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MK Urgently Recalls Double Sockets Discussion ThreadMK Urgently Recalls Double Sockets Electrical Advice

MK has urgently recalled 37 versions of its Essentials double socket range over a high risk of fire

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Extending SWA garage cable Discussion ThreadExtending SWA garage cable Electrical Advice

I have run 10mm2 3 core SWA to garage CU but miscalculated the length and no way Im going to reach the house CU. I need to extend the cable, is it acceptable to do it like on the picture?

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Do you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Discussion ThreadDo you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Electrical Advice

I think I'm right in guessing that most of the grants have stopped long ago when it comes to adding them to your existing property?

So does that mean the solar boom a decade back has fully stopped these days?

Any grants and things to add them to new properties? Or would you just be buying a house with them already on these...

 

Ryefield Board Discussion ThreadRyefield Board Electrical Advice

Hello all.
I have been asked to fit a Ryefield board and switch-fuse on an existing 3 phase supply so that a shop can have its own meter and 3 additional meters are going to be installed for future flats above the shop.
All of these are currently on 60a switch fuses.
Have spoken to UKPN and they are only down to upgrade the existing fuses to 100amp, the connection of the Ryefield and meters is to be carried out by...

 

Ferrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Discussion ThreadFerrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Electrical Advice

Ancillary to my other post, I wanted to check if something was up to standard in part of the installation I'm doing.

We have a metal back box in this case. I've got a fly lead going to the face plate, which has the two other CPC cables going to it also. I've not been happy with how sturdy the connection is if I use 3 solid core...

 

Passed my AM2s and Advice for those who are going to take it. Discussion ThreadPassed my AM2s and Advice for those who are going to take it. Electrical Advice

I hope everyone had a good Christmas. I thought I would take the time to make this post for anyone who is going to take their AM2/AM2s in the New Year. I passed first time back in August completing my Apprenticeship.

First off. I was very nervous about taking my AM2 after hearing people talk about how difficult it is. In...

 

wise box Discussion Threadwise box Electrical Advice

HI. I have a problem with the Wise Box coverage. I have placed the 4 button switch inside and after the door is closed , the switch is not working. I will be grateful if anyone could help!

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Man cave power feed from new build property issue Discussion ThreadMan cave power feed from new build property issue Electrical Advice

Hi All,
I am in the process of purchasing a new build property in Swadlincote Derbyshire
And want to build a man cave so require the standard lights and sockets for the build
The house builder has mentioned running from an external socket ?
The little bit I do know of electrics this doesn’t sound correct or adequate,
I have mains in the garage with...

 

Can a dodgy electric supply cause a TV fault? Discussion ThreadCan a dodgy electric supply cause a TV fault? Electrical Advice

Hi, turned on (LG) TV this morning and got a 'Select Item' screen and the volume graphic flashing constantly. The remote works and you can select menu items but it returns to the 'Select Item' menu shortly after.
I looked online and some suggested faulty power or HDMI cables, so I detached everything except the power cable. Same fault.
We have a smaller LG TV...

 

Can I replace the wired in switch with the simpler one? Discussion ThreadCan I replace the wired in switch with the simpler one? Electrical Advice




Can I combine the common wires to the live terminal?

The 2 way switch was an existing...

 

Confused!!!!! Discussion ThreadConfused!!!!! Electrical Advice

I've been tracking Santa on Flightradar24 and on the Norad sight. The thing that's confusing me is they are showing him in different places. How?

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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! Discussion ThreadMerry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! Electrical Advice

Seasons greetings to you and yours.

Come on then, show us what you got from Old St Nick…..

I’ll post mine later…. Still building it!

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This breaker box look ok? Discussion ThreadThis breaker box look ok? Electrical Advice

I'd really like to know if several of these are bonneted to neural to ground ground.

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electric vehicle Discussion Threadelectric vehicle Electrical Advice

fully labelled diagram ,the earth fault path for the electric vehicle charging equipmen

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City and Guilds practical assessments Discussion ThreadCity and Guilds practical assessments Electrical Advice

I remember when I did my l2/l3 site carpentry we got a massive pack with all the practicals we were going to do.
I’ve gone on the website but can’t find something similar for the L2 2365, does anyone know where I can download these and/or could someone upload them?

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What LED failure rate is acceptable? Discussion ThreadWhat LED failure rate is acceptable? Electrical Advice

Hi,

What do people consider is an acceptable failure level for LED bulbs?

I have two examples, both from TLC "LEDLite" home brand lights.

1st, I fitted 6 of their 8W filament LED bulbs with 2 years guarantee in my parents house, and 3 have failed within the first year. (50% failure in half the guarantee period)

2nd I fitted 45 “LED Fire Rated Downlight” lamps (all in one...

 

Consumer unit Discussion ThreadConsumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi guys I work in the trades on site plant op ,my consumer unit has come away from the wall as back plate has rotted could I open unit and screw it back to a new piece of board is it safe to do that with power off I know there still live feed coming in ,but I'm sensible and fairly ok with electric, its an old property i know you guys wont like it appreciate any...

 

JBOD Supplier? Anybody use massive storage? Just-a-bunch-of-disks Discussion ThreadJBOD Supplier? Anybody use massive storage? Just-a-bunch-of-disks Electrical Advice

Anybody use massive storage?

JBOD Supplier? (Just-a-bunch-of-disks)

Have a friend who supplies them to the likes of Aston Martin (who use them for their simulators) and lots of companies who make movies, including paramount studios who were making fantastic 4 while I was there but had to sign NDA so can't talk about...

 

Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area Discussion ThreadElectricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area Electrical Advice

Can you help?

Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area.

Need to be super experienced and qualified. It's an unpaid role (as all roles are here!) But you get a badge and are helping younger people (or career change people) to...

 

Oven Isolation Discussion ThreadOven Isolation Electrical Advice

Hi,

For a double oven hard wired on its own dedicated oven circuit, is a separate isolation switch still required, or is the circuit breaker at the consumer unit (located close by in the kitchen) adequate to isolate the oven?

Much appreciated.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! Discussion ThreadMerry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! Electrical Advice



All orders and customer queries received over the festive period will be processed upon our return on the 2nd of January 2025.

Everyone at E2GO wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! for...

 

The journey begins Discussion ThreadThe journey begins Electrical Advice

Mid 30’s and got into the building game temporarily during Covid, before getting back into my old industry at a new role in London.
Decided to take the long and windy road to get my NVQ3 while still on my main job after another recent stint doing the main contracting on a family member’s fixer upper.
Have started bashing out the level 2 theory and once that’s done plan is to get a level 2 diploma from AbleSkills...

 

Dual channel Hive installation Discussion ThreadDual channel Hive installation Electrical Advice

Evening all and a merry Xmas.

Fitted an new dual channel hive today. However, whilst the heating can be controlled via the hive , the water would only operate the 2 port valve when the water tank thermostat was turned off. I am thinking the hive itself is not switching over to Water NO. Tested when switching it off at the receiver but it still has full voltage.

Thanks

Irish

Dual...

 

help on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area Discussion Threadhelp on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area Electrical Advice

Any one has example of how I should draw the pool and café area because I'm really stuck and I've told my idiot tutor for help but unfortunately he said that he cant help anyone out. Please please anyone can help me out i would appreciate it ?

...

 

There's gold in them there hills. Discussion ThreadThere's gold in them there hills. Electrical Advice

View: https://youtu.be/P1hOAtnjO0M?si=6ZttEG19QdNgTylt

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LED Downlights in Summerhouse flickering Discussion ThreadLED Downlights in Summerhouse flickering Electrical Advice

So, I had a summerhouse outbuilding (brick) built 4 years ago. Electrician installed LED downlights in the building. there are 2 rooms in there. Everything was fine until 2 years ago when a really cold spell of weather caused the lights in one of the rooms to not turn on. The other room they turn on fine.

When it is cold, I noticed that the lights will flicker in that...

 

Main armoured DNO cable in ceiling Discussion ThreadMain armoured DNO cable in ceiling Electrical Advice

I’ve noticed my main incoming armoured DNO cable goes up the garage wall in some capping to the ceiling then runs under the ceiling and drops down to the meters. Is this ok as it’s armoured?

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LED dimmer Discussion ThreadLED dimmer Electrical Advice

Just fitted 7 LED downlights and all working okay but want to replace the switch with a dimmer.

Existing switch has the 2 browns in a block then at the top L1 = Black L2 = grey and the bottom L1 = Grey and L2 black but the dimmer just has one L1 and L2. Do I just pair the L1s and L2s together ?

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Correct Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed) Discussion ThreadCorrect Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed) Electrical Advice

I'll start with the problem.

I've installed two Hive Mini Pro 3 EV chargers, and both have had the same fault, which I think I've now isolated to the CT Cable (Not the clamp or its direction).

Essentially if I connect the CT Cable to the EV Charger and enable smart charging, the EV...

 

Blown Switch - never had this before! Discussion ThreadBlown Switch - never had this before! Electrical Advice

We've got a overnight storage heater, fairly old but still going. That was until it starting tripping the RCD, so half the CU went off.

The switch has a crack and upon investigation it was burnt out, melted some of the cable insulation too.

Switch replaced, but radiator still isolated at the CU, I'm not going to turn it on until the new year as I'm slight concerned. Don't...