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    type of cooker hood

    Hi, Any chance of posting a pic so that we can get a better idea of the space the hood is going in ? Are you venting it, if so, where?, or using carbon filters ? Are you asking for a decent manufacturer ? Or personal opinions on the type of finish, be it in a cabinet, white plastic, all...
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    Exam help (lost my notes)

    Hi, I wouldn't go with your above answer(description) on the exam paper, as it will may be looked upon as part of the design and characteristics of the circuit that should already be in place. As I said, I am not qualified, just trying to help. Good Luck, and let us know how you get on.
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    Engine Oil

    Thank you for your swift reply John.The 'beast' sounds a like someones left a spanner in her !!! I may drain it down, is 'non diesel' motor 'thicker' than the ordinary ??
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    Exam help (lost my notes)

    Hello, Another function covered by using conduit could be to protect cables from the elements and external influences, or where buried in screed ( this may be classed as mechanical though ?). How about, in some cases it can be used to form part of the protective conductor. I agree with...
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    Engine Oil

    Hello all, I have just topped up my vauxhall astra diesel van with 'non diesel' magnetech? motor oil, as the old beast was pretty low ( i wait till the light comes on :oops: ) it took over a litre. Is this ok to forget about, or do I need to get someone to drain it all down and re-fill...
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    Cooker electrics

    4/10 :lol:
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    Service Fuse Size.

    No charge in my area, sorry, I should have stated that regional costs may vary. :oops:
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    Clamp light for a reasonable price?

    Hi, have you tried TLCdirect ?
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    Bristol flights cancelled.

    Maybe they should have read the post on here about the 'plane and conveyor belt' !!!
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    Runaway train fares.

    And who, would want to 'pay' for a runaway train ride anyway? ! :lol:
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    Celebrity Big Brother

    :roll: Nice set !!! :roll:
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    regulations.

    Welstead, Surely spending £17.00 on the On Site Guide IEE regs book is the thing to do ? Have you no beer or book tokens left over from x-mas ?? How do expect to get through learning without having the relevant literature to hand ? If £17.00 is stopping you at the moment, then I...
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    World Population

    Hi Secure, I hope that they remember to add RF's new nephew ??
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    Digi Camcorder

    Hello Secure, Does this mean that we are going to get some video's in the elec forum soon !!!! :lol: :lol:
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    regulations.

    Spell Check is free !! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Buried wiring

    Welstead, For what its worth, can you not spend £17.00 (amazon) on an 'On Site Guide' IEE Regs ????? I am sure that it will cover most of the subjects that you need, and will prove invaluable to you. No unwanted book tokens, or left over beer tokens from x-mas ???? :lol: :lol:
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    Switch does nothing! safe to remove??

    Hi, I know it's a long shot, but it is not a fan isolator switch by any chance ??
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    Buried wiring

    Doh, Ad beat me to it !!! sorry,
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    Buried wiring

    Hi Fatty ! :lol: 'Protection' is required if the cables are less than 50mm from surface,(eg: earthed metal capping) There are various 'zones' that can be used, I dont have a 'link' to show you these. ( maybe somebody here does ! :shock: ). Cabling can run horizontally within 150mm of...
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    Service Fuse Size.

    Hi Diesel, Your DNO, (local elec supplier) will upgrade your main fuse from a 60 to a 100a, always free of charge around here. Do you know what type of system you have TT TNCS etc ?? If you are on a TT (overhead) type supply, they may be able to convert it to a PME set-up, also at no extra...
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