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    Wanted Tester

    After a multifunction tester in decent nick, not too fussed about test leads or it's calibration being in date. Would prefer a fluke with the rcd ramp test. Worth a try before I buy new or fleabay!
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    Budget 5.1

    Just fitted one of these today- http://www.richersounds.com/product/1-box-home-cinema-systems/yamaha/yht196/yama-yht196 in a customers second living room, and my god they are good for the money. The sort of sound you would expect from a £500 set up. I had previously read the reviews and was...
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    Silly Pv Question.

    i know very little about this... which will become evident, but you never know if you dont ask... when using electricity during daylight hours, how do you know its using the power from the inverter and not your supply? i do realise that this is probobly a silly question probobly answered by...
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    insulation cladding

    Just quoted for an alarm system in an ex council place, there having that insulation stuff clad to the outer walls etc next month, so Im thinking of taking everything out side, in some black conduit, question is will they be ok with cladding over conduit? I hear they take wastes off and re...
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    using flex for fixed installs

    I've always been told that flexible cables cannot be used as fixed wiring in an installation, but I never realy considered my use off yy and sy flex. Can these be used for fixed wiring of machines/air con etc? I usually get the current carrying capacitys from manufacturers.
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    pv off a ladder!

    Saw a pv firm mounting panels yesterday off a ladder and roof ladder! 2guys on two ladders carrying panels up and one guy on roof pulling them up! Sooo dangerous! They didn't look to steady up there, they look to weigh a ton...
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    asda DIY section

    Just been for the weekly shop... Since when Did asda start selling switches/sockets and twin and earth??!
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    want one.

    Panasonic EY7880 LZ2C 28.8V 3.1Ah Li-Ion Sds Hammer Panasonic SDS
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    2391 for schemes?

    ive been testing and inspecting for about 5 years, and im trusted as being competent by my employer. just having a browse of a few different providers requirements and it seems you need your 2391 for napit? im not really interested in doing it unless i really really need to. do you need it for...
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    12v power supply for dvr

    is there a better option for providing short term battery back up for 12v dvrs than using a ups, such as a plug in apc type(which i currently do)? i use 12v power supply's with integral battery's for the cameras but the only ones i can source are limited to 3-5A load across all outputs, and the...
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    labels for bell boxes etc

    anyone know of an online suppler for bell box stickers and smaller sizes for wiska boxes for cctv etc. the vinyl-ish type that last, not the cheep indoor type. cheers
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    gsm dialer

    i got a call at 1pm this afternoon from a plumber i work with, he's moving into a new works tomorrow and he needs an alarm system with speech dialer and cctv up and running by tomorrow night... and some electrical work, and possibly a small network headbang anyway, to cut a long story short...
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    gawd i hate itunes

    gone 3 months without syncing the 3 family iphones and 2ipads, tonights job, just what you need on a friday... Guinness
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    makita 24v wanted

    had a makita 24v battery and charger go walkies on site. now im just left with a drill. dont suppose anyone has one where they've burnt the drill out?
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    d/c cables run through house?

    currently doing more sodding domestic work than i would like Guinness anyways.... im doing a rewire for my friend, its a house he's going to be in for a long time to come, so all the gadgets are going in. he wants to allow for future pv, i am currently reading up on these matters but im the...
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    wheres the best place to start?

    sorry for those of you who have prior knowledge of these sorts of things but here goes... I have been working around machinery and older plant equipment for a few years now, but im wanting to learn more about plc's and siemens in particular. ive done some research but i think the best way for...
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    4u 19" wall mounted cabinet

    powdercoated khaki colour. solid door, not glass, 2 keys, brand new in box
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    home automation diy style

    Home Automation - Electrical & Lighting | Screwfix.com anyone tried this yet? nice to know its reliable before i have a play with it in the workshop! im told it works on the same standard as bnqs rf switches which have been around a while.
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    PLC's

    i have been working on and around older industrial machinery for a few years now, attending breakdowns etc. my experience is really limited to contactors,relays and the occasional inverter etc. i would like to expand my knowledge to plc installation and maintenance but i cant seem to find much...
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    pabx

    looking for a cheap side pabx unit for a small office job, have never installed one before, just extended existing systems etc. i dont want an ip based unit unless i can find a cheaper option. any thoughts?
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