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I am decorating our bedroom which only has 1 double socket in it. We have been using multiple gang sockets which are untidy and a trip risk, so I...
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UK Fuseboard layout design Recommendations
I'm after advice on how best and safely to do a friends Fuseboard upgrade. Current setup is a Wylex 6 Way board with MCBs of 2x 6A, 2x 32A and 30A...
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UK Found a cable in my back garden…
Hi. Can somebody please advice what to do next or should I do anything next or just leave that cable as it is? Just bought the house and found a...
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UK Scenario where lack of supplementary bonding is dangerous
So I know why it is done, where it is done and how it’s done, but I’m yet to see a scenario where there is shock danger in a typical bathroom in a...
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UK Repairing Christmas light projector
I disassembled a Christmas light projector to try and identify the cause of why the images from the projector weren't moving at all, when they...
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UK Change in current capacity along run
Hi, I have a book on domestic wiring which says that everywhere there is a change in current carrying capacity along a circuit there must be some...
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UK Landlord Trying to Deduct Deposit for Unnecessary Electrician Test.
Hi everyone, I recently moved out of my rented property, and as expected, my landlord is attempting to withhold a significant portion of my...
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UK Looking for voluntary work for experience
Hi, I am just wondering if there is anybody out there interested in allowing me to do a little voluntary work with your company to gain a little...
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UK Earth bonding to Water
Greetings, I am homeowner and looking to confirm if I will need earth boding to water pipes. There is already earth boding near Gas meter and the...
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UK Re using a 10mm cable to provide a new ring
I would like to reuse a 10mm cable to provide a ring circuit in an area. The cable is currently used for an electric shower, still connected at...
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UK RCBO Testing
Just wondering if someone could help provide an explanation as to why this might be the case when testing an RCBO. Testing the RCBO at the DB...
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UK How do you find work after finishing level 2-3 electrical installation diploma?
So I have tried applying to every electrician mate/improver jobs there is on every job websites and I got a few calls saying that they want guys...
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UK Fitting a timer to an electric aga so it can't be used in the night
A few months ago I fitted a change over switch to an electric oven/hob and a converted to electric aga stove, stopping them being used at the same...
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UK Is this Smart meter installation Safe
We have a meter EDMI - ES30B fitted to our property. I understand from the fact sheet for the smart meter...
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UK Supplementry Bonding not connected.
In my bathroom there is supplementary bonding of the bath, bath pipework, and basin pipework before it goes into trunking and exits unconnected in...
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UK Off-Peak / Peak Immersion Heaters
Hi All, my flat has Off-Peak and Peak power supply and the hot water is produced via 2 immersion heaters, the bottom element is fed by the...
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UK Light wiring
Hi all was having a problem with lights work one min not next took ceiling rose cover off to find a stray black wire only terminal free is the...
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UK EV charger
I’m wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if I have a looped supply in my property as I’m looking to install an EV charger.
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UK How much should I charge to remove a electric shower and fit a new one
Hi everyone just joined the site Iam a trainee electrician currently have my 18th edition and doing my level 2/3 diploma I have been working...
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UK Odd Electrical Fault in bathroom between taps and tiled wall
Hi there, I’m a new member to the forum and felt like I could do with some additional insight into a fault I came across on a call-out at the...
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