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I’m from the US and I’m just trying to learn how UK does things and the terminology of what I call something verses what y’all call materials. I...
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Organizing my fuse inventory at the plant I came across some Ware 56-50 Amp (FRS style/size). The world of fuses is complicated enough... I cannot...
Hi guys I’ve got a motor starter I’ve come across and looking at the electrical drawings it’s originally had 35mm tails from a 100amp fused...
Can someone please remind me what a) the general requirements are for E-Stops on machinery such as lifting hoist controls and b) what the...
What could be the reason for all of the three Siemens contactors on a 37kW star delta starter to lose continuity on auxiliary contacts and main...
Hey all, looking for a bit of industrial electrical advice, I'm kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place at the moment, the company I work...
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I’m in a bit of a quandary at work and need a couple of things clearing up if poss. I’m the maintenance...
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Just a quick one really.
Some of my work has started to creep into the industrial sector and, as such, I'll need to do a bit of...
Just a reminder to everyone, could you all please keep banging the drum for the http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/ site and campaign?
The sooner...
I have a question around equipment & electrical separation of circuit breaker grouping that I want to reference against the Regs book...
It's not that often I stare stupidly at something for 5 minutes and can't work out where to start, but....
The horizontal and lower vertical...
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I'm new and apologize in advance if this is not the correct forum to post this type of situation.
Attached are two photos of CPU...
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I'm not an electrician, but I do electrical tasks for my employer. Hello underfunded maintenance department.
I'm currently troubleshooting an...
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I’m in need of a bit of advice. I’ve recently started a new job and have been given the task of relocating some machinery. There are 3...
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I've just landed a job as an electrical tester and need a new MFT (mainly light industrial).
As I'm going to be spending considerable time...
Anyone know what kind of device this is and brand name used? Its connected to a pressure switch.
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I’m wiring a system whereby a limit switch sets off a flashing beacon to warn employees that a tank of bitumen is full. I have 6 tanks in...
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I am installing 24 No 2.2Kw 3Ph motors that will drive cooling fans. The plant room for the install is not what you would call spacious...
Do you like being lied to ? Taken for an idiot ? Here I make the case for it being done on a world wide scale to the extreme detriment of your...
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A client ask if i could look into the idea of having one of those USB + standard stock installed in her house. I know there are a couple...
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I have little problem with questions from my course for [email protected] 2330 level 3.
I cant find answers anywhere, buuuu...:confused::mad: :)
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Called out by a plumber I do work for. He had recently installed a new zone valve and chaged CH/HW programmer. A fortnight later the customer...
I'll be starting a a testing, inspection and compliance outfit at that end of the month and this will be my first proper job in that industry...
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I have a U.S.A. 120VAC 60Hz ignition coil (made by Carlin Combustion, model 45000 proX… the data sheet says the high voltage...
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I'm looking to change career from a stonemason to electrician, so I'm not new to the building industry (been doing stonework for 17 years)...
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Health and Safety Executive - Safety notice...
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I am just wondering if this is ok to do?
I recently installed a security light and my grandmas house and I drilled straight through...
Hello, Ill start by saying i am NOT an electrician. I do own a small business installing commercial kitchen exhaust systems and fire suppression...
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I'm very experienced DIY, but just got into 3 phase motors this year. I bought several 3p motors at auction ranging from 0.5...
I’d like recommendation on a distribution board that happily accepts 35mm tails.
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I have a Kitchen Exhaust Hood that an "electrician" tried to wire and has a disaster.
Basically, I have 2 motors, 2 on/ off switches, 2...
I'm connecting three phase step down auto transformer. 400V input and 230V output. It's to supply a piece of equipment brought over from America...
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The cable manufacturer has shown 4D as minimum bending radius of the cable in the datasheet. With this information how can...
Hi Guys, Can anyone suggest where I can purchase a 4 Kw / 230v immersion element as in photo 1000mm in length. I have not come across one like...
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An industrial customer of ours is running a laser cutting machine at a local industrial estate unit.
He has been there 15 years and has...
Hello all, I recently was asked to quote a three phase motor install within a pallet factory. To be honest, I was somewhat stumped in how to...
Hello there , please I need your advice that i am importing solar street lights from China and i need some candidates to do the quality inspection...
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So i was asked to look at at large 3 phase to 120V transformer around 85kVA - it was tripping the MCB instantly (it never used to)
I...
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I'm surprised how hard it is to find a USB outlet for industrial panels. I've found several small compact converters (I think aimed at...
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