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    Tall Order ??

    Hello All, On the google site, maps area, after clicking on 'get directions' I have put in from New York to London. Step 23 looks a bit of a slog !!. :lol: Ed.
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    Location of Consumer Unit.

    Hello All, Maybe the 'kitchen fitter' expects the electrician who does any work in this house to take the wall unit down when access is needed !!! :shock: http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/exwomble/Picture014.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/exwomble/Picture015.jpg...
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    Happy Holidays.

    Hello All, Here's hoping you all have a good Easter break. Ed. I suppose the forum may be busy over the weekend too ! :lol: :lol:
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    New Job

    Hello All' Just wanted you all to know that after my recent NIC encounter I have gotten myself back into the job where I belong. 20 yrs ex as a 'mate'. I am dead looking forward to it and can only hope that its SWA's Trunking and Traywork or conduit, and I can help them out if its...
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    Plumbing ? I think not.

    Hello All, This might sound a little dim of me but I would like a little help please. I live in a flat, above a two storey house. Now it may be the Stella, but I am sure that my loo water has like a 'wave' effect thing going on down there ??? By the time Stella's gone, the level seems a...
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    RCD ramp testing.

    Hello All, I would like some help with an RCD 'tripping' problem please. No apparent pattern to when it trips, but has been tripping since new split load c/u was fitted @3-4yrs ago. :shock: (Home has 4-5 fridge/freezers and quite a lot of pc equip ! I am thinking earth leakage). The...
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    IP's not the same on wireless set-up.

    Hello all, My laptops internal IP address is different to its external IP now that I have added a wireless router. This is giving me problems when trying to 'host' multiplayer games, do some sites hold your IP for log-in matching as I am finding it difficult to log in now ???? I am trying to...
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    What would you do ?

    Hello All, An retired bloke that drinks in my local has an electrical fault, and refuses to get an electrician out to sort things.(wont even consider it." £££ a waste, I'll get charged the earth !"). Due to the 'nature' of the fault I would like to go and have a look myself as it could be...
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    mA/VA ??

    Hello, mA/VA, Does anybody know of any internet sites where I can find out more information please ? It is probably 'rating' I should know, but to be honest don't !! :shock: VoltAmp ????? what's all that about ??? !!!!!!:shock: :lol: Thank you.
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    Gaming problem.

    Hello, I do opologise but I am not computer literate. :oops: I play an online motorcycle racing game and all was going well for a few months, but for the past few weeks the game keeps 'crashing', (there are up to 16 racing at one time, and the room can be full, or empty). The site tells me...
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    Spot the Ball Competition.

    Anyone up for 'spot the ball' whilst its quiet ???? :shock: http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/EddieCurrent/SpottheBall.jpg
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    Methods of Installation.

    Hello All, Out of curiosity, lets say you are running a twin and earth cable from the CU in conduit (up 2m into a ceiling), clipping it to a joist in an insulated loft, then inside capping down to a 'point', which method would you consider it ? Thanks for any advice.
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    Trying to give helpful advice

    Hello All, As you may have read in my recent posts I am not a qualified electrician and do not claim to be. Do you think it is wrong, and irresponsible for me to advise , or try and help with some of the posts where I feel able to do so ? Just after your opinions please.
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    Dare I say it.... Part P !

    Hello All, I am new to this forum, but from reading various previous posts, i see that many of you are curious about these 'domestic installer courses'. I have attended one of these and will gladly answer any questions. Anyone ????
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    Engine Oil

    Hello all, I have just topped up my vauxhall astra diesel van with 'non diesel' magnetech? motor oil, as the old beast was pretty low ( i wait till the light comes on :oops: ) it took over a litre. Is this ok to forget about, or do I need to get someone to drain it all down and re-fill...
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    Supply Voltage

    Hello All, I was wondering if somebody could tell me where I might find information on supply 'voltage' characteristics please ? (not the different types). Is a steady 249v ok ? seems a tad high ! Thanks for any help.
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    ntl smartbridge alert

    :oops: I don't know exactly what I have done, but for the last 3 or so every time I start my laptop up I get an error box; SmartBridge Alerts; motivesb;entry point not found. The procedure entry point GetProcessImageFilenameW could not be located in the dynamic link library PSAPI.DLL...
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    Cooker Day !

    Hello All, I wonder how many cookers will be tripping out this lunchtime ?? :lol: :lol: Merry X-Mas to you all.
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    Wireless or Pointless ??

    Hello All, I have no knowledge on this subject and would like some advice please. For my laptop I have just purchased a belkin notebook network card (54g , cardBus2.4ghz wireless.54mbps.) and a bt voyager 1500 wireless router. (My mate was a tad skint and said I could have them for £40) I am...
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    Trend System

    Hello All, I spent some time recently at a rather nice home that had a 'trend' building management system. With light switches that had discreet buttons that controlled various things from curtains to re-setting the intruder alarm etc around the house, needless to say I was very impressed. I...
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