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by jasont82
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: key board configuration
Replies: 1
Views: 4210

key board configuration

hi there i just had windows re intalled at a computer shop. since i got it back the keyboard has changed. all the letters are the same its the symbols that have either swapped with other keys or i just cant find them at all. ive been told this is an easy fix and i just have to go to settings somewhe...
by jasont82
Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: possible damp issues
Replies: 2
Views: 3029

also wondering if the flat wasnt damp proofed properly when it was built as it was only built in 2003. if this is the case what course of action would i take? would i have to use my insurance to get it fixed? would i sue the builder? would i just get the builder back to fix it? is there some sort of...
by jasont82
Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: possible damp issues
Replies: 2
Views: 3029

possible damp issues

hi there im having alot of mould growing on the ceiling of our bathroom. we clean it off but it just comes back again. the walls are tiled to the ceiling so it seams to be just on the ceiling but around the window isnt tiled and has also got mould growing on it. the flat was built in 2003 we moved i...
by jasont82
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Plant and Tool Hire Forum
Topic: not sure where to put this.... question on cordless drills
Replies: 1
Views: 6943

not sure where to put this.... question on cordless drills

hi there, not sure where to post this question but anyway.... ive been looking at getting a new cordless drill but was wondering what counts when it comes to battery sizes for example. 18v 1.3ah vs 14.4 2.0ah vs. 12v 2.6ah. i know there are three or so different battery technologies, so for this exa...
by jasont82
Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: annoying window popping up
Replies: 2
Views: 4891

annoying window popping up

hi guys im having problems with my gfs laptop. im not very good with computers and have been trying to fix it by installing ccleaner, buying AVG internet security and this other program called regcure.. ive used all three to scan and delete things that shouldnt be there but this window keeps popping...
by jasont82
Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: fault finding
Replies: 3
Views: 3126

hey guys thanks for your quick reply
i havent taken it off an mcb. just off the rcd. still protected by a 10amp breaker. will try suss things out on the defrost side.
cheers
by jasont82
Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: fault finding
Replies: 3
Views: 3126

fault finding

hi there. friend of mine has a shop that has 5 frigde circuits on a seperate rcd consumer unit. the rcd kept tripping and they narrowed it down to a particular chill cabinet. they had a spark out but he couldnt find the problem. i went and had a look and thought pehaps its just nuisance tripping whe...
by jasont82
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: circuits not requiring an rcd
Replies: 5
Views: 22830

circuits not requiring an rcd

hi there was just wondering with the new 17th edition regs stating cicrcuits to be used by an ordinary person must be on rcd (or something along those lines), what does that leave out? does this only apply to sockets? Can someone explain it for me? I know lights should be on rcd and so should socket...
by jasont82
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spurs and switched sockets.
Replies: 3
Views: 4330

oh ok i see. so if i were to spur off a ring with just a switch and put two sockets in a radial then there is a potential for the two sockets to pull 26amps combined (13a each) then i would need to a fused spur as the 2.5mm radial is only good enough to handle 16-20amps before it over heats and melt...
by jasont82
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electric hob and oven
Replies: 1
Views: 3899

electric hob and oven

hi there i have a gas hob and electric oven but want to change the hob to an electric one. the oven is on a 45amp circuit. i figure thats good for 10kw. my oven only draws 2.3kw and my new electric hob has a max load of 7kw. can i run the hob and oven off the same circuit as worst case its only goin...
by jasont82
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spurs and switched sockets.
Replies: 3
Views: 4330

spurs and switched sockets.

hi there im doing some alterations to a mates kitchen, just moving some switches on the wall that control sockets under the worktop. its wired up like you would wire a spur. the switch is wired into the 2.5mm ring then a 2.5mm tail is taken to the socket under the worktop. im just confused because i...
by jasont82
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spurs
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

hi again, just been looking for where i saw that thing about wheel chair access. ive found it, it was in a question title [i]'swich fused spurs in kitchens, i hate them' [/i]yes thats right 'swich' not 'switched' anyway it was said that no longer can consumer units be tucked under stairs you need wh...
by jasont82
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spurs
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

thanks for clearing that up. another quick question on another topic..
ive read somewhere that consumer units must be accessable for wheel chair access. can you direct me to where that information comes from?
thanks again and keep up the good work.
by jasont82
Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spurs
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

spurs

hi there not sure if this question has been answered before but anyway... should major appliances like fridges, washing machines and dish washers be wired through a spur? or can you just plug them in to a socket? ive noticed most people have them wired through a spur is this a regulation? spurs in a...
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