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  1. L-E_Fault

    Chop saws for metal work

    Why wouldn't you use it on tray or conduit?
  2. L-E_Fault

    Chop saws for metal work

    I was thinking about getting a chop saw for tray, conduit and other metal work jobs. Does anybody else use chop/mitre saws or is it left to the hacksaw.
  3. L-E_Fault

    Repairing Cordless batteries

    I've got 2 makita MXT's that are kackered I wasn't sure wether to sell them as spares or get them repaired. To be fair the little fellers have more than earnt there money so maybe it's time to lay them to rest.
  4. L-E_Fault

    Oh Dear !!

    SOTV = Poo On The Villa. KRO = Keep Right On. (The Birmingham City terrace song)
  5. L-E_Fault

    Hitachi SDS any good? Only

    There's a new screwfix catalogue coming out in a couple of weeks might be worth hanging on to see what they put in the new sale/offer section.
  6. L-E_Fault

    Oh Dear !!

    Great result, SOTV KRO :D
  7. L-E_Fault

    Fluke Volt stick

    http://www.****manyardley.co.uk/product.aspx?productid=564 Had this volt stick about 3 months now and I find it a very handy t00l. Its always in my pocket ready to go. When it detects a voltage between 200 - 1000Vac it glows red at the tip it also bleeps (you can disable the bleep if you...
  8. L-E_Fault

    Good man to have on a job....

    He looks like a burns victim.
  9. L-E_Fault

    inline fan switching

    Morning all, I have 4 toilet cubicle that all use one inline fan, each cubicle has a pir for the lighting. The customer wants the fan to come on whenever anyone enters any of the 4 cubicles. How do I wire it? Cheers Tim
  10. L-E_Fault

    pir wiring

    Has anybody got a wiring diagram for pir's.I have to change one way switched lights looped in at the light to be controlled by a pir. Ta Tim
  11. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

    I see your from Staffordshire the jobs in derby get your tools and I'll meet you there at 8:00.
  12. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

    I have looked you git, one tube comes in dead centre will I fit another 20mm hole in the box? Thanks for your help by the way lee :Applaud
  13. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

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  14. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

    ok the conduit box is flush with the ceiling and they don't want any thing surface mounted, any ideas? As far as the perm live am I right in thinking I can just come of the loop at the light or is it better to pull in a single brown?
  15. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

    how do I tap off the conduit above the ceiling?
  16. L-E_Fault

    School lighting job

    I'm working on a school tomorrow and I'm after a bit of advise on how to approach the job. I have exsiting lighting which needs to be moved and changed. The new lights have to be controlled by pir's and need to be switch-able. The exsiting lights are run in steel conduit above the ceiling, each...
  17. L-E_Fault

    marking out downlights

    I use a laser or a chalk line just depends on the lighting arrangement or if I can use chalk on the ceiling. If your on your own then you could mark the floor ( if its unfinished) and use a laser plumb bob to mark your point on the ceiling. Don't be scared of technology people its here to help.
  18. L-E_Fault

    Can a subby do the am2?

    Do you know how long it takes?
  19. L-E_Fault

    Can a subby do the am2?

    As title. I've heard because I'm a sub-contractor I can't do the am2. So according to the JIB I'm desting to be a trainee my whole career. Is there a way to become a JIB electrician if your a subby??
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