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    help 3 phase

    hi, i have a garage iam renting but i only have 1 double socket and need more, i also have 2 car lifts that need a 3 phase supply,ihave a grinder with a 4pole red plugwith nowhere to plug it in, now the big problemis that thelandlord has said i can get the socket circut re done to incorpuate...
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    Old style switch mechanisms available?

    Does anybody know if there is a product you can buy new that can replace the original mechanisms in switches like the early crabtree and Britmac ones? I have several where the cast housing is perfect but the switch itself needs replacing!
  3. D

    pre victorian wooden building

    Hey guys, im starting a project where the building structures are as described above but at some point (possibly original) rendered on both sides. This is new to me and I would be really grateful of any info you may have for me. It is a high street and the owners would like brackets fixedto the...
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    Separate 4mm CPC to Lighting - Not run with original cable

    Hello all, A friend of mine as asked me to take a look at his installation and pick out any obvious work he needs doing, before he gets a PIR done. It's a three bedroom house and all circuits are protected with a dual RCD set up. Mix of old and new colours at CU and all labelled correctly and...
  5. S

    Moving DNO/Company Head

    Went to look at a job - basically they've been ripped off by a building firm. They are planning to convert the front bedroom into a bathroom - trouble is it currently contains the DNO s fuses and the meter etc. the original contarctor told them his sparky was going to move it 6m into the...
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    Compromised/void warranty on panels if original connectors replaced/cut off

    Hi all:17: Had a correspondence recently with Panasonic stated that if installers replaced original connectors MC3 with any other connectors (MC4 or MC4 compatible) Sanyo now Panasonic CANNOT make an exception and keep the guarantee coverage for the modules which have been modified or have not...
  7. dexy

    For Sale Megger mft1552 brand new never been used

    Hi Folks, I have a Megger MFT 1552 for sale, it has never been used, the tester is still sealed in the original packaging, the accessories are also sealed in there original packaging, it has the original calibration certificate from Megger. This Multifunction tester is on the market for £500...
  8. Dan

    Porsche Speedster 356 Replica - Built 1973 - For Sale

    eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace If anybody is interested in my Speedster. I'll do a good discount for cash ;) ;)
  9. S

    Date of original installation

    Can anyone help with estimating a dates of original installations. It needs recording on the certificates but can't come up with a date. What are the signs to look for to estimate a date. Other than rubber cables and old wooden backed wylex boards.
  10. Top Cat

    VAT listed building

    A while back i had to do a job at a grade 2 listed building. The owner said the work was zero rated but could not show me the listed buildig zero rated certificate. To be safe i phoned the VAT office, after a bit of discussion she said get a coppy of cert and it would be ok to be zero rated if...
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    Solar FiT costs half original estimates, Barker admits

    solar fit news | Solar FiT costs half original estimates, Barker admits 5th March 2012 Energy Minister Greg Barker has announced the revised costs of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme for solar electricity will actually be half his department's original estimates. In a written...
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    Differing advice on FIT when adding more panels.

    Hi I am not an electrician but a solar enthusiast. I need some help before I invest more.-Please On Jan 10th 2011 I had installed 3.8 KW system installed and therefore receive 43 p a KW I would like to add 2 kw on another roof--same postal address. Some electricity suppliers say the 43p...
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    Fluke 1653B for sale, all original leads

    I have for sale used Fluke 1653B, comes with all original leads and hand books, only problem calibration has expired, and no cd manual which can be downloaded. Looking for 370£, location is London, im working all ower so could meet up, or could be posted for an extra 20£. The tester is in...
  14. M

    How to determine if bulbs are counterfiet of original

    Hi guys, Nowadays, counterfeit electrical products are more available than the original. Fly-by-nights manufacturers are increasing day by day, they could copy almost all electrical materials from bulbs, cb's, electrical devices etc. Aside from the cheaper price how would we distinguish the...
  15. S

    want to offer your customers 10% extra on generation tarrif post december

    2p extra paid on generation is a huge gain on the reduced fit 3 year contract garantee, contact me for details Mark
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    3 phase

    Hi all, could anyone advise me, I have a customer who has a 3 phase forklift battery charger running on 100amps. He now wants to tap off that suppy to run a 35amp cutting machine(415v). Can I tap off the knockout switch to run both machines? they are on 6mm cable. thanks, patpete.
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    PIR query

    Hi, doing a PIR on a property next week. Went yesterday to have a quick look for pricing. This is the suppliers head. Not seen one like this before. The original TNCS earth is solid connection from the sheath to the side of the box - can be seen in the photo. Someone has used a cable clamp to...
  18. silver surfer

    PIR in an ATEX area.

    Been asked to carry out PIR and subsequent remedials at a small factory that has a Zone 2 area (ATEX and DSEAR regs apply) but does that mean that the firm i work for would have to undergo Hazardous Training as a legal requirement ? or as long as we stick to the nescessary rules and regs are we...
  19. P

    2 gang dimmer

    The problem i am facing is mainly safety related. I have 2 rooms working off one 2 gang standard light fitting.I want to install a 2 gang dimmer. Ok so i removed existing front plate off light fitting. 2 earth leads correctly attached to backplate.all four wires are brown with 2 going to each...
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    For Sale Megger 1552 Multifunction Tester Unused

    All I've done since buying it new 12 months ago is put the batteries in, attach the strap and check it out. Original receipt provided for peace of mind so you get the remaining 2 year warranty - the original calibration has just lapsed. £450 delivered, £430 collected. Can send photos if...

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