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...sorry, by 'threaded', I mean cross-threaded - knackered.

...understood. Thanks John.

...thanks John, would they work on the cpc terminal (fixed to the back-box) too? If this tool is used, is a larger screw required?

... If either the lug in the backbox (for the facia screw), or the screwhole for the cpc terminal in the back-box, is threaded, is there an acceptable way to rectify without changing the box? cheers.

Hi Guys, I don't know if you can advise. I have just been charged £430 inc. VAT for a cam-belt change. The parts charged were as below but i am wondering if any of these parts are included in the first item (the kit), and/or if it is likely they would need to be changed? I actually saw the...

A-hem, ..of course!

Awww, you like to see a bloke struggle. But thanks for the tip. ... I reckon this anyway...

Guys, Admittedly a college question but i'm really pushed tonight..If anyone can respond (with the answer) by 9:30pm i would really appriciate. I swear I will look it up subsequently and fully understand the topic. Cheers... Q An earth electrode has a resistance of 120Ω. What is the...

..sounds like a plan. I'll do as you suggest....cheers.

Hi Guys. This s/o is the only one in a large bedroom. I want to extend the ring (by cripming) to 2 other s/o's on the opposite wall. As the floor is laminate i will need to go into the loft and down the side of a chimney- breast in trunking. The added complication is the cable shown right, which...

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...advice on a couple of things please... I want to buy a crimper. Any recomendations? Also, most are for sizes up to 6mm2. I can envisage a situation where a shower unit is replaced and the cable will not reach the new terminals. Given adequate space within the unit, would you recommend...

...also, the cpc connection from the supply should go to the faceplate and the fly from the faceplate to the backbox.

...no problem. I have worked in purchasing for 15 years. After being made redundant 5 times I decided to do something completely different as a contingency. I'm still in purchasing but will soon be able to fall back on electrical work if i get fed up or made redundant again. 2 nights per week...

...it's a differnt type of stress, especially if you are working for yourself as an electrician. But if office work is getting to you it's worth a try. You will need to stick with it a couple of years to get qualified though. It's taken me 2 years, 2 nights per week. Year one: C&G 2330...

This is what I got: TYPE OF CABLE Design current (per phase) Ib 4x150/230=2.6A Correction for discharge lighting: x1.8 2.6*1.8=4.68 Amps Fuse protection: 6A BS EN60898 Other Correction factors: not applicable Therefore In=6A Installation method 1 So...

...err, yes, of course, ... 4-core is required. (cable selection was part of the question too)(Don't worry, i never plan to design and install car-park lights). ...Thanks.

...Yes it's another assignment question, sorry.... If you can HELP I would appriciate: 214M 3 core SWA linked to 11 car park lamps each at 150W SON. 4 lamps on 2 of the phases and 3 on the 3rd. What size SWA do I need. What protective device? What is the Vd. Are there any correction factors...