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  1. J

    Combining main db and storage heating db together nothing currently 3036 fuses

    Hi all, I've been a sparky for a few years now, but have never converted 2 boards into one' eg on and off peak board. I have seen this done, but just wanted to clarify that this is okay and I would like to still use 2 rcds for main part eg 5 circuits for minium disruption ect, so I was thinking...
  2. T

    Tt and tns sytem together

    Hi folks, I have issues with a job I was on today with an outside metal enclosure being bonded from a tns system and right next to it I have another metal enclosure which is bonded thought an earth pit and tt system as there are supplies to caravans protected by the tt system. My issue is the...
  3. tazz

    A Weekend Get together

    Thinking of a weekend get together.....Venue the famous Bletchley Park or Station X. If you have never been to this place...It will be an eye opener, Base in Milton Keynes, this was the main decoding hq of the Enigma machine, and the best secrets of ww2. It`s only an Idea at this time, but the...
  4. G

    Fault finding maps

    Anybody make a map of existing stuff when doing alterations ? Left all 1st floor socket cables taped together ready to go back in. Just found this after pulling 1/2 the house apart Blasted all the new fronts etc on the other day came to turn on and 2 faults on a 2 leg radial circuit. 1 leg...
  5. Dan

    Welsh employers come together to discuss Government apprenticeship plans

    ECA, B&ES, and CIBSE hold joint apprenticeship event Read the full news article
  6. P

    How to stop screw together earth stakes unscrewing as you hit them.

    As the title suggests.
  7. A

    Electrisaver Boost installation together with heater switch

    Hello everyone, I have a 30Amp heater switch that controls my hot water immersive heater and I have bought a horstmann boost control (Horstmann :: Electrisaver) which is 13Amp and I need to install this together with the heater switch in order to automatically control the time my heater switch...
  8. E

    Earth cables twisted and sheathed together

    Hi all, Just thought I would ask some peoples views on this, how do you all feel about twisting the CPC together then putting the sleeving on all of the cables then connecting it into the earth connector. I absolutely detest this practice and hate coming across this particular making...
  9. sjhall

    skiing get together

    Any of you lads do a bit of Skiing? For one reason or another ( kids, new borns, wife's ) the group I used to ski with don't get together any more, I'm now itching to get back on the slopes, I'm looking to do a long weekend next feb, maybe a chalet, Austria possibly but open to all ideas, I'm...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    Gas and water bonded together with a broken conductor?

    Evening everyone.. I have just undertaken an EICR and there is 6mm bonding to both water and gas at the correct points (within 600mm of entering building), however they must be joined somewhere as there is only one 6mm in the CU. I believe this would be ok if the conductor was unbroken but...
  11. Tuttle

    RFC in Steel Conduit

    I plan to install steel conduit (used as cpc) in a garage / workshop. I intend to run the conduit in a complete loop around the garage, i.e. starting at one point, going around all four walls and then back to the point at which I started. I want to do this because it makes wiring easier, i.e...
  12. B

    Connecting different brands of MC4 together

    I noticed in the PV Guide this morning: "2.1.7 d.c. Plug and Socket Connectors PV specific plug and socket connectors are commonly fitted to module cables by the manufacturer. Such connectors provide a secure, durable and effective electrical contact. They also simplify and increase the safety...
  13. R

    what are your tricks of the trade

    Hi guys Just a bored sparks with very little on this evening. Might be a boring or repeated thread if so I apologise in advance. If anyone was to ask you what is your best trick of the trade what would it be? Simple, complicated, down right odd, anything that gets you out of a hole or just a...
  14. B

    Any one know how to cut in an external right angle into trunking?

    Any one know how to cut in an external right angle into trunking? A diagram with cut lines would be ideal! Thanks
  15. P

    Flex used to connect upto 10 light fittings together over about 20 mts

    came across this on a EICR the flex as been hard wired between each fitting not sure if this is ok
  16. S

    Volt drop cable calculator

    Hi guys I was having trouble working out volt drop. Type in google (Doncaster cable calculator) only a guide not exact but though it may help!
  17. M

    Is there an issue with connecting 2 transformers together?

    Hi all Need to connect my cabinet kitchen lights. Already have the feed from the switch. I have 2 transformers that feed 3 lights each. (They came as part of a package so the transformer is rated to power all 3) Can I simply connect the feed from switch into 1st transformer connector block and...
  18. K

    problems with AURORA remote mounted dimmer RMD1000RF

    i have fitted 20 of these packs and have had 10 go down generally first they start dimming and brightening by themselves then they stop all together. i am running a variety of lights, 12v and 240v from them. the ones that break seem to last 2 days to a week then go wrong whereas the other ones...
  19. S

    ermm....joining two houses together?

    Hi fellow sparks, i've recently been given the heads up about a job, a customer has bought the house next door and wants to join the two together (1xCCU). I have no details as yet, nor have i seen the job, but just wondered weather anyone has had any experience in this. my main concern is the...
  20. Tuttle

    Ring final circuit grouping

    Please could someone enlighten me on how grouping factors apply to ring final circuits run together, e.g. sharing holes through joists and walls, in a domestic situation? For one RFC run in 2.5mm T&E under first floor boards (ref method B) the cable rating is 23A. If you group two RFCs...

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