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EF: Easy cert users ive been thinking!
Easy cert users ive been thinking! Hello all easy cert users, ive been using easy cert since 2001 with no yearly subscription. and also found other people looking for older versions of easy cert. Ive emailed brian at support and they do not give out or keep old versions of the software. but it...
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EF: Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs
Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs I have a customer that had an older street light with a 30W Phillips Sox bulb in in. It's an absolute pain to get to as it's mounted on a building very high with obstacles preventing easy ladder access and steps / ramps at ground level all...
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EF: Megger 1720 probe socket assembly replacement
Megger 1720 probe socket assembly replacement Hi I wondered if anyone knows where I can get a replacement probe socket assembly for a Megger 1720. One of the test lead pins has snapped off and I can't get it out 😪 Thanks Megger 1720 probe socket assembly replacement to Continue reading...
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EF: Issues with megger mft1720
Issues with megger mft1720 Hi I've got a megger mft 1720 that I was hoping any one can shed any light on When performing continuity tests (even when nulling the leads) and earth loop tests I seem to get higher readings than normal. After a while of testing the tester seems to settle...
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EF: Transfer switch wiring (for generator and/or Anker Solix)
Transfer switch wiring (for generator and/or Anker Solix) Our house , here is rural washington state, USA has an external Square-D double throw not fusible" external manual transfer switch (DTU-224NRB) , (see attached photo) . the previous owners had it attached to a diesel generator, but the...
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EF: Cooker/hob connection at outlet.
Cooker/hob connection at outlet. Just getting back into the trade after a brake of some 5 yrs because of circumstances: Can I ask Is it still permiseable to connect both a hob and oven (usually manufacturers different size cables) into one outlet plate behind the oven? Or is there a better...
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EF: Am I going crazy or are VPro dimmers threaded differently?
Am I going crazy or are VPro dimmers threaded differently? Today I was in a house where we need to change all the dimmer modules since the old ones are triac dimmers and so flickering the new LED lights. There's about 50 to change, all for new VPro Smart Multi Way (with the companions) and...
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EF: Nightmare with Steel Conduit
Nightmare with Steel Conduit So as I’ve asked about this a few times and I’ve had some time off over Christmas I’ve decided to start it. I’ve first started to cut and thread all the galvanised conduit. Assembled it all with the end boxes and dome lids. I’ve then primed it and then using some...
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EF: EICR - Certificate, do I need to change my CU?
EICR - Certificate, do I need to change my CU? Hi All, My first post - starting with a question and looking for your help/guidance. I'm looking to rent out my house 4 bed mid-terraced and I am looking to have an EICR certification done. Reading it seems I don't have to change the CU but the...
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EF: Power restored light
Power restored light I'm a DIYer. Having been off power for 24 hours last weekend, I've fitted a 100A generator/mains switch. When the generator is running/the mains is isolated, I have no way of telling when the mains power is restored. The meters switchgear etc are in an outbuilding adjacent...
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EF: How accurate are cheap CT meters
How accurate are cheap CT meters A client of mine wishes to verify the accuracy of some meters, I was thinking something like the below could be fitted to a 13a plug and moved around more easily than a conventional meter, would you expect reasonably accurate performance from something like...
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EF: generator wiring and earth
generator wiring and earth I have an old Electric Construction generator. There are no markings for the wiring. Putting a meter over the 2 terminals i get 240 volts but connecting the earth comes up with an error connecting to the garage. There is 110 volts between neutral and earth. Should...
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EF: Size of earthing lead for 10mm 3 core SWA
Size of earthing lead for 10mm 3 core SWA I am installing 3 core SWA using a piranha nut. What size of earthing lead to connect the piranha nut to earth terminal do I need? Does it also need to be 10mm or I can get away with 6mm? Size of earthing lead for 10mm 3 core SWA to Continue...
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EF: RCD tripping when planer turned on?
RCD tripping when planer turned on? Hi, I recently bought a new planer. When I switch it on the RCD in the garage board trips. The machine doesn't try to start, the power trips as soon as the ON button is pressed. It has a 16 amp plug. I plugged it into an existing 16 amp outlet that I use...
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EF: Installed 6 new high bay lights. One went out already. Dimmer question
Installed 6 new high bay lights. One went out already. Dimmer question Hello, I recently swapped out 6, 150w 1X2 flat LED pannel shop lights. They had a 1-10v dimmer line installed. I upgraded to 6, 200w UFO style LED high bay lights. Replaced each wire 1:1 taking my time to make sure each...
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