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    Outdoor PIR

    So has anyone got any recommendations for a good external PIR or microwave sensor (in black), i have fitted a BEG which i usually do but this customer not happy about it going off when windy, the bushes are a good 6/7m away but still affecting it. tried all adjustments but still happening. needs...
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    landline number without the landline

    Afternoon all, so looking at dropping the landline and TV off the package we currently have with Virgin Media and just basically having broadband. i have a landline for the very very few people who phone me on it for work, most call my mobile but i do think its good to have a landline to show...
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    Neutral prong on plug

    Also what do you have plugged in to the extension?
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    optimum battery size

    Are you forcing it to discharge or just using the battery for general use? How big a battery have you got? Might be worth changing to octopus and charging in. Cheaper rate.
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    Xmas Day Consumption ..............

    I had to just forget it about it yesterday, knew we would consume alot so tried not to think about it (I did keep looking tho), no heating during the day at all as was plenty warm enough. Entertaining 15, so it's fine! Includes 2 tanks of hot water ( 1 over night) from the electric, full...
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    Luminaire assistance

    Any good? https://www.edwardes.co.uk/products/forum-cul-21625-laghetto-led-240v-under-kitchen-cabinet-light-4k They sell them in toolstation too but doesn't mention IP rating but on this website they do
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    Is it worth moving to Octopus Intelligent Go or another tariff?

    @johnb2713 how do they test charge it? Do you have to have a proper wall box?
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    Is it worth moving to Octopus Intelligent Go or another tariff?

    Hi Chris, I'm on octopus go but have neen for a year and that's what I do, charge the batteries and hot water on the cheap rate and maybe do a wash In the night too so we are running on battery for the day most of the time, so only costing 9.5p rather than 29p. Worth getting on to one, not sure...
  9. M

    downlight recommendation

    Icage ip are 85mm cutout but think they'll be too deep from memory
  10. M

    Induction cooker installation

    Time for an EICR to be honest and a board change for a starters.
  11. M

    MR16 LED Light Bulbs to replace halogens won't work

    Yes, you'll need to replace the transformer with an LED driver, how many lamps are there?
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    Off-peak circuit not working - what next?

    Could you try the off peak fuse in the 24hour supply to see if it's a dud?
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    Off-peak circuit not working - what next?

    Can you post a picture of the new meter and wiring associated to it
  14. M

    Photocell sensor

    Its a abit vague, so would 4 x 100w floodlights be ok or 4 x 5w gu10? I'm not wanting to know just making a point that the info isn't great
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    Dbs check

    How do you go about getting a desk check if your just a 1 man band, looking on line it looks like you have to do it through a bigger company, but can't work it out how. Basically work I a couple of schools and care homes, only been asked once but would be nice to have it available if really...
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    Conductive goo

    I was thinking mouse love juice 😩 originally, but not sure. Been like it 10+ years I believe and only caused a problem in the last few days, so must be new.
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    Conductive goo

    Evening all, So got called out to a tripping mcb the other day, a bit of testing and breaking down of the circuit, traced it to a junction box under the kitchen cupboards. But what it was has puzzled me a bit, there is/was a problem with mice, plenty of dropping and a couple of decaying bodies...
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    Earthing query

    Possible the Tee was put in after the bond, but should have been moved up before tee at the time
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    Installing a double light switch with dimmer

    And the back box looks quite shallow too
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