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Hi, Thanks roys; my Colchester lathe had a duel speed 5hp 3 phase motor installed which was original and an 1/2hp suds motor. I used to run it through a 7.5KW Transwave converter and I grew to dislike this converter with a passion; it had very low starting power if under load and taking a...

Hi, Thanks roys; the biggest perk working for Brooks was free range to raid all the skips plus many free motors; after Brooks developed the "W" series motor  the prototypes of which there were many started to go to the scrap man; these motors had gone through research and load test departments...

Hi, You sure do bring back memories steptoe in mentioning steam power; I was brought up with steam power and line shafts etc in the pit over 50 years ago; pity I haven't the space for a Lancashire boiler or a blacksmiths forge. Thanks Lurch; yes I fully agree with you this all seems an...

Hi, Thanks guys; it looks like I've now got a theme tune as well? It's great to have something to smile about because each time I switch our TV on I feel suicidal its all so depressing. Here's the reason shown below why I decided to upgrade the bungalow electrics; at 3 KW the saw bench likes...

Hi, Thanks for asking Murdoch; the simple answer is I possibly don't need all the items or even any I've bought but I've been caught out so many times having to break off from a project to visit Screwfix; this time I've got plenty of stock which if aren't used now will be to hand for future...

Hi, Thanks Murdoch for your Hager JB information. I've just been browsing the web for installation details on these Hager JB's and also on YouTube but its taking quite a bit of time so I'll have another look tonight; I did find details on YouTube about Debox SL with FREE Screwless Terminal...

Hi, Many thanks John; thanks for the nod I'll have a look. Thanks for asking Murdoch; I bought the Wago items after reading about the dangers of junction boxes in confined spaces such as under floor boards where they aren't accessible for testing and screws coming loose resulting in fire risk...

Hi, Thanks Andy for the information; I'm learning all the time; I'll have a look at this testing once it's all installed. Kind regards, Colin.

Hi, Thanks apprentice87 for suggesting insulation & continuity checks; I have a 1,000V Evershed & Vignoles Megger which should prove insulation is OK and DMM on ohms for continuity or a small test lamp or possibly even the tone cable tracer? Wouldn't the Kewtech Loopcheck107 indicate a...

Hi, Many thanks Andy and Revved Up Sparky for your replies which are most helpful. I'm getting ready to install a new BG 16 way consumer unit and want to know the circuits are fine before removing the current consumer unit. Things have changed a bit in the 25 years since I installed this...

Hi, Our detached bungalow with two room extension still retains just a single ring circuit for power and another for lighting; All the cable is in excellent condition it dating from 1964 when the bungalow was built. The power ring is in 2.5mm T&E and its this I'm concentrating on. I'm...

Hi, Thanks for sharing sparkytim; cables and pipes are nails best friends and they love to party? I worked for Hawker Siddeley (Brook Motors) for 24 years binky and yes we had lots of inventive characters there. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Avoid Huddersfield Town Center even in a bus? http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/bus-ted-again-driver-gets-13132927 Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Thanks kerching. I've now entered.  Kind regards, Col.

Hi, I ran the video a few times pausing to see if the details needed were marked on the sleeve but without luck. I knew my Kaizen training would kick in one day; http://cktools-superstore.co.uk/CK-MightyRod-PRO-Cable-Rods-5m-Starter-Set-T5420 Excellent promotion though CK it's possibly got...

Hi, It's wonderful being a motorist given the many restrictions now placed upon us.  http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/huge-drop-huddersfield-shoppers-blamed-12322994 Bron and I haven't shopped in Huddersfield Town centre for the last 25 years since Meadowhall opened; in fact...

Hi, Thanks ruston; so many coal miners have died taking their skills with them. Yes opencast mining is totally different to deep shaft mining at least you could see daylight in opencast? Apprentices were broken into the job steadily and we were responsible for loading all the timber products...

Hi, Many thanks once again phil d for your excellent and informative advice; I've just bought one of CPC Tone & Probe Tester kits at £22.58 inc delivery which you kindly recommended. I had a good look at the specifications because where these tone testers are concerned I'm a total novice...

Hi, Thanks for the information and link phil d. It's a few years ago I visited Farnell's in Leeds trade counter; the staff were always pleasant and most helpful; minimum spend was only £5;  whilst I waited for my order I would browse the goodies being sold off cheaply on display. I have a...

Hi, Thanks for your advice Blue Duck regarding buying Chineseium stuff; I fall into the odd trap though as I'm finding my way around electrical kit; I've bought a Fluke 1AC volt stick as kindly recommended by members and I believe Fluke kit is highly regarded. I bought a cable tracer which...