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  1. streetlighter

    Outside Lighting Problem

    Is there a fused cutout fitted at the base of each bollard ? The first step would be to insulation test all of the underground cable network to see what the value is, then if suspect start testing each leg between the bollards separately.
  2. streetlighter

    Wickes Mk Sentry Consumer Units

    Was in the Warrington branch yesterday day and picked up a 6 way dual RCD unit with breakers for £39.99 they also had the usual 10 way dual RCD ones for £46 ! Thought it was worth a mention if anybody is looking for an MK consumer unit.
  3. streetlighter

    Ipaf Course

    I can recommend Highland Access in Trafford park Manchester for IPAF training thats where ive been doing mine for the past ten years. They also do the PASMA scaffolding course there too
  4. streetlighter

    Which Tester?

    Used to get fed up of sending the bloody thing in for repair and it comming back with no fault found ! The old LT5 they issued me with was more reliable
  5. streetlighter

    Which Tester?

    Ive had a Kewtech KT61 and it was an utter piece of crap issued by my previous employer when testing a low Ze reading the display would just show 0.00 it could only be rectified by bashing the tester on the side of the lamp coulmn. Ive got a Fluke 1653B and im really happy with it but i would...
  6. streetlighter

    1000W Son Floodlight

    Drop down columns dont half make the job easier
  7. streetlighter

    1000W Son Floodlight

    Ive worked on 2Kw lamps for floodlighting on an all weather sports pitch at a leisure centre think the ballast for them was wired accross two phases although cant be sure.
  8. streetlighter

    Asos Skater Dress

    Well thats the subject of tonights **** !
  9. streetlighter

    You Couldn't Make It Up!

    If the Washer comes off the wall then youd be in the **** LOL !
  10. streetlighter

    Gas Combi Boilers ...any Recomendations ?

    Avoid Glen Dimplex nothing but problems ive had, would be replaced with a Worcester if i had the funds !
  11. streetlighter

    Allen Keys

    Ive got an insulated key for the Henly cutouts one of the guys from scottish power gave me it in a swap for a column door key, they have loads with them come with the cutouts. As for allen Keys mine are made in the USA by Eklind i have two folding sets the blue metric and red imperial i find...
  12. streetlighter

    1000W Son Floodlight

    Nothing wrong with a Parmar ballast and a Tridonic ignitor ive done it hundreds of times and vice versa ! Ive even used a Parmar ignitor with a Phillips ballast in place of an SN57/58. It blows the lighting atendants minds when i put the fuse carrier back and the lamp strikes up they cant...
  13. streetlighter

    Shower In Bedroom

    Whent to a house last year where they had a shower cubicle in the bedroom and the DP switch for the shower was just outside the cubicle on the side of it, you could reach it from in the shower, Also no RCD protection to any of the circuits. Told them about the serious nature of this setup and...
  14. streetlighter

    Van Insurance And Young Electricians ('i'm Not An Apprentice Anymore' He Keeps Telling Me!)

    Im always very careful on the country roads around Cheshire where i often drive, Its just other road users that arnt so carful driving right up yer arse until they can pull out even on a solid white. I used to get cheaper insurance when i lived in the CW postcode than where i am now in the WA8 area
  15. streetlighter

    Fuel Economy - Thinking Of Running A Car And A Van

    I love my Combo van much better to drive than Mrs Streelighters Astra
  16. streetlighter

    Car Park Lighting Fault

    Been at the base of a column while me mates at the top and opens the bowl full of water all over me !
  17. streetlighter

    Dp Single Module Rcbo Cu Swap

    Ive been given Daves details last year by a guy i worked with at the last place. Keep meaning to try the compact RCBOs and after seeing that very tidy install i must give them a try.
  18. streetlighter

    New Screwdrivers

    I have the Bahco drivers in my toolbox at the moment, With a set of Irazola drivers in there own zip up case for best.
  19. streetlighter

    Cheap 8.5Kw Shower On Offer At Wickes

    Trade point in B&Q had an 8.5KW Triton shower on offer for £33.99 plus VAT not sure if the offer is still going on. We normally buy Triton showers from Electricfix £39.99 plus VAT for an 8.5
  20. streetlighter

    Dangerous Light Bulbs

    What an utter Penis !
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