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  1. Leesparkykent

    Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

    I'm looking for suggestions...Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and 3 chandeliers in a row hanging from the centre all to be switched separately . The ceiling has been boarded, insulated and tiled from outside so no chance of running cables up to chandelier positions hidden from view. My 1st...
  2. M

    Your opinion about a training center

    Hello. I am a newbie that just started working as electrician's mate and I am interested about following an electrician course having the option for weekend attendance. Someone from a college that has the workshop in Luton called me yesterday to arrange an interview to check my eligibility. Is...
  3. D

    Working weekends ADVICE NEEDED!

    Hi, all ive been an electrician for about 9 years now (including 4 year apprenticeship). I am going to be going to university in September to study electrical engineering. Rather than work in tesco I was wondering if anybody has any advice for what is best to do making use of my qualifications...
    • DanTheFox
    • Thread
    • advice agency electrical work local needed option working
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Socket in a bathroom closet?

    Morning.. I have been asked to put a socket in a bathroom closet which has a door on it. Is there anything in the regs with regards this? The only similar situations that I can find show the wall seperating the area from the bath, but in my case there is a door as well, so the closet is...
  5. L

    Whats my best option after level 3 2365?

    Hi all, I am near to completing my level 3 2365 and I'm not sure which qualification to go on to next. I would of loved to do the full nvq but it's not possible as I'm in full time employment as a maintenance engineer so I just don't get enough experience of actual install work. I'm thinking...
    • Lacy Wheeler
    • Thread
    • 2365 after doing installation level level 3 option whats
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. driverman

    Fluke tester

    Hi guys, for those of you into testing a lot, using a Fluke 1652C all in one tester. What does EER 5 mean when testing? I'm told it could mean noise. Could someone explain please? The test are mainly carried out on larger size distribution cables (longer runs etc) as opposed to domestic...
  7. C

    Main Fuse query

    Hi, I've come across a system with no apparent main fuse. The supply comes into a metal hinged box with the words BIG Ltd on it. This is boxed inside a cupboard so I can't open it or tell if it is sealed. The tails then come out to the meter and into a double pole connector block. This...
    • Chector
    • Thread
    • fuse image main main fuse metal option paper query upload
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. uksparks

    Contactor or this PIR

    Hi, Got a job to do next week, just wanted your opinion on it really, I am fitting a Dimplex IRX2000 Infrared Heater 2kW, and it needs to come on automatically when someone enters the room, only a small outside toilet. Anyway, I was going to put it on a PIR with a contactor, but then just...
  9. A

    LED downlight - best option?

    Got a few jobs coming up (mostly bathrooms) requiring LED downlights. What are your preferences? Ive mainly used GU10 cans with retrofit lamps mostly due to cost in the past but dedicated fittings seem to be getting more reasonable now. I've used LEDhut lamps which were fine, Kosnic in my...
  10. O

    Running data alongside external SWA power cable - confused about the best option

    This is my first post to what looks like a great forum so please excuse me if parts of this topic have been covered before but I can't seem to find a clear answer... I'm planning a 40m cable run along a fence to get power and data to a garden studio which will include 4 cables: 6mm 3 core SWA...
    • olivervh
    • Thread
    • cable cables confused external fuse interference lighting option power running swa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. vxwestie

    replacement Bosch 36v batteries

    Ive used Bosch power tools for years without problems, However both batteries on my Bosch 36v SDS have failed within weeks of each other and the drill is just out of warranty. One battery wont hold any charge, one will only hold enough for two rawlplugs There seems to be several option, the...
  12. T

    New job option available, unsure wether to jump ship?

    Alright guys, I wondered if I could get anyone's thoughts on what it's like working on large sites such as railways, airports and civils etc? I don't really know anyone thats been involved in this line of work. I am currently a subbie mate/trainee for a medium size commercial firm who mainly...
    • tcrouch
    • Thread
    • available don't electrical work involved new option times working
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. dez0178

    danfoss 103E5 control unit for central heating problem.

    Hi, My control unit is operating. The time is displaying and you can use the various functions but the problem is there is no red light illuminating and will not come on. Even the 1hr+ option isn't kicking in. The heating has been used since approx. early april. Hot water fine and so is boiler...
    • dez0178
    • Thread
    • central central heating control danfoss heating normally option problem tried unit
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  14. A

    Selector Switch

    Hello! Which selector switch can pick OPTION A , OPTION B and join A&B? Se attached drawing.
  15. S

    Multiple outside socket outlets

    Went to price job for new patio outside power possible socket and sfcu for lights. Customer now wanting x 3 2g outside sockets. One at each far end of patio and third on far side away from house. Previous spark has left a 2.5 t/e cable ready to go though wall spurred from kitchen socket ring...
  16. R

    options for adult trainee

    Hi guys, A bit of guidance needed please, I'm looking to get back into the electrical trade after about 4 years out, I gained my 17th back in 2008ish when I was a mate for a firm for about 7 yrs on/off. Ive been in touch with with my 2 nearest colleges (I'm in Carlisle, Cumbria) about night...
  17. P

    MCCB as a switch disconector

    Can an MCCB be used as mains isolating switch in a 3 ph board.
  18. R

    R2 option over R1+R2

    Testing. I know you can do an R2 as oppose to R1+R2. So, if I decided to take this route how could you check compliance, cheers.
  19. I

    Light switch two on positions and an off for use with timer

    is there such a thing as a light switch that has two on positions and an off. I have a DIN mounted timer, controlling lights but would like to put a switch in between to either turn off the lights when the timer is activated OR turn the lights on when the timer is out of hours. see diagram thx
    • ianbrookes
    • Thread
    • light light switch lights option options switch timer
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. HappyHippyDad

    moving a socket 50cm!!

    Customer wants a socket moved 50cm to the right. The wall is brick with socket fed from below (floorboards), channelled into wall. The 3 options I've given are: 1. Blanking plate on current socket and channel across. (cheapest option) 2. Take out cable from wall, under floorboards and channel...

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