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hi all, trust everyone is keepig safe. I have some ballasts to replace and been told that the ones I need are no longer aviliable. However, another manufacture will do the trick however i've going from 8 terminals to 6 termials. Do anyone have a wiring diagram ??? Thanks

HI I've got a bathroom mirror that needs a PIR so the lights can be turned on and off.  Nothing to powerful - any kits available ? I've got 230 mains coming in to a connection behind it. Sensor needs to be low range and IP rated anything available on the market ?

I am looking at installing a steam generator for a bathroom - domestic property and single phase. The manufactures instructions indicate the following: Use only copper wire rated 600V~ and 75°C or better All models require Earth connection All models require Mains plus Neutral connections...

Hi All, Quick question - I purchased an all in one unit.  LED bulkhead which has a mircorwave sensor and emergency light built it, purchased from my local electrical wholesaler.  I thought it would same time wiring circuits for escape routes in a block of flats. Device has the following...

Hi All, Does anyone have a template that I can use for issuing a cert for interlinked smoke alarms ??? Thanks

OK went to an ex council flat in leeds - re rewired the sockets as there was only one ring main in whole flat and test results indicated a fix.  Lighting  circuit tested ok (usual R1 + r2, IR etc). Anyway cut a long story short and redone sockets into several circuits. Light pendants just...

hi I was just wondering what the "text book answer" to meter calibration.  I use a METREL Combo meter and have it calibrated every year.  I also have a cal check box and i check it when I get a chance. Is there a requirement to check your meter if you get it calibrated every year ???? thanks

Quick Questio all; Bathroom downlights (IP65) do the bulbs fit into the fitting or sit on top ? Issue is - i've got some fittings and some LED fittings but the lamps don't fit inside. I've not tried several different brands of lamps. Any advise ?

HI All Advise needed please........... OK went to a job today to change over some lights in bathroom. However, while i was there - noticed that the hower pull switch is located within the shower tray.   Albeit, outside of the prescribed zones as the ceilings are more than 2.25M height.  The...

Hi Has any come come across LED lights that do the following: Have a inbuilt Photocell and switch on say a 10W LED and then also have a PIR which will switch on a 50W LED in the same unit. I've seen non LED versions of this unit but not LED versions. The customer wants a small amount of...

Eve all....... Just want to get my pricing right and fair............... What is a reasonable Call Out Fee ?  Also, do you include labour in your call out fee ? Everyone charges different ? Thanks

anyone know of a good manufacture that does an sds unit on which you can turn down the power ? the core drills are playing havoc with my wrists ???

and i don't mean a audi.................. hi all, not been here for a while.......... trust the usual suspects are well. ok put a TT connection in today and got 133 ohm reading.  I know it's been wet (rod installed in basement) i took the rod beneath ground level by one inch.  Do i need to go...

HI all, Any one got a PDF with access codes for fire panels for the different manufactures ? If not let's combine our knowledge and start one: I know TwinFlex Rafiki Access Code is: 514 Ctec is: 2143 Anyone want to add to this ??? 

Hi All I currently have 9 NCB on my car but I now want to get a another estate car or van.  The insurance company says I can't use my NCB on my current car twice.  They have quoted me over £1200 for a second car. Does anyone know any electrician friendly insurance companie s?? Thanks

Has anyone got a blank Electrical Condition Report ??? PDF or editable format would be great. thanks

I came across a PIR sensor today.  Looks pretty old but customers says it works and disconnected lights on front of property due to having the property painted. They would now like new lights putting into the existing wiring. x3 lights Point A: twin and earth (easy this is the last point in...

HI all, Wonder if anyone can help - tested a RIng Circuit today.  All went fine but on the last socket (2 Gang).  The R1+R2 reading differed on the same socket (just different outlets). Got 0.39 ohms on one and 0.74 Ohms on the other. Any reasons for this ? Earth was fine and so where the...

going to put 16 lights in a garden for a customer. Does anyone know of some decent IP rated boxes I can use for the SWA glands and the light connection itself. I'm looking for something simple to use but effective for the job. 16 adaptable boxes with SWA glands - I want something to make my...

Got called out to a customer's house.  He said his shower had gone bang while him using it and smoking. Went to the customers house he had a 6mm cable supplying a 8.5kw shower. See what happened on the pictures ? He then wanted me to swap the shower unit with another one that he bought from...