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    COMPEX newbie , should you get extra money $$$

    new to posting threads on here really , my company is about to get into compex work would you expect an up lift in wages for carrying out compex work Continue reading...
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    At what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced?

    Hello, I used two 1.5v batteries for the remote AC. (AAA/R03P/1.5V) and Its expiration time is 03.2025. The battery is weak, and the air conditioner cannot be turned on. I replaced it with two new batteries and the problem was solved. I measured the voltage of both batteries. They are 1.54...
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    should have ripped it all out

    where do i start , a customer asks me to have a look at thier old swann cctv system which was left by the prev owners . some cameras are not picking up any thing ,so i told them i will see to get some compatible cameras ,first replacement cameras nowt showing ,strange ,second lot of cameras in...
  4. Lou

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

    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...
  5. Lou

    Plug socket disconnected live wire.no power to rest of sockets. Should I reconnect this wire? Electrical Advice

    Plug socket disconnected live wire.no power to rest of sockets. Should I reconnect this wire? Discussion ThreadPlug socket disconnected live wire.no power to rest of sockets. Should I reconnect this wire? Electrical Advice Hello, I’ve recently purchased a house, I noticed none of my plug...
  6. Lou

    Should I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator? Electrical Advice

    Should I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator? Discussion ThreadShould I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator? Electrical Advice Hi Everyone, I’m currently working on an HMO where the supply cables run from the Ryefield board in the electrical riser to each...
  7. Lou

    Emails should be working fine again now Electrical Advice

    Emails should be working fine again now Discussion ThreadEmails should be working fine again now Electrical Advice If you noticed a problem with emails over the past 4-5 days, you should find it starts to kick in today for you. Let me know if you have any problems or don't get emails...
  8. Lou

    What should I charge to install a EV charger Electrical Advice

    What should I charge to install a EV charger Discussion ThreadWhat should I charge to install a EV charger Electrical Advice Hi I’ve been asked to quote and install a ev car charger on a domestic property as I haven’t quoted for one before and I usually do price work not day rate what would...
  9. Lou

    should i choose a 40 amp portable EV charger or and 40 amp EV wall charger? Electrical Advice

    should i choose a 40 amp portable EV charger or and 40 amp EV wall charger? Discussion Threadshould i choose a 40 amp portable EV charger or and 40 amp EV wall charger? Electrical Advice Hey everyone, I'm in the market for a 40-amp EV charger, but I'm stuck on whether to go with a portable one...
  10. Lou

    COMPEX newbie , should you get extra money $$$ Electrical Advice

    COMPEX newbie , should you get extra money $$$ Discussion ThreadCOMPEX newbie , should you get extra money $$$ Electrical Advice new to posting threads on here really , my company is about to get into compex work would you expect an up lift in wages for carrying out compex work COMPEX newbie...
  11. Lou

    Should the armour of an SWA carrying twin and earth cables also be earthed (with banjos etc) Electrical Advice

    Should the armour of an SWA carrying twin and earth cables also be earthed (with banjos etc) Discussion ThreadShould the armour of an SWA carrying twin and earth cables also be earthed (with banjos etc) Electrical Advice I have an existing installation extended in 2015. The existing cable had...
  12. Lou

    Should I drill a hole above these switches? Electrical Advice

    Should I drill a hole above these switches? Discussion ThreadShould I drill a hole above these switches? Electrical Advice Just about to install the end of a curtain rail but am thinking twice… Would be above a light switch and a few outlets. Is there a safe way to do this? How do I post a...
  13. Lou

    At what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced? Electrical Advice

    At what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced? Discussion ThreadAt what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced? Electrical Advice Hello, I used two 1.5v batteries for the remote AC. (AAA/R03P/1.5V) and Its expiration time is 03.2025. The battery is weak, and the air conditioner cannot...
  14. Lou

    How much surge in voltage should be in the surge protector? (Min and Max range) Electrical Advice

    How much surge in voltage should be in the surge protector? (Min and Max range) Discussion ThreadHow much surge in voltage should be in the surge protector? (Min and Max range) Electrical Advice Hello, I live in the Middle East. I have between 220V to 230V. I bought surge protectors for AC...
  15. Lou

    I want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go?

    I want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go? Discussion ThreadI want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the...
  16. Lou

    Where should I start when looking for work? Electrical Advice

    Where should I start when looking for work? Discussion ThreadWhere should I start when looking for work? Electrical Advice Hello all. I recently obtained my first ECS Electrical labourers card and am waiting for certificates to come back so i can attempt my AM2 in the not to distant future. I...
  17. Dan

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling

    PVA V PRIMERS – WHy you should never use PVA Glue when Wall Tiling Don’t listen to that idiot on handyman can. lol He’s an idiot who doesn’t have a clue when it comes to tiling. MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT P.V.A. IS OK AS A PRIMER ON WALLS AND FLOORS SO I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LET YOU SEE THIS AND...
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    How much should I worry about this?

    I just set new porcelain 8 x 8 tile in my rear entryway (3 ft x 3 ft area). I love the results and wanted everything to be perfect and by the book. So, these two things are worrying me. Worry #1: One of the tiles is touching a door frame in a couple of spots (see pic). The door frame is...
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    Which subfloor should I us in my bathroom?

    Hello all, I need some advice please. I recently had a contractor in to remodel my bathroom. However, we fell out on the first day of the works because he did not want to agree to remove the waste from the works he would have been doing even though he had advised me to get a skip for the waste...
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    Should I tank rendered brick walls for wet room

    Hi, I am installing a shower/wet room in an upstairs on suite. Shower tray will be installed and three walls tiled to form the shower area. All the walls are rendered/plastered brick. The floor is hardwood boarded with a 6mm OSB overlay. Do I need to tank the walls and floor with it being a...

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