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  1. FatAlan

    Thoughts on this?

    Work of a bathroom fitter on CheckATrade Wiring for downlights installed in en-suite.
  2. S

    New Zealand Fuses replaced with higher amperage. Thoughts?

    Background: House was built early 1980s, fuse board is mostly the old school ceramic fuses. The wiring is said to be of modern design with 'tough plastic sheathing' according to a pre-purchase inspection. The previous owner has replaced a 5 amp fuse for the lights with an 8 amp circuit...
  3. J

    Tool bags & the Wera 2 Go - thoughts?

    Been looking for a tool bag for a while and taken a liking to the Wera 2 go one. My garage is a bigger for moisture so the extra protection (and someone suggested banging a few silica sachets in) is a big plus. What's you thoughts? Or if you know of any decent ones that are worth considering?
  4. L

    Swapping an old ceiling fixture. Replace the box? Add a ground? Thoughts?

    I just took down an old chandelier. I'm looking to swap it out with a different old fixture, but I am interested in making it as safe as possible. I attached a picture of the fixture box as it is now and would really appreciate opinions on what needs to be done. At the very least, I feel like...
  5. Gavin John Hyde

    thoughts on this COVID-19 lark

    SO what is everybody's thoughts on this virus? In Bath people have stripped the shelves of bog roll, pasta, flour and yeast(very middle class!). no paracetamol to be found anywhere. Soap and hand cleaning gels are completely out of stock. Its all good and well being hygienic yourself but what...
  6. KennyKen

    Thoughts?

    View: https://youtu.be/1p9QRfNLxvQ
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody bought one of those cable tongues? if so thoughts...

    I havent purchased one myself yet but has anybody bought one of those cable pulling tongues yet.. A couple of the premium tool brands have them out such as super rod, ck etc... some glow in the dark. What were your thoughts? I am unsure how useful it really is? how flexible is it? I use the...
  8. F

    thoughts on these electrical compliance companys

    a well known electrical compliance company recently carried out an eicr on a pharmaceutical company which is a fair size and completed it in 3 days leaving bar codes on each distribution board facility's manager was well happy with the paper work he received, but my question is how are they...
  9. J

    Thoughts on overloaded radial?

    Hi all Pretty new to working for self. Got call out yesterday for a ring circuit that kept tripping rcd. I identified the faulty cable which had low 0.05 IR reading L to N. I followed this to where next point should be but on opening circuit found only one cable...not good. On closer inspection...
  10. T

    UK Thoughts please ??

    Was sent out to a 2 bed flat by my employer to change 90% of wiring accesories and carry out trunking work etc tidy up existing installation also change C/U and carry out a full test. Upon arrival the wiring was a mess old tin plated cable with all circuits needed to be extending into new board...
  11. D

    2399 Solar PV Course for Electricians for Domestic Installations

    What everybody’s thoughts on the 2399 solar pv course? Has anyone done the course? Is there a big market for self employees electricians going into installing solar panels in domestic premises?
  12. James

    Forum Ratings your thoughts please

    if there was to be any sort of indication on your profile or posts as to how good your recent advice had been, how would you like it to be decided.
  13. polo1

    Thoughts on this combo....

    Or can you suggest a better alternative...
  14. Pete999

    Pete's Videos To good for the riverdance show what's your thoughts

    Worked this time Westy cheers, at least I think it did??
  15. Michael J

    PVC mini trunking cutters, your thoughts, are they any good@

    Hi All Saw some of these cutters advertised on the TLC site. Anybody tried them? Thanks in advance
  16. P

    18th edition exam - my thoughts

    I Just did my 18th edition exam and I will share my thoughts with those that haven't yet taken it, and although I ordered the 18th bs7671 book last summer, it sat in a cupboard still wrapped in the cardboard it was delivered in until about 5-6 days before my exam. I watched the sparkyninji...
  17. Jamie'

    Label Machine thoughts

    just wondering what are people’s recommendation on labelling machines? I’ve been looking at the following from screwfix: https://www.screwflix..com/p/brother-pte110vp-electricians-label-printing-machine/3453x Aside from that one they jump to £80 and then to £170
  18. Gavin John Hyde

    Thoughts on this earthing at cut out.....

    On a job this evening just taking a look around and meeting customer as wants downstairs rewired. Only collecting keys before i go back and do a few tests and quote fully. Appears at sometime to have been TNS but changed to PME? Instead of earth and Neutral joining in the cut out. They are...
  19. D

    Airbnb testing thoughts

    What's your view? Is there any literature? Stories? Airbnb leittings are for furnished rooms, flats and houses (and shepherds huts etc) that are supplied with electrics and are kitted out with appliances. 4th edition PAT in service guidelines cover hotels (for guests as "members of the public"...
  20. T

    Progress with DNO regards provision of earthing terminal, thoughts?

    Western Power Distribution - Information for electrical installers - https://www.westernpower.co.uk/connections-landing/connections-useful-information/information-for-electrical-installers I have been contacted today regards policy and methods regarding provision and maintenance of earthing in...

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