 3 knowledge units and a complete career change from software into electrical. Big hello from me :) Currently trying to line myself up with work to get the portfolio ticked off but...
  7. P

    Hot hob issue after new oven

    This is a strange one and before I contact the company who installed my new oven I wanted to ask for some advice. Ever since I had a new oven installed my electric hob has been considerably hotter than it was before, even on the lowest setting food burns very quickly whereas it never did before...
  8. K

    Solar Panels New Inverter do I have to tell my electricity provider

    Hi I have a solar system on the feed in tarrif, my inverter is playing up, if i get a new one fitted will the FIT people be able to know if I have a new inverter, does a serial number get fed to the generation meter electronicaly. I have heard I have to inform my electricity provider if any work...
  9. T

    Question about T&E and spotlights in my new build house.

    Hi, So I've just started to install some spotlights in a room in my house, and I always thought to use 1.5mm T&E so I've wired them all up and I've come to connect the main line in and noticed that it is 1.0 T&E. Am I okay to link the main line to my daisy chained spots on 1.5. Some more...
  10. S

    Curious fault after recent move

    Hi All Let me start by saying I have my 2365 level 3 but never worked in the industry so my knowledge is limited. My partner and I recently purchased and moved in to our first home Since moving in we've had a strange electrical issue and I'd appreciate some advice about what could be causing...
  11. OnlQQker

    New Song (Thoughts Please)

    I composed the music in Logic Pro 9 and added Monks chanting over the top. Does it work? The monks come from the link below and I did have to do a little pitch adjustment to make it fit 2:30 onwards in the vid
  12. lightingvilla

    Hello, I'm William Spear

    Hello, I'm William Spear an author of lightingvilla.com. I've written many articles related to lighting on various websites and I'm very passionate about helping people on creating beautiful and functional living spaces.
  13. Vortigern

    New Tech books available now updated

    Just though I would post this as the books in the link have now been updated for amendment 2. I know some of you use these as your onsite guide etc. For those who are not familiar with these books they are really handy reference books for sparks and at £8 each a bargain! Not to be without on...
  14. T

    New Trades Career Health And Safety Preworkshop Test

    Hi, I am currently with New Trades Career doing Electrical Installation level 2 & 3 and have come to the stage where I am doing the preworkshop health and safety test but it's a bloody headache, I have failed it once now and have a strong feeling I am going to fail it again. I am struggling and...
  15. Mike57

    New member to the forum

    Greetings from the Sooner state. While not an electrician, I’ve worked under many and am an above average DIYer. Retired 3 years from OGE distribution engineering as a lead engineering tech and telecom tech. Most of my experience is with NESC on the supply side but dealt with the NEC and...
  16. allancoblu

    2 way bathroom switch not working (old and new one)

    I've recently moved into rented property and I currently have no lighting in the bathroom (2 wall lamps and 3 ceiling lamps). The landlord believed it to be an intermittent issue and said they'd get an electrician in to replace the 2 way cord switch. I said I'd replaced my own in the past and...
  17. W

    New website recomendations!

    Anybody had a new website done lately by someone they would happily recommend? Seems to be a saturation of choice online
  18. S

    Solar Panels supplying new build

    So...who has experience in this on here?? Not me for sure. Basically roughed in a new build for someone, was told he was haggling with the local authority over the price for putting power to his house, it's in the countryside. So I basically kept plodding on, got it all just about done, fitted...
  19. F

    New Transformer For Lamp

    Hi I need help in replacing the transformer on my favourite 😍 lamp…..it just doesn’t stay on for very long anymore ☹️ Would I be ok with a 2 amp as I can’t find a 1.66 amp? Need to wire it in to the on/off switch on the lamp rather than female/male adapters??? Any help/advice greatly...
  20. D

    Thoughts on this new circuit design? anything wrong with this

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