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  1. P

    Leaving the trade

    I don't know if any of you are in the same boat. I'm seriously considering leaving the trade all together, everybody wants to cut costs and its killing me! I don't even work for myself, I really feel for those of you fighting to win work. After being made to carry out a 4hr unpaid round trip...
  2. S

    Too cheap,...??....missing something ?

    am i missing summin here....ck tools this cheap ??...iv priced these 3 ck items individually and its closer to £80+ www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CK-AVIT-1000-VOLT-INSULATED-PLIER-3-Piece-SET-c-w-carry-case-AV06050-/291100092341?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item43c6eae7b5 im assuming the AVIT...
  3. cliffed

    Led small insert light

    Just wondering if anyone connecting led lights had any problems connecting them ,these inserts are tiny ,they are wired in 1.5mm,loop in system,not yet 2nd fixed,it just don't look easy,cheers.The supplier says there is no probs,but he would.
  4. T

    Something keeps tripping the entire house

    Hi there, newbie here - thanks in advance for any help/suggestions. Over the last week or so something has tripped the entire house. At first it seemed to be limited to the kitchen lights but when I tested this they didn't trip the house. Then, with nobody near the kitchen lights, the house...
  5. B

    Missing Something

    Hi, Firstly, sorry if this is the wrong forum, it's kind of a learning question, because I'm doing some online learning of my own before embarking on the lvl 2 2365, and so I'm not yet a trainee and as such can't post in the training forums. I will ofc move this thread if asked to / told where...
    • basejumper31
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    • missing something
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. uksparks

    16A Fused Connection Unit

    Hi, General question here... does anyone know of any particular reason that there's no such thing as a 16A FCU.
  7. Spoon

    Which HD LED TV

    Hi people. I have finally decided that its time to move away from my CRT TV to a HD LED TV. I don't want (or can afford) something flash. Just a decent TV that is 36" to 40" and cost about £350. Not bothered about a 'smart' TV either. Do any of you have any advice, comments or...
  8. sythai

    Working for B&Q

    Just seeing if any of you chaps out there carry out electrical installs for B&Q kitchen/ bathrooms....? Any pointers would be welcome. Couple of fitters we work for have just got a local contract with them. Looking at the paperwork I'm struggling to figure out what B&Q are actually paying...
    • sythai
    • Thread
    • electrical work electrics point something started working
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. polo1

    External lighting - am I missing something?

    Situation - local rugby club. Clubhouse has 18 external bulkhead (Phillips) fittings each using 1 G23, 11w lamp; split into two circuits each on 6amp B type mcbs. Both circuits operate via a contactor & photocell. Problem - one circuit mcb keeps tripping, holds for three/four evenings...
  10. polo1

    External lighting - am I missing something?

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  11. GMES

    Ignore me just testing something

    I mean it don't mind me just satisfying my curiosity. :yesnod:
  12. S

    Possible to rewire to plug something in bathroom?

    Hello!I would really appreciate some advice - I want to do something but don't know if it's possible. I want to get a tumble dryer, but the only space to put it is in a corner of my bathroom. There are no plug sockets in the bathroom (yet there is a heated towel rail with a cable disappearing...
    • shazchip
    • Thread
    • bathroom plug possible rewire something
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. T

    Engineering Science HNC Ens-1-TMA

    Started my HNC with engineer science distance learning through Teesside Uni. Done the first assignment but want to check it out before I submit, has anyone done this assignment that I coils look at? Thanks for any help.
    • Tomo78
    • Thread
    • assignment before check courses degrees engineer engineering hnc salary science something students
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  14. K

    Interview for a maintenance job

    Hi, got an interview coming up in a few weeks. They stated that i have to do item test. What is item test implies to?
    • kichwa
    • Thread
    • electrical work fault interview maintenance maybe something
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. uksparks

    Wylex RCBO Intermittent Tripping

    Hi, I went to see a house today where their plug circuit on a 32A Wylex Type A RCBO keeps intermittently tripping each day. Its a TNC-S, Wylex board with 6 protected by RCD and three on RCBO's. Board was changed 3 years ago. The RCBO that's on the plug circuit keeps intermittently tripping. I...
  16. SX2

    Brownout? or am i missing something?

    Evening all! Have had a strange problem today my gut is telling me its a brown out! , We are currently working in a old cottage concealing the wiring recently rewired in surface trunking circuit at a time. Around 1500hrs We noticed the lead light (2d) would not start and quickly established a...
  17. T

    My Mercedes C Class runs battery down while parked

    I bought brand new battery and put it into the car, didnt drive the car for 3 weeks as use a company car and was away from home for about week and half. When i went to take the car for a drive and enjoy her, the battery was as dead as dodo. Got battery replaced and have now taken to leaving the...
    • tamoshanter
    • Thread
    • battery bought class current engine something sparks while
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  18. G

    Temp power shortage or something?

    I have a few electronic items in my room. When some one switches on the bathroom or hall light (same floor), the LEDs on my monitor go off & back on. Other items such as PC & consoles are not affected. I have one of those switched extensions, I've noticed if I turn on one of the plugs for my...
  19. C

    regulater anyone know were I can get one a these or something what will be compatible

    Hi all. Anyone know were I could get a regulater for a intercom system. The model number is MWS9125. It was set at 12v . 230v 50hz 54w. Never really dealt with requlaters to be honest. Was wondering if a 12v transformer would do the job. But this said 54 v on it thats all. Any help...
    • chopper
    • Thread
    • anyone compatible get knowledge pat pat testing something these
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. R

    Wanted: van!

    Hi all, getting a tax rebate from the lovely HMRC very soon hopefully, looking to buy a van with some of it, if anyone's got a 58-59 plate VW Caddy going fully loaded for about 200 quid that'd be perfect ;) seriously though, looking for something around the vauxhall combo/ transit connect size...
    • Rastaboi
    • Thread
    • don't electricians vans looking plate something transit van vehicle wanted
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum

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