Recent content by GeoffPotts

If its that hard getting an electrician down there I'll come down if you pay my train fare from Northumberland. Actually probably cheaper than some southern call out charges according to Watchdog ;)

Firstly, yes, it's overcurrent also. I've spoke to the council who have given me the name of the manufacturer who quoted £85 for a new one. The council took the contract off the manufacturer as their charges were huge and are lookingto award to a local contractor. For £85 I can replace the...

Yes, those results are a pass. I was also told there should be 6 sets of results, however the Megger MFT1553 and 1552 which I use are both good testers and considered by many among the best will not do a In/2 at 180 degree. Therefore if my tester can't do it - I can't either. in this case...

Ha ha, very true! - and worrying? :S

"I'm competent and know what I'm doing - oh and I have no idea where 0.1V came form or why my RCD tripped!" Wonder why he asked a forum a basic question when he is fully competent himself. If you dont' know why the RCd tripped put the scredrivers down and get it done safely

Hello, first request fro help, I've been asked to do some work by the council on some bus stop lighting and and one the RCD is not operating with the push button. I've switched it off, but trying to find a new double pole RCD 6A 30mA - having no luck. Anybody know where I can get one? Thanks

Can't believe this thread! Tingling means stop bloody using! You will get hurt! Never heard of anyone testing faults by the amount of tingling. A tingle is an electric shock, you may be lucky and it won't get worse, or you may be unlucky and die!

A welder once said to me his extension lead wasn't working. I pointed out that someone had parked a forklift on it so the electricity couldn't get through - same as a hose isn't it? Funny watching him get the forklift moved and try again!