Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a dryer).
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I recently moved into a house with electric storage heaters and am looking to replace them with electric radiators. Gas and oil are not viable options for heating the house and heat pumps are too expensive, so I've narrowed it down to a choice between ceramic core radiators and...
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Just looking for some advice on a rough cost on having a trench dug for cabling in an ev charger. The run is only around 10 metres long and is a mixture of concrete tarmac and soft ground. From what I've read it should be 600mm and then the ducting in. Most recent quote was over £3000...
Hello, I need to conduct interviews with experts in the relevant field for my university project. The topic and product that I’m developing a business plan for is a device that charges household appliances wirelessly – a Wireless Multi-Device Charging product. Could you provide me with your...
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Looking for some advice on my little bathroom project.
I took the bath out. I got a shower jacuzzi thing.
The base has 2 wheels in the corner.
Do I assemble the unit first attach water and elec, and slide the very heavy unit in on the two wheels? Or do I get the base in the corner and...
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Looking to purchase a press fit tool and considering many brands. I don’t do a lot of pipe work, so don’t need a heavy duty one. Hot works are becoming a thing of the past.
Any recommendations?
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My residential block has 5 floors above the ground floor, the 5th being the top floor (loft under the sloping roof) where one side has the communal cold water tanks for most flats and a communal hot water cylinder for most flats as well. The other side of the 5th floor has a tiny studio, where...
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I've got a Worcester 4000. Never had a combination boiler before. After 14 mths message came on saying pressure was 0.9 and to top up. I topped it to 1.3. Four months later (today 28th of February) it's reading 1br. Boiler has been used pretty much constantly through the winter. Is this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...