Recent content by Sparko wannabee

Hi there. I am hoping all is well. Hoping to have a chat about electrics with you all. Just saying hi. Eddie.

So what's the solution? Fitting fire guards behind them? Is it just a case of never allowing insulation to be put over them or are there other things that can be done to make them safe? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hello to everyone. I have recently completed a City and Guilds 3 year course in eletrical installation. I was a postman and took a redudancy settlement ( maybe not a wise move in todays climate) and was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting started as an electrician. Self employed or...

Thanks for the replies, great forum you have here by the way. I have a minor technical question. If the cable supplying the shower is not up to the job and the voltage drop down it too great surely this will not affect the rest of the house it will just affect the shower as the lights should...

Thanks for the answers. I have a city and guilds diploma (3years night school) and have yet to do my inspection and testing course. I am going to investigate this more by paying the lady a visit, I think it's just a momentary dimming but until I get there cannot tell. I will also check to see...

Hello to all. I have a question regarding an eletrical shower. Whenever my friend switches it on the upstairs lights seem to dim. She is a little worried and has asked me for some advice. I am going to go and have a look to make sure the shower is on it's own circuit and everything is wired...