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Is it necessary to test RCBO x5? Some say that you can’t even test at x5 times because it can damage RCBO. Others that you can...
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What to do with a failing apprentice........ bin him but what are the legal problems that may arise.
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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...
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I desinstal and reinstall an acorn 180, it had only 2 weeks of use.
it flash f6 at first, i use the manuel mode to move up and down,
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Check this link out ( call out to fix radios for the link), a detailed explanation of new legislation coming out that will hopefully reduce the...
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I have some industrial lighting circuits to wire in a workshop and was after some fresh ideas/suggestions as to how i could best do this...
Inspired by another thread, which I don't wish hi-jack.
Can anyone recommend a decent, relatively low price punch down tool?
I've had a cheap...
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I have recently moved into a new home and I am having problems with the MCB/RCD tripping (Mem M6 Type 3 - 30mA). It intermittently...
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I'd like to get my Nest thermostat up and running with the gas combi boiler (Worcester Greenstar HIghflow 440 Standalone). FYI - I...
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Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
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I recently started the HNC in electrical and electronic engineering in online learning through teeside university. Im hoping someone on...
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I am from the HVAC trade been working with 3 phase and controls for the last 20 years .
Started my electrical...
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Is the following set up possible with a 3 Gang 2 Way Smart Wifi Switch set up (the black glass type touch ones)
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What I would like to be able to do is power our 3 phase motor on a single phase supply.
Thought I had it...
I'm about to order this wired smoke alarm system as it can network but I just went to see how my existing fire alarms are hooked up and there...
Took me a while before I realised, the building is a block of 6 flats, all submains go to each flat with the meter and consumer unit located...
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please advice and comment on the attached wiring diagram for a kitchen.
There are mixed opinions on the need for FSU-s and number of...
I am fixing an old BM223 for myself and have done well so far, got it a new battery holder, found the 12v zener shorted and a 1N4007 o/c next to...
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I have a live ground throughout the house. Is this dangerous and what are the possible causes? Thank you for your time.
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Hi, there are 3 bundles of wires coming from my ceiling and I've been told they have been tested with a multimeter and have all got a current but...
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We have a CNC router which uses single phase for the spindle, stepper motors and control box. This is all wired in and working...
My builder has sprung a job on me.
New circuit required for a hob.
The CU has a single 30mA RCD, type AC.
I am still unsure exactly when I should...
I start my BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the new year, what book do you recommend to get to help me with my...
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Bought a MainsSwitch device to run the RF pairing link to switch some low voltage LED strip lighting under my Breakfast bar. No direct switch...
I start my BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the new year, what book do you recommend to get to help me with my...
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I’m just starting to do ev chargers so it’s looks like I need new tester. I currently have Megger 1711. So I can’t do a 6ma rcddc test. I...
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I currently have Megger MFT 1721, I am looking to buy the megger tester attachment for EV charging , does anyone knows if the MFT 1721 takes...
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I’m running wires to the basement for future basement finishing. I’d like to add two circuits of outlets (one on the finished side and one on the...
Hi. Looking to employ a sub contractor on a day rate. Just helping on projects we have ongoing. All work is in South Yorkshire working in a team...
Due to demand, we need a qualified electrician who would like to teach. Suitable for all ages with a passion and patience, to pass on knowledge to...
Hello, I need to conduct interviews with experts in the relevant field for my university project. The topic and product that I’m developing a...
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I was hoping for some advice. We have a microwave and recently after cleaning, as soon as the microwave was plugged in, a loud humming...
DIYer question.
I have a 32 amp supply going from consumer unit in garage to kitchen. It supplies an induction hob only. The cable is easily...
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Hi, I need some advice on the wiring for a new ceiling light. I have taken down the original light, and I'm left with the wiring in the image...
Wouldn't normally note this as an observation on a report but feel I need to. The way the building has been wired is all circuits on L1 have been...
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Just looking for a little help please. Recently I fitted a fst77 timeguard for a single 2.5kw simplex model NLSH18MN. This works...
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If I click on the "Please help the forum out by replying to UNANSWERED THREADS by clicking here.", for the last couple of days it is infested with...
Just had an EICR done and C2 (dangerous) applied to 3-way consumer unit which is exclusively for 3 x Storage Heaters. Pic below.
Yes its plastic...
Hi, searched the forum but cant locate anything similar so apologies if ive missed something.
Ive got a new hob to install in the kitchen...
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I need to replace two AFCI breakers on our main circuit panel.
I have replaced and added breakers to our sub-panel several years ago. When I...
I have a box in my bedroom, it's next to the mains which leads outside, u side there are green grounding wires, basically green wires, and there's...
hello guys i have a (3-6v dc motor), (DC Motor PWM Speed Controller 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V), (3.7v 1200mah rechargeable battery) and a (Charging /...
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Do I need any more than this to fit the above board, does it need a fitting kit for the switch or anything extra to get it up and running (tails...
Hi all, Im new to the forum and wanted to check something and maybe get some advice confirmation.
Ive got halogen wall lights which use a...
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Hi all, the main horn on my Fiat Punto stopped working - went around the houses to fix it including the clockspring but to no avail. Now wired up...
What’s the best setup for a system that has a heating system with existing radiators but a wet underfloor heating system is being added to a new...
I’ve had a weird one today. Banjo having 50v on it.
L - main earth = 230v
L - N = 230v
N - main earth = clear
I have 50v on the live - banjo &...
I am not an electrician but am looking for some advice as to how to fix my sporadic light flickering problem that has come and gone for the year...
I had a call to a new customer who was experiencing what sounded like nuisance tripping on a kitchen ring.
Some background first.
It's an MK LN...
Woke up this morning and tried to turn on the computer (work from home) wouldn't power on, checked lights they worked fine. Went downstairs to...
Hi All, I have just joined from the West of England looking for advice and guidance and hope i can give the same in return.
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Just been to look at a CU change and there was a bit of an oddity with the PME connection in the old black cut out.
Looking at the...
Extremely low voltage on 120v line
Hi, I’m not an electrician but my home has 20 amp breaker that has only one outdoor outlet on it with a GFCI...
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I have 8 downlights in my kitchen, 6 on one switch and 2 on another (not sure why), I've replaced the downlights on the 6 and they work...
I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether any/all of the Quinetic grid switch modules fit in a 25mm back box?
It "looks" just about ok. But if...
Hi, changed a bathroom extractor fan. Easy enough.
I was dealing with a grey, black, brown and earth wire.
When i tested the black wire, which i...
Hi, I have just had an EICR carried out and it has comeback with a few C2s.
The only one I disagree with is the electrician raised as a C2 the...
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hi all NSB 32 wylex mcb what is the bsen number is it 60898 ?
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I've achieved my NVQ Level 3, 18th edition and 2391-52. Looking to go off by myself, work comprising all of domestic so signing off work...
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I have recentley added a porch to my house it did not require building regs due to my original door stopping in place.
The electrician has...
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Just need some advice and what to look out for. I've installed some rocker switches 24vdc for a project and they keep blowing after...
Hi I’m installing a disabled toilet alarm and they need an extra beacon in the office about 100mt away. Has anyone got any suggestions as to what...
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Evening all,
Have been asked to wire one of these into a heating system that has no separate control (or valves) for HW & CH. Customer is going...
A cable specification is like below.
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LBR: Pull <=1KV(350-600)(SC)(Non-Armor)
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And why in the...
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I genuinely can't find a 3 gang 3 way black smart light switch - any ideas where I can get one from? Seems to be hard to get hold of?
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Following on from my previous post where I received advice on taking a spur off a 40a feed (thank you). I performed the work...
I'm installing mag-locks and fire door hold-open magnets at the moment and I'm wondering if any of the cable should be fire performance cable...
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I have a fairly big property and to get power to the house, there are several metal poles with the cables running along them.
I had...
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Planning to do the 18th edition online. I could just batter loads of old papers on the head and then have an attempt ( I will do loads...
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I am adding a 60 AMP subpanel for a detached garage/workshop with a 200 foot underground conduit run from the main panel to the sub panel...
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we just replaced our hot water tank with hot water on demand (natural gas) and still have the old power run for the tank which is 30a 240v. I...
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After my post back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and complete the level 2 electrical installation course from City and Guilds. My...
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We have one room that seems to have lost most of its power last night. One of the outlets in the rooms has a power strip plugged in that powers...
Hi, DIY’er here.
I need a replacement transformer but can’t find the exact model required anywhere.
It is Golden Power GP-SW120DC0700(UK)...
Hi does anyone have a S plan wiring diagram that incorporates a third zone to accommodate an underfloor heating system like polypipe? Would...
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I hope it's ok to post here but I have a job lot of lighting from a job and I'd like to sell them. They are all still boxed and have...
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I need to create an electrical layout plan for a factory with around 30 DB’s.
What software would be best to use, I have AutoCAD...
Hello everyone, just looking for a bit of advice.
10 years ago I did an apprenticeship in aircraft engineering and got my level 3 nvq in...
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I currently have a Myson thermostat that is no longer working. I have a Meross thermostat to replace it. I have attached photos of the current...
I have a question !
I have a list of osciloscopes put aside for more than 15 years, and the cheapest of them all, the price winner, is FNIRSI...
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Has anyone here had any experiance of installing a Porsche 11kw 3ph EV wall charge unit ? We've not done many EV installs to date but...
Friend of mines dryer machine has stopped working, 2 days out of warranty.
I am trying to help theme out as money is tight for them however, I'm...
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I signed up here for a little help. I bought a 3 phase bandsaw and went down the rabbit hole of VFD’s etc.
‘The motor is 3 phase 400v...
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I need to run a duct from our garage, under the (gravel) drive to the house. Specifically this is for a monitoring sensor needed for our...
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Hi everyone, just wanted to ask if any other sparks who use scolmore click mode have recently noticed a drop in the quality of their accessories...
I’ve recently come into a people’s with my fluke T130 I’ve been proving it recently on my fluke proving unit and it shows 60v then ramps up to 90v...
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I perform annual PAT checks for my company (office and workshop). The Apollo 400 machine we use has recently gone for calibration and service...
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Doing my first Inverter and Battery install on a domestic property having just completed my EESS course with LCL.
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Excessive earth fault loop impedance
I work for a hotel chain and recently we’ve had our 5 yearly test they have 8 circuits from our LV panel with excessive loop impedance readings ...
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At Electrical2Go we've decided to start our Black Friday deals early this year!
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I have recently encountered that my circuit breaker for the upstairs lights keeps tripping. I flick it back on and immediately it trips...
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Just came across James Dewane youtube channel - Marketing for electricians
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Hello iv got a beko condenser tumble dryer and there's a box with 3 horizontal lines in it flashing and my dryer keeps stopping and starting...
What is best practice when unable to access a plug on a class 1 appliance. Specifically a washing machine in this instance. There is also no...
Had to remove a led strip from a bathroom today because it’s getting tiled, now the led strip that was there was low voltage but didn’t have...
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Some advice would be appreciated…
I have 4 downlights in the bathroom and want to add a motion sensor to turn on just one if everything is...
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Been asked to do EICR on thatched property for insurance purposes, however they will want all C3 codes rectified.
Haven't seen it yet but...
I'm looking for a floodlight (preferably 50w), that can be dimmable with a standard led dimmer switch (probably a varilight v-pro).
All I can...
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I wonder if I can get some opinion on my deliberations on an old TPN installation with numerous 1P sub-boards wired up with 16mm T&E...
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Am fitting a new pir led floodlight . The exsisting light is connected to 4 core round flexible cable, core colours green/yellow, blue, brown...
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Buying a replacement extractor fan. It falls into zone one with the room setup. Looking at two fans. One is rated zone 1 one is rated zone 2...
Can anyone tell me if its okay for a 12v 4.8w led fish tank light tube to run off a driver that puts out 60w???
I installed a timer on a hot water heater. I made sure it was rated for the correct volts and amps and I believe I used what gauge wire the water...
Hi, sorry if this has already been discussed or is in the wrong place.
Im wondering if anyone has come across a domestic EV charger where the ct...
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I'm trying to upgrade my mechanical thermostat to a wireless one but when I connect the wires it doesn't work.
This is the old one:
And...
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Does anyone have any experience of installing Enkin PDM250 Multi-way dimmer modules? We have 4 dimmers at different ends of the kitchen / dining...
I recently got my flat rewired. It had old storage heaters and we plan on putting modern storage heaters in. The way the electrician did the...
This is the second set which won't work to replace the current spots here in my kitchen. All they do is flash once quickly. I'm replacing...
We were all told that SPD's were mandatory under A3 from September last year and even sat through the webinar spelling it out. I work an area...
Needed a new "Hood" for my Festool dust extractor (Top plastic section that are famous for been crap quality plastic , but replacements are ok )...
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I'm just starting to fit EV chargers as part of our solar installs. Just looking at the tester options I currently have a Megger 1711 but this...
A silly fault in a circuit only 4m long is currently eluding me!
This is ECIR remedials of a landlords supply in a block of flats.
Circuit 2 =...
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Hi all. I've purchased a ceiling light. It has a very long power cable and an adjustable steel cable to suit the height you want it set at. My...
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Just a quick question. Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside?
I am under the impression that...
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Short version: does code specify a minimum distance from the panel to the first grounding rod, and if so, what is that distance?
Long version...
We are having problems with one socket which my husband has changed the front plate on. When he tried to attach the new front cover it singed the...
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Hi - On our small vessel we have a 12v failry powerful motor to run the autopilot, where the power is supplied by the boat's battery bank. On an...
I realise that this is usually the domain of @Dustydazzler - however I notice in the latest Electrical News Weekly video by eFIXX has a very sexy...
Hi guys, I've just signed up. Currently working as a commercial electrician with a variety of typical jobs, from EICRs and planned maintenance to...
I was just looking at these, the idea sounds good, but I'm not sure about the locking pins?
I like the way his body molds into the shape of the...
Since DB upgrade 2 way top stair light is tripping rcbo, it has a separate N&E to the feed supplying it im assuming this is the reason?
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Do you know any UK based company which sells straight connections between Medium voltage transformers ( 3500 and 630 kvas)...
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In September 2023 I rented a beautiful 3 bedroom apartment, with all electric supply, no gas powered appliances.
I noted down the...
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What type of switches are these ? How do I replace them , they’re all over the house 3 way switches different wiring never seen them before older...
Hi everyone, just joined and a keen DIY’r. Looking forward to learning a lot.
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Is it possible to find a compatible rotor for an electric motor based on the dimensions of the original rotor?
The manufacturer Fein says...
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