Electrical Advice

We've had our Electrical Videos section running for a while now and we proudly host a massive 4 videos. Whaaaat? Only 4?!?!​

Apparently so. Just the 4 then. The rest being embedded.

Uploaded media: 4
Embedded media: 116
Comments: 62

Wondering if we can all give this a bit of a nudge and add all and any electrical videos you have on your devices. Perhaps you have already added them to YouTube or...

 

Been playing around with a fair few blogs for a while related to this topic. UK Tiling Forum that is.

UK Tiling Forum - The Tiling Forum for the UK, but also overseas too. Hmmmmm​

We started our UK tiling forum back in 2006, April 2nd I think it was. So nearly coming up to 15 whole years being the tiling forum for the UK. Literally.

Our forum, like this Electrical Forum (now posting...

 

Electrical News | Electricians News - News and Articles for the Electrical Industry

News and Articles for the Electrical Industry - Electrical News / Electricians News and Information Wanted​

Here are ElectriciansForums.net (formerly ElectriciansForums.co.uk) we've tried a few times to get some kind of workable article system linked in with the forum software we use. We use the worlds best forum software, and opted for the worlds best 'blogging' (news) software...

 

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You can also use ad-blockers. That's fine with me.

Another way before today was to ensure your post quality was awesome, and you'd automatically get stuck in the Esteemed Member group, which had about 75% less ads than everybody else (it...

 

Is a keyswitch required for HMO emergency lighting? Discussion ThreadIs a keyswitch required for HMO emergency lighting? Electrical Advice

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...

 

14 day holiday Discussion Thread14 day holiday Electrical Advice

Hi just to annoy everyone I will be taking a 14 day break from electricians forums poisonous atmosphere for the good of my own health and others .Still a paid up member but would like everyone to think of Dan's advise about being nice when posting .I have certainly been guilty of it myself .this will no doubt be deleted which would be a pity as I think everyone could take stock

14 day holiday for the original...

 

Thoughts on an old ISCO AC DNO supply? Discussion ThreadThoughts on an old ISCO AC DNO supply? Electrical Advice

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.

Thoughts on an old ISCO AC DNO supply? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What's the best choice for on site EV charger testing? Discussion ThreadWhat's the best choice for on site EV charger testing? Electrical Advice

Plan to purchase a set of EV charger testing tool. But want to know what's the best choice, competitive price and can do as much as possible testing.

What's the best choice for on site EV charger testing? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

TT - Consumer Tails Protection Discussion ThreadTT - Consumer Tails Protection Electrical Advice

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 🙏

TT - Consumer Tails Protection for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

How to connect these switches? Transformer etc Discussion ThreadHow to connect these switches? Transformer etc Electrical Advice

Hey I’m finding it hard to connect these would love some guidance on how to connect wire colours

How to connect these switches? Transformer etc for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Eurovision 2025 Discussion ThreadEurovision 2025 Electrical Advice

Thought I'd start a thread and get our resident eurovision superfan help us all understand the entries and things. @littlespark

(Excuse me if there is one already, close this and move the other thread to here for me)

Electrician Talk Forum: The free electrician talk • off topic forum ​

Electrician Talk Forum for all off-topic chat. Find electricians...

 

Sparky Sale! This Weekend Only! Discussion ThreadSparky Sale! This Weekend Only! Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

Get great deals on Sparky Essentials this weekend only!

The Spit Starter Pack is £499.99 (ex vat), a 6-pack of VDE screwdrivers is £27.99 (ex vat) from CK Tools, and the ViperClip Gun Pack is £225 (ex vat). Plus, grab a Link Lead from Super Rod for £18.99 (ex vat), a Head Torch from UniLite for £19.99 (ex vat), and a Nightsearcher's Pocket Star for just £5.49 (ex vat)...

 

Free cctv installation courses ? Discussion ThreadFree cctv installation courses ? Electrical Advice

He guys

Does anyone known of any?

Friend of mine was telling me some brands of CCTV offer courses to specialise in their cameras.

Is anyone aware of any companies that provide this ?

Free cctv installation courses ? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Ring final circuit results. Discussion ThreadRing final circuit results. Electrical Advice

Hey guys as some of you will know I'm studying electrical installation at York college.

I've been trying to get some practice in with my MFT.

My results were for the ring circuit.
r1. 0.65
rn. 0.65
r2 1.06

Sockets. I was getting in the range of 0.31 ohms and 0.33. I had to open the sockets up to check with positive abd negative probe. I'm sure my tutor said I could use the plug that is...

 

Really need to chat with one of the Scottish members who know their Parts B & F for Scotland Discussion ThreadReally need to chat with one of the Scottish members who know their Parts B & F for Scotland Electrical Advice

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...

 

EasyCert - Amendment 3 Update Discussion ThreadEasyCert - Amendment 3 Update Electrical Advice

Has anybody had any experience updating EasyCert software to Amendment 3? As the website currently still refers to the update being amendment 2 2022. Any information would be appreciated? Cheers

EasyCert - Amendment 3 Update for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

EV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub. Discussion ThreadEV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub. Electrical Advice

Hi;

In order to install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present.

Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting Herbie Geebies about it visibly...

 

External EV Cable - How far from Hot Tub? Discussion ThreadExternal EV Cable - How far from Hot Tub? Electrical Advice

Hi;

In order install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present.

Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting Herbie Geebies about it running immediately next to it - or is that ok? If it...

 

question about LED lights Discussion Threadquestion about LED lights Electrical Advice

I have a bar light that the bulbs burned out. It had E11 bulbs with .1watt each with a 2 batties with double AA in it to run. I am looking at changing this up to install a power supply into it, with six E11 bulbs with .1 watts each and will be in series so they all work togehter with a switch to turn on/off.
Now will a power supply 24V DC 5A 120W work to run this as I am thinking it should be...

 

Earth tag requirement Discussion ThreadEarth tag requirement Electrical Advice

My rental property was deemed non-compliant with electrical code because the earth stake wasn't labelled as per 5.5.1.3.

5.5.1.3 also says "Exception: Where the method of connection to the electrode precludes disconnection, this requirement need not apply."

In my case, there is a dedicated earth stake by the gas line which would be difficult to disconnect. Other electricians have come out in the past for...