Recent content by Percyprod

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    Some wiring info

    Hi Trailer Guy, exactly my point. I worked in the electricity supply industry, and we have special signature called 'caution notice' and these were attached to a point of isolation, such as a removed fuse, to make sure it wasn't re-energised. It's quite a bang if you put a 400 amp fuse into a...
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    Rates for stables

    I can assure you that that point crossed my mind more than once, in fact not only crossed but paused for some time. Must admit the solar panel/battery/led floods worked ok, but now able to use power tools, kettle etc. Working on swmbo with regard to comfy chair/TV/stereo/jacuzzi.
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    Rates for stables

    Oh yes, I'm expecting that to happen, just like they did with diesel. One day the best thing since sliced bread (What was the best thing before sliced bread?) next the son of Satan! Sorry, person of Satan.
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    Rates for stables

    Just an addition to my 'bit of a gloat' post, when I applied for electricity I was told I needed an address for the stables, 'the field's wasn't good enough. As I I phoned the local council and a very nice man said no problem, what address would you like. I have him the name the field was known...
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    Some wiring info

    I've noticed over time a few people asking about installing lights etc. In stables. I am a qualified electrician, although not to part P of the regs, as for several years I worked for the local electricity board, which aren't covered by the 17th edition, so I thought I might be able to give some...
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    Bit of a gloat!

    The radio is the best bit, I had to sing to myself before and I've got an awful voice!
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    Bit of a gloat!

    Sorry, should have been 'nice men'!
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    When does the teenage phase end?

    Is this a horse or your daughter? Symptoms could apply to either.
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    Bit of a gloat!

    After a few years of using solar panel/ battery/led floodlight to light our stables, we now have mains electricity! Although the pole was only about 15metres from the stables, it was on our neighbors side of the hedge. We were quoted £2000 for a supply. However, the pole had to be changed, and...
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