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Understanding TrueNAS JBOD Servers: A Comprehensive Guide Discussion Thread

Understanding TrueNAS JBOD Servers: A Comprehensive Guide Electrical Advice

Understanding TrueNAS JBOD Servers: A Comprehensive Guide

In the world of data storage, businesses and tech enthusiasts often face the challenge of managing large volumes of data efficiently. As the demand for scalable and flexible storage solutions continues to grow, systems like TrueNAS and JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)...
 
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Electricians Tips from a professional electrician

Electricians Tips from a professional electrician in the UK Electrical Forum

Sometimes you need to work in an old house, and there’s a number of threads on here about how to, say, fit downlights in a lathe ceiling.....

Here’s a start... on lathe and plaster walls without making a huge mess....

Mark where you want the socket to go. Height wise, measure an existing one from either the floor or the top of the skirting...
 

Wiring dilemma

Bit of a dilemma / argument with the way the Project manager, who has supplied me with a wiring diagram that hes done for control of hot water in a block of 4 cottages.

The cottages are pme earthing, there are 2 phases split between the 4 cottages.

There needs to be a call for heat from 2 cottages which are on a different phase to the boiler, his wiring brings the supply in to a wiring centre to supply the zone valves / and tank stats.

There are 2 immersion tanks, one downstairs and one...
 

Garden spike light for screw in bulb

I used to have several "spike lights" in my garden, I would like to replace them as they are looking really naff (I still have some new (But old) Par 38? screw in bulbs) The only spike lights I can find are made by knights bridge, to be fair, they do look the same as mine (but much cleaner) but they are "Not available" searching some more, they are also "not available" looking everywhere (I think) it seems that the spike light as I know it is no longer made, but my question is, "Is there an...
 

Heads up on a silly priced screwfix offer!

Screwfix are offering a 10 pack of dry lining boxes for free if you buy certain lap products.

So, if you buy just one cheap Lap product (i.e Lap blank plate for 50p, you get 10 x dry ling boxes worth £3.50). I've just got 300 boxes and 30 blank plates for £15. Should last me a good few years.

I expect they will be out of stock soon on some of the boxes though as they will be selling lots.

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Heads up on a silly priced screwfix offer!

Screwfix are offering a 10 pack of dry lining boxes for free if you buy certain lap products.

So, if you buy just one cheap Lap product (i.e Lap blank plate for 50p, you get 10 x dry ling boxes worth £3.50). I've just got 300 boxes and 30 blank plates for £15. Should last me a good few years.

I expect they will be out of stock soon on some of the boxes though as they will be selling lots.

...
 

Ferrules in the middle at Lidl

Keep an eye on Lidl, you can get items like this in the middle.
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This is a good'un!!!!

So.

Went to test RCD with MFT at the socket. My meter alarmed and said reverse polarity. I then checked the connections, they were correct.

I then put my little plug in tester in and it showed something was wrong but doesn't say what. (Look at picture).

Baffled. I then check polarity at the board and the meter. All good.

I plugged my plug in tester into all sockets in the house. I had the same warning in every socket. This tells me the problem is upstream. But everything seems fine 🤯...
 

Fluke 1664FC setting

I recently bought a Fluke 1664FC. It's great but recently I chose to do a loop test on the no trip setting. Plugged the 3 wires in but noticed the screen says it's set for a L-N test with only Live and Neutral plugged in. I pressed F1 button to change this to L-PE, the tester beeps but it doesn't change. Anyone know why that might be? Cheers

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cu mounting materials

I'm a trainee and about to start doing jobs for my portfolio which includes replacing a CU and I'm wondering if it is still acceptable to install consumer units onto non-combustible material or was it ever acceptable? The relevant regulations appear to be:

131.3.2 Persons, livestock, fixed equipment and fixed materials adjacent to electrical equipment shall be protected against harmful effects of heat or thermal radiation emitted by electrical equipment, and in particular the...
 

Replace vented direct cylinder with unvented, safety drain off?

Hi,

Small flat, currently has a small'ish feed water tank, top of a cupboard, feed through a wall into under stairs cupboard.

Hot water tank with top & bottom immersion heaters & controller.

Has a pump currently, noisy but sure normal, just seems to echo despite best efforts to supress, mats & even in an enclosure (really upsets upstairs neighbours). v.small head so some sort of pump required, I am looking into one of those small inline pumps but talk seems to be they are relatively noisy...
 

How do you dress for an interview?

Quick question here.

Have recently completed my level2 2365, and have an interview at a college locally for a advanced apprenticeship. It will be half supporting their electrical department training students and half being part of the on-site maintenance team.

Apparently the interview will have a 10-minute health and safety assessment at the beginning.

I have no idea how I should dress for this interview. I am new to the industry and because this is not a typical electrician's role...
 

Passed my AM2s and Advice for those who are going to take it. Electrical Advice

Passed my AM2s and Advice for those who are going to take it. Discussion ThreadPassed my AM2s and Advice for those who are going to take it. Electrical Advice

I hope everyone had a good Christmas. I thought I would take the time to make this post for anyone who is going to take their AM2/AM2s in the New Year. I passed first time back in August completing my Apprenticeship.

First off. I was very nervous about taking my AM2 after hearing people talk about how difficult it is. In...
 

Can a dodgy electric supply cause a TV fault? Electrical Advice

Can a dodgy electric supply cause a TV fault? Discussion ThreadCan a dodgy electric supply cause a TV fault? Electrical Advice

Hi, turned on (LG) TV this morning and got a 'Select Item' screen and the volume graphic flashing constantly. The remote works and you can select menu items but it returns to the 'Select Item' menu shortly after.
I looked online and some suggested faulty power or HDMI cables, so I detached everything except the power cable. Same fault.
We have a smaller LG TV...
 

City and Guilds practical assessments Electrical Advice

City and Guilds practical assessments Discussion ThreadCity and Guilds practical assessments Electrical Advice

I remember when I did my l2/l3 site carpentry we got a massive pack with all the practicals we were going to do.
I’ve gone on the website but can’t find something similar for the L2 2365, does anyone know where I can download these and/or could someone upload them?

City and Guilds practical assessments for the original thread on Electricians Forums
 

Consumer unit Electrical Advice

Consumer unit Discussion ThreadConsumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi guys I work in the trades on site plant op ,my consumer unit has come away from the wall as back plate has rotted could I open unit and screw it back to a new piece of board is it safe to do that with power off I know there still live feed coming in ,but I'm sensible and fairly ok with electric, its an old property i know you guys wont like it appreciate any...
 

JBOD Supplier? Anybody use massive storage? Just-a-bunch-of-disks Electrical Advice

JBOD Supplier? Anybody use massive storage? Just-a-bunch-of-disks Discussion ThreadJBOD Supplier? Anybody use massive storage? Just-a-bunch-of-disks Electrical Advice

Anybody use massive storage?

JBOD Supplier? (Just-a-bunch-of-disks)

Have a friend who supplies them to the likes of Aston Martin (who use them for their simulators) and lots of companies who make movies, including paramount studios who were making fantastic 4 while I was there but had to sign NDA so can't talk about...
 

Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area Electrical Advice

Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area Discussion ThreadElectricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area Electrical Advice

Can you help?

Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area.

Need to be super experienced and qualified. It's an unpaid role (as all roles are here!) But you get a badge and are helping younger people (or career change people) to...
 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! Electrical Advice

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! Discussion ThreadMerry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! Electrical Advice

[ElectriciansForums.net] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO!

All orders and customer queries received over the festive period will be processed upon our return on the 2nd of January 2025.

Everyone at E2GO wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO! for...
 

The journey begins Electrical Advice

The journey begins Discussion ThreadThe journey begins Electrical Advice

Mid 30’s and got into the building game temporarily during Covid, before getting back into my old industry at a new role in London.
Decided to take the long and windy road to get my NVQ3 while still on my main job after another recent stint doing the main contracting on a family member’s fixer upper.
Have started bashing out the level 2 theory and once that’s done plan is to get a level 2 diploma from AbleSkills...
 

Dual channel Hive installation Electrical Advice

Dual channel Hive installation Discussion ThreadDual channel Hive installation Electrical Advice

Evening all and a merry Xmas.

Fitted an new dual channel hive today. However, whilst the heating can be controlled via the hive , the water would only operate the 2 port valve when the water tank thermostat was turned off. I am thinking the hive itself is not switching over to Water NO. Tested when switching it off at the receiver but it still has full voltage.

Thanks

Irish

Dual...
 

help on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area Electrical Advice

help on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area Discussion Threadhelp on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area Electrical Advice

Any one has example of how I should draw the pool and café area because I'm really stuck and I've told my idiot tutor for help but unfortunately he said that he cant help anyone out. Please please anyone can help me out i would appreciate it ?

[ElectriciansForums.net] help on unit 305 design project pool and cafe area
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LED Downlights in Summerhouse flickering Electrical Advice

LED Downlights in Summerhouse flickering Discussion ThreadLED Downlights in Summerhouse flickering Electrical Advice

So, I had a summerhouse outbuilding (brick) built 4 years ago. Electrician installed LED downlights in the building. there are 2 rooms in there. Everything was fine until 2 years ago when a really cold spell of weather caused the lights in one of the rooms to not turn on. The other room they turn on fine.

When it is cold, I noticed that the lights will flicker in that...
 

Main armoured DNO cable in ceiling Electrical Advice

Main armoured DNO cable in ceiling Discussion ThreadMain armoured DNO cable in ceiling Electrical Advice

I’ve noticed my main incoming armoured DNO cable goes up the garage wall in some capping to the ceiling then runs under the ceiling and drops down to the meters. Is this ok as it’s armoured?

Main armoured DNO cable in ceiling for the original thread on Electricians Forums
 

LED dimmer Electrical Advice

LED dimmer Discussion ThreadLED dimmer Electrical Advice

Just fitted 7 LED downlights and all working okay but want to replace the switch with a dimmer.

Existing switch has the 2 browns in a block then at the top L1 = Black L2 = grey and the bottom L1 = Grey and L2 black but the dimmer just has one L1 and L2. Do I just pair the L1s and L2s together ?

LED dimmer for the original thread on Electricians Forums
 

Correct Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed) Electrical Advice

Correct Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed) Discussion ThreadCorrect Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed) Electrical Advice

I'll start with the problem.

I've installed two Hive Mini Pro 3 EV chargers, and both have had the same fault, which I think I've now isolated to the CT Cable (Not the clamp or its direction).

Essentially if I connect the CT Cable to the EV Charger and enable smart charging, the EV...
 

Blown Switch - never had this before! Electrical Advice

Blown Switch - never had this before! Discussion ThreadBlown Switch - never had this before! Electrical Advice

We've got a overnight storage heater, fairly old but still going. That was until it starting tripping the RCD, so half the CU went off.

The switch has a crack and upon investigation it was burnt out, melted some of the cable insulation too.

Switch replaced, but radiator still isolated at the CU, I'm not going to turn it on until the new year as I'm slight concerned. Don't...
 

Any experience with Optima Electrical Training Electrical Advice

Any experience with Optima Electrical Training Discussion ThreadAny experience with Optima Electrical Training Electrical Advice

I am looking to start my Level 2 Electrical Installation training, and have came across Optima Electrical Training, who claim that I can achieve Electrical Level 2 through their eLearning (at home) course. Upon speaking to a chap over the phone he explained that they will send me the resources needed to study for assignments and exams, as well as attending...
 

4 pole rotary isolator... Switch the neutral or not? Electrical Advice

4 pole rotary isolator... Switch the neutral or not? Discussion Thread4 pole rotary isolator... Switch the neutral or not? Electrical Advice

Hi there,

Just a quick question. I am rectifying many problems on some 3 phase immersion heater circuits in a plant room. There are 4 pole rotary isolators just before the immersion elements and the earthing arrangement is TN-S.

I noticed that the neutrals are connected into a dedicated linking terminal to the side, as opposed to the 4th pole...
 

Pulling main fuse and smart meters Electrical Advice

Pulling main fuse and smart meters Discussion ThreadPulling main fuse and smart meters Electrical Advice

This is an issue that is starting to get more of a ball ache for me, when theres a smart meter installed without an isolator and I really need to cut the power (CU change for example). My question really is this, has anyone here, or any of your customers been fined/reprimanded/imprisioned/threatened in any after a smart meter has alerted the provider that powers been cut, due to...
 

Chint breakers Electrical Advice

Chint breakers Discussion ThreadChint breakers Electrical Advice

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to understand the key differences between chint
[ElectriciansForums.net] Chint breakers
breakers and Schneider breakers. I’ve noticed that both brands are available for a project I’m working on, and I’m trying to make an informed decision.

Could anyone provide insights into how these two brands compare in terms of:

1. Quality...
 

Dual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters Electrical Advice

Dual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters Discussion ThreadDual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters Electrical Advice

I am a landlord/owner of a flat. I am just about to spur off nearby sockets to provide the additional 24hr supply to new Dimplex Quantum storage heaters. Before i do some ugly surface mounted wiring I re-checked the heater installation manual. These Quantum heaters can be wired to a single 24hr supply and rely on their internal timers or wifi...
 

Fluke 1662/1663 issues Electrical Advice

Fluke 1662/1663 issues Discussion ThreadFluke 1662/1663 issues Electrical Advice

Having some issues with my companys fluke 1662/1663 tester.
Zeroing 2 leads for continuity test we get the value 0.08 which is expected. The issue comes doing the Zi (loop impedance) the instructions say to zero 3 leads for this test ( if you try to zero two leads L and PE it reads >3.00ohm) you have to zero with all 3 leads connected, the value for 3 leads is 0.14.

We have tested a sub main and the...
 

CompEx 01-04 (Failed Ex04) Electrical Advice

CompEx 01-04 (Failed Ex04) Discussion ThreadCompEx 01-04 (Failed Ex04) Electrical Advice

I sat the CompEx 01-04 course for the first time back in July. The results came in the post on Saturday and I have failed 1 of the 5 units -

Ex04: Inspection and maintenance of Ex i systems

Quite relieved if I'm honest as the installs are quite intense!

Does anyone have any tips for the inspection of Ex i systems? If I can remember they are looking for visual, close and then detailed...
 

Megger MFT-X1, definitely a step backwards. Electrical Advice

Megger MFT-X1, definitely a step backwards. Discussion ThreadMegger MFT-X1, definitely a step backwards. Electrical Advice

Hi guys & gals,

I gave in and bought the new Megger MFT-X1. Got my hands on it Friday night, had a little play with it, used it at work on Monday and wrapped it back up on Monday evening, ready to send back...

I've been using my megger 1720 for about 7 or 8 years for domestic and commercial testing and lots of fault finding and I wanted to start testing EV...
 

Megger X1 firmware version 8.1 Released Electrical Advice

Electrical safey Electrical Advice

Electrical safey Discussion ThreadElectrical safey Electrical Advice

Good evening. Looking for some advice on how to define my career. Quilfiifed electrician, 2391, 18th edition, all of that good stuff.

Looking at taking a slightly different path, would
Like to get into electrical safety, electrical safety consultant type work.

At the beginning of the path, but what courses do you recommend. My knowledge of EAWR 1989 is fairly good.

Help / advice would be great

Dave...
 

Lockable sockets wired wrongly Electrical Advice

Lockable sockets wired wrongly Discussion ThreadLockable sockets wired wrongly Electrical Advice

During an eicr i found that all of the lockable sockets had reverse polarity , presumably from the manufacturer .
Of course this also questions the installation electrician and testing or lack thereof .
Has anyone else encountered this ?
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Lockable sockets wired wrongly for the original thread on...
 

What causes low IR readings? Electrical Advice

What causes low IR readings? Discussion ThreadWhat causes low IR readings? Electrical Advice

I’m currently at the second fix stage of a rewire and before all the flooring goes down I’ve decided to do r1+r2 readings to make sure everything is continuous and polarity is correct. I also decided to do insulation resistance tests and have got lower than expected readings.

On the downstairs lighting circuit I got a reading of around 200-300Mohm. After breaking the lighting circuit down I...
 

Hispec heat alarm Electrical Advice

Hispec heat alarm Discussion ThreadHispec heat alarm Electrical Advice

Hispec mains heat rf alarm in situ for 2 years no problems..started beeping intermittently changed battery still beeped..changed unit to 1 with lithium battery fine for 2 days then started beeping...meanwhile the original alarm on a shelf in a different room not beeped since ...any ideas?

Hispec heat alarm for the original thread on Electricians Forums
 

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Join PCBWay’s 11th Anniversary Celebration — Coupons, Modules Are Waiting for You

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PCBWay, founded in 2014, has emerged as a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse, offering solutions spanning PCB design, fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, and CNC machining. This year marks their 11th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, they’ve launched a series of promotional activities. Let’s get some coupons...
 

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junction box help

can u connect a 1.5mm with a 1.0mm in a jb i assume u can but it is bigger which is making these connections alot harder and fidgety. is it better to get a maintenance free junction box from screwfix and can all the wires fit into the jb, its four wires 1.0mm or 3 wires 1mm and one 1.5m?

(and no i didnt wire i just brought them down from the joists) and if someone can can you link the JB from screwfix if not all good

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Lighting fault (flickering lights )

Did a lighting job a few days ago in a sports hall , changing out dimmable surface mounted light to 600x600 LED panels .
There was a bit of rewireing to allow for standard switching as the old setup was a mains feed round the lights and a 2 core belden from a refractive switch .

Seemed to all go to plan , however I’ve had a report this morning of lights flickering and they want me back out to sort it , which I intend to do .

There are emergency lights in the hall that share the same...
 

PIR AND SWITCH Fault

Hi
One of our room lights got reported flashing intermittently and then would not work. I have checked at PIR and only 150v there is 240v at switch at com and L1 when switched. Even though its only 1 way switch. 2 cables coming in grey- com, L1 -brown, L2- black
At PIR grey - neut, Black and brown - live in and out
Replaced PIR and switch and the lights still not working
Thanks

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A genuine question for D W Cockburn

Mr Cockburn, I have read your posts with varying degrees of amazement and amusement. Obviously you believe, despite industry accepted standards which have been proven, that you are correct.
How then do you answer your critics in the IET, an organisation which I'm sure deserves respect, who in their review of your book state that you are either "An individual with a deep and unfathomable sense of humour or a dangerously deluded fool"

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House rewire-loft wiring & insulation

Hi all,

We want to get our house rewired and have been told that wiring in the loft will be left loose sat on top of insulation. Unless we remove the insulation ourselves then the wires can be secured to I assume sides of joists. The old wiring is clipped to the sides of joists now and through drilled holes through the joists.

What is the best practice on this? To me the secured and clipped approach seems better and I don't want a 'less good job' in this respect compared to what was...
 

what dewalt drills to get4electrics?

Looking to get a pair of dewalt drills for electrics any tips and best places to get them from preferably decent price 😀
also any idea if cashconverters is a good spot I didn't go in for them was just looking around the city and stumbled upon them. They seemed to have alot of tools including makita and some other brands and had 2 dewalt drills ill post the pic below they were £149.99.

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Have I wired this solar correctly.

This is at the mains unit end after a complete refurb.

I've come from the inverter in the loft into the isolator, then into the left side of the meter and then the right side of the meter into the RCBO.

The solar guys did all the loft work but had left site before I'd replaced the mains, that meter is the one I saved from the original installation. I should have noted what went where.

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Should I get these C3 faults fixed? Are any of them concerning?

Hi! I'm not an electrician so Im asking for an electricians advice. I'm planning to move into a new property soon and when I took a look at the EICR, there were a couple C3 faults:

1.6 No isolator fitted (meter box)

4.4 Consumer unit not to BS7671:2018 (bedroom)

4.18 No SPD fitted to installation (bedroom)

5.2 Cabling for heaters are not clipped properly (throughout)

Circuit 1 - Mcb overrated (bedroom)

The report was satisfactory but I asked if I could have these remedied before I...
 

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Garden wiring for lights and sockets

Hi Gents,
I am thinking about running some cables in the garden. The idea is to electrify the garden.
My idea is to run some electrical cables so I have
a). lights
b). electricity
There is a plan to build a shed or garden office at the end of the garden - about 40 meters away from the house.
The whole area will need some landscaping so I thought while I move the earth around it would be good to dig a long trench across the property and lie some cables.
One cable would be for the...
 

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Advice needed on mains power supply

Hi

On my last post about my hot tub supply it was noted that my supply was looped. Since then a National Grid subcontractor has come and carried out the work. They dug the cable out then a couple of days later did the work then the hole has been refilled and put right. After the electrical work was done I had a look and the cable looked dodgy (see photos)I raised this concern with the contractors and they put it right. They said the black marks on the cable was bitumen? and it had got there...
 

Fault finding a neutral to earth fault on S plan?

The RCBO is tripping on the heating system.
It is actually an S plan plus.
There is a neutral to earth fault of 0.02Mohms, this was tested at the FCU on the load side, with the load disconnected from the FCU.

The RCBO can be on and the boiler has all its displays working, but when you press the boost button on the programmer, it trips immediately.

I am new to fault finding on heating systems. My thinking is to just start breaking down the circuit as I usually would with a fault on a...
 

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Isolator instead of red cut out link

a collegue of mine has been told by a meter changer that we must have a red cut out before the meter.

currently there is a 2 pole isolator ,we assume its properly fused in the ryfield board (he has gone back to check).

i dont think BS7671 covers this though it may fall to us are we are most likely the BNO (owning the building).

does anyone know if ESQCR or any other regulation applies to this?

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Crosby Hall of Louisville Tile Recognized as Emerging Leader by Family Business AwardsLouisville Tile, one of America’s largest and longest-tenured distributors of ceramic tile and related products, is proud to announce that Crosby Hall, Chief Administrative Officer, has been honored by Louisville Business First in the 2025 Family Business Awards in the Rising Star/ Next Gen category.

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Stone News: Wilsonart Opens Denver Distribution and Design Center

Wilsonart Opens Denver Distribution and Design CenterWilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Denver Distribution and Design Center. This new 75,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to serve the growing market in the region, reaffirming Wilsonart’s commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. The facility marks the 24th company-owned distribution center for Wilsonart and will offer a large selection of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces in inventory and provide unmatched service to the market. Wilsonart Denver is located at 525 E. 58th Ave., Suite 300, Denver, CO, 80216.

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Stone News: New DataPUCK Sensor: Warranty Protection with Long-Term CLIMIT Monitoring

New DataPUCK Sensor: Warranty Protection with Long-Term CLIMIT MonitoringCLIMIT (Floorcloud), is proud to announce the launch of the DataPUCK, a powerful new data logging sensor designed to record temperature and humidity conditions on jobsites for up to two years. All too often the construction industry sees installations experience problems weeks and months after projects have been completed, most commonly due to internal building controls being turned off. The CLIMIT DataPUCK now makes it possible to capture long-term ambient conditions during and after installation, providing the documentation needed to protect contractors throughout their entire warranty period.

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Welcome to the UK Plumbers Forums website, accept no imitations! As there is one going around which there are more details about in the Plumbers Arms. Google Chrome and other browsers are redirecting the visitors to our site so I am seeing the odd person being sent here in our stats.​


Although he wont be doing it for too much longer I don't think. More on that later. 🙂

Stone News: Schluter Systems Celebrates Four Wins at TTMAC Annual Awards

Schluter Systems Celebrates Four Wins at TTMAC Annual Awards
chluter Systems is proud to announce that four outstanding projects featuring its innovativeproducts were recognized at the Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC) Annual Convention and AwardsCeremony held this week in Winnipeg.​

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Stone News: Neolith Releases New Collection Combining Technology and Design

Neolith Releases New Collection Combining Technology and Design
Neolith presents Neolith Iconic Design, a new collection that transforms the language of surfaces by merging technology, design and art into a unique expression of sophistication and realism. The collection is the result of more than five years of research and development. It incorporates a groundbreaking 3D printing technology and full body veining design where the surface comes to life from the inside and flows continuously outwards, allowing for an entire volume with perfectly integrated aesthetics. With this innovation, Neolith redefines the concept of naturalness, achieving an unprecedented level of realism by creating a surface particle by particle, as if it were crafted by nature itself.​

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Stone News: Daltile Welcomes Guests at “Parked at NeoCon” Luncheon

Daltile Welcomes Guests at “Parked at NeoCon” LuncheonDaltile’s Chicago Design Studio welcomed architects, designers and other customers to its annual “Parked At NeoCon” lunch event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Held every year during the international NeoCon commercial design tradeshow, Daltile’s luncheon showcased the brand’s exciting new products and gave NeoCon attendees a nice, relaxing oasis from the miles-long tradeshow held just across the street in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Daltile’s Chicago Design Studio (located at 316 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL) is part of the brand’s vast network of design studios and design service centers catering to customers nationwide.

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🥵 It's hot out there - so be prepared!
☀️ When tiling in the heat take care to:
💧 Use fresh, clean cold water in your mix
🕶️ Mix your products in the shade
❌ Don't leave bags or product in the sun
⚠️ Be aware of reduced open and working times
#TilingTips #TileInstallation #TileWork #Tiling

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Stone News: Crosby Hall of Louisville Tile Recognized as Emerging Leader by Family Business Awards

Crosby Hall of Louisville Tile Recognized as Emerging Leader by Family Business AwardsLouisville Tile, one of America’s largest and longest-tenured distributors of ceramic tile and related products, is proud to announce that Crosby Hall, Chief Administrative Officer, has been honored by Louisville Business First in the 2025 Family Business Awards in the Rising Star/ Next Gen category.

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Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

Stone News: Wilsonart Opens Denver Distribution and Design Center

Wilsonart Opens Denver Distribution and Design CenterWilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Denver Distribution and Design Center. This new 75,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to serve the growing market in the region, reaffirming Wilsonart’s commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. The facility marks the 24th company-owned distribution center for Wilsonart and will offer a large selection of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces in inventory and provide unmatched service to the market. Wilsonart Denver is located at 525 E. 58th Ave., Suite 300, Denver, CO, 80216.

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Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

Stone News: New DataPUCK Sensor: Warranty Protection with Long-Term CLIMIT Monitoring

New DataPUCK Sensor: Warranty Protection with Long-Term CLIMIT MonitoringCLIMIT (Floorcloud), is proud to announce the launch of the DataPUCK, a powerful new data logging sensor designed to record temperature and humidity conditions on jobsites for up to two years. All too often the construction industry sees installations experience problems weeks and months after projects have been completed, most commonly due to internal building controls being turned off. The CLIMIT DataPUCK now makes it possible to capture long-term ambient conditions during and after installation, providing the documentation needed to protect contractors throughout their entire warranty period.

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Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

UK Plumbers Forums provides Plumbing Advice and Gas Advice for Gas Engineers; Gas Safe Register

UK Plumbers Forum

Welcome to the UK Plumbers Forums website, accept no imitations! As there is one going around which there are more details about in the Plumbers Arms. Google Chrome and other browsers are redirecting the visitors to our site so I am seeing the odd person being sent here in our stats.​


Although he wont be doing it for too much longer I don't think. More on that later. 🙂

Stone News: Schluter Systems Celebrates Four Wins at TTMAC Annual Awards

Schluter Systems Celebrates Four Wins at TTMAC Annual Awards
chluter Systems is proud to announce that four outstanding projects featuring its innovativeproducts were recognized at the Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC) Annual Convention and AwardsCeremony held this week in Winnipeg.​

.

Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

Stone News: Neolith Releases New Collection Combining Technology and Design

Neolith Releases New Collection Combining Technology and Design
Neolith presents Neolith Iconic Design, a new collection that transforms the language of surfaces by merging technology, design and art into a unique expression of sophistication and realism. The collection is the result of more than five years of research and development. It incorporates a groundbreaking 3D printing technology and full body veining design where the surface comes to life from the inside and flows continuously outwards, allowing for an entire volume with perfectly integrated aesthetics. With this innovation, Neolith redefines the concept of naturalness, achieving an unprecedented level of realism by creating a surface particle by particle, as if it were crafted by nature itself.​

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Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

Stone News: Daltile Welcomes Guests at “Parked at NeoCon” Luncheon

Daltile Welcomes Guests at “Parked at NeoCon” LuncheonDaltile’s Chicago Design Studio welcomed architects, designers and other customers to its annual “Parked At NeoCon” lunch event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Held every year during the international NeoCon commercial design tradeshow, Daltile’s luncheon showcased the brand’s exciting new products and gave NeoCon attendees a nice, relaxing oasis from the miles-long tradeshow held just across the street in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Daltile’s Chicago Design Studio (located at 316 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL) is part of the brand’s vast network of design studios and design service centers catering to customers nationwide.

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Tile Blog | UK Tiling News | Standards for Tiles in the UK | Tile Advice - Some of our tile blogs and news sites.



UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forum | Tiler in Durham | UK Tilers Forums | Plumbers Forum - Blogs by Untold Media

Have you tried new RUBI DL-125 tile saw? 🤯 lightweight and versatile for every day use #RUBItools #TileSaw #tilecuttin...

xZJ_CA6DHiJvdOIws&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-2.webp

Have you tried new RUBI DL-125 tile saw? 🤯 lightweight and versatile for every day use
#RUBItools #TileSaw #tilecutting #tilingtools #porcelaintiles

.

🥵 It's hot out there - so be prepared! ☀️ When tiling in the heat take care to: 💧 Use fresh, clean cold water in your...

hYILTCB7k0sgm7a4U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.webp

🥵 It's hot out there - so be prepared!
☀️ When tiling in the heat take care to:
💧 Use fresh, clean cold water in your mix
🕶️ Mix your products in the shade
❌ Don't leave bags or product in the sun
⚠️ Be aware of reduced open and working times
#TilingTips #TileInstallation #TileWork #Tiling

.

This is an automated RSS feed from BAL Tiling on Facebook, to UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums

Sunshine-ready and styled to perfection ☀️ ig goodingsgardens have created an alfresco dream with our porcelain paving s...

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