Recent content by ProDave

Just watched the 2 new one. And I agree, WTF? Not up to the usual standard.

And I believe some inverters will allow some import. If they set the bar too close to 0 they run the risk of exporting some of your battery power which would be worse.

I never buy that sort, utter rubbish. Get proper enclosed fire rated ones.

Much talk no action, I thought it was not simple.

No the fan will just draw the 10 amps it needs and the power supply should hapilly run at 2/3 of it's magimum power. BUT check first this is a DC power supply. If it was just for spotlights it could just be a simple transformer with an ac output.

I was Favouring the Kewtech, because it is a brand I know and if bought from Screweys I know there would be no problem with warranty issues. But with so many recommendations for that one, it is very tempting at that price.

I am sure they exist, but I have not found one yet. Any ideas please?

I am surprised it got a satisfactory EICR with a missing blank. I am willing to bet there is a busbar finger waiting for an inquisitive finger next to the main switch. Because there is only one RCD, for the shower I would fit an rcbo next to the main switch. Then that leaves another missing...

Actually it would suit me just doing a few odd jobs in the WINTER and no work whatsoever in the summer. I wonder what reaction I will get when I say "I can't do that until November"?

I'm finding it hard to retire from self employment. Those pesky customers just keep calling you. I decline all commercial jobs and big domestic jobs, but still do a few simple domestic jobs, mostly for customers I have known for years.

I have my old Landrover as my classic car, but that is what it is. It won't do all my "ICE car needs" It is not a good tow car, yes it will tow 2 tons, but it would be a slow dog on the road towing that, and it's not a long distance car, drive that 300 miles and it would take a week for your...

As it is a small flat, I would first unscrew and inspect the connections at every socket. That in itself will tell you a lot about the instalation.

This is where communication between you and the tester before the test is important. If he is sent to "test" than that is what he does. I prefer to talk to my customers and at least have a quick look to see if you can find the fault. This is a bit like an MOT tester failing your car because a...

The meter tails through separate holes is fixed by taking them out and putting a hacksaw cut between the 2 holes then replacing them with the correct size. Sounds like a wrong make MCB has been fitted, simple to swap for correct make. The more worrying thing is no ring continuity. Rather than...

IT was a DIY Joe additional spurred socket. Thankfully not far away in a stud and plasterboard wall, so correct cable pulled through and connected properly, CPC and all.