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A multi meter is more use with electronics than "electrics" You can turn your fridge and freezer off for several hours with no problem... -
binky replied to the thread Electrics tripping RCD.If it's tripping at random times, it's most likely a fridge or freezer. Sounds like you have a single RCD, is that the case?
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binky reacted to kerching's post in the thread Old 2 Gang Light Switch to New 2 Gang Light Switch with
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Or, if anyone has been following my ,'heated debate' on another site, use two intermediates 😉. I have had some nonce telling ME that I... -
binky reacted to Bruspark's post in the thread Serious question Electricians vs People who do electrics with Like.
No - but I was being generous as very few cowboys are even borderline safe /competent
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But even worse than that, a simple change of design to the cage clamp blocks off the "wrong" side making it impossible to insert the...
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binky replied to the thread How effective is Part P?.I used to have a dental mirror, which disappeared some while ago, so just use phone cam now.
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Yes, but reporting the LL and forcing them to be squeaky clean would at least result in the OP paying market rent not the discounted...
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binky replied to the thread 2 gang switch with a lot going on.Looping in / out feeds at the switches rather than the old fashion way of doing that at a ceiling rose is increasingly popular. I'm not...
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binky reacted to SPECIAL LOCATION's post in the thread Serious question Electricians vs People who do electrics with Like.
Well until you find a "Third Builder :eek:"... Those statistics look quite convincing!!
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binky replied to the thread Downstairs Mains RCBO Tripping.the two issues should be completely separate. If the PIR swop failed, it's either wired wrong, of there's possibly a manual override...
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binky replied to the thread How effective is Part P?.It would be hard to make any direct comparisons, with a large number of immigrants working in the trades, especially in London, it would...
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binky reacted to Murdoch's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with Like.
Hit, nail and head springs to mind. Dating back to the 1950's its long overdue replacement. C2
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binky reacted to ExArmy's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with Like.
Cable has a lifespan yes, but the word span just means extent of something from end to end, we don't know the maximum figure yet, it...
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binky reacted to Mike P's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with Like.
The other problem with cable is when it was run in the cavity and the house then had cavity wall insulation. I have removed cable that...
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binky reacted to 7029 Dave's post in the thread Knowing the difference between imperial cable and metric? with Like.
Last time I worked on it was the 80s, we rewired a few old big houses in Highgate London.