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Regs and importance of following manufacturers instructions
I'm going to get the wording wrong because I...
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Cable sizing
The total current capacity of the system in...
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Moving cables and sockets/switches over insulation
Hi D, I have access to Camerart, so please...
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Cjm1992
Cables within stud walls
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Addition / Alteration
Hello How did you complete this job in the end?
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Lou
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Is bathroom underfloor heating still notifiable?
Thanks all. Sounds like I hadn’t completely...
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IEC 61439-1 - Relationship between prospective fault current and diameter of copper wire
yup and that is at the conductor not insulation
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MDJ
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Level 3 Design Project - How to calculate Zs?
Hi David. I'm currently doing this same design...
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UK New supply to granny annex
Your kWh figures are giving you consumption...
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Avo Mk8
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Installing an energy meter on a ring main
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08CJ3VC79/...
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James
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Why can we spur unfused from rings?
UMM, No, that means you will have 2x2.5mm and...
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MDJ
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Type S RCD Polarity Clarification
Your drawing suggests that you might be...
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Australia Help with wiring of relay for automotive spot lights
I guess the easiest way would be to run a...
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Flemming J
When should a building/shed be considered agricultural?
How close are they as you could have different...
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60947-2 MCCB...........what type?
Thanks thia has helped me also
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Hot glue
Thanks all for your time and responses :thumbsup:
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Dave64
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Finally! No more faffing about with Sleeve!
Last EICR nearly failed due to CPCs been bad...
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Odd PME discovery?
Ok so just done a quick test on mine. Megger...
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Need help with one of my questions
Sorry for late reply and thank you for...
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tidytech
Consumer unit feeding another consumer unit via Main switch
462 excerpt below. The incoming supply is via...
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Conversion of blinds to smart blinds with Zigbee module for blinds.
Hello, at the moment I have following shutter...
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Large cable protective device and enclosures
Once you have designed your switchgear layout...
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The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Yes, it's a farce and really annoying to good...
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EICR Remedial Works
With all due respect, if you're in a position...
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External cable run best method for this situation
I've seen overhead cables in a few of these...
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Supply Cable Size
Thanks 🙏
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Can I add PIV to lighting circuit with no RCD protection?
No to all. Also would require a means of...
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RCBO on TT earthing is it safe
How did the robbery go, out of prison yet?
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Increase clearance of light switch
I'm guessing he means to do away with the wall...
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Induced voltage on neutral wire
If any appliance has a filter or surge...
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James
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S-Type RCD Selection
If the main DB RCBO is there to provide...
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