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    007 Electricians Coventry

    007 Electricians are a fully certified and insured electricians providing professional and reliable electrical services and testing in Coventry, Rugby, Southam, Daventry, Warwick. We make a significant effort in quality management and are well recognised across Warwickshire. From a simple new...
  2. kingeri

    CU enclosure replacement: repair?

    Customer has cracked the corner of his CU, with a little effort you can get your finger through the crack. I am going to swap the plastic CU chassis, but not in any way alter any of the circuits. I am thinking this is a repair, and hence not notifiable, any thoughts? Also, beyond checking the...
  3. R

    Megger 1552 easy repair or is it time to buy a new test kit ?

    Hi all, just wondered if anyone has had a similar issue with their 1552 or 1553 Megger mft ? noticed the fault started just after I changed the batteries, fuse logo came up on screen so changed that, now it works, but when testing live circuits it completes the test, but then within a few...
  4. M

    Main switch burnt out beyond repair

    Morning all, been asked to to look at an old fusebox (Wylex) where the main switch has been burnt away due to a loose incoming live tail connection. obviously no spares are available, so it's deffo gonna be a new unit. Ordinarily I know this would mean a full eicr before changing the unit, but...
    • maffa ent
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    • before burnt carry change main main switch out repair switch tests
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Industrial Electricians' Talk
  5. Sparky_Steve

    shaver socket repair on bathroom mirror

    a customers daughters austrian boyfriend decided to charge his laptop from the bathroom mirror shaver point, they don't really want to replace the whole mirror nt sure where the sourced it from. i have emailed the usa/taiwan company from there website but no response and haven't had much luck...
  6. T

    Bosch GBH 36 V_LI Compact Professional Drill Repair

    Hi. Does anyone have any experience of repairing or having this type of drill repaired? I have been asked to investigate a problem of the drill stopping intermittently during operation. It seems it could be a simple loose internal connection or a problem with the electronics. I am loathe at...
  7. T

    How to repair UPS 3KVA from Up Select

    My UPS 3KVA, from Up select has problem: when I turn it on, CB break and no output, I check boost circuit is ok but no output, please help me or anyone has circuit diagram?
  8. R

    mineral insulated cable repair

    hi there i was looking for some advice please. i have micc installed in a sandstone turret it get damp occasionally when not vented window open etc. recently the light circuit has tripped the lights still work and after aprrox ten mins it trips again. suspected damp in the mineral. can you...
  9. R

    Advice on Shower Repair

    Hi All, I was hoping you'd be able to advise whether or not this is as simple a repair as it looks to me? I have some electronics experience, but in a thoroughly amateur capacity and nothing on any home appliances beyond re-wiring a plug. Our shower has made a popping noise, followed by a odd...
    • Rich18144
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    • advice attach circular repair shower simple wiring
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. dseselectric

    Megger MFT1552 selector switch repair guide

    I know this has come up before and the 1552 is a bit of an old girl now, but for anyone experiencing the dirty-contacts-causing-rotary-switch-misselection issue, I have posted a step by step repair guide here: David Savery Electrical Services Ltd. - Megger MFT1552 repair It's pretty...
  11. W

    cable reel repair

    morning everyone, seem to remember reading on this forum ages ago about a device that you could fit on a cable reel that would repair it if one or both the cardboard sides had come off, can anyone remember what it is called and where you can buy them thanks in advance ian
  12. K

    Fluke 87 LCD repair

    Hey. Does anyone have a source for replacement fluke LCDs ? I have 87v here with a cracked display and I'm struggling to find a UK source for a replacement part. I've contacted fluke they've told me they won't supply a spare but will fix it if I send it to them, it's a 5 minute job to repair so...
  13. A

    LPG converted van needs repair

    Does anyone know who can repair the LPG system of a van in the north west? I've tried Google :-( Cheers chaps
    • amckay
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    • electricians vans needs repair van vehicle
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. J

    Megger 1552 repair?

    Hi all, sent my 1552 back to megger to be repaired. It's giving inconsistent continuity readings. Megger wanted £385 just to look at it! Robbin *******s! Do I asked for the meter to be returned. can anybody recomment a meter repair company? thanks.
  15. N

    Plug Socket Showing Up Without An Earth

    Hi guys Have a problem with the tumble dryer that wasn't working and when the technician came out to check the socket with his device it showed up that the plug socket hasn't got an earth. How would an electrician go about fixing the problem? Thanks in advance Nathan
    • NathanMorgan
    • Thread
    • earth electrician plug problem repair showing socket without
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. W

    Repair after electrical short, need help

    We had an electrical short in our dishwasher which I'm 99.9% sure was caused by a faulty power switch, which you can see pictured. I've since bought a new switch, but as I have absolutely no electrical knowledge/qualifications at all, I'm trying to work out what to do with the cable connectors...
    • wideawakewesley
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    • after electric electrical help need help repair short
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. S

    Fluke 1651 Error 1

    Hi coming to the end of my self employed electrical business and my damn testers has got another error code.. A while ago it got error 5 - High noise.. so off it went for repair where the cost prob could of got me another set of intsruments.. So anyway, i went to finish a job off the other day...
    • sparky
    • Thread
    • error expensive fluke manuals repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. P

    Repair to Ceiling pull cord fitting and replacement switch cable

    Got called to do a job today for a Landlord friend of mine to replace a Light pull cord fitting in "a room containing a bath or shower" Look like someone has been hanging from the fitting and even had to replace the switch cable!! Just checking this is still a repair and replacement and...
  19. I

    temporary repair - overloading a star wired motor.

    Hi, I had to do a repair I was not certain on, so would like to run it past some experts here. We have a large stirrer at work. Due to some incompetence the gearbox got damaged. With a lot of work we have almost everything back together with 1 problem remaining. There is a lot of wear on the...
  20. H

    British Gas Service and Repair Apprenticeships are now open in some areas

    Hi all, British Gas Service and Repair Apprenticeships are open for applications in the following areas: North Scotland, Northern England, Berks & Hants, Windsor & Guildford, Sussex & Kent Coast, Wiltshire & Oxon, Broads & Fens, Central London, Bucks, Herts & Essex Starting salary of...
    • Helen BG
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    • apprenticeship apprenticeships areas british british gas gas repair service
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Business Related

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