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    Quick question about a screw-in domestic light fitting

    outer casing is not guaranteed to be the neutral if the rose has been wired incorrectly, suggest you check the rose then repoprt back on what you find.
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    777 engine fails to respond to throttle...

    Can I some of what hes on ? :D :lol: :D
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    What was that road sign?

    http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2002/02311340.gif ta daaaaaaaa, well theres the legalities of the actual signage layout but im struggling to find out as to why its grey, leave it with me i'll do a bit o diggin.
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    Introduce Yourself...

    Name : Phil Area : East Riding of Yorkshire NOT Humberside Age : 36 Kids : 1 son 2 next month Status : Married 12 years Job : Sparky 20 years cum part time Chimney sweep 3 years Dislikes : Rude self opinionated prats who dont know what they are talking about, parking attendants. Likes ...
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    What was that road sign?

    does wonders for insomnia :lol: :lol:
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    What was that road sign?

    Did you know that ALL traffic signs have to comply with the Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions act 2002 ? If they dont then they are deemed non compliant therefore not legal which if you land yourself a parking ticket say, could get you off. For reference heres the link...
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    Shower RCD Getting Hot

    Definately sounds like a loose screw or terminal, does the rcd show signs of discoloration or has any of the cable covering or the rcd melted ? If any of the above are visable isolat from the mains supply and replaice asap. As daytona said you've been lucky but the rcd has done its job...
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    Isolator Switch Question

    Firstly do not switch the Earth connection, they are there for safety and should not be switched. The extra terminals are probably auxillary terminals, just ignore them. The terminals you will connect into are L1 Brown Live in - L2 Blue Neutral in T1 Brown Live out - T2 Blue Neutral out...
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    cooker hood wiring ...

    Just a couple of thing there to bear in mind: 1. Ensure that the socket you will be connecting into is'nt a spur and that it is on a ring. 2. Make sure you can still access the socket for the hood. 3. This work is notifiable to your local council.
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    security light bulb

    Also worth noting that if it is a halogen lamp then dont hold it with your bare skin as the oils from your skin will cause premature failure of the lamp, always cover the new lamp with a dry piece of cloth or use the wrapping from the packaging to hold it with. If the fitting if faulty and...
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    wireless switches

    Looks very similar to the product though I cant recall a hub being fitted just transmitter and reciever both of which fitted into a switch or pull switch for that matter. Thanks for that...anyone else know of owt similar.
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    wireless switches

    Does anyone know of wireless switches ? A few years ago me and the mrs went to the ideal homes show, I saw a product there which was a small transmitter 9v powered which you could fit into a switch, then there was a 240v reciever which you could place into the light fitting you wanted it to...
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    is it illegal?

    Im normally dead against private clamping and towing away firms but on an occasion like this i'd phone one up and get them to remove it.
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    What's the difference in these

    I would also change the pir to a dual tech less nusance activation, but hey I dont know owt!
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    keep your hand behind the blade!

    Good oll stanleys dont you just love em, i went across the tops of three knuckles stripping cable....that hurt, then only a few weeks ago i was opening a bag of coal with a gardening lock knife.....slipped and punched myself in the chin....only i forgot to let go of the knife...three stitches in...
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    Do you recognise this socket outlet?

    Looks more like old mk stuff
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    change of career

    Ask your local college for courses, city and guilds 236 parts 1 and 2 for starters, then you need your regs which for you would be 17th edition, then get your practical A.M. 1 and 2. Try to find a local contractor who will take you on as an adult trainee or go contracting as an electricians...
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    How bad could it have been?

    Anyone had a belt from static ? Heres something to be really reallw aware of if you work a lot on mewps, did you know that rubber moving about on a metal surface creates a negative static charge, how do i know ? I had a belt that way. I was working in a factory which had a metal floor in its...
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    2 Live Alarm Boxes on one system?

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: go joe go
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