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Just a suggestion; you could have read my first post, the intention is/was to install number of downlights so wanted to learn how to locate joist, how to carefully cut floorboards with multitool and check the live feed and the feasibility of the project, ie: investigative work. I used common...

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No idea what you on about. I have been using multimeter, so thought to ask what a pen tester is about, a member mentioned voltage tester is used by pro electricians, I looked at and seems voltage testers are geared for domestic electricians, it does much less than multimeter but voltages and...

I think they look good in hallways and may be bathrooms too. They are much better than downlights where you have to drill so many holes in ceilings, so many cables and maintenance issues.

Yes electrical engineer not a domestic electrician, they are very different. FYI Electrical engineering has four main branches which are Power electrics, Communication, Micro Electronics and Control Engineering which is my profession. Usually one will be specialised in one of these four. Without...

Are Martindale and Di-Log good brands for voltage testers?

That's very helpful thanks, so really need a voltage tester, saw few online, much less functions than a multimeter but designed for electricians to test voltage and continuity.

Hi I am not electrician, I am electrical engineer used to voltmeters, multimeters and oscilloscopes. I do DIY work in my home only, have always used multimeter. I have seen pen testers; much easier to use and planning to purchase the Lap from SF. I have hired electricians to do work in my...

I have a property rented in a purpose built block, there are building works goin on, went there last week; saw a stopcock outside my entrance door no longer possible to be turned off and without damaging walls, see photos. The wall was plaster boarded and skimmed. No idea what the stopcock...

Doing a bit of research, only one flush mount light will do the job. The LED lights are changing so fast becoming better and affordable; two examples of 4100 and 2700 lumens for less than 30 quid: https://www.eglo.com/uk/ceiling-light-turcona-b-99844.html...

Fairly easy, similar to what I did yesterday to identify the cables; locate joist remove floorboards, I have the tools inc multi tool oscillator which is perfect to cut floorboards neatly. First floor is carpeted makes life easy. I may need to drill holes in joist to pass cable/s. As am DIYer...

I haven't decided yet of which lights and how many. I am first checking how easy is gone be. So far, looks straight forward; was easy enough to locate joists lift floorboard at the right location using my multi tool oscillator and identify the cables. I will either go for downlights or flush...

I do but am not a pro or electrician so always seek advice, opinions and confirmation before starting works.

Yes C2 is the feed, I'm calling it loop, Defo a JB for first downlight.

Hi I want to install downlights in my hallway on ground floor, there is a ceiling light and a light switch as in pic below. To trace cables, I took a floorboard on first floor which is just above the light; pic attached. Am I right to say one of the cables marked C1 and C2 are loop and the other...

I use the Leyland trade Arcylic primer undercoat in all my projects, best primer money can buy.

Yes you makes sense, I realised after 3 coats there was no way grains will be covered. This is a part of a wall cabinet, I thought to spray was easier, I wonder if will look better when grains show in the final product?

Hi I am trying to prime bare wood using Rust Oleum spray surface primer. I believe timber is redwood pine. defo not oak, it was previously painted but sanded to bare wood. I applied 3 coats within 10 mins, still wood grains are showing and rough finish, pic below. Is this normal or am I doing...

BTW I spoke to nic in the past, they said any competent person can do an eicr, even with only "domestic installer" registration but report will not have niceic logo, eicr for rental properties ain't a big deal as some ppl make it, but my guy got the lot in his registration.

To add; the EICR report comes with NICEIC logos (not plain as as some do) , also included serial number xxxxxxxx PRSN18.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT FOR THE RENTED SECTOR.