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Got an awkward bathroom fan installation in a downstairs flat, concrete ceilings and (some) walls. Bathroom is already fully tiled and...
I'm writing this mainly hoping something occurs to me while writing it!
I got called to an occasionally tripping RCD. It's a Hager double height...
I have just replaced my old double oven which was about 10 years old with a new model as whenever I used the top oven it tripped the electrics...
Ok i may get slated for this one but here goes; A bit of background info first.
Its been a while since ive looked at my iee regs, and ive not...
Morning guys!
Went to look at a consumer unit change today with a PME supply.
Now, right next to this was an old BS3036 60A fused mem cutout...
I had a 6amp RCBO feeding a 2.5mm radial ( temporary measure)
It tripped, as I expected would
But once tripped, all the other circuits went...
We are currently renovating an old house after recently moving in. Whilst purchasing the property we received written assurances that the original...
A friend of mine is looking to have an electric shower fitted and has floorboards up already (mostly, long story). Anyway there is a run of 2.5mm...
I was off duty, but this was a nice collection all in the same place:
The 5 amp and 15 amp are obvious.
The 4 pin one? 3 phase? It has Red B and...
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done an EICR on a small office around 5 years old someone has added extra socket circuits from new to suit layout.
they have added...
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I am getting someone in to change an outdoor switch and outdoor wall light (like for like).
The old switch and light was covered by a...
Hi all, I am looking for some advice regarding old rewireable (3036) fuse boards in regards to additions and alterations. I am an electrician and...
I have an electric oven - now many years old.
I have replaced the main circular 2.5kW oven element (ELEHY6708) several times over the years...
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The ground floor of my house has two lighting circuits which are each protected by an MCB. One of those circuits is just indoor lights. The...
I've got a job in a tucked away property that has an old Lucy Oxford service head. It's been a while since I've come across one. Am I remembering...
I got one of these ready built consumer units for my father in laws EV install. Got the cables run in, mounted the charge point etc…. Then took...
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Just after some experts opinions of this wiring of my consumer unit (image attached).
It was installed by one electrician who installed...
Hi guys, medium to beginners experience in electrics.
I placed a 250w security PIR light outside. I connected it to the inside first-floor...
Old 1950’s appliance with 2 core, no obvious identification except that one core is copper and the other silver - any thoughts as to L & N?
I currently rent a flat, which uses an OSO hotwater boiler to heat the water but it seems there is an issue heating the water and I thought to ask...
Hi everyone, newly qualified spark here I went to a job earlier today where the fan was not running on after light had been turned off. Whilst...
Had a call from a local caravan site… under new ownership, and creating some new pitches.
Went to site to have a chat, the guy already knew I’ve...
A client has a Kenwood CK405 dual fuel range cooker, for which the smaller of the 2 ovens doesn't work. The elements tested out fine, but live...
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a close relative asked me to look at there coldroom. i counldnt see a way to make it work without bridging out the temperature transducer...
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I visited a clients bungalow today as I am looking for some work to get registered by elecsa.
The client wanted some new sockets fitted and...
Not sure if anyone has further information on this but I'm getting nowhere with MK tech department.
I did a CU change recently & fully populated...
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So I noticed my fridge had lost power, disconnected it and tried a hoover in the same socket and this also wouldn't work. I tried the...
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8.5K shower unit is wired to plastic box consumer unit to 30 amp cartridge fuse with no RCD
It’s the original shower installed when the house was...
Had a call from a parent of one of my daughters friends…
” Do you do electric car charge points”
“Well, no. Not installation, but I can diagnose...
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Our oven stopped working suddenly including the clock. It was on the fan oven setting at about 150 degrees. I checked the fuse board - it had...
I recently had a quick glance at a colleague’s Napit’s version of their on-site guide “Napit On-site Solutions Practical Solutions to Electrical...
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Absolutely 0 knowledge of this so excuse language / terms / explanation.
Electric only ground floor 2 bed flat ( 3 external walls)
On peak...
I'm guessing the vast majority of us fall into 3 categories. Those registered with the NIC, those with Napit and those not registered, so this may...
Afternoon all. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm currently half part way through completing 2391 (second exam tonight) - so may be...
I'm hoping someone can sanity check or correct my thinking. I have a very old UPS, it's showing a power factor on the front display of 0.1
We put...
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I'm in the UK, and have some questions/concerns about my kitchen set up. So the fuse box has 4 breakers/circuits for the kitchen (the...
Hi ,I’ve been an electrician for 42 years, worked all over the world. Domestic commercial and industrial. Wired up entire factories, units shops...
A builder friend calls me up to have a look at a "strange situation".
He points at a joint box above and outside a back door. "Old outside light?"...
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Was wondering if anyone has come across this before and could maybe help - Its a new one to me!
Customer recently altered layout of...
Evening All
Just want to check I've got his correct.... have a property with peak & off-peak DB.
The tails from both DBs peak & off-peak go into...
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An easy one for you guys I expect...
I have 6mm² to kitchen, RCD protected, B32.
I need to provide supply to an oven, hob (ignition...
My parents and my oven both need new oven lamps but both mine and their glass lamp covers are completely stuck / cross threaded and won't come...
Hi folks. I’m looking to do an online CAD course and was wondering if anyone has any real world experience of doing one. I believe there are a lot...
I accept this is an unusual post!
This clock has been in a family since early 1930's, the owners grandfather acquired it and fitted it for his...
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Hi, I am a basic DIY'er, with basic electrical skills, NB, I can change a plug/fuse, change a ceiling light fitting, change a socket face plate...
Ok so I have a quinetic switch connected to a relay which turns it into a 2way switch..
I want one output going directly to the lights and the...
Doing some testing today on a Wet Room installation.
Fed from its own small CU. And consists of
2 x seperate 50A (for 10.5kw shower) circuits...
Hi. Can anyone offer a bit of advice please.
I've got a customer who wants needs an upgrade to their consumer units. It is a bungalow that has a 3...
Hi, My electrics keep tripping.. this black box in the picture seems to be the culprit. Slight touch of it and it trips. The electrician suggested...
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