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    Please can someone tell me, is comparing 4mm and 2.5mm cable the same as comparing a chainsaw and a blender?

    Hiya, thank you for reading this :-) I'm at the point of needing to confirm with my electrician if we want a 2.5mm ring or 4mm radial circuits putting in. I'm leaning towards the 4mm radials. The only thing I'm not sure about is whether (where there is the option to have either) opting to have...
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    Zapped by 14.5μF capacitor charged to 240V RMS!

    Long story short, the other day I unwired the controller from a small mains hoist as it was being temperamental. I had already ruled out the the limit switches on the hoist it's self. Today I went to look at the controller and thus ran some basic continuity tests on the controller and the short...
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    Neon Screwdriver - They're ok and fine to use.......

    ....According to the video below! :eek::notworthy: Regards: Elliott
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    Plug to Socket Extension with no Earth!

    Just seen a video from a fairly big UK based YouTuber, who went to Home Base to get a some bits to make up an extension lead socket. Shame he picked the 2 core 0.75mm² flex. Not sure if he know's he has not earthed it or not or the safety implications of what he has done? Video Below, see...
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    Worlds most dangerous Portable Water Heater!

    Just seen this video :LOL:: and just found the eBay listing for it: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-Travel-Hot-Water-Heater-Immersion-Electric-Element-Safe-Home-Reheater-/191430307557?hash=item2c9222aee5:g:sOwAAOSwj0NUeXuV#shpCntId This has to be on a whole new stupidity level of...
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    • china dangerous dangerous electrics heater shock water
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