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Hi all, Does anyone use/wear Snickers APS waterproof trousers? If so, what do you think? Are they any good? ?:| How waterproof are they? Can you kneel in a puddle and still be dry? How well does the fabric wear? Thanks, J. :innocent

Hi guys, I am after some waterproof work trousers. I'm not sure if I want some over trousers, or just waterpproof trousers. I am normally a snickers sort of guy (all my trousers are snickers), so I'm considering Snickers APS waterproof trousers. What does ever one else wear? They need to be...

Hi guys, What do most of you use H05RR-F or H05RN-F for outside flex? Thanks, J. :good night:

All, Got to fit a room stat into a Y plan (which doesn't have a room stat). Do I simply fit it in series with the HTG output from the controller (white wire to the mid port). So controller HTG goes to room stat common/L1. White wire to L3 But does L2 go to the Neutral terminal? (or do I...

Hi all, Got called to look at a boiler swap out, plumber had simply swapped the existing boiler for a new on, and added a pump overrun cable from the boiler to the pump. He never tested the correct operation of the old boiler first. Basically the new boiler seems to work ok, but the heating...

Hi all, Does anyone have/use a Lyte Fibre Glass combination ladder like the following: http://www.ladderstore.com/glass-fibre-combination-ladder-pi-1536.html?image=0&osCsid=98b81f9f80501020352f89f7bf200c78 This is the light trade version (not the yellow industrial one). Thanks, O. ps -...

Hi all, Does anyone know of an alternative motion sensor to a PIR (maybe Ultrasonic or Microwave)? Basically a PIR is being set off by the steam/flue from a condensing boiler in the cold mornings. I'm hoping there will be a solution that won't be susceptable Thanks, O.

All, I'm sure some have done it, and I know its "against" regs, but... If you have a dedicated circuit for an immersion, run in 2.5, fused to 16A or 20A, but you need a 3A or 5A supply for a pump or boiler, how many have just taken a feed from the immersion circuit (assuming all the saefety...

All, Does anyone know who supplies 1 G and 2G plastic pattresses which accept 25mm conduit? Thanks, O.

Hi all, I have been asked to wire a central heating system (y Plan)... simple enough.. but... Its one boiler, with one 3 port.... this is where it starts to get interesting... 2 controllers/programmers and two room stats. Basically it one two separate accomodations fed by one boiler. The...

Hi y'all Been asked to quote/look at a job... nothing difficult. Client would like a feed running into his detached gym/workshop, with some outdoor sockets on the way. That part is ok, 4mm SWA radial feeding into some masterseal D/S and then continuing to his workshop, into 2 sockets, and...

Hi all, Whats everyones opinion on cable tieing HR cable to central heating/hot water pipes? O.

All, I am after a plastic cover/bezel/lense to cover an IR receiver I have built/modified. I have a 20mm round hole, behind which is the receiver. I need something like the tinted red plastic you have on remote control units. Does anyone know where I can get a flat piece which will cover a...

Evenin' Got asked to wire a Y plan today - never done one before :o Was told the wiring was in and there was a control centre - simple I thought - couple of hours maybe. Got there, only wires that were in was the 3 port and a 3 core from the cylinder stat! headbang I hadn't got any 4...

All, If you have to cut a hole (lets say using a 3" hole saw) in a plasterboard/stud wall to gain access, what do you use to "stick" the cut out disc back in place? What do you use to make good? And how long does it take to dry? Thanks, O.

I'm just curious.... :coat Local job, consists of three parts: 1. Replace an existing faulty 2 gang dimmer 2. Install a new double socket on the same stud wall as an existing double (so basically up the stud wall, 8 feet along in the loft and drop down. socket to be sunk - drylined box...

It might be me, but I am seeing more and more sparkies driving around! I know you could say before not everyone sign wrote their vans, but they are doing now to drum up business - but I'm sure I didnt even see this many vans before! I don't seem to go a few miles without seeing a an...

All, When performing a PAT on an appliance that draws more than your tester can deliver (ie its more than 13A) what method do you use to measure earth leakage/touch current? I know a lot of companies will skip this test on "built in" appliances. Whats the consensus on this? I use my earth...

Cover your eyes AD2 ;) Come on guys (and gals), who do you think is hot on TV (not films)? Show us some pics :D O.

All, I have been asked to PAT an oven - and only an oven (rented house) I don't know much about the oven yet - except its a domestic one. Its years since I have done any PAT - and then it wasn't on anything like an oven. What tests should I do? Earth (hard test) and IR, functional? Do I...