Electrical Advice

I have a normal small drill and a SDS drill .

I need a some holesaw bits . Preferably a little kit with different sizes.

Mainly for ceilings for downlights / spotlights etc

Does anyone recommend any . Some that wont cost an arm or a leg.

Thanks

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

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Screwfix Shop Links now allowed, Screwfix Community links not so much.

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50% off tools & equipment | eBay. Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out. ​

Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out.
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Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings.

What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property.

Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights.

My research has already steered me towards Varilight for the dimmable trailing edge switches but happy to hear recommended alternatives for that too.

Thanks in advance

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Hi

I've got a megger mft 1720 that I was hoping any one can shed any light on



When performing continuity tests (even when nulling the leads) and earth loop tests I seem to get higher readings than normal.



After a while of testing the tester seems to settle down and gives more accurate readings.



The tester has been calibrated a few months ago but has been like it for a while now. I've also brought a new set of leads in case they was the issue but still the same problem.


Has any...

 

A client of mine wishes to verify the accuracy of some meters, I was thinking something like the below could be fitted to a 13a plug and moved around more easily than a conventional meter, would you expect reasonably accurate performance from something like this?

Amazon.co.uk

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Any know of any, both normal and IP rated?

Don't like the integrateds but struggling to find these...

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Does anyone know of a product similar to the Integral LED 70-100mm range (linked) that allows you to adjust the lamp direction? The client has a few that are shining onto paintings, but we would like to be consistent with the bezel size.

Integral LED Evofire Fire Rated Downlight 70-100mm ​

For safe, stylish and reliable lighting that's easy to install with a 70-100mm cut-out, this Integral LED EvoFire...

 

Hello, has anyone bought or used the viperclip gun , it was the one on dragons den a few years back. If so what are your thoughts.
Thanks

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Automatic Gyroscopic Laser Level

Do they all automatically stay level? Thought a tripod was used that has a bubble in it, I didn't realise they did them like this. And for the money too! 💰 🤑 💸 💲 🪙

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Anyone know where I can get these. I lost the one I had and don't know where I got it from. It fitted in my little Wera ratchet or my Leatherman and saved me from carrying a separate key.
So that's all it is, a cabinet key (double bit) with a 1/4" hex end.

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Which dielectric matte coatings are applied to industrial electrical cabinets?

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Amazon.co.uk : wire strippers
which wire strippers are the best out of these?

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You may have read elsewhere that I managed to break the hand pump for my inflatable awning for my caravan, so I’m currently looking for an electric equivalent.

However, im looking to see if I can find a pump that will do the awning (low pressure) and double up as an emergency tyre inflater (high pressure)

Seen a few on Amazon that range in price.
Would like battery, either rechargeable, or compatible with dewalt battery’s… hopefully the older style… as I use an old style drill to wind...

 

Without looking in regs have rcd spur units found their way back in book .I've been going through test sheets all day but I'll look after my spag boll.
531.3.4.1 bs7288 only provide additional protection.

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Quick question, Do TT earthing systems consumer tails require RCD protection?

I believe they do, but I rarely see them on short tails? Does it only apply when the tails are over three meter?

Thanks for any help electrical masters 🙏

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Hi all,

I'm technically a 'trainee' but in a months time I will finally have all the qualifications to apply for an approved electrician jib card.

The first job I will be undertaking is getting a house up to HMO requirements, which are outside the scope of bs7671 so it's all a bit alien to me.

I know the areas I need to cover with emergency lighting, but I'm unsure as to the requirements of a key switch?

The existing lighting installation is obviously wired in two core so the key...

 

And here's why....

My long suffering Aussie owns a place in Scotland that's been rented out ever since she foolishly decided to move down with me years ago. It's a beautiful place which is mostly why she/we've kept it on, part of a conversion of dwellings from an originally much larger complex probably all done around the mid 80's (that's a guess), much of it is listed to some extent and her/our place is an 'upper' dwelling - what in the South we'd refer to as a Maisonette - so it's a two...

 

Hi all

What’s your thoughts on this supply? Came across it recently and wasn’t sure whether to mention it to DNO as it’s quite old but not sure if it warrants it or not.

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