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Been called out to a school that's had a flood due to having the lead ripped off the roof. Replaced loads of panel leds due to water ingress but when testing there is no earth continuity on the cables feeding each driver and pir. They were fitted in 2019/20 by some company that used wago...

I seem to remember being told at either a tech talk or something similar that there was a maximum rating for a fixed connected appliance that could be plugged in on a 13a socket. I know a 13a socket is 3kw but in my mind I've got 2.2kw as a maximum. I've tried looking in the BBB and OSG buy...

Anyone going today ?

New Electricians guide to replying to Facebook posts on sites is released BS6969 ammendment 1 Question - My oven keeps tripping electrics when cooking oven chips and nuggets for my ten kids, the fuse box keeps going pop when i repeatedly turn the fuse back on and repeatedly keep turning the...

Carrying out an Eicr. Oil tank is in garden and boiler is located at the rear of the property. The oil pipe does not appear to enter the property as it looks like its underground from the tank to the boiler. I don't think the oil pipe has to be bonded as it does not enter the property...

After spending Christmas in France at a relatives I finally got round to doing a few jobs that they wanted doing. I don't know if it's just me but the tickle I got from a supposedly dead cable didn't seem half as powerful as to what we get at home. I know they are on 230v and more often than...

Info on the upcoming changes to emergency lighting install and testing requirements.

Domestic property. Sockets outside is fed via twin and earth in metal galv conduit. The galv conduit runs from the soffit boards to the socket and is only being used for mechanical protection. However its not earthed or bonded. Plastic weatherproof socket and it's coupling and bushed into it...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12562739/amp/Builder-struck-underground-mains-power-line-caused-village-wide-blackout-putting-fence-sent-bill-24-000.html Lucky escape, but you have to ask why so close to the surface and I cant see any warning tape or tiles.

Does this pass as requiring a tool to isolate ???? 🤔😫😵‍💫

Had to post this as I needed to vent some frustration. Had a customer call me today their power went off yesterday evening and they had "an electrician" round to sort the problem, but he had left them with some sockets not working. Called round found 3 sockets disconnected with low IR...

Has anyone else had issues with one of these plug in hot tub units ? Customer bought one and I installed an outdoor 13a socket for it. When I arrived the plug on the hot tub was a 16a, but all the instructions and the manufacturers website confirmed that this was a 13a unit. Rang the...

It's sad news about the young boy in Blackpool who was electrocuted in the Hotel reception area. My thoughts go out to the family at this time. Having worked in the Blackpool area ( not at this hotel ) I am not surprised that something like this has happened. A majority of Blackpool based...

Not often at my age can you call yourself a virgin still ! I'm thinking of having a go at putting a small solar system together. Just as trial setup kind of thing. Looking at some second hand panels but probably a new invertor and then maybe if it all works a battery store. Just looking to...

Got a ring circuit which is a ring on all legs. With 2 breaks in the ring l-e gives 40Mohm With the ring connected I get l-e 0.03Mohm No usb sockets connected. All appliances disconnected. Was tripping rcd on Thursday,but now isn't. Any ideas peeps ?

Got called out to an rcd refusing to reset. Did all the usual disconnected neutrals from protected side still won't stay in. Conclusion rcd fcuked. No worries. So new board required. Did a few tests and readings are all over the place, so it's going to be a fun job. However there is an Ev...

Advice and opinions needed please. Customer purchased an oven from a leading manufacturer. Unit has plug in lead for the electrical connection. The lead in 1.0m long with a moulded 13a plug on the end. The flex will not reach the 13a socket which is installed in the cupboard below the oven...

For those of you who have been living in a bunker there are new updates to the wiring regulations. Information and the updates can be downloaded from the IET website. Regulation Updates Share and Enjoy !

So I didn't hear a single phone go off. Did anyone else ?