Coaxial Cables for TV, RG6, Connectors Twist, Crimp, Compression, Belling Lee Plug
Video | 6 months ago
RG6 coaxial cables and installing various types of connectors onto the cable. ► Social Media: X: https://x.com/jwflame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwflame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwflame/ ► Support this channel: Patreon: https://www.patr...
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Voltage Protector Test and Teardown
Video | 7 months ago
A plug in device which disconnects the supply if the voltage goes above or below set thresholds. This one has the UK plug and socket, other types are available. This will protect against 'surges' which is where the voltage goes too high for seconds or minut...
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Fused Connection Units, Switched, Unswitched, Fire Alarm Versions.
Video | 7 months ago
Fused Connection Units with no switch, and those with a double pole switch. Also a version for fire alarms with the fuse concealed and a key used to operate the switch. Sometimes incorrectly called 'fused spurs' although the spur would be a cable from a rin...
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Slot Pozi Screws on Circuit Breakers, Plus Minus , Modulo
Video | 7 months ago
Screws used on circuit breakers which are a combination of Pozi and a flat blade in a single screw head. Also called Plus Minus or Modulo. #2 is the most common size, although some RCBOs have #1 screws. #3 also exists but is rarely used. Combination Philips...
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Retractive Switch
Short | 7 months ago
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Retractive Switches & Scolmore Click switch modules
Video | 7 months ago
Retractive or momentary switches, as typically used as an exit button for electric doors and stairway light switch controls with a remote timer. Also covers Scolmore Click switches which have removeable switch modules for custom arrangements. The examples a...
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Flexes - Identification Codes, Conductor Classes
Video | 8 months ago
Conductors: Class 1 = Solid conductors Class 2 = Stranded conductors Class 5 = Flexible conductors Class 6 = Flexible conductors which are more flexible than class 5. Harmonised cable codes: https://www.elandcables.com/media/39690/harmonised-codes_1.pdf ► S...
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Junction Boxes - Brown Phenolic, Accessible or Not, Maintenance Free, Screw Terminals, Nylon
Video | 8 months ago
Junction boxes of various styles, where they can and can't be used, and examples from various manufacturers. ► Social Media: X: https://x.com/jwflame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwflame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwflame/ ► Support this cha...
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HD or 4K Poll Results
Short | 8 months ago
Conclusions from the recent poll - whether 4K content would be useful. The majority voted no, which is not surprising as most video views are on mobile devices with small screens. ► Social Media: X: https://x.com/jwflame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/j...
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Lamp Testing Box Update - G9 Socket 230V
Short | 8 months ago
Update on the recent video about the lamp testing box. Many comments suggested one of the other sockets is for G9 230V lamps, and it is. ► Social Media: X: https://x.com/jwflame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwflame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
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Lamp Test Box Overview and Modifications
Video | 8 months ago
A low cost box for testing lamps, one of many similar designs available. Some minor modifications inside, and the plug is replaced with a UK BS1363 type. ► Social Media: X: https://x.com/jwflame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwflame Instagram: https://...
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Polythene Cable, Twin No CPC, 1960s. Compared to Modern PVC
Video | 8 months ago
An example of some polythene or polyethylene insulated cable from the 1960s. Twin conductor, black / red insulation with a grey outer sheath. Compared to a modern PVC insulated cable, and subjected to a flame test to see the differences between the material...
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