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Hi, I've got a drill graveyard in my store including 2 off 24V makita's (brh24?). I'm looking for a mains in; 24VDC out PSU to hard-wire into the machine (or even chop into a old battery) to bring them to life as corded tools. They are quality machines and good for labourers to use for...

Hi, Got bit of a question... Looked at a job (large takeaway shop)... They have a single 32A ring to cooking area - appliances (kebab, Bain Marie etc) are on plug tops...the twin surface skts are soon burning out - this must be due to the length of time the appliances are in use and the load...

Hi, Has anyone heard of a 'globus homes VX1 voltage optimiser'? As voltage optimisers go, they seem very good value or cheap & nasty. Mate of mine rates them - it's not my area as yet... Any comments? Would value your input! Darren.  

Looked at a job yesterday. The suppliers kit looked recently upgraded. There is a facility on the suppliers incomer to connect an earth - but, there is no labling to say it is permissible to use as a PME. I've tried to upload a pic but it's too large.. I've cropped it and it workedaq Btw...

Hi, Had the joy of installing a customer supplied kit the other day. It's a samsung 'mickey mouse' kit with 2 cams and a DVR. The cams are connected with CAT5 cable and terminated at each end with RJ45's. Customer wants me to supply and install another 2 cams. It doesn't look like the cams...

Hi, Did an EICR recently - one of the 3P subs used a 35mm 4C SWA. There was no banjo at either end - Zs was fine (testing with only cable CPC/armourings) Can't find an actual reg saying a banjo is needed...opinions on the classification? Cheers.

Hi, I've done an 'over-haul' on an existing commercial fire alarm system recently. I repaired several faults (rat nibbled FP) and changed all heads & bases. The site is an 'enterprise inns' pub - the landlord is forced to use a certain FM company. I've seen the previous certs - they're...

Hi, I look after a stable yard - I was asked recently to fit 'timer switches' to paddock and stable front lighting... apparently they keep being 'left on' when weren't needed. I fitted 2 pneumatic push timers (with rubber shrouds to make the splash proof - not cheap)... they didn't like'em...

Hi, Been browsing the site after an absence - thanks to a reminder from Admin! Something I've been meaning to ask/post for ages... I went out to a fault over Christmas - RCD trip problem... gave usual advice over phone (unplug everything then try a reset) - hoping this would sort it... I...

Economy 7.... all the e7 systems I have worked on before either had a duel tarrif meter with 2 live outputs or (in the case of 3 phase) a mechanical timeclock to provide a timed low power switchlive for a contactor. I did some work including a board swap the other week with a system that had a...

Hi team, Been asked to quote to a supply to a garden summer house with a hot-tub in it. Customer wants a small board in there a couple of sockets, outside lts and internal wall lts. There's about 1.5 mtrs of free space on one side where he want the board & skts. If I class the hot-tub as...

Hi, I'm looking at a installing a CPX panel linked to a wireless reciever. I've not dabbled with wireless before but have fitted lots of CPX's (& CP8) - for this reason I'd like to stick to CPX as I know the menu's etc really well. From what I can find out - the Hybrid GT reciever is...

Morning team, I go on my hols in a couple of weeks and have just weighed in my copper for some money for donkey rides (told our lass to pack my shorts & T-shirt in a carrier bag - that's we need right lads?) I got

Hi, I've got my elecsa part p assessment on Weds...I felt confident when I booked it - as the date gets closer I'm getting a tad nerveous! I'm thinking of more questions by the second, but... 1. I've done a board change (dead easy one - nothing complex or unexpected) and want to confirm the...

Just quick note to hi before I post a questions... I've been working as a spark for a NIC contractor for 3 years - his work is drying up and I can see a lay-off around the corner... I've grasped the nettle and decided to get my Part P so I can complete/sign off my own work should (when?) the...