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EF: 2 way light switch not working correctly
2 way light switch not working correctly Hi, I replaced a 2 way light switch and seem to have issues. For context, I have a hallway switch which is a 2 way and kitchen switch which is 2 way. I replaced the kitchen 2 way that operates both the kitchen and hallway lights. The kitchen lights...
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LED Security Light with PIR & 4 Core Hi, Does anyone know where I can get an LED security light with PIR, that also has a 4core cable for an over-ride switch? Thanks LED Security Light with PIR & 4 Core to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs...
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Looking for a 'touch' switch for bathroom wall light. Hi all. Situation is that a friend's currently-refurb'd en-suite has its main ceiling light switched from outside as normal. They also want a light, separately switched, above the mirror. Problem is, they hate pull-cords - both beeg...
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Help with Drayton motorised valve heating system So I've recently moved into a house with gas central heating, before I have only had electric only flats so I'm a bit new to it. During the past cold few days I thought I'd test the central heating to see if there were any issues. The...
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EF: Do crimped connections in a choc box in an inaccesssible location comply with regulations?
Do crimped connections in a choc box in an inaccesssible location comply with regulations? The relevant regulations are I think as follows: BS 7671 513.1: cable joints must be accessible except where allowed by 526.3 which is covered by ... BS 7671 526.3 (iv) joints made by welding...
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Switching between phases depending on live health Hello, I'm pretty new to the forum. Hopefully, this is the best place to post it somehow. Currently, I have a setup of a distribution box, which is able to supply 63A three-phase load to an EV charger, running two-phase load of 16A. It demands...
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NICEIC Test Sheets Hi , I have recently joined NICEIC and i am wondering if anyone can help me regarding recording the info on EICRs etc onsite on an ipad. I want my guys to fill out the test sheets onsite, on the app. However some sites you can't get internet and NICEIC say that they need...
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Day 2 trade school and proving a point Ok so this would be my Day 2 thread. It's still Tuesday where I am so I hope that counts. When I joined this I was in trade school, I chose the DIY role because it was what fit at that point, but it's been a while since I finished all my courses and...
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2024 TV and Movies Thread Alright I can't find the other one. So made a new one. Been watching 3 body problem on netflix and its right up my street. Fictional space related thing. I'm half way through and it's mint. No spoilers please (at a guess, everybody dies lol). Any other...
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Hi all from aspiring electrician Hi, I thought to make a post, I came just to ask questions but been reading more of the forum and learnt lots of useful and good things, decided I should stick around, learn more and probably annoy people with more questions. I’m Ayla from east Cambridgeshire...
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Line drawing Good afternoon folks. I am doing a survey for my boss of various DB's and he wants a line drawing done on the following, as I have not much experience doing this would someone please sketch what would be a decent representation of this. Out going circuits. Circuit one has 5 double...
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EF: LED T8 lights
LED T8 lights Having done the numbers I modified my 5 x 4ft double batens in the workshop to take LED tubes T8 22W. After less than a couple of years, 50% have failed. They flash annoyingly just like the old tubes and then give up altogether. Has anyone else had the same experience. One theory...
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New mft on the way I see fluke has a new mft out soon, looks like they are copying dig screen, 1672 plus, cheaper then megger. Has any body put a order in for one. New mft on the way to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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W4D5 ENGLISH smoke detector rules What’s the rules regarding locations of smoke detectors in an English property, and are the 10 year battery aico with RF acceptable? Yes, I had to get my passport out and cross the border. The ground floor flat consists of front door straight into lounge...
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EF: Clarification regarding wires
Clarification regarding wires Hi guys, I have a question regarding these wires, what is the black wire for? The location is Europe, Slovenia. I understand traditionally brown is live, blue is neutral and yellow/green is earth, but why is here a black wire, too? And how do I connect it, to...
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