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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    Question is, is there any regulations which you can buy or not? Surely they will know if its worth regulating or not.
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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    So shall we say wagos it is ?
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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    This is how I see things. Multiply the small savings becomes big especially if use them alot. Also problem with these kind of reviews is that they haven't been used long enough (in most cases) to know whether it was worth it or not.
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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    I mean this don't look too bad do they very cheap compared to wagos.. 8 quid for 90 from ebay. 90 For Wago 221 Electrical Connectors Wire Block Clamp Terminal Cable Reusable.
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    Cable calcs for size

    Yeah that's the thing. If it's too big for installation purposes. But I wouldn't have a clue as I'm not familiar with the sizes aside from a couple of sizes.
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    Cable calcs for size

    Hey guys as some of you may know that I'm studying electrical installation at York college. I haven't really worked on site yet. Just wanted abit of help. As I'm doing cable calls etc which I've got the hang off. Only issue I have is suggesting improvements as to smaller cable. Etc. Plus I...
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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    No tbh I just wanted to know what are people usuojg and Whats a cheap option? Seems like there are a few options and wago are not too expensive either . I'll probably pock some up from screwfix
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    Tests cirucits help

    Frigging hell I'm blind s bat it it mine... I thought there'll be a seperate switch for it. So I've been playing about with it today! My results were for the ring circuit. r1. 0.65 rn. 0.65 r2 1.06 Sockets. I was getting in the range of 0.31 ohms and 0.33. I had to open the sockets up to...
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    Tests cirucits help

    Thanks mate. I dont have that on mh CU board .
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    Tests cirucits help

    I live in a flat. It says its protected by and RCD.. but I can't see the button . I'm assuming it'll be in the main consumer unit for the block ? Judging by just looking at CU opened . It seems the kitchen sockets and the general sockets have 2 seperate rings as they have 2 sets of lines and...
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    Tests cirucits help

    Understanding is the key thing.
  12. J

    Tests cirucits help

    2 This is great info mate. Honestly appreciate it. I'll have a little crack at this aat home in abit and see how I get on and ill update :)
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    Wago alternatives? Cost effective

    Hi guys Anyone use anything alternative to wagos which confine with the regs too? Something more cost effective ? Thanks
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    Tests cirucits help

    Hello good people I haven't worked in the industry and I have DIY experience. I am studying the course at York college. I have a practical exam coming up. So i just want to get some practice in beforehand. Got a couple of months left yet. I've made or should I say attempted to make a little...
  15. J

    Sockets not working

    Hey guys I will reply properly shortly . I'm just doing school runs atm. I have megger mft1720
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    Sockets not working

    Hi guys Wonder if someone can help The RCCB is not turning on. The kitchen sockets are not working. The washing machine fuse switch sparks when you turn it on and smells. Moreover the consumer unit made sizzling noise when trying to turn it on day later. I have changed the fuse in...
  17. J

    Floodlight issues

    Yeaah I would have thought it would've lasted more than 2 weeks ! Lol
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    Floodlight issues

    Yes it is. Its this exact one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D46H355S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I'll just get a replacement from amazon. But I just wanted to make sure I'm not doing something wrong ie maybe needs a fuse switch or socket etc.
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    Floodlight issues

    Hi guys 2 weeks ago ,I basically replaced a previous external standard light that was outside the house near the door with a 50w PIR floodlight. I kept the same cable that was connected to a switch inside . I attached the new floodlight using wago connections with new and old cable. Put it...
  20. J

    How to make hole ina plastic junction box ???

    What do you mean by 'tap' disk
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