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  1. D

    MCG Breakers

    I have a large amount of MCG single and Triple Pole MCB's i have sold quite a few and have had no complaints about the quality. Is anybody on here interested in buying any or does anybody know anywhere i could get in touch with to try and get rid of some. The only problem with them is that...
  2. S

    Jib photo countersign

    Alrite lads, does anyone know if my supervisor can countersign my photo for my jib gold card? Cheers
  3. uksparks

    This morning's bit of handy work

    Hi, Just thought id share my work with you, I did this board change this morning, I was contemplating extending the circuits, but managed to get it all to fit quite well, quite neat considering. Had to put new bonding in and tails and main earth which was a pain dragging it down through the...
  4. H

    TN-C-S to Outhouse - Don't Quite Understand

    TN-C-S supply with submain to outhouse: Scenario 1 - 10mm 2 core SWA to insulated board in outhouse - SWA not banjo linked to local ET and earth rod installed (TT) - nothing extraneous in building. Scenario 2 - 10mm 3 core SWA to metalclad board - SWA banjo linked to local ET...
  5. B

    socket

    Little scenario for you all. I've been doing an eicr today and come across a double socket wired as a radial on a 2.5mm t-e, which is protected by a 32 amp rcbo. Technically this cannot overload as the cable can withstand 27 amp ref method c. Unless mr DIY comes along and starts adding new...
  6. M

    Software

    Hi all Well it maybe time for me to join the modern world and hang up me pen. What software do you lot recommend for producing all the relevant certs
  7. Sparky_Steve

    house alarm

    I have just purchased my first house which ive had to totally gut so considering adding a hard wired alarm while im at it, Im currently working in electrical maintenance and although previously completed numerous rewires haven't been asked to fit any alarms as yet. I'm quite lucky in the fact...
  8. methley

    I couldn't quite believe it, but...

    I saw an install in progress on this property at the weekend! The tree is still exactly as shown in Streetview...
  9. O

    Gallium 8.33 250w black panels

    Hi All, can anyone recommend suppliers of Gallium 8.33 all black Mono panels and have any experience of the performance/ quality of them . Thanks in advance.
  10. A

    sparky sparky the battery boy he,s a walking talking toy

    heres a 1955(ish) sparky/ torchy vid Torchy the Battery Boy (Episode 1 - part 1) - YouTube the old geezza seems suspect(not quite right) altho he was made of wood, or was till wood worm
  11. Paul.M

    Elex Show Manchester 2013

    Here is a link so you can sign up WELCOME TO ELEXSHOW ? THE PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN'S EXHIBITION It's on the 20th and 21st of June so who is going? Do you want to meet up? I've been to a few of these shows and met up with quite a few members, its great to put faces with names and good...
  12. N

    Looking for someone who is working in cable supply

    Hi everyone, I am looking for someone who is working in commercial / industrial electrical cable industry for some info. or advice to establish a manufacture or import and supply business in the UK. Although at this stage, I cannot guarantee it would be succeed, it would be a life changing...
  13. Darkwood

    What i come across quite often ( As promised Tony i took a few pics)

    This is a control panel for a cutter machine apparently its been like this years with no cover and runs 4 x 400v motors ... the mechanical side is just as bad but believe this give the state of the machine the best reflection on this forum. . Now does that untidy domestic board look that bad...
  14. A

    Eicr on a pub

    Dont you just love it, all the punters must think they are a dab hand at electrics, and the must all be willing to do it for a few pints. First switch i drop the cover off and i find this, its like a rats nest, Anyone else do many eicr's on pubs? And do you come across thing like this quite...
  15. C

    minor works

    I'm working in a waitrose changing light fittings like for like, I'm not adapting any wiring apr adding any new circuits, does a minor works cert have to be done!
  16. S

    online solar calculator

    Hi, I recently received an e-mail (and subsequently cannot find anymore!) which indicated that an online software tool was available for solar PV calculations. The bit which I was particularly interested in, was the wind loading, snow loading reports etc. Has anyone else recently seen...
  17. J

    Dimmer query

    Got 6x 50w downlights (300w total) Got a 400w remote control dimmer switch from b&q which for £35 so not quite cheap as chips it did get quite warm...and now its not working? I was advised its good practise to get a dimmer with double the wattage of your demand. But I have also been told most...
  18. S

    This is quite amusing...

    BanderasNews edit try this... Austrians Not Amused
  19. I

    connecting equipments to battery questions...

    If I have a stand alone 12v 100AH battery, how long can it power a 1000w equipment? what kind of battery is best for powering equipments? deep cycle battery? wet cell? dry cell? I need to use it for commercial purpose so i need it to be heavy duty. is 2000W inverter plug to battery save to...
  20. L

    I'm after something, but not quite sure what it is!

    Now, please bare with me while I try to explain what it is I'm after... What I'm after is a sort of plastic collar/insert which is used when first fixing sockets and switches. They hold the socket/switch front proud of the metal knockout box so it can be plastered around. It sort of acts as...

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