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  1. W

    EICR ring circuit question

    Doing an EICR and was looking for some advice, testing the socket circuit, it’s a ring circuit. 3 sockets in the living room area, opened 2 up and they both had one cable at it (great). Opened the 3rd and it had 4, so obviously the other 2 sockets are fed from here. Now I know you are allowed to...
  2. M

    Heatmiser TM4 question

    Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me?! I have a Heatmiser TM4 in my home along with 2 Heatmiser DS1 V1 dial thermostats along with my Logic Combi ESP 30 boiler (whoa that was a mouthful!). When the TM4 is off next to the settings button there is another button on the screen labelled 'Edit'...
  3. G

    Mikita DC18RC Charger, 3.0Ah 18v Battery question?

    I am very confused by this charger. The yellow LED in on, Battery Conditioning. What does that mean? Battery is fully charged, I think after 30 minutes. The yellow LED is still on. Makita needs to provide better documentation. Their lead blower runs out of juice on high after about 15...
  4. E

    cannot find incoming water question

    Hello, yesterday I went to look at a small job, just an extra socket for a garage door. Bonding to gas is visible, where its fed from the CU in 10mm, but nothing to water. Long story short we couldnt find the incoming water anywhere despite looking in all usual places like under sink, under all...
  5. W

    Old C certificate question

    Hi, I achieved passes in 2 parts of the old C certificate (project & regs) I missed out on the 3rd part (principles) & never returned to complete it. My question is, do I need to fully complete todays equivalent (2391-20) or is there a section in place of the old 'principles' that I can take to...
  6. J

    Question about using a 230v appliance here in the USA

    Hi everyone, I have what I'm sure is a very basic question that I would really appreciate some help on. I am a cider maker and recently purchased a new apple grinder that is manufactured in Germany and runs on 230v/50hz. I am wondering how I can use it here in the US? It came with a power...
  7. B

    Cable type question

    I will be getting a new electric fire which operates at 1 or 2 kw's in a few days (dimplex oakhurst) to replace old gas fire. As new fire power cable is only 1.5 mtr (so I'm told) I will need just under a extra 2 mtrs of cable to reach plug socket. Will Nexans 3183Y White 3 core Multi-core...
  8. Algarve Sparky

    Earthing / zero point question

    Not sure how popular the solar forum is but not getting any answers to a question so having another go here, cheers guys. So despite living working in a country blessed with 300 days of sunshine I have not got my head around this solar thing, there is very few companies here who know what...
  9. V

    Wiring additional consumer units -a design question

    Hi, I've got to put in an additional consumer unit into quite a large property and rather than daisy chaining them back to a single MCB in the main board which is RCD protected, I wondered if this a better solution: The property is served by TNC-S with an isolator switch. Connect new tails into...
  10. E

    No question, but i personally find domestic work more ("fun") than commercial & industrial... change my mind.

    It just is...
    • EoinMcD
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    • change commercial domestic electrical work industrial question
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. J

    Light switch wiring question

    Hi all, DIY homeowner. Any advice gratefully received. I've recently moved in to a property. Electrics are of variable age including some old lead sheathed cabling, some back boxes of cast iron conduit type. Had an EICR done (I was at work frustratingly so couldn't ask questions as they went...
    • jl1306
    • Thread
    • light light switch question switch wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. H

    Quick question about light switch voltage

    I have a light switch that was crackling sometimes when I would turn the light on. Swapped out the switch today, and checked the voltage on it while it was switched off. It started out at 109 volts, and slowly went down until it hit 80 volts, and stayed there. I only have one other thing on this...
  13. Cajun_Country

    Temporary power pole question

    I am trying to set up a temp power pole for new construction home. I have everything pretty much laid out, but started questioning the connection from the meter to the load center. I have a 125 amp meter socket and a 70 amp square d main lug load center with 20amp breaker to power gfci...
  14. A

    DIY question about portable generators.

    I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a...
  15. W

    Three way light question: how to wire?

    I am having some trouble with replacing a lighting fixture. I have done many throughout the house without issue, but this one is perplexing me. It is a light with two switches. When I took the light down, I was in a hurry but I swear both the black and white wires on the fixture were wired to...
    • Widgeon
    • Thread
    • fixture light light switch question screwfix three three way wire
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. asavage

    Residential round ceiling lighting fixture -> receptacle cover question

    "A friend in need is a pest, indeed." I was helping a friend's family over the weekend, got in over my head with respect to fitment of a round receptacle cover. The house is 2002 construction. The two-car garage has two ceiling light fixtures. It had two utility fixtures like this: I was...
    • asavage
    • Thread
    • ceiling cover fixture lighting question residential round screwfix
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. R

    Inspection & Testing question

    Hi looking to do the 2391 Inspection and testing course after recently passing the 18th after being off the tools for over 10yrs. Is it a good idea or will I struggle with it being off the tools for so long. Got over 80% for the 18th so I’m not overly daft? I’m currently looking at getting...
  18. W

    PIR lights and RCD question

    Hi there. Can somebody advise on this situation with the latest wiring regs and whether an RCD is required at the CU. New PIR lights required front and back of house. There is a ring main socket at top of stairs which has space next to it for a 3amp FCU. Plan would be 1.5mm twin and earth in...
  19. S

    LTE outdoor router grounding question

    Hi! I'm willing to build up a network within my residential house which includes outdoor equipment for WAN access. And I'm failing to figure out the best way for me to make it work reliably, especially in terms of lightning (EMI) protection. So let me introduce all the necessary info regarding...
  20. J

    Super dumb question, but I'm curious. Can a house be wired similar to a fresh water manifold, or a m-unit for motorcycle rewires?

    In other words, can every fixture, switch, appliance, etc go directly to a manifold of sorts so you could program/reprogram the switch to turn on different things? Kind of like using a freshwater manifold system instead of a traditional branch system. I KNOW i'm ignorant and there must be good...

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