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binky reacted to Fleeting's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with
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Went to survey a large factory in Bath 20 odd years ago and in the upper stores they had PolyButyl Jute singles strung across the... -
binky replied to the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric?.About the only thing I've not still found in use 😃
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binky replied to the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric?.Cable has a lifespan dependent on use, I saw some figures for that a few years ago. A piece of 2.5mm running at full capacity 24/7 can...
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binky replied to the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric?.after much discussion on here some time ago, we concluded the actual regs requirement is 2Mohm for the whole installation ie IR between...
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binky reacted to ExArmy's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with Like.
1/044 did come with a CPC but it's rare. pretty difficult to identify it inside a backbox on an EICR and determine if it's imperial or...
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binky replied to the thread When to rewire?.This one really annoyed me. Should have told her £10k and rewired the place 🤣
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Too cheap to be any good you see . . . No you usually can't please anyone 😂😂
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binky replied to the thread Serious question Electricians vs People who do electrics.No idea, I think most of my local builders have iind if stopped doing electrics. Plenty of DiYers though.
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binky replied to the thread Issue replacing batten lights.If that's how it was connected originally, then it looks like your labels are correct, and the red and black go together so they all...
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binky reacted to Marvo's post in the thread Trying to identify a very old household bulb? with Like.
I've never seen the round peg type so every day is a school day. I've only seen the oval peg which was an s14s for the twin...
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I've opted for the plug sockets with the MK sockets with the Wagos. It seemed the safest and easiest install, all be it for the cost!
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Update for the OP... My information given was out of date. I have just rang CEF to get mine calibrated. Cost = £75 + VAT. They say they...
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No danger of getting a shock, perfectly safe as the clip round the outside of the cable which includes the insulation
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I am a great advocate of the Wiska or YE box, wiska glands and Wago connectors…but that’s me and what do I know?