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Good Afternoon I kind of guessed this is what the advice would be. I don't know for ABSOLUTE SURE what the cables would be made from, since when my parents cottage first had electricity installed in 1960ish, brown round switches with unscrewable covers were installed, and after rewiring, one...

Hello Everyone A chap who lives down the road from me has suggested he wishes to move some light switches in his house. I would like some clarification of the following please (although I'm fairly sure you will all agree with most if not all, of what follows). The light switches are of the...

Wow! This book must have been fairly popular at one time. I still have a copy as well as did a bloke who lived about 1-2 miles away from me (his son, who now lives in the house, probably still has it). I think it dates from 1984 (well my copy any way, if I remember rightly when I last looked...

Hello Everybody' Yesterday, I purchased a 3 pin flex connector (for £3) from a High Street retailer selling electrical appliances. I have wondered how long this connector might have been stuck in the shop for?, since the Voltage on it is 250v as compared to the now nominal 230v (although I'm...

Good Afternoon I have found something else (yet again), which I am not sure of what it's purpose is. If somebody has any idea, please let me know (It has been suggested it might be a tool related to leather). Regards

Good Morning Yes these thoughts have crossed my mind. I just thought if someone had answered 'Black', would it be fair enough to consider it as actually wrong though, as said above, there must be (although VERY FEW and far between) appliances around still in use with these colours). Although...

Around 5-7 years ago, I was in a local pub on a quiz night (though not taking part in the quiz, just drinking) and when the 'General Knowledge' set of questions was asked one particular was: "In a standard UK plug mains plug, what colour is the Neutral wire?" I am unsure of how many answered...

That is my intention, since the cable cut is fairly near the machine. However, cut the section of cable out between the cut bit and the repair and join with a two part connector, but re-using the long undamaged end with the moulded plug already attached (of course, I will check the cable...

Good Evening All Yes, another thread regarding Power Tool cables already within two weeks of a similar thread. I have just been given to try/borrow a Hedge Trimmer from someone else (who I am quite sure did not perform the repairs illustrated shortly). I would say the machine is no more than...

Yes, that is an intention of mine. In fact, the only reason why I haven't done so just yet is due to the present situation of been unable to easily go and purchase the products. (In fact, I am taking as much advantage of the present time in undertaking repairs/improvements at my parents...

Yes I am totally aware of these being (were) standard leads, although I tend to suspect that this is a 'homemade' version of the standard lead due to the poor wiring (as illustrated in the photos), and if it was a factory manufactured lead, I would expect both 13A plug AND connector to be from...

The connector itself is 2 pin only, therefore designed to be used with 2 core flex. I am pretty sure these 2 pin plug/connectors (whether sold with the plug and connector in the same packaging, or the plug and connector in individual packaging) are still available, if they aren't it must be...

About a couple of weeks back, my parents picked up some things,including two extension leads, from outside a house down the road, with a sign 'Free to a good home'. The two extension leads are (obviously) not factory manufactured/assembled. They consist of standard 13A plugs, two core flex and...

Good Afternoon I have just come across another Tool/Item of which I am unsure what it's purpose is. Somebody apparently had once suggested it was for knocking holes in RSJ's although there is no way it will be able to do that. The tool itself consists of a spanner hole and a ratchet on the...

Good Afternoon I am not sure if this is in the right category of forum, so if not could the Moderators please post it in the appropriate forum. I have come across the following item pictured, but am unsure exactly what it is. I suspect some sort of Pipe/Tube Cutter, and if so, what sort/type...

Cheers for the replies. I am a bit 'rusty' on the Regulations, although I have read/heard plenty of times the use regarding DP switched sockets, although thinking about it, not sure if as 333rocky333 mentions, if DP switched sockets are actually a Regulation. Regards

Good Evening All, Hope everyone is doing OK in the present crisis situation. Something regarding Electrical Installations in caravans I have often wondered about is the type of lighting switches employed. Although I am fully aware all socket outlet switching is required to be DP, what is the...

Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't have thought it was 'VERY VERY' old, since it is PVC (well 'plastic') sheathed, and T&E was available in TRS, red and black live conductors and bare CPC. I certainly couldn't strip it with my fingernails, I used an electricians knife (CK) to strip the outer...

Good Evening I have finally found a length of cable that came with a load of junk 25-30 years ago, which I have been longing to post on here for a long time. In photos Cable and Cable Close Up it's appearance is identical to flat Twin and Earth, although the sheath colour is dark bluish/dark...

Good Afternoon Everybody, I was just helping someone clean out their shed and came across the following object. It appears to be brand new/never used, neither of us could figure out what it is. If anybody has any idea that would be great. Regards.