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Hello, Would be grateful for people opinions on this situation I am in.... The Client has requested a 17th edition consumer unit upgrade due to a child receiving an electric In the house. I visited the house to get an idea of what's going on etc.. the gas and water main have a 6mm earth...

hi guys, have been searching but cannot find a dimmer module to control one 35w halogen downlight. only dimmer module I can get hold of is 60va-250va. obviously if I put the lamp on this module it will not operate correctly making it flash when being dimmed etc... anyone know of a...

Hi guys. ok i did put my foot through the ceiling 1st time in 8 years so not doing too bad! The hole is only 15"x15" The ceiling looks like a sand compound in the paint quite fine. Is there such thing i can buy to match it up with the ceiling. fortunately this misshap happened in the...

Im in need of a circuit diagram of the earth fault loop impedance path from e.g. a faulty kettle for a TN-S earthing system and TN-C-S. i have done a TT system but not sure how to show on paper how the earths connect together using correct symbols. for example on a tn-s system how do i show how...

Hi guys! Good news is i passed 17th edition update no worries (1question wrong). Doing the 2391 in 2weeks so trying to prepare myself. I've been reading gn3. Can anyone give me some tips on what to look out for on this exam? anyone have some exam papers that would help and show me what sort...

hi guys/girls. sorry to post this topic regarding the 17th edition however i have m exam next week and beginning to panic. have read the whole regs book and annotated areas felt i needed too. anyone got any advice for the exam? any areas of the regs i should pay special attention too? also...

Hey guys/girls! Doing my 17th edition update in 3weeks... just been searching on google - there is a lot of exam software out there! Therefore i ask this question. Can anyone recommend a book which covers all of the update i may read and revise from? Also, same question to practise exam...

hello, was given this new certificate pad. there is a massive box which needs filling in. it says: Details of wiring system used to modify the circuit. it is asking for a description on what i have done or does it relate to reference method? carl

Hello, just wondering how to wire this up... for some reason im just not getting the circuit diagram.... 5 = perm Live 6 = Perm Neutral 2 = SL 3 = SN ?????????? Would be greatful if someone could help. carlos

Hello. Never really had an oppertunity to wire this sort of thing before so though i would run it past you guys 1st! Basically a starter for a 880w pump for a swimming pool. The intention is to use this switch to start/stop the pump with automatic start via timeclock. I have single phase...

Hello, Anyone know where i can get one of these from? carloss

Hello, BT line comes into the house (master point with a cap) the internet speed here is 4mb. an additional point was already installed 25m away off of the same line. this point is also a master. however the internet speed here is only 1mb. the voltage at both points are 50v. any...

Hello. Just installed a vent axia solo plus ht extractor fan. obviously to keep the room 100% dark the fan comes with shutters but once fan is on the shutters open and light can come into the room. from what i have read you need 3 90* bends to prevent this from happening. vent axia sent me...

hello, been asked by a client to install a light fixture in a greenhouse. the greenhouse is just a regular domestic glass one. just looking for some ideas on fixtures to use that are ip rated. all replies are most welcome. carl

Hello, i'll explain the situation. Overhead lines were replaced and are now underground. New met installed at bottom of field. I have 25mm tails coming out the the met into a 100A switch fuse. Their is a 50mm 3c swa traveling underground to the house. At the house their is another 100A...

Hello, Basically had a course booked 2years ago but couldn't go due to being seriously ill for the past 2 years just got back on my feet and was wondering if anyone knew any good places to do the course within a 50mile radius of watford? Also, does anyone have any recent exam papers i may...

Hello, I know how a boiler system works came across a sticky situation today i think i know how to overcome it but would like your thoughts. Their are no manuals to ref. from. Basically, i have a keston condensing boiler with a megaflo tank upstairs. wireless room stat, mid position...

Evening all, Currently looking for a replacement Makita BHP451 drill just the body. Anyone know of good trusted websites i may purchase one from other than ebay! regards, carl

1st up, hope everyone had a great xmas! Basically, got a kewtech multifunction tester-i must say poor design with configuration of leads i mean how long should an r1+r2 test take on sockets, as well as getting dodgy readings. Had enough and buying a Fluke tester, borrowed one to try out on a...

Afternoon, I'm in need of an Electrical Installation Certificate template of some description which can be filled out to forfill the requirements of BS7671, My cert. pads were stolen on site so i have noway of recording test results untill the NICEIC sends me some new ones. Would be very...