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I'm well aware that LED's work on DC not technically correct, they will work on AC but only on one half cycle.. , but it was specifically the LED replacements for the halogens that I was interested in as they will obviously have some sort of rectific...

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405673#1405673 - 13 November 2009 7:44 pm

Re: Part P from a consumers viewpoint

given that the LABC test installations for the DIYer and that doing your own electrics are not illegal then approved is not needed.. the kid next door can wire your house for you as long as the LABC are called in to inspect and test the job then it's...

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405187#1405187 - 13 November 2009 1:56 pm

Re: wiring a light switch

ok take the purple wire and..... :D :wink: sorry to be sarcastic but without a better description of the wires or a picture of the wiring at BOTH switches then we have no idea what wires you have or where they might go..

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405182#1405182 - 13 November 2009 1:53 pm

Re: MCB for radial circuit

firstly, is it just an MCB or is it an RCBO? secondly, you can't just go swapping breakers willy nilly.. for a start there's the Part P notification to think about as changing breakers is definitely notifiable. then there's the problem that as we are...

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405175#1405175 - 13 November 2009 1:50 pm

12V LED lights and DC?

I know that regular 12V halogens are ok on DC as I have one in my van and my cousin installed several for his campervan , but do the newer LED equivalents work ok on DC?

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405167#1405167 - 13 November 2009 1:46 pm

Re: SWA cable run

PV is just as likely to cause damage to persons or property as on grid installations if it's done badly.. so yes it would fall under Part P in E&W.. it may not be notifiable, but that's a different kettle of fish..

ColJack | Electrics UK | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405164#1405164 - 13 November 2009 1:43 pm

Re: small wind turbine home built

have you considered using the 12V directly? if you change all of your lighting to 12V then connect directly to the batteries then you won't have any losses in the inverter.. you would of course need a fairly large transformer and rectifier for when y...

ColJack | Your Projects | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1405156#1405156 - 13 November 2009 1:37 pm

Re: i (need to re-use the tiles )

just re-tile the whole room.. mom and dad just did theirs for about £120.. well that's the cost of just the tiles and adhesive and grout.. the labour was extra obviously but if you DIY then that's free..

ColJack | General DIY | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1396654#1396654 - 5 November 2009 11:48 pm

Re: Help! noisy neighbours from hell... soundproffing is needed

don't fix the stud wall to the existing wall, defeats the object as sound will be transfered to the stud wall... might even make it worse since you're then providing a large flat area that is slightly flexible... instead build your stud wall about an...

ColJack | General DIY | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1396650#1396650 - 5 November 2009 11:46 pm

Re: mortar burns? / dry hands?

I rubbed some vinegar on them and let it soak for a few mins.. then used some moisturising soap to wash off the vinegar.. seems to have done the trick.. still feel a little dry but no signs of cracking..

ColJack | Building | www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1396638#1396638 - 5 November 2009 11:37 pm

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