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Hello, i'll explain the situation. Overhead lines were replaced and are now underground. New met installed at bottom of field. I have 25mm tails coming out the the met into a 100A switch fuse. Their is a 50mm 3c swa traveling underground to the house. At the house their is another 100A...

Thanks very much for your replies. I have a pretty good understanding on GN3 was intending of reading the book a few more times before intending a course so i am prepared. bit disappointed i done the 2391 practical exam 2years ago but was to ill to fit the theory 2 days later passed the...

Hello. Would be very greatful if you could e-mail the paper to me! my e-mail address as follows: [email protected]. Thankyou!

Hello, Basically had a course booked 2years ago but couldn't go due to being seriously ill for the past 2 years just got back on my feet and was wondering if anyone knew any good places to do the course within a 50mile radius of watford? Also, does anyone have any recent exam papers i may...

Hello, I know how a boiler system works came across a sticky situation today i think i know how to overcome it but would like your thoughts. Their are no manuals to ref. from. Basically, i have a keston condensing boiler with a megaflo tank upstairs. wireless room stat, mid position...

What is the depth of the backbox? can usually get a dimmer to sit flush in 25mm box by dressing the wires correctly around the perimeter of the box so nothing sits behind the dimmer module itself. if not chop box out to 35mm or surface mount?

haha. i done a similar thing when sinking a 47mm metel backbox while 1st fixing electrics, drilled a fixing and the bloody drill went straight through into the lounge. All 1960 retro wallpaper so i moved one of the pictures on the wall to hide the hole.. that was 7years ago! noone ever said...

gone 4 the crazy paving effect maybe?

Evening all, Currently looking for a replacement Makita BHP451 drill just the body. Anyone know of good trusted websites i may purchase one from other than ebay! regards, carl

Many thanks for everyones constructive inputs! seems strange no-one has mensioned the kewtech..! im guessing i wasted £700! never mind we all learn. Thanks everyone! Carl

1st up, hope everyone had a great xmas! Basically, got a kewtech multifunction tester-i must say poor design with configuration of leads i mean how long should an r1+r2 test take on sockets, as well as getting dodgy readings. Had enough and buying a Fluke tester, borrowed one to try out on a...

Afternoon, I'm in need of an Electrical Installation Certificate template of some description which can be filled out to forfill the requirements of BS7671, My cert. pads were stolen on site so i have noway of recording test results untill the NICEIC sends me some new ones. Would be very...

Hi, i have recently installed a GET smart system. i have everything set up. however i am having trouble getting LED lights to work on it. could someone please inform me if LED's operate on this system and if so how do i wire it up,, i.e. transformers required what type etc......... never...

Very poor, looks like the stuff 'we' electricians strip out and then start a new installation.

Hi, I would choose mains voltage in respect to your reasons and also stops the phone ringing with people saying my lights don't work which is normally due to a faulty transformer. And when you get there you chip the ceiling when you pull the downlight down. still use low voltage in...

hi all, went to a job a few days ago and there was loads of Tar dripping out of the MET, Why does this happen..... incoming supply got a tad warm? if someone could tell me more about it i would be very grateful. no pictures aval. carlos

This is how i do it... one of the reasons for this is stated below. Was also what i were taught when i done testing and inspection 2391. There are many ways of doing it. personal preference i guess.... i dont like breaking live conductors in an unaccessible place; reason for this is...

Hello, If you can find a ring and confirm it is a ring then it is ok for you to do so. about connections... You can either split the ring if the cables are long enough to reach to your sockets and then put a link in between your 2 new double sockets to maintain the ring. or, if you...

These crash courses are bull ****. 4weeks to become a fully qualified electrician........what a joke! i study to become qualified for 4 1/2 years. and the only time i started learning was when i picked up a club hammer and bolster followed by a drill. you put one of these 'new electrician in...

sorry i cant be anymore help, i've connected up lots of different models of cookers all having different ways of being connected! therefore i cant tell you what is correct. If you state the model of the cooker i'll see what i can do, carlos