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    remote control ?

    The controller is called a gsm-auto and you can see it at Access control systems | Gate safety edge | Radio Gate & Roller shutter remote control
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    remote control ?

    Thanks noz - will have a look at the site. Thanks barx - think i understand. So if i`m not sure if the controller/relay is bounce free, would it hurt to put the supressor in just in case/
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    remote control ?

    I`ve recently quoted for a job which involves replacing 2 old wylex re-wirable consumer units , 1 for normal circuits and one for night storage heaters. The existing cu`s are recessed into the wall behind the front door, so I planned to use new flush mounted cu`s (MK 6512/6508 as customer has...
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    Paragliding

    tried a tandem paraglide in new zealand last year and loved it. I would like to try some more.
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    Using Facebook To Get More Business

    Sounds interesting Dave, but can you explain to someone who knows nothing about facebook - how to register your business profile?
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    2 way lighting -help!

    Thanks for all the replys. Yes there are several low energy bulbs, including the one in question, and they are probably cheapos. She says they only last a couple of months. I`ll tell her to invest in good ones. Thanks all for putting my mind at rest John
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    2 way lighting -help!

    tested L - N Lee, and the minus was irrelevant.
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    2 way lighting -help!

    hello all - hope someone canhelp me. A customer asked me about her landing light , as the bulbs don`t last long. It`s a normal 2 way circuit with 1 switch on the landing and one downstairs in the hallway. The circuit has a feed into the cieling rose, a 2 core wire to the 2 way switch, and a 3...
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    Elex Surrey 30th Nov/1st Dec 2010

    yep, I`ve applied for tickets. Never been before so hope it`s useful.
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    Blamed for a faulty freezer

    a cluless and unreasonable customer? now that would be a first!
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    17th Edition course

    about two years ago I decided to get registered so I could do my own wiring for showers etc. I went to the place you`re asking about - Tradeskills4u. I did my 17th, and the 2392 testing there. and was very happy with the standard of training. It was hard work, but a good atmosphere, and I`m...
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    Is the 18th Edition coming?

    what`s a DPC? (yes, I know us plumbers are a bit slow )
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    new office/garage

    I`m sure it wont be as grand as your shed, admin!
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    new office/garage

    just a few pics of my construction project that i`m working on in my spare time. Old leaky car port being converted into a garage/store/office - that was the original plan untill er indoors decided she wants room for washer and drier and sink and toilet etc etc. I`ll be lucky to get any space...
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    Saudi Arabia

    No phone call, but I lived there for 5 years back in the 90`s, working on big desert irrigation projects. Really enjoyed it. But beware, there were also some really dodgy employers out there. I don`t know what happens now, but back then, the employer held your passport, and organised exit...
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    what can go in a trench?

    Thanks for the input. My instinct is to keep them all seperate, and it seems you agree. If the trench was just used for the electric supply, would you use ducting, or just bury the swa at the correct depth?
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    what can go in a trench?

    Hello all. I` ve been asked to take over an unfinished job, and need some advice. The homeowners are having a single storey kitchen extension built. It`s half finished, and some of the wall has had to be removed, as the builders ( Billy the Kid and Jesse James ) got the cavity wrong, as well...
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    For spectacled sparkies

    yep, varifocals work very well. The first few days feel very strange, but stick with them and eventually you get used to moving your head to focus. i`ve had them for several years and have no problem at work, and I certainly havn`t noticed any out of focus at 1 metre!
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    Which sds drill

    us poor plumbers can`t afford the expensive kit like you lot! I have had a 240v wickes professional sds for several years, and use it for 117mm cores for waste pipe, and for chases. Never lets me down, but does get quite hot sometimes.
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    What type of cert, if any?

    thanks everyone, the concensus seems to be test and issue an MWC. Sounds good to me - still learning so thanks for taking the time to advise. John
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