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by xjs1200
Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Differences between Metal and Plastic Boxes
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Thank you 333Rocky333 for the info.

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by xjs1200
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Differences between Metal and Plastic Boxes
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Differences between Metal and Plastic Boxes

Hi Everyone, I have a question and it may sound stupid, but there should be a logical reason for that or even a regulation. Why metal boxes are used in brick walls and plastic ones in plasterboards. I mean is there any reason for not allowing plastic ones - like the dry lining boxes - in normal wall...
by xjs1200
Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: radial circuits
Replies: 5
Views: 6431

Hi guys, It's amazing how much valuable information we can learn from this forum and educate ourselves without putting our lives at risk. I've been to different countries in the continent and saw that they use radial circuits for sockets instead of rings, and also all of them are protected by RCDs (...
by xjs1200
Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Kitchen's ring and switches
Replies: 3
Views: 2904

Many thanks for the replies KB and Eric.
by xjs1200
Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Kitchen's ring and switches
Replies: 3
Views: 2904

Kitchen's ring and switches

Hi, I had a look at the ring circuit article of your website, and then also had a look at some topics regarding electrical installations in kitchens. I understand the concept of the ring, and the reasons why a kitchen should have its own ring circuit. I also udenrtsand that it is useful for every ap...
by xjs1200
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: Advent all in one computer
Replies: 5
Views: 8951

Hi, when you switch the computer on, can you hear anything or can you see any lights on? if not it's more likely that the power cable is faulty, the fuse of the cable was burnt, the power supply is gone, or the switch is knackered. if the computer does work when you switch it on, then we need the la...
by xjs1200
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing a CU
Replies: 2
Views: 2954

Hi Sparx, thanks for the advice. Currently the cupboard is separated in two halves by a shelf. The gas meter is located in the upper section, and this where I was told to install the new CU. Meanwhile the electric meter is placed in the lower section, and there are two boards where all this stuff is...
by xjs1200
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:11 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing a CU
Replies: 2
Views: 2954

Replacing a CU

I would like to have the CU replaced and asked some electricians for quotes. The actual CU is a bit old and is located in the toilet downstairs on the LHS above the basin. I asked the electricians if it was allowed to keep the CU there and they said that there is no problem. The actual CU is a flush...
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