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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    Thanks for the replies. Apologies been really busy, I haven't been back to the property yet, the drivers are Ngl uk ltd, input 1 amp and output 3 amp, I have no other information about them. The circuit trips only when the under cabinet lights are o and no other lighting. I am thinking it is...
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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    The total load of the new led lights is 200w it is not a load issue, so what else would I need to establish, the ir readings are good, the zs is ok.
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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    Yep I supplied the parts
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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    It trips the mcb, the downlights don't trip the mcb, it is only the under cupboard ones that trip it, it's not every time, but happens a lot
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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    hi I have recently done a job, replacing 17 down lights in a kitchen with 17 x 10w led down lights and replacing 7 under cabinet lights with 4 x led strip light kits (4 drivers). They are on a type 2 mcb, the downlights are split across 2 switches and the under cabinet lights are on their own...
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    Sub Main Issue on Condition Report!

    Thanks for all the replies, c2 it is with recommendation a separate 16mm earth is installed
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    Sub Main Issue on Condition Report!

    It comes from an isolator
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    Sub Main Issue on Condition Report!

    Hi, i have been to complete a condition report in a flat today and would appreciate a bit of advice. The db was fed via a 16mm twin and earth sub main approx. 12m run, protected by the 6o amp main fuse, tncs system. Gas bonded in 10mm at main cutout, water bonded in 10mm at db. Main earth at...
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    Bosch & makita

    Thanks guys, that's what I thought but annoying as cost me £900 for the two, should have got the Bosch wall chaser.
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    Bosch & makita

    hi I have bought a Bosch gas 35m dust extractor and a makita wall chaser, however the hose for the Bosch Hoover does fit the afptir on the wall chaser, any one else has this problem, any tips on getting round this, is there some sort of adaptor? Thanks Craig
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    Anyone come across this!

    Hi, was doing some testing today and disconnected the wrong earth, but I got a shock, so I tested it to the met and got 121v, it was the lighting circuit! When I turned the mcb for the lights off, it disappeared.. I haven't investigated it as it is a council flat and they are responsible for...
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    Help with led problem!

    Hi, sorry, been mad busy! thanks for the replies. the cables from the loft are a 2 core aluminium or steel conductor with a clear sheath, I wouldn't want to put 230 down them. the new lights have built in drivers, but as I didn't want to put 230 down the existing cables, I took the drivers out...
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    Help with led problem!

    Hi I have been to replace 2 bathroom wall lights from mr16 to 2 new led lights, however due to wiring issues, I have had to put the transformers in the loft. The lights will not work and I believe it is due the the length of the existing 12v cables and the fact the new led lights do not draw...
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    Bit of advice please.

    Hi lucien they are 100% stranded, could they be another type of metal like tin. I have a picture of the db with the cover off, on which you can see the neutrals but I don't know how to upload it from my phone.
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    Bit of advice please.

    Thanks for the replies! tel, I meant they are not tinned copper, ha sorry typing to quick!

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