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EF: Extending wires in consumer unit.
Extending wires in consumer unit. Hi, everyone. I need to move a circuit to an MCB at the other end of a split load board. The cables all enter the CU at one end, and the cables in question will not reach the breaker at the other end without extending them. It is a ring final circuit...
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EF: 10mm LSF cable for shower
10mm LSF cable for shower Hello all you fine folk and hope you're all keeping well. Having a bit of a dilemma here regarding making off 3x10sq LSF cable for a shower. I'm debating about about whether to use a Crabtree pull chord or to just mount a 2 gang 45/50A shower switch. Shower rating is...
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EF: Help with Permit to Work, Planned program of works (domestic)
Help with Permit to Work, Planned program of works (domestic) Hi I've nearly completed the 2357 NVQ. I'm just a bit stuck with Permits to work, Planned program of work and method statements. I work in the domestic sector majority of the time just me and my employer (7/8 years now) so as you...
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EF: faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using type AC rcd instaed of type A
faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using type AC rcd instaed of type A i have faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using on consumer unit type AC rcd instead of Type A rcd. i bought type A rcd but they wre type AC someone swap them inside the packege. but i...
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EF: Spit pulsa 800e with extras
Spit pulsa 800e with extras This is in excellent condition, very little use Spit 800e 3 batteries Magnetic washer guide ( rrp £200) 2 boxes of nails 3 gas Original case - excellent condition £350 Spit pulsa 800e with extras to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for...
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EF: 4 pole rotary isolator... Switch the neutral or not?
4 pole rotary isolator... Switch the neutral or not? Hi there, Just a quick question. I am rectifying many problems on some 3 phase immersion heater circuits in a plant room. There are 4 pole rotary isolators just before the immersion elements and the earthing arrangement is TN-S. I noticed...
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EF: extending cables in CU
extending cables in CU Hi Could some one help. You come across a CU relacement job and you realise cables are too short. What would you do to extend the cables? I could think of 2 options: 1. cutting the wall to expose the cables and move the CU 2. Using crimp connectors to extend conductors...
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EF: London Rewire Pricing + Late Invoicing
London Rewire Pricing + Late Invoicing Hi all, I posted here some time ago asking for validation of a quote I received for a rewire. (10k assumed 60 points) And got some good advice so I'm back and could do with some help please. The work has been done but ended up costing more than...
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EF: Led downlights flick on/off when switched on
Led downlights flick on/off when switched on Replaced an outside mains pir light which works, but none of the other lights work, except the one it runs off. I took the wiring off the circuit, essentially back to how it was before, but I still have no lights indoors. When I switch downlights on...
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EF: Spend £250 (ex vat) and Get Draper VDE Pliers for FREE!
Spend £250 (ex vat) and Get Draper VDE Pliers for FREE! Hi everyone, If you spend £250 (ex vat) this weekend on E2GO, remember to add Draper VDE Pliers (63216) to your basket and use the code: FREEVDE to get them for absolutely FREE! Hurry though, this offer is limited to the first 50...
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EF: RCD tripping only when high draw device and lighting ring is on.
RCD tripping only when high draw device and lighting ring is on. Hi. Wondering if anyone had any idea what might be happening. Last night I damaged a pendant light fitting by accident, not enough to stop it working. However later in the evening when my car charger started at 11:30PM the whole...
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EF: Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.
Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route. I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations...
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EF: Dimmer switch and normal switch on an intermediate switch
Dimmer switch and normal switch on an intermediate switch Probably a silly question as I haven’t come across it yet. On a 2 way switch I assume a dimmable lamp will work ok with 1 switch on a dimmer and the other on a normal light switch? So no dim when the normal light switch is pressed...
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EF: Door bell installation
Door bell installation I can't add to comments in the DIY area for some reason, but I'm opening this thread so I can make a comment. @littlespark made a very useful comment that you can still get the old "Ding-Dong" chimes and frankly I think they are great! Batteries last for years, no mains...
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EF: Anyone have a spare Legrande trunking marker?
Anyone have a spare Legrande trunking marker? Hi guys, Looking to see if anyone has one of these legrande/Salamandre jig markers lying around. Mine seems to have gone walkabouts. They were free a while back but I’m happy to pay for one if anyone has one spare. Don’t think they do them anymore...
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