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So today had a call from another contractor asking if a 3 Phase Lift Motor wired in 2.5mm on a 30A Mcb was a Code 2. Cable undersized for fuse rating, should be 20A or cable size increased. Now I replied it's ok from memory, having dealt with this before many moons ago, as across 2 phases 400V...

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I've been using a Macbook Pro since January for out and about stuff and resisting using any programs that need to run on Windows. Obviously the desktop with W10 on it runs all our business software, but occasionally I have wanted to access it when using the Mac, like my accounting program or...

So in my house downstairs 3G is total rubbish, currently -104dbm which means dropped calls or phone does not even ring. On 2G I can get -49dbm but O2 have removed the 2G toggle so I am forced to use 3G, until I can Jailbreak again. So I thought I would splash out and buy a repeater, put aerial...

Well we are currently working on a new swimming pool project, and advised by client there's plenty of power in the garage to take your supply from. On looking in the garage we found this, apparently done last year, what a mess, so many issues.

My son lives in China and their Air Con failed, so called landlord for replacement. He's 29 Floors up and new unit required on the outside.

My Windows laptop Aspire 5742G is now 2 years old, I have upgraded to a 500GB SSD and its still working well, but I like to change every couple of years so I have been looking at the 15" Mac Pro with 250GB SSD i7 CPU, my only concern is I work between Desktop with Windows 8.1, Office 365, IET...

So looking at the reports the NIC say they will not be party of any 3rd Party Test and Inspection scheme saying it opens up to diy'ers getting work certified for Part P requirements, but they understand other operators will be starting such schemes very soon. Is this a good stand by the NIC or...

IET to publish Code of Practice for LED Lighting Systems: http://ow.ly/u6qg4 So wait for it, how much are we going to have to fork out for this latest must have. Mods - Why did IET get changed to let on the header ?

Has anyone converted a Wylex NB Fuseboard to Davids SBS Compact RCBO's. The reason I ask is we have a client who has said fuseboard with a 30mA Main Switch, its boxed into a little cupboard and it would be an easy upgrade if a conversion was possible, if not the cupboard will need to be removed...

Well after reading an article in the ECN regarding the use of SPD's where the writer who happens to be the person responsible for development of marketing within the commercial market segments for Hager, where he feels all domestic installations in his opinion should have a SPD fitted. What are...

Does anyone know in plain english how to set up a VPN on the Draytek 2830n. Two reasons I want to do this, 1. So I can stream UK TV to Laptop while abroad and 2. So my Son in China can access the Nas and also try and watch UK TV.

We have a customer who has said her garden lighting is controlled by 4 X Hager EPN510 latching relays, with a 4 Push Button  switch by Forbes & Lomax Invisible Range. She has asked if we can replace said 4 Push Button switch for toggle on/off switches, because she is unsure if the lights...

Well I've used bucket loads of Magic Gel, but today we used Wiska Gel. Has anyone else used the Wiska Gel. My thoughts, the Magic Gel in this weather almost cures before you can get it out of the mixing pot, and when cured is fairly thick and spongy. Part A is Blue and Part B is clear. The...

The Run Flats on our car have only done 12,500 miles and the fronts are done, they are Bridgestone. Anyone using run flats that they can recommend, failing that I may switch to standard tyres and a space saver wheel.

Just read this, seems a bit dramatic, anyone have more info. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130219/dutch-roof-fire-warning-650000-solar-panels

I've had a customer enquire about installing a light and a supply for a pump where they intend to convert chip oil into biodiesel. Its an old storage room tagged onto the end of a building workshop. Will this area be classed as an EX zone, only I've read about people making biodiesel in garden...

Got called out yesterday at around 3pm, customer had no power and could not reset the RCD, gave him the usual information, unplug evetything and switch all fused connection units off, and get back to me if no success. Well 30 minutes later I get the call still no power, so off I go. On arrival...

I have today tried to put Ubuntu on my sons PC now he's home from Uni. He has W7 on it already so we shrunk the partition using Gparted, however we cannot get to the stage where it says install Ubuntu alongside W7. We start the Ubuntu install but we don't get the option to install along side...

I often get builders moaning about not being on site for 8:00am and leaving before 5:00pm, but charging for a day's work. My view is lorry drivers get get paid for driving so why shouldn't I. I have to pick up materials for the job, why should I do it in my own time. This happens even when...