Recent content by Dartlec
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Manufacturer recommends 32amp breaker for 2kw appliance?
Sounds like this was designed for a European setup, where it would have been provided with a different cable that split maybe 1/2 the rings onto each of the L and N. In which case 2kW for half of the rings sounds more plausible. Or possibly someone has misunderstood our regs about any fixed...- Dartlec
- Post #6
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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UK Issues with Fusebox AFDDs anyone???
They didn't give any info. I would assume that if it was a safety recall they'd have to publicise it somewhere and can't find any information online to suggest that, so perhaps it's just that the latest batch was picked up by QA before it was sent out to wholesalers. Or maybe they've sold so...- Dartlec
- Post #17
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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UK Issues with Fusebox AFDDs anyone???
All the switchgear suppliers at Elex last Thursday were keen to tell me about the Fusebox AFDD recall so I'm sure they are making hay while they can - though most of them only just had them available themselves though and it's clear that the price is not coming down anytime quickly.- Dartlec
- Post #15
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Downlight ID -- advice needed !
If they are the spring type then they should come out with enough force, though they may try and take your fingers with them - I'd advise gloves! However, there are some that had thin pieces of metal as the clips, that are very hard if impossible to get out without destroying the fitting. Are...- Dartlec
- Post #9
- Forum: Lighting Forum
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pdf version of the regs
The pdf of the blue book that was doing the rounds was from the Ceylon Electricity Board Library Of course buying it from Amazon for the assessment, then returning it the day after, would be very naughty indeed....- Dartlec
- Post #39
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!
Those tiles seem to be very popular with kitchen/bathroom fitters at the moment - possibly because they are cheap. What's the betting that was a room converted (badly) from a bedroom to a bathroom without an electrician being involved...- Dartlec
- Post #6,379
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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pdf version of the regs
The NICEIC requirements do only state: 'has documentation and records appropriate to the range and scale of Domestic Electrical Installation Work undertaken which will include BS 7671* Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations)' * Current edition including all...- Dartlec
- Post #27
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Why is split RCD not appropriate for TT?
A lot of sense in that approach. The OSG is not so much a guide to the regs as a simplified set of standard installation methods that will comply (within the limitations given). It's also true though that the Regs have become a bit of a behemoth, partly because of the way additions and notes...- Dartlec
- Post #79
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!
How long is that SWA? Why did they install RCD protection but no OCPD? 🧐- Dartlec
- Post #6,368
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Advice on decent RGBWW tape and wifi controllers
I'm doing a job which needs LED tape under shelving, 6 shelves with ~1.2m of RGBWW tape under. I've used downlightsdirect and downlights.co.uk for tape before with no issue, but quite pricey at 12.68/m. They are also probably a bit over powered for what will be ambient light under shelving, but...- Dartlec
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- advice decent led tape smart lighting control tape wifi
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- Forum: Lighting Forum
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Replacement hob wires too large
I take it you mean the 6mm in place is 6mm Twin and Earth and the electrician wants H05-RR-F flex instead? There is no specific reason why twin and earth can't be connected into a hob, it is very commonly done. The manufacturer will usually specify flex purely because it is the best choice -...- Dartlec
- Post #2
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Why is split RCD not appropriate for TT?
It appears to have moved in the 18th to 422.3.13: 422.3.13 Except as permitted by Regulation 461.2, every circuit shall be provided with a means of isolation from all live supply conductors by a linked switch or a linked circuit-breaker. NOTE: Provision may be made for isolation of a group of...- Dartlec
- Post #73
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Why is split RCD not appropriate for TT?
Every circuit that may have to be isolated without interrupting the supply to other circuits I guess there is an argument as to whether any circuit in a domestic dwelling has to be isolated without interrupting the supply to other circuits. In the absence of key life support systems etc, is...- Dartlec
- Post #57
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Why is split RCD not appropriate for TT?
The added note shows how often they have to fudge things to clear up inconsistencies, like meter tails not technically being double insulated OR having reinforced insulation. I wonder whether, if they started again from scratch, they could come up with a book about 1/4 of the length of the...- Dartlec
- Post #55
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Horstmann Electric 7 only works with boost
As well as checking the lower immersion heater element (a resistant test across it should show whether it is still functioning), it's also possible that the thermostat heat reset has tripped. I've found it quite common, especially if the immersion is in a small cupboard and other things are...- Dartlec
- Post #4
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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