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    A not so great fault today

    I had a cold callout today that i should share as you all will at sometime come across but even with all the info things can go in strange directions. bit long but worth a read. Was called out by a new client enquiring about having a new consumer unit today, on arriving i looked at his existing...
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    Temporary boards

    Hello all, im new to the electrical game but have recently passed my 2391 and im still a bit lost so forgive me for any odd questions. As the title id like to produce some temporary boards to sell as a little side line but i see a few issues in my head and i wonder if anyone could point in the...
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    College work ?

    Hey Guys im a 3rd year apprentice struggling with my college work anyone got a clue in this question HELP ME! please A coil of resistance 4ohms is connected across a shunt of resistance 0.005ohms if the current in the main circuit is 50a what is the current of the coil ? :sick:
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    The customer is always right!!!

    Hello all, I've been a member for a while but i think this is my third post, just trying to get a little more familiar with the forum, so, would like to hear any good stories about any customers who think the regs are exempt in their house!! I know I've had a few.
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    The World’s Worst Phrasebook

    From “The Book of Heroic Failures” by Stephen Pile: The World’s Worst Phrasebook Pedro Carolino is one of the all-time greats. In 1883 he wrote an English-Portugese phrasebook despite having little or no command of the English language.His greatly recommended book The New Guide of the...
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    Artificial 3 phase.

    OK we’ve got nice fancy boxes of gubbins if you want to run a 3 phase motor off single phase now. I’ve just found my Brook motors electricians bible after loosing it for near 5 years. The bible was given to every industrial electrical apprentice up until the late 70’s. There were ways to run a...
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    Odd fault DiYer strikes

    Just had a call out A Diyer has brought a mk 17th board and decided to replace a 3036 board himself and got in a right mess. He didn't mark the cables just took the odd board off and tried to remember what went where. I ripped most of it out again and managed to get most of it working, lots of...
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    RCDs and Industry

    I understand that in an industrial setting if cables are surface mounted , SWA or in conduit then no RCD needed. If sockets are controlled by an on site electrician the no RCD. What happens if there are toilets on site with shower cubicles do all circuits, lighting , handriers etc have to be...
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    bs 5839 & bs 5266

    Hi just had my annual niceic assessment Got to get 2 new books dose anyone have a copy of Bs5839 2008 Bs5266 2011 That they could email to me Would be a big help If you can pm me and I will send my email address thanks gaz
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    semi-mobile garage

    Hello, Just purchased an 8.5’ X 20’ enclosed trailer to haul my racecar to the track, I am going to add 2 solar panels (180-210 watts, each) andbatteries to supply power for lighting, stereo, Laptop, 12volt winch, misc electricaltools. I will not have much control over pitch or direction of...
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    They’re tight fisted in Staffordshire!

    Just be watching Pugin, Gods Own Architect. I’ve seen coin meters fitted to pool tables for lights but in a church! Visit St Giles church Cheadle, if you want to see Pugin’s masterpiece in all it’s glory you have to put a coin in the meter...
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    Conduit price

    Chaps, How much is the lowest you have paid for a 20mm galve conduit per length ? or pack ?
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    heads for the mains comining

    big house converted in 3 flats need to change the head so each flat have its own head, fuse and meter.electrical board seems to take life time anyone out there can do that please get in touch, thank you
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    How to maintain LED display

    How to maintain LED display1. Keeping stably the power supply voltage ,And make sure grounding protection is good. 2. Do not use LED display in the bad natural conditions(for example:strong lighing day) 3. Somethings are banned ,for examples: The water,conductive metal are prohibited...
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    10km Great Manchester run

    Hi Guys and Gals. As some of you Know I recently lost my Mum and I wanted to do something in her Memory. As she was for many years an avid fundraiser for various charities, I thought it would be fitting to take part in the Great Manchester run to raise money for the stroke association. I know...
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    NO +ve at switch!

    Call out by landlord to house, down stairs bedroom light pendants damaged: Pendants replaced however no live at roses or switch Lighting circuit: 1Gang 2 way dimmer: 1 cable 1mm T&E 2 Ceiling roses : 1 cable 1mm T&E at each rose Continuity of Neutrals to both roses ok Continuity of switch...
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    removing & reinstalling tap off box for overhead industrial busbar 400v

    I have to remove a tap off box from a 400v overhead industrial busbar system , just need to know if there is a set procedure for the removal and installation of the tapin box
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    Motors and inverters for training.

    Evening all, This year i am going to bring my inherited workshop into the modern times. I am looking for any information about Motor Suppliers who may be able to supply me with some sort of Motor, and Inverter drive which i can use for training purposes. Does anyone know of any companies that...
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    Type D MCB in domestic install?

    Hi All, Just wondered if Type D MCB's are generally used in domestic installs, as I have been presented with a fancy light fitting to put up, which states in the instructions, that a Type D is required. Customer was not advised when purchasing the unit, that this was required! I have never...
  20. Goody

    What type & rating this fuse is?

    Hi, Could someone tell me the type & rating of this fuse is. This is on the ground floor flat. …and this is the cluster of main switches for the flat. Cheers!

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