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Forum: Ask an Electrician

For DIY'ers (see sticky post !). Are you up to the job ? If you need advice on a simple electrical task, ask here. Check whether you should really call in a professional before risking tackling the work yourself!

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: IMPORTANT - Please read first !

    Any specific advice with regards to electrical work, diy work or any other advice given by any of our contributors, or by ElectricalForum.co.uk is...

    Posted By ForumAdmin
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    11th October 2007 09:03 AM Go to last post
  1. advise on hob/oven connected load

    Hi, have just had a new hob installed and got an electrician to wire in power supply for it. separate feed to 32amp rcd, at the time i asked him...

    Posted By ginettaman
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    25th July 2010 12:29 PM Go to last post
  2. Additional PME in the TT system?

    Hi. Guys. A Washing machine service guy told me better check the earthing so I have a electrician to do peoridical test. It's been failed as Zs...

    Posted By tonyhan
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    20th July 2010 08:41 PM Go to last post
  3. Type B MCB Query

    I have been having trouble understanding breakers... for example a 16A breaker will only start to trip at around 25 amps, why is this? why does it...

    Posted By monkeyblaine
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    12th July 2010 01:18 PM Go to last post
  4. Question Power to shed

    I have just knocked down a prefab garage which had power to it, power was run from my consumer unit rcd. b16 fuse, 4mm twin and earth cable run down...

    Posted By helzapoppin
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    4th July 2010 08:02 PM Go to last post
  5. Transformer size

    Hi what size transformer would I need to run a 110v table saw off my 240v mains. the saw as a 2.5KW induction motor. Thanks for any help.

    Posted By dekhand
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    4th July 2010 07:27 PM Go to last post
  6. Advice Please

    I'm no electrician but normally a reasonably competent DIY'r. My sister has an electrical problem that I don't understand so maybe someone can help,...

    Posted By Jim Philbin
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    4th July 2010 03:45 PM Go to last post
  7. Cool TV in horsebox problem

    I have a horsebox which has a living area with separate 12v supply for lights, TV, water pump, toilet flush etc. Everything works fine except for...

    Posted By scrummy.mummy
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    28th June 2010 06:21 PM Go to last post
  8. Exclamation Help - just an informed opion please

    It may seem a long question but am sure the answer is not long, nobody,anywhere has given me an answer. Have storage heaters which are never used...

    Posted By Ellimay
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    8th June 2010 12:50 PM Go to last post
  9. help

    are you aloud to install power sockets in a disused fire place?

    Posted By frenchy
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    7th June 2010 08:55 PM Go to last post

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