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  1. timhoward

    Getting very difficult to use this place!

    My observations: The "Home" link says recent threads but doesn't seem to be recent threads. On a phone this used to be an easy way to get back to the list of forums, now it involves two taps to menu, and Electrical Forums and a tap to close an add. It's also sadly the worst it's ever been for...
  2. Cankeredlamentations

    What to do with distributers earth after conversion to TT & advice on where to place the rod

    Afternoon all I am looking for some advice as on what to with the suppliers earth after a conversion to a TT system. Current issue is earthing arrangement is TNS, reading was nearly 60 Ohms, reported issued to DNO, they are effectively washing their hands of it as the (based on what the...
  3. Qwe7410

    How to keep power trips isolated and not trip the whole place when testing faulty appliances?

    Having some 1400W 230V heaters to test and repair that have a power trip problem. I've unplugged all the connections and open them up one by one to identify the part that is causing the trips. Everytime it trips, it trips the whole place through the main circuit breaker. How can I do it safely...
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  4. K

    New kitchen, cookers different place.

    Hi, Before I start any changes that I make will be thoroughly checked over by a professional electrician for official sign-off. I am doing it as I am a capable DIYer and want to save costs while enjoying the fruits of my labour. Having said that I am installing a new kitchen where the existing...
  5. G

    Is this a legit place to install a DB?

    It just seems like it’s blocking access for maintance. Seems crazy to me to put it there.
  6. G

    Old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place?

    What are the regulations around old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place? My own thought was that they were essentially outlawed back in the 2000s but if they are still functioning can they be left in place or do they HAVE to be removed? Have...
  7. B

    Best place to buy LED bulbs.

    I'm considering replacing all the lighting in our bungalow with LED bulbs including the six foot long flurecent fitting in the garage. Can anyone recomend the best place to use, Homebase, B & Q sort of outlet.
  8. L

    sorry if in the wrong place.. but im new

    hi everyone.. just a quick heads up.. i'm currently fixing a tv set and i've found the piece that i need to replace, but it's nothing that i know about. any help would be massively appreciated :)
  9. R

    Wiring a timer in place of a wall switch

    I I have been replacing certain wall switches with timers for outdoor lights. This four switch box has me stumped. The three switches on the left are all working properly. I am trying to wire the timer on the right. The hand-drawn diagram shows ALL wires within the boxes except for the...
  10. didymus

    Help with installing a Zwave module in place of fan and light switches

    So, trying to do this has made me start to think that maybe I'm dyslexic, lol. I'm actually not kidding. Anyway, let me give a brief rundown of what I'm trying to do and (hopefully) someone can chime in and help me with this. I do a lot of electronic repairs and I've installed switches a bunch...
  11. H

    Where is the best place to get tools from?

    I have just got an apprenticeship and I have some tools given to me from a friend but there is still a few that I need to get. Where is the best place to some decent tools. I am happy to get some second hand tools if there is any websites that sell second hand tools.
  12. S

    Standard meter in place of keycard

    Hi all have a customer moved house and there is a prepayment meter - signed up to new tariff and said they would fit today - didn’t arrives and when he called supplier scottish power said they dont fit standard meters - and where he lives (near town centre Dunfermline) smart meters can’t be...
  13. JasonB

    Fluke/Kewtech testers best place to get online.

    Looking for the best place to purchase either a Fluke or Kewtech tester. Preferred sites people have used etc. Thanks..
  14. C

    Best Place to sell 2nd electrical products collected over years of over orders on commerical jobs. Most have never been used.

    Hi guys, A friend of mine who used to be an electrician until very recently has boxes and boxes full of commerical installation parts from all kinds of different electrical installation jobs he's in the the past few years Lights and all the various controls and switches that go with them. Alarm...
  15. D

    Best place for UK electricians to work abroad?

    I'm a UK trained electrician AM2, 2391 ETC, wanting to work abroad (when possible) and wanted to know the best places to work without having to retrain. Thanks.
  16. J

    Best cheapest place to buy 18th edition regs book?

    Studying 18th edition. Any suggestions for the cheapest place to get the 18th edition regs book?
  17. Lister1987

    Best place for test lead flex? Double insulated silicone I think they are

    As above, making some adapters for my MFT but seems a shame to butcher a set of leads - Ok you'll cut them in half and reuse both parts (banana plug section into a C15 and lead and probe section into a C16 (Male to Female). Trying to figure if I should just buy a off the shelf 3 phase, 5 pin R2...
  18. C

    Megger mft 1553, continuity all over the place.

    Dear all. Does anyone know who can repair my MFT, continuity not stabilising and fluctuates. I know it's the banana connection for the leads as this is a known fault, mine has been replaced / repaired every calibration. No longer supported so parts not available. Cant bear to part with it.
  19. Doomed

    Interesting place for a room stat

    In a cupboard in the corner of a bedroom I find this
  20. G

    Can you use a 20volt in place of a broken 18volt lithium-ion

    Hi Everyone, I have a 18volt 1.5 lithium-ion cordless drill that I can no longer get parts for and the batteries are now dead, so I recently found a really reasonably priced brand new 2.0 lithium-ion with the same connections and polarity etc and although I have not attempted to put a 18volt...

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