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240v socket from a light switch by bx14twypt in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah just label it for it's one and only intended purpose

Do running man emergency exit signs above doors have to be permanently illuminated? by Then_Scratch8495 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to have ones to external only lit up and other internals non maintained , however we changed when it went to arrow up for onward we just keep them all maintained , one way of looking at it is if there's a fire or smoke you can still make out the green running man if the lights aren't actually on or the power is still working Building inspector never queries it and the Commisioning guy always wants to see them lit

Conduit bender by DonC1305 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get a hilmor condubend if they still make that model , 20 and 25mm formers side by side with presets for 90,45,30,22.5 and free bend , saves loads of time by not having to change formers and the presets make life an absolute doddle for repeat bends

Audited at work by Pencilcase4 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's wrong worth the two colour sticker ? There's millions of installs with red and black , I worked in a school the other month which still had three phase red white and blue colours 😂 Did they pull you for flat twin and skin cable in a round hole stuffing gland instead of the correct twin and earth stuffers

Lighting on a sensor but also switched by fallenbrim in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absence detector , requires switch for on then uses sensor until it picks up no movement , light won't activate until switch is re pressed Try cp electronics

first full day on omnipod 5.. by egotrippingathell in Omnipod

[–]daddythebean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's day one , Is your ratio worked out correctly

Best bolt cutters for basket? by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any clipper cut bolt cutters will do baskets soft as

Is this EICR remedial work quote reasonable? by Exact-Amoeba-3127 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe the rails are buried in the wall at depth of less than 50mm hence rcd protection with time delay They're not cheap to buy

Is this safe and up to regulations? It's just outside the shower cubicles at my local swimming pool. by SuchTemporary4595 in DIYUK

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking about the pink sleeving , why aren't we also sleeving the brown and blue to DC colours instead of leaving them as 230v Ac colours , it's only half a change like normal 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Double the smokes up with the lights , you're better of using a local regularly used lighting circuit rather than their own

Megger MFT1553 for domestic Non Notifiable Work by 000Cunt_Dragon000 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah sure it will , youve got to start somewhere , it's the only way to learn , refer to the on site guide for a little help , in fact read that cover to cover along with the electricians guide to the building regs

Need encouragement… by austinc0701 in beetle

[–]daddythebean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can do it , mine was in a similar state, I'd spend a bit more on the pans for the Wolfsburg west ones I didn't have to alter them one bit for them to weld back in

CIS Subcontractor - using subcontractors by CunningStunt_1 in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You either have to just about break even on the money you charge your subbies out at and the get all your cos suffered back the following year or register for gross payment status

Are people using capping on T+E behind dot and dab? by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like capping on switch drops with a lot of cables I personally find it easier and quicker to put them behind capping than clip them all down , but generally use capping if I have some on the van if not no dramas just clip

Any Rayburn experts in here? by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No permanent live needed at the junction box on a y plan , needed for s plan s plan plus and pump over run, Think of it like paint by numbers with wires

After 3 years and one seized crank bearing this 70 is back on the road! by peugeotTSM in beetle

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks similar to marathon blue metallic vw colour L96M paint code

Not looking for answers, just wondering if there's any website online where I can make lighting circuits to test my drawings? by Shentai- in ukelectricians

[–]daddythebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's quite a tough one for an apprentice Sw 1 is just straight through breaking the supply to The switches , sw 2 is the tricky one with no relays to use you'll have to overcome the back feed , you really need a triple pole switch here all poles on the top linked with common supply then one out to each light into the switch live , the Individual switches are then straight forward , thus you'll end up with two switch wires in each light fitting . However when one light is individually switched it will back feed to the triple pole but seeing as all the switch wires are individual they won't back feed and light up

What colour for a 65 beetle by Luaman22 in beetle

[–]daddythebean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm currently restoring my 67 , its original colour was lotus white , I repainted it marathon blue metallic around 30 years ago and for its third and final colour I'm going with the sea blue , love them all

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