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Disconnect once check twice..(or more)
Found HERE at Trading Standards

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Electric shock

Risk description
The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective measures...

 

Want to become a qualified electrician? Look carefully at the training courses on offer to avoid wasting time and money, is the advice in a new campaign from electrical industry body The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP).

With thousands of searches each year on terms such as ‘electrical courses’ and ‘how to become an electrician’, many people are at risk of taking the wrong training...

 

On a mobile device click the menu then click install app.

Done.

You get push notifications amongst other things.

Its a progressive web app not an app available in an app store. That just means its web-based and uses our hosting rather than Google or apples.

But its largely basically an app.

Continue reading...

 

The Electricians Arms is a private area on ElectriciansForums.net that only those who have proven they are an electrician, with lots of experience (and polite manor) can gain access to.

There used to be quite a long URL for the 'Arms (our pub that allows lock-ins and will cut a get specifically for each member, so they can lockup if they're last in) but now I've just shortened it for us all.

If you're visiting the forum homepage (so the web address you're on is electriciansforums.net )...

 

There was a dodgy advert, typical clickbait, showing "how to save 90% on your electricity bill" which was not the case and it was actually showing some dangerous wiring tactics.

Read the actual threads here:-

• What should be the code for this - C2 or C3 - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/what-should-be-the-code-for-this-c2-or-c3.197405
• Ladbrokes banner! - Dan is fixing the forum ads, and other...

 

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Find Electrical Advice using Google AMP​

Google your electrical problems and you should eventually once we're indexed right find our AMP pages listed at the top of the search results as a box...

 

Posted on behalf of @CKI:C.K-Tools

Carl Kammerling International Ltd, also known to as ‘CKI’, are the company behind the C.K Tools brand. Founded in Germany in 1904 and with roots stretching back to 1790, we provide a wide range of hand tools, tool storage, power tool accessories and security products suitable for professional, industrial and consumer use. We operate three main brands; C.K Tools...

 

You can now link your account with social media by going to the following page.

https://www.electriciansforums.net/account/connected-accounts/

We had this feature some time ago but I removed it when Facebook was found to be selling the data they collected without informing the users of what was happening.

Thankfully that dirty side of the industry has been called out on and now shouldn't exist. I can't...

 

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...

 

As always, you can either remove all Google ads and sponsors ads by subscribing to the forum: Subscribe to ElectriciansForums.net and Get No Ads! - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/subscribe-to-electriciansforums-net-and-get-no-ads.176537/

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)...