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Hi guys, I have been doing a bit of testing today and need a liitle input if possible. The installation is TN-S at source. There is a 50A switchfuse which feeds two distribution boards in a B & B outbuilding. The supply comes into the first D.B (in one of the B & B rooms) into the top of an...

Hi guys, This isn't really my field but i have a client that wants power run to a summerhouse aswell as provision for a phone line and broadband capability. The cable run from the house is about 70 metres. I was thinking of running a seperate phone line and for broadband i was going to maybe...

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can get a 3 gang light switch that sits kn a double knock out box. Either pre-made or in grid. I know there are plenty of curve edge styles but I need one that has square edges so it matches with the existing accessories (marbo). It used to be a 3-gang dimmer...

Hi guys, I have a job on next week which i'm getting the gear ready for. It is a TT system and a fuseboard move. The intake is being moved by the electricity board and they aren't sure whether it can be converted to PME until they get on site and take a measurement. The intake is going to be...

Hi guys, Just did a testing report yesterday and need to know what type of mcb is present on the left side of the rcd. I need to source that particular make or a compatible design. Many thanks, Dave

Hi there. Just a quickie. I am trying to source a 2 gang architrave knockout box and am having a lot of difficulty. No luck with any of the local wholesalers. Does anyone know of anyone online that stocks such an item?

Hi there, I have just been asked to quote for a job and am need of a little input from you guys if possible. As the picture shows it is a series of sub-mains and i'm wondering what the best set-up could be with out involving RCBOs. It is a TT system and would require earth electrodes in all...

Hi guys, I'm pretty strapped for time and haven't got the time today to search through the forums to see if there is an answer. So here i go. Very simple question. I'm looking to insulate my ceiling void between the downstairs and upstairs and would like to know what is the correct insulation...

Hi guys, Just a quickie. I'm making up a custom-made fuseboard and have plenty of 300mm flexible live and neutral links to hand but i need at least 400mm in length. Any idea what wholesalers are likely to have that on the shelf or where i could order them from? Many thanks in anticipation...

Morning all. I am after an electrical accessory for a bathroom that is able to charge 2 toothbrushes at the same time. Does anyone know of such a product and if so where can I purchase one from?

Hi there. Just finished installing a texecom premier elite alarm system. The system was sitting nice and tidily with no faults. Thought I would do my first set and trigger the pir in the hall to create an alarm situation. I did this successfully but could not reset the system. It came up with...

Hi guys. I have just installed a texecom premier 88 elite panel with everything working justfine. The only issue is that it keeps coming up with ac mains failure. This doesn't happen constantly just occasionally. For example after being away from site for 2 days the keypad had dropped about 10...

Hi guys, in need of a bit of assistance if possible. I have been asked by a customer to source some 3-bar spotlights that she would like in a couple of her rooms. After checking her lighting i found there wasn't an earth present in any of her ceiling roses so am after some double insulated...

Hi guys, i just want to get a general consensus on where everyone stands on fan isolation. Obviously when installing a new fan or replacing a fan then an isolator is a must. However, i have just done a PIR and picked up the fact that none of the bathrooms have fan isolators. What would you put...

Hi guys, i'm in need of some sourcing knowledge. I am looking to buy a single blank plate accessory in polished brass with a thin beading around the edge so that it matches the customers other accessories. The existing accessories in the house are by Crabtree but im not having much luck trying...

Hi guys, sorry if this has been answered already but i couldnt find anything. On sunday i installed three aerial points in three upstairs rooms. i had a test tv which i plugged into the aerial direct and the signal strength was nearly 50% strength. It however picked up all the freeview channels...

Hi guys, was wondering if you could help. I have a Derwent SuperLed IR lamp for my cctv which is now knackered. Do you know if there is anywhere that sell them seperately and NOT with the power supply included with them. I am trying get the cost of replacing it down to a mimimum. The model has a...

Hi guys, i know the textbook method of daisychaining from master to slave to slave. etc. I was wondering if it was possible to have two seperate master sockets coming from the BT drop box outside?? Many thanks

Hi guys, before you mention it i know of the 450-1200mm height regulations of new build premises. My query is that a property has been re-wired recently to all the old socket/switch positions to save on chasing. This of course is perfectly acceptable. The owner of said property is thinking about...

hi guys, i want to set up my sky box in a different area of the lounge. there is no fixed BT point there at present. what is the best solution to remedy this, bearing in mind i do not want any cables showing? is there some sort of wireless technology i could use? any feedback is greatly...