In preparation for an EVSE installation, I am running the supply cable from the main CU, via catenary, to a new CU in my garage.
The cable is 6mm twin-core + cpc NYY-J (Tuf Sheath-type), which is not the easiest of cables to bend!
I have a length of the cable coming out of a walk-in cupboard...
Hey all, I'm brand new to this world, im currently studying with TPA college to become an electrician just wondering if anyone has any advice for a complete beginner.
I have a Bosch DKE995EGB cooker hood that has stopped working completely - no lights or fan. I've confirmed power to the control module and checked the motor.
Any pointers/ideas - or url's to other appropriate forums?
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The wire of my dehumdifier is broken (Meaco 20L Low Energy). The wire was being pulled over a period of time, which seems to have lead to a break in the wire. It got to the point where I had sparks and some flames/smoke which lead me to stop using it very promptly.
Im really struggling to...
Hi, I recently moved into a house with electric storage heaters and am looking to replace them with electric radiators. Gas and oil are not viable options for heating the house and heat pumps are too expensive, so I've narrowed it down to a choice between ceramic core radiators and...
Hi guys I’m at one of the funny times in my career where I can’t decide on what I want to do. I’m wondering if one of you experiences folks can offer some advice.
Here’s a bit about me: I’m now 27, I did an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering 17-21 a lot of metal work fabrication welding...
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I'm looking to get the lionshare of a small shed wired before a friendly electrician does the needful. I'm a confident DIYer, but I would appreciate any more experienced view to check my logic.
My house was professionally rewired in 2022, but I would like to connect a small 8x6ft shed to a...
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I don't know exactly how to format this so i'll jump straight in, i am 31 y/o looking to train in the electrical field, multiple reasons for that but as for everyone...
Hi, need some advice, I moved over from Sse in 2020 to Octpus energy. Whilst I was with SSE I was on E10 when I went over to octopus they put me on E7. I had a old type meter the meters had been installed in 2013 when the flats where built. Anyways I live alone in a 2 bed flat and I work from 8...
Question 4 mentions nothing of diversity so I’m confused wether to leave diversity until question 6 or not. But wouldn’t I need to apply diversity to get the right cable calcs and protective devices
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So I am sure the expertise on this forum will be able to decode this very easily. But it has completely baffled me. I'm in training so forgive the ignorance.
Doing a bit of dead testing on a lighting circuit downstairs. Came across this at a light fitting.
Appears that the colours...
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I'm installing a Hoover oven and would like a little help please. The oven code is HOC3158IN.
The oven manual states "The power cable must be H05V2V2-F."Also "The plug and the socket
must conform to the current norms of the installation country."
The label on the side of the oven...
Completed my AM2s start of this year.
My whole career plan is to run my own company/sole trader. Be my own boss basically.
I always get asked when I will be able to sign stuff off. So, I believe this is when I get a company setup and become a member of the competence persons scheme, is this...
Hi, can someone please advise on where if anywhere I may acquire an adapter to duct out this old Elica cooker hood. The hole is 150mm x 90mm and I can’t imagine a way of ducting out without an adapter of some sort. Does this item exist or would it just originally have come with the cooker and no...
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I am new to this forum and I have a question regarding a relay that I am installing on a motorcycle wiring harness.
What I'm trying to do is install a momentary ignition switch, and the question is if the relay is connected correctly in this diagram.
Thanks in advance.
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First of all I apologise if this is in the wrong forum, I figured the general forum may be the best bet :)
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I apologise this may be a bit detail heavy but I figure if I can explain my situation then someone who has been/or is in my...
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