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    Thread stuck in socket!

    Or yet another option..... Remove the knackered lug of the equation full stop. Fully tighten the screw on the good lug. Now with care (i.e. with no cables in the way) get an appropriate drill bit (3mm drill?) and drill thru the screw hole directly into the very back of the back-box. Untighten...
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    Immersion tripping MCB

    thanks guys im just a rookie sparky who has yet to endure the joys of changing an element. Cheers again Dave
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    Immersion tripping MCB

    Hi there, probably an extremely simple question but here goes anyway.... Got a problem with the immersion tank. It tripped the MCB in the board and wouldnt reset. I looked into the timeclock which had two flexes outgoing to the tank.One for the off-peak and one for a manual boost. I basically...
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    gewiss MCB

    Hi guys, just a quick question for you all. I need to source a Gewiss 32a MCB. Any ideas of stockists or another alternatively compatible manufacturer? Many thanks in anticipation.
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    Cant find where the Main Earth starts

    I'm only a trainee sparky but the Ze recorded sounds like it is either TNS or TN-C-S. I thought TT systems readings were a lot higher. I've never experienced such a low reading for a TT.
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    Replacing pull cord switch in bathroom

    Just a suggestion. if there are 3 cables going into the switch then i would assume that there is a live feed in and a live feed out. then a switch live cable. therefore the three blacks should be neutral( put in a connector block together) and the two reds that were in the L1 should be in the...
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    Replacing lightswitch

    What u want to do is just place the loose earth wire in sleeving as mentioned and connect into a 5a connector block. Job's a good un!
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    Fitting switch to light - help needed!

    how about using an in-line switch on the cord to the light? nice and easy!
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    Safe cabling zones....

    Good day to all. Just a quick query guys.... i've had a good butchers around a few forums and a few textbooks to no avail so here goes. I was wondering the exact requirements for routing a cable safely on a while. I know you can route a cable 150mm from a corner of a wall vertically and 150mm...
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