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Extending SWA garage cable Electrical Advice

Extending SWA garage cable Discussion ThreadExtending SWA garage cable Electrical Advice

I have run 10mm2 3 core SWA to garage CU but miscalculated the length and no way Im going to reach the house CU. I need to extend the cable, is it acceptable to do it like on the picture?
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Do you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Electrical Advice

Do you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Discussion ThreadDo you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Electrical Advice

I think I'm right in guessing that most of the grants have stopped long ago when it comes to adding them to your existing property?

So does that mean the solar boom a decade back has fully stopped these days?

Any grants and things to add them to new properties? Or would you just be buying a house with them already on these...
 

Ryefield Board Electrical Advice

Ryefield Board Discussion ThreadRyefield Board Electrical Advice

Hello all.
I have been asked to fit a Ryefield board and switch-fuse on an existing 3 phase supply so that a shop can have its own meter and 3 additional meters are going to be installed for future flats above the shop.
All of these are currently on 60a switch fuses.
Have spoken to UKPN and they are only down to upgrade the existing fuses to 100amp, the connection of the Ryefield and meters is to be carried out by...
 

Ferrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Electrical Advice

Ferrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Discussion ThreadFerrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Electrical Advice

Ancillary to my other post, I wanted to check if something was up to standard in part of the installation I'm doing.

We have a metal back box in this case. I've got a fly lead going to the face plate, which has the two other CPC cables going to it also. I've not been happy with how sturdy the connection is if I use 3 solid core...
 

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...
 

Man cave power feed from new build property issue Electrical Advice

Man cave power feed from new build property issue Discussion ThreadMan cave power feed from new build property issue Electrical Advice

Hi All,
I am in the process of purchasing a new build property in Swadlincote Derbyshire
And want to build a man cave so require the standard lights and sockets for the build
The house builder has mentioned running from an external socket ?
The little bit I do know of electrics this doesn’t sound correct or adequate,
I have mains in the garage with...
 

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?

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What LED failure rate is acceptable? Electrical Advice

What LED failure rate is acceptable? Discussion ThreadWhat LED failure rate is acceptable? Electrical Advice

Hi,

What do people consider is an acceptable failure level for LED bulbs?

I have two examples, both from TLC "LEDLite" home brand lights.

1st, I fitted 6 of their 8W filament LED bulbs with 2 years guarantee in my parents house, and 3 have failed within the first year. (50% failure in half the guarantee period)

2nd I fitted 45 “LED Fire Rated Downlight” lamps (all in one...
 

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...
 
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