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Hello - just a short simple question, I have a 1997 Ford Fiesta Encore 1.3L as stated above... Now the screenwash is not coming out all the jets are clear and when i push the button in the car the wipers move and i can hear the pump but nothing comes out. (yes there is screenwash in the...

Many thanks to you both for the extra advice. In the future i will be starting a discussion up about boilers and heating systems. i am trying to get a clearer understanding on the way it works and the different systems. If at hand you know of any good websites where diagrams and...

Thanks for the diagram and switch recommendation Big_Spark, much appreciated. Regarding to what you were saying Breezer, It does indeed have 2 on /offs on the timeclock. Basically i have 2 banks of lights. 1bank controlling the car park lights the other controlling the entrance lights. The...

Hello, I have been asked to carry on with some electrical work due to the other guy passing away. I have done a simple drawing in 'paint' (my apologies now for how badly done it is) of roughly what i intend to do. However i have not really done much work on timeclocks i was just wondering if...

Hello, not done much work on air con or heating systems but i was just wondering if anyone can sujest a thermostat to control the air conditioning in a computer server room. Thanks, carlos

from the switch wire up the pir then wire 1 security light to the pir. then link the 3security lights. will draw you a diagram if you require 1. hope this helps, carlos

Hello, I would like to hear other peoples views on CCU's and D/B's for single phase and 3phase. Is there any particular make or model you guys/girls like hat you would talk about and recommend? I myself prefer MK mainly due to the design of the boards and how easy and accessible everything is...

Hello, just a query really... what should an electrician be paid on average with 3years practical experience working in domestic and commercial buildings and has the following electrical qualifications: C&G 360 part 2 C&G 2391 testing and inspection. carlos

A local electrical wholesaler will sort you out... tell them what you need or even better take the old transformer to them! not sure where abouts you live so cannot sujest any places. hope you find one! carlos

Hello, if your not sure what the switches do... my thoughts would be downstairs hall lights, 2way to upstairs lighting, or as you say porch light/outside lights. i wouldnt have though a switch would control the living room however all depends on the monkey who done the installation. if...

Hello, Check the switch in the living room... check how many cables are coming out of the switch and is a 3core t&e is present..? Regarding the switch in the hall way also check how many cables are going into it... My guess would be there is a perminant feed... for outside lights and...

You remind me of someone...... oh yea, my 3year old sister!

Hello, Good price to be honest.... Ask the electrician if that includes all materials or just labour?... A new consumer unit?... and ask if it will be tested and inspected. If all that comes in the pricethen you know it should be rewired to a reasonable standard.. and you will have a copy...

Hi, I done a job in a porter cabin ccu this morning, there were complaints from the site manager it kept tripping and at one stage the 100mA RCD was arching. I tested all the breakers (x3 - Ringx2 and lighting), connections, i then carried out the following tests C R I P E on all cct's i...

Thanks. When i done the 1st fix i run 10mm2 down to the entry point of the oil supply (within 600mm). However i went back there yestarday and the plumber said he cut the clamp off because he needed to move the oil entry point into the house... so now the cable is 2500mm away. Thanks for...

Hello, A few days ago i bonded the oil with 10mm2, however the day after the plumber came in and cut the clamp off and moved the oil incoming supply to the other end of the room. So now the 10mm2 cable is not long enough. I looked through the regs but i could not find a quote that states...

Hi, You need 1.0mm2 or 1.5mm2 3core pvc/pvc cable. Fan Side: Brown = Penminant Live Black = Neutral Grey = Switched Live (L1) Earth = Earth.... i hope... Not quite sure where your feed comes from... From the switch or pendant...? Ceiling Rose: Brown = Loop Black =...

Hey, normally on 1st fix just use 5.5mm sds drill and raw plugs and hammer nails into them... just think of presentation when you put the nails in.. my boss used to say put them in soldier formation and not staggered. as for angles.. that comes with practise unless you want to buy special...

Hello, C = Com.. (incoming feed) L1 = 1way (1 switch to one light) L2 = 2 way (2switches in different places controlling the same light) The red cable you say which is linked is your incoming feed to the switch. This is to be connected (linked) from C (COM to COM) Was the black...

hmmm, i see what you mean... What about the resistance in your body.....? say i had moisture/wet hands.. i would still not get a shock? While i am here... just done 2nd fix in a kitchen today.. the fuseboard was very very neat.. however there was no RCD just a main isolator (tnc-s...