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EF: Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both,
Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both, Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both, to...
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Extending ring Hi guys, I’ve just been to a customers house. It’s an old house which has a few radial and ring circuits for sockets. They want 4 extra sockets to be installed. The ring circuit is feeding the whole house (not kitchen) would it be ok to tap into the ring circuit feeding the...
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Heater running at 1600 watts I recently purchased a space heater and before using it full time I plugged in my watt meter to see how many watts and amps it pulled. I was not happy to see 1600 watts at 13.1 amps which is above code I believe. Should I return it? It seems unsafe to run for 8...
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New extract fan, severe draft Hello, As many, I'm for expert advice. I just had an extract fan fitted in my kitchen. The make the electrician brought was Addvent, I think 6 inch fan. I realised today, sitting about 9 foot from the fan eating a meal that there was a very unpleasant cold breeze...
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EF: 🤔?? Modra electric power..ac generator wiring diagram.. anybody have
🤔?? Modra electric power..ac generator wiring diagram.. anybody have Dose any one .? 🤔?? Modra electric power..ac generator wiring diagram.. anybody have to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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EF: Minor works - Zdb & R1R2 tests
Minor works - Zdb & R1R2 tests Hi all, when completing a minor works there are two tests that i am unsure the best way to go about, example extension of circuit and new lighting point installed. Fed from industrial 3P board unable to isolate due to plant running. Do not wish to open live board...
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Xmas lights Bought a set recently from a Bedfordshire supplier, although a Chinese firm. Couldn't believe the "mains" cable and the fitted fuse. Mains cable is flat 3mm x 0.6mm. Fuse is 13A!!! Plug is one of those Chinese specials with reduced dimensions. See pic. Xmas lights to Continue...
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Completing electrical certificates Hi all, question on testing and completing certificates inside a large factory in maintenance, a lot of the 3P boards here are full of cables, when we are adding to existing circuits, it would be required to perform the necessary tests, R1 R2 and Zs for...
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Stovetop New stove top was recently installed. The next day I couldn’t get it to turn on, so I turned off and on the breaker. Went to the stove top and it worked perfectly making dinner. The next day I can’t turn it on again, same thing, turn off and on the breaker and it’s working fine...
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Proof of apprenticeship 1970s A question to anyone who served their apprenticeship in the Uk during the 70s and early 80s,do you remember what paperwork you were given on successful completion of you apprenticeship,I hit my C&G certificates and I remember getting a paper sjib card but nothing...
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EF: What is this sound from the electricity panel?
What is this sound from the electricity panel? I ve heard this sound from electricity panel. What could it be? What is this sound from the electricity panel? to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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EF: looking for work in Stevenage
looking for work in Stevenage Hi, i am currently looking for a job, to turn in to a career. I live in Stevenage, Hertfordshire I have car and can travel, looking at getting a van if staying self employed currently hold level 2 2365 - 18th edition. Looking at doing 2391 soon along with part p...
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DIY - new oven tripping DB. hello all, btw I'm a plumber.... do I hear groans?! I installed a new Neff oven, DB is 0.5m away through a wall, wired into spare 16A MCB (house was built 2019) with 2.5mm T&E via 20A switched outlet, manufacturers lead with moulded plug (wired into outlet - not...
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Newbie Good evening Sparks, Im Steven a trainee sparky. I passed my 2365 L2 and are currently working my way through L3 2365 and NVQ. Ive got a 2hr writtwn exam to take and ive yet to start the 615 design unit. Im doing all my training over at Thompson Training Ltd in Bury st Edmonds. Newbie...
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EF: EasyMCS or Paperclip
EasyMCS or Paperclip Sole trader looking to get my MCS accreditation for solar PV. I need to get a QMS in place for assessment and installations moving forward, I am looking at easymcs and paperclip to make the process as simple as possible. Which of these would be the most beneficial to my...
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