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  1. J

    Why 2 hob ratings per ring

    Hi all. Could someone clarify why there is two hob power ratings on AEG IKB64301FB Electric Induction Hob - Black - https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hobs/aeg-ikb64301fb-electric-induction-hob-black-10186499-pdt.html Also what would be the total wattage. Hoping this...
  2. S

    Capacity on ring main

    Hi, I'm a DIY'er, new to this forum. My situation is, I'm laying a new kitchen ring circuit for my sister. The ring will supply the obvious kitchen appliances including 3kW oven, fan, washing machine, dishwasher, f/f, microwave, toaster, kettle, plus an elec fire at the far end. Potentially an...
  3. J

    Ring main.

    Question I have is, is it ok to have x2 ring main circuits on one 32amp type B MCB?? If so does this meet the current regs. TIA.
  4. W

    7 core NYYJ cable to extend ring final circuit?

    Hi, Extending a ring final circuit off a socket in the kitchen through the wall into the shed on the other side. I already have 7 core NYYJ 2.5mm cable and I was wondering if I could use that to go through the wall to a J/B then connect to singles in conduit which would add about 4 meters in...
  5. J

    Open circuit on a ring main.

    Hi All! Officially losing my EF forum virginity with this one, and would greatly appreciate any help you guys could throw my way! Through Covid-19 and no work currently being undertaken, this would seem like the best opportunity to finish the portfolio for my qualification. I am a 3rd year...
  6. A

    UK British Telecom Ring Back Code

    Does anyone know what the British Telecom Ring Back Code is NOW. It used to be 17070 but that no longer works. You dial the ring back code and then hang up and the exchange rings you back. It used to also tell you what the number of the line is. I am doing a job at a relative’s house in...
  7. UKMeterman

    A good video about a 1920's lift including the slip ring motor

    The power guys might like View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlI0yOYHH0
  8. D

    Ring, Radial and Earth

    Hey guys! Hope some of you can help me out quickly! So I've got incoming PV and battery supply of 2000W at roughly 8.7A. This is through an RCBO and to a RCCB 30mA garage style consumer unit, just with a 16a and 6a MCB. The 16A serves 5 sets of double sockets with about 15M of 2.5mm. 1st...
  9. L

    Fused spur on ring main

    Hi All, and thanks in advance for reading my question. I have soent the last 30 mins searching online without an answer to y question. My kitchen is currently being rewired. The hob is going to run off a fused switched spur. The switched spur is currently wired directly into the kitchen ring so...
  10. Floody

    Ring main repair advice

    Afternoon. I've recently had a ring main fault where a leg from socket to socket has gone down to earth. All sockets off, continuity testing between each leg and core and found the culprit. Was tripping RCD when turning ring on (kitchen) Anyway, I havent got the option to put a new leg in, so...
  11. Q

    Extending a ring main wagos or crimps

    Evening all, Was just wondering when extending a ring main from a socket (not a spur but keeping it as a ring ) I have always been told to crimp cables through but would it be acceptable to use wago style lever connectors instead, as the connections are accessible anyway inside the back box...
  12. N

    Ring Pro Transformer in CU

    I currently have a Ring transformer wired up and working. The original door bell had its on transformer that was next to the CU and the wiring was used from that for the Ring setup. I would really like to get rid of the additional box, as its in my hallway and i already have the CU, house alarm...
  13. K

    Can i run led under cabinet lights off a ring circuit spur?

    Hi I'm fitting a new kitchen and as the light circuit isn't that easy to get to I want to fit a spur off 2 different sockets. My thoughts were to run a spur from each socket and fit a fused switch to feed low voltage led under cabinet lighting. 3 leds under each side. would this be acceptable or...
  14. J

    Diversity on a Ring Final

    Hi there, I'm just trying to get myself into cable calc and my first hurdle is demand and diversity. I understand the majority of what is coming across in tables A1 and A2 OSG but I'm just struggling to clearly understand what I should be using for demand on a domestic 32amp ring final...
  15. R

    DIY socket ring - is this allowed?

    Hi all I’m new here and need some advice :) We’ve got an old Victorian house with a suspended ground floor. We’ve had a rat problem (Sorted now!) and they’ve chewed through part of the ring main downstairs. I was thinking of replacing the line of cable they’ve chewed through myself (It’s red and...
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