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  1. P

    PLC help required for beginner

    Hi everyone, I've just got hold of a FX3U-24MR unit. I've no previous experience with PLC's at all but have a little with Arduino and Rpi, so I'm hoping to teach myself as I go and looking for a good community to help. I've got a project at work which I'm going to start - it's basically a...
  2. J

    Advice needed on possible spares required in case of breakdown

    I grow my own veg most of which I freeze. For storage I have three appliances, one recently bought Bosch fridge/freezer and two Hotpoint freezers which have been around for years. The Bosch KGN34NW3AG is still under warranty for another nine months and of the others, the Hotpoint FZ78 has been...
  3. J

    Brief help from the industrial guys on required quals (415v)

    Hi all, new here and just dropping by to try and get a few pointers from experienced people already in the trade. Sorry if it seems a bit like a hit & run but this seemed like the best place to get proper advice. Quick outline - We're an engineering & maintenance company that does a lot of work...
  4. spud1

    30mA RCD protection required for existing circuit?

    If I was replacing an existing light fitting in a domestic premises, making no alteration or addition to the circuitry, would I then be obligated to provide that circuit with 30mA RCD protection if it didn't already have it?
  5. S

    Testing Required for consumer unit change

    Hello If i carry out a full electrical inspection and test on a domestic property, and then replace the consumer immediately after, do i then have to re do a full electrical inspection after the board change ? i have been told i need to do a full electrical check before and after a consumer...
  6. A

    Wylex fuse required in garage

    Hello everyone In my garage, I have an old Wylex Fusebox (see attached) containing a 5 and 15amp fuse. Both of them have now blown which means that they need replacing. From reading around the internet, I understand that I can purchase some Wylex MCB's. I've looked on Screwfix and there's a...
  7. J

    Bathroom pull switch with three sets of wires conundrum - help required!

    Hello! I’m looking to solve a problem that’s been bugging me for a few days now (and a few fuses!). So the switch broke on my bathroom pull switch and I attempted to replace it which is when the trouble began - there're three sets of wires for a start… IMG-3777 - https://ibb.co/TKs4n1c So...
  8. P

    C/U Tails in wall - protection required

    The existing C/U is at almost ceiling height in a room and the old tails are plastered in the wall below it before going outside to the meter cupboard (they have no protection and are just covered in plaster). The tails have to be upgraded when the C/U is replaced, so I could take the option of...
  9. C

    Electrician Jobs Neutral required for smart wall switch

    I would like to install a smart switch in my bedroom, there is currently a 2 gang switch for the spotlights. I am happy to change it into a 1 gang and use the other cable for neutral. If that is possible. There is access to the wiring in the loft. Cost?
  10. C

    Earthing required? MR16 halogen to GU10 LED conversion

    Hello, I am converting my ceiling downlighters to LED. The old MR16 50W halogen bulbs come with a 12v transformer. I plan to cut the LV cable just before the transformer, then strip it and wire it into the new GU10 LED lamp holder. This means the new GU10 lamp holder will not be earthed. Looking...
  11. W

    1 gang 2 way switch help required.

    Hi there, Hopefully this is the right place. I have removed a 1 gang switch, wired to a 2 way circuit in order to plaster and replace. Unfortunately, given it was so long ago, I cannot recall where the wires all go! There are 3 terminals I have 3 core and earth cable and also 3 red wires...
  12. S

    Discrete / hidden CCTV advice required.

    Hi Guys, My brother has asked me to look into installing some discrete / hidden CCTV cameras, with the ability for him to view the footage live via his smart phone. He is sure his staff are helping themselves to cash from the till and would like some evidence to hand before he approaches the...
  13. M

    Electrician Jobs Electrician required Stowmarket

    Electrician needed to help on a Shopfit from 3rd Dec, nights. Get in touch if interested.
  14. sparkless

    minimum sockets required

    Hi guys, I've always read the minimum sockets in a bedroom of three or four sockets, dependant on size of room. I only fit doubles. My friend has just moved into a brand new home and they only have two doubles per room, How do you lot define the regs? 4 sockets or 4 doubles? House is only a...
  15. markythesparky

    Where are CCTV notices required?

    Could someone tell me what the law is on whether notices are necessary on properties having CCTV?Domestic, Industrial and Commercial please. Thanks.
  16. N

    Earth Electrode required??

    Hi I have been to see a job that has a TT system installed for the house. Dual RCD board in the house. All up to date. I am looking to use a spare way in the house consumer unit to run some power to the garage. If i use a 3core SWA (one of the cores being the earth), do i need to install an...
  17. KevinH

    Fuseboard relocation....re-test required?

    Hi all, I'm pricing a job which involves re locating a fuseboard from a utility room, to garage wall backing on to utility. The installation is brand new build (fully installed and tested by others) with ammendment 3 compliant board. Board is mounted at 1.2m at moment in utility and can go at a...
  18. L

    Better speed control required for 24v dc mobility motor

    Hello all, hope this is posted in the right place. You'll probably guess after reading this post for help that i'm not an electrician! I've built a 4-wheel buggy utilising a mobility scooter motor and wish to slow down the acceleration rate. I am utilising the twist grip throttle from a...
  19. D

    Electrician Jobs Electricians and Improvers/Mates Required Central london

    Hi all, We are currently looking for Electricians and Mates/Improvers for a large scale commercial office fit out in Central London. Electricians £200 per day Improvers £140 per day 8-430 Saturday 8-1330 full day paid CIS 2 weekly payments PM me for details. Good pipeline of work for the...
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  20. Sparky10

    is a Fire alarm system required?

    Hi All, I've been asked by a friend of mine if they require a fire alarm system within a building they have just purchased. It is a building with 9 flats within across 4 floors, and was wondering what regulation they need to comply with and if they need a fire alarm system installed or not...

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