Hi all,
Firstly I am new to the forum, so will start by saying hi. I work as an electricians mate, and am joining the forum to gain experience.
I am looking to purchase a decent voltage and continuity tester that complies with GS38. The two I have considered so far are the Kewtech KT1780 and...
Hi folks,
Can anyone recommend a reliable brand for emergency lighting bulkheads please? I have a job coming up to replace 30 odd units.
I have used JCC in the past, to my cost as they had a high failure rate within the 1st couple of years. I've had good experiences with Ansell products but...
Please can anyone recommend a smart dimmer module for use with Aurora LED GU10s that remembers the dim setting on loss of power so that the lights don't come back on full brightness (or, even worse, remain off) when power is restored? Ideally Wi-Fi controlled. There isn't sufficient space in the...
Generally speaking CLEAR heat-shrink tends to be a 2:1 or 3:1 shrunk size ratio, 4:1 is around but less common... has anyone ever found a source for 5:1 / 6+ ? RS list one that's a 6:1 but it's too narrow to start with (only 9mm). Cablecraft only go up to 4:1, too.
Normally we make our own...
No claims in years and it's gone up! It was already too high but I had no time to search. I'd be grateful for your recommendations, you've been so helpful before
I’m looking to buy a decent set of Tin Snips, mainly for cutting ceiling grid. Rather than drilling it when fitting cables etc for CCTV.
I’ve heard that Gilbow are Old School but that they are really good. But I’m also interested in other recommendations. Thanks
Would anyone be able to recommend a good 25mm bending spring. I assume there is a difference between say a Marshall Tufflex and a Tower one from Screwfix?
Hello All, first time posting to the site.
I am electrical engineering for a design firm that specializes in moveable bridge inspections and design. During our site inspections, we perform voltage and current recordings (typically single phase) of 3-phase induction motors, ranging from .25 to...
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I have been considering CCTV for a while. We have had a few break ins recently, so it's time to actually do it!
I'd like to try and do it myself, so I'm looking for a pretty simple CCTV system and perhaps an alarm.
Any suggestions chaps? 🙂
Hi all,
We have a monorail in the kitchen with 6 lights, currently 24v halogens (MR16 GU5.3). The transformer is tech lighting AT6024T. I want to replace the bulbs with LEDs, but 24v ac bulbs are hard to find.
Any suggestions for replacement transformers so I can put in 12v bulbs instead? I...
Hi I’m just in the process of my L3 and have come around to doing the C&G Unit 104 Design Project. Does anybody have any recommendations of design software I can use on the PC to complete the drawings electronically? Many thanks
Can I ask if any of the forum members have used the sponsor for supply of electric heating mats or if you have any other recomendations.
I am basically asking about the quality and reliability from your experience as it is not something that I have ever installed or undertook before and just...
We are going to fit outdoor soffit lighting IP65 with top and bottom set controlled separately.
Are there any light brands that are recommended and where would be the best place to purchase online?
It’s a bit of a mine field with beam angle and wattage/brightness. Not sure which is the best...
Hi All,
Have decided to replace my Megger 1553 MFTs after 12 years, batteries don't last long and there are a few foibles with them and I've had enough so criteria as follows:
Must have rechargable battery pack
Needs to be able to test A type RCD test facility
Not bothered about linking up to...
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I'm looking to purchase a soldering heat gun/station to help with the removal of a surface mounted chip soldering to a motherboard.
I'm struggling to find any recommendations/reviews online (UK based), just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience buying a decent one from...
Hello all,
Firstly, I am not installing this myself and have several pros coming in to quote in the new year. A couple of years ago, most of the first fix was done with with FP200 cables to each room and corridor.
I am now looking for recommendations for addressable fire systems/panels for a 7...
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