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Depends on a lot of factors to be honest, the motors been a key part and how they are controlled, back in the day everything was over engineered...
- Shervan360
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clearly a wiring or connection issue, lets see a picture of your connections
- 24Andy
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That a shame, MICC is one of the greatest ways to wire up a circuit, its life span is several times that of PVC
yep I can bearly get myself off the floor these days when I sit on it to connect something up in a cupboard or under a sink etc, we just forget at...
- Retroelectric
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They are excellent, I have used them a few times for consumer unit relocations!
They can get a bit tight with cables if you're using all the...
- KashBag
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it may draw up to 21A when under full load.
the 30A breaker is to cover the start up current that may be considerably higher.
in theory you have a...
- paulmars
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Neither did I. 44 to 57V according to IEEE 802.3af apparently.
It's "active PoE" and the supplying unit handshakes with the receiving unit...
Does Anyone know of a switch or ATS that can work in the diagram attached?
Was told by the manufacturer that these inverters can work solely as...
- Cambi8989
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Part III:). I think I have clarity-having spoken to my electrician who installed my heaters, he said that the part of my fuseboard that is...
Forget what everyone else charges, I ran a business for years and there is only one way.
work out your costs per year which is insurance, holiday...
- Geo9073
- UK Electrical Forum
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That doesn't make sense it is a completely new timer so needs connecting as per the instructions for this unit.
Has the safety cut out on the...
- Sach160
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If that is a R6660D relay box in the picture (it looks like one) then the product description says it works with that and you will only need to...
- baza455
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I'd say Yes, as the company was operational at the time of the test.
EDIT: Its like if you took your car for a MOT and the week after the garage...
- robbo4002
- UK Electrical Forum
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I think it was too early yes I meant 3 not 2, but great I'll give that a whirl and thanks.
- steve1906
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Phyllis Hyman - Living In Confusion
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwgVOqJQZqQ
- Sticky
Of course BB just does it's think.
When this series first came on they say something like "Who wins.... you decide..." to which I said "No we...
Yes i immediately thought id somehow touched the end of the probe but my hands were well away from the ends. The first time it happened whilst...
- Michael Hobbs
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I was more thinking why a C curve breaker , a 32 is most likely needed in case all get put on together, but the motor is probably not much of the...
- GroovyG
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Is this 2 switches for 2 lights?
Goes without saying, but make sure the circuit is isolated, and you actually have lights fitted outside...
- djmanxie
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Are there long pipe runs ?
Although not a legal requirement, the HSE recommends hot water should be delivered at 50ºC within 1 minute to help...
- sythai
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BTW, the LD at the house will be 1" to accommodate the 6/3 coming from the house. Will use a 1" to 3/4" adapter to neck down to the 3/4" conduit...
- MarkS57
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Some rainbow.
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You need to register mate, it's free. But you wont get email notification when somebody replies to this and it might be important information. So...
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Being pedantic, the Crabtree 50A cooker switch is a 4500/1, which has 'cooker' printed on it. For a shower, you require the 4500, which is the...
- An Buachaillín Bán
- UK Electrical Forum
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You are correct that the white wire should connect to Neutral.
Then the capacitor connects between red and blue (capacitor with twin tags on each...
- Simon Bingham
- UK Electrical Forum
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Crimp or Wago inline connector, my preference would be Wago push fit...
- Philip Saunders
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I'm assuming there was an original quotation and contract. For a project that size there jolly well should have been?
In all my contracts...
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Hi
I've nearly completed the 2357 NVQ. I'm just a bit stuck with Permits to work, Planned program of work and method statements.
I work in the...
- Sam1995
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I don't think anyone on here is going to say it needs replacing, some may even argue that it's not even a c3.
NAPIT Certification Scheme
faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using type AC rcd instaed of type A
What was the assossors name? Was it warren by any chance? Did you get it sorted in the end?
- connector
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For Sale
Spit pulsa 800e with extras
This is in excellent condition, very little use
Spit 800e
3 batteries
Magnetic washer guide ( rrp £200)
2 boxes of nails
3 gas
Original...
- sjhall
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My guess is an earth to N fault in the damaged light fitting.
This will become a problem when other devices draw large currents.
- Gooberstank
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Ok mate thanks
- Maxvoltelectrics
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I opened up the CU again and the round junction box above and what I found was the blue and brown wires coming in from the wall just above the 15a...
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Isn't it just a little sad that it should cost sooooooo much to LOG a few jobs to BC.... O where did it all go very wrong ?
Signed
Man in tights...
- TheeMarko
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Hi everyone,
If you spend £250 (ex vat) this weekend on E2GO, remember to add Draper VDE Pliers (63216) to your basket and use the code: FREEVDE...
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Sure thing.
The challenge that you have with this is that you've no confirmed start point. Because you have a lack of an EICR you don't actually know what...
- phillan
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I had a teacher at school whose surname was Dallas...and he had a very large nose...
We called him The Yellow Nose Of Texas...children can be so...
trying to find one myself , I’ve just emailed legrand and they told me to order one from a retailer . Cant find a retailer selling them , she said...
- InconspicuousAC
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Robin m1015 I need to get into it to fault find and repair but winding handle will not come off.
Anybody know the answer to get the handle free?
I know it was a few years ago when LED was mor in its infancy but we looked at a job that had designer flo light fittings in a big bar. The...
- Thefailsafe2012
- UK Electrical Forum
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I've put a 2 way unit inside kitchen cupboards before now if we were re-using the original cooker supply but the customer wanted 2 x 16A ovens.
I...
- newbie24
- UK Electrical Forum
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Start with Big Clive on Youtube if you want electronic teardowns.
- RDB85
- UK Electrical Forum
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Thank you... I'll get up there have proper look, this was just a 1st glance !
- sythai
- UK Electrical Forum
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It won't be notifiable though as its not a new circuit, if you change the the tails from 16mm to 25mm is that notifiable? No, if you add an...
- catdog1121
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This was posted this week, on topic .......
https://niceic.com/newsletter/omission-of-overload-protection/?dm_i=7G1W,7GCE,K4L2A,WHET,1
- adsmith
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Just to follow up on the 'ding-dong' option that Friedland have been making for years, if you put batteries in one of those, all you would need to...
- Brian G
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Use THWN if it might get wet. These wires are not sunlight (UV) resistant unless marked as such.
If it was for mains voltage I gather it wouldn't...
- pablopablo
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Definitely agree that you should leave well alone and contact UK Power Networks to sort it out. It is their problem and why should you pay an...
- Whizcars
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Um…. Original thread is from 2010.
Might be a bit late to add anything.
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Lead acid batteries can't provide that sort of current, you should consider a Lithium one, which can also be run down to almost empty without long...
- Bullnose
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Hi.
Sorry if this is not allowed, but I'm on the hunt for my first electrical role. I've completed C&G level 1,2,3 currently doing my 18th...
- lew_mcc
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Personally i would replace the fitting, but if not an option try Denmans Electrical as their Steeple brand is similar, some branch may have old stock
- jrk994
- UK Electrical Forum
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I think it’s simply that a) hotels are considered a controlled, maintained environment with a raft of other existing safety measures such as fire...
Canada
Pot light bags
Installing those large plastic bags or pouches over LED pot lights can be a real pain, especially when the light is adjacent to a truss or...
- garthknowles
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Hi everyone,
I'm working on an electrical design project and need a library of symbols that comply with the IEEE/ANSI 315-1975 standard for...
- karlou
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There's a difference between being required to install an RCD and being required to have a full rewire when all the houses around have similar...
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Check out the Automation Specialist course bundle at https://bin95.com/automation-training-bundles/
The PLC courses are based on Allen...
- natkingcole
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Over the years, PCBWay has successfully hosted six editions of design contests, each showcasing incredible talent and creativity. The diverse...
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The trunking on show there is only big enough for maybe 2 cables…. And a relatively new addition.
Having an EICR done would give you an idea of...
- Mike07
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Hi sparks, this has probably been asked on here before but I couldn't find an answer using the search function.
About to start my 2346...
- sparkyash
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Sorry to here. May he rest in peace.
Timed through MBS, with override switch, which is the main method of operation. I have not seen any dimming...
If it's underground I've always favoured SWA with good old fashioned resin joints. I would make a 3 way resin joint below ground, no enclosure...
- sythai
- UK Electrical Forum
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You can definitely connect a grid-tied solar system to a consumer unit in a shed that's fed from the main house's consumer unit, but there are...
- Adam00
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On a 20kw generator can you connect the 30AMP plug to one service panel and the 50amp plug on a seperate service panel? I have two service panels...
- rgambardella
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It’s just the original shower looks almost bulletproof. Hard to damage.
The white trunking lid could be pulled off, someone could get hold of...
- dogeatgod
- DIY Electrical Advice
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thanks. planning on 4awg for the 50v/50a. a bit more wire expense this way but if its safer thats the way im going. it isnt a foot traffic area...
- pablopablo
- DIY Electrical Advice
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Hi. I have a wired Optima alarm. Due to wiring access issues, I need to add a wireless door sensor. Sometime back, I recall seeing a product that...
- GaryFear
- DIY Electrical Advice
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It applies to commercial if it shares the same supply as a dwelling.
- Joemile
- UK Electrical Forum
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If it’s rcbo’s, then it’s 30mA per circuit… an rcd mainswitch is 30mA for ALL circuits
It may just be a cumulative earth leakage which was just...
- freshwater
- UK Electrical Forum
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Hurricane florida. I & several neighbors lost power. A few bought generators & hooked to breaker box. I just bought one too. Delivery soon. I also...
- paulmars
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An example of the long term race to the bottom of quality of work in our industry, IMHO.
- dedwards96
- DIY Electrical Advice
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He said something about a fused something as the lights hardly take anything .. I told him was mostly cordless tools so just chargers ..told him...
- jobe1972
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- neil12345
- UK Electrical Forum
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My experience with commercial lighting is when the fixture is ordered or bought the specs should say 120/277. Then their wiring diagram should be...
- deprivedband
- DIY Electrical Advice
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So I’ve heard…. Maybe they’re mythological as well?
If you get a length of conduit, and seal both ends then the IP rating will instantly be IP68!!
If you buy an IP66 rated Wiska box it will...
- MaceUK
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Hi everyone,
We have a clearance sale live on Electrical2Go now until Sunday at Midnight!
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naaah...
if its a smart charge point, (as it should be if for sale in UK) then it can be programmed to only work from a phone app.... or, when...
Yes Napit
- Km1777
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Have you looked at the Wiska Wago relocation product. Different sizes available. Saves having to reinvent the wheel.
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- MJS_84
- Electrician Talk | All Countries
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Niceic dont allow 3rd party QS sign offs, the main problem i found was building control notifications ,we actually paid the local authority the...
- James Melville
- UK Electrical Forum
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I have an AC system that is not working. All fuses and relays tested successfully. Blower comes on, but blows hot. System is completely empty...
- Johns_2012
- Auto Electrician Forum
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If you google '4nway led driver' youshould find something suitable. As mentioned make sure the driver is rated higher than the wattage of tape...
- Dave8989
- Lighting Forum
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I used them in the past but their prices went up a couple of years ago and it was cheaper to find the same tools elsewhere for less.
- LukeD
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Looks deeper, the old light bulbs that have been replaced are: SOFT WHITE DX (kitchen) / (garage) DAYLIGHT FULL SPECTRUM 5000K; and the new one...
- Diyerget
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Definitely find the mechanical clutch is better on the new one.
Came across 3No 1ph heaters connected by 2xT&E cables from a 3phase supply on an installation whilst carrying out an EICR few years back...
- kev.k
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It's a talk talk connection in London if the IP can be believed. But the user flag which never lies shows their true country.
It'll be a link...
- anitahooda
- USA Electrical Forum
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All good thanks, still trying to retire but still finding myself busy as ever. Hope you're well.
- MaintenanceSpark
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The rcd spur being fitted is probably because there wasn't rcd protection of that supply.
- JenniferP
- UK Electrical Forum
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A week later, and another update.
I had been looking at the app settings at home, and reading the MI, it seems the problem.... since last week...
- littlespark
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Thank you ,will give it a try.
- abertawe
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Yeah, it makes sense. I will chase the supplier for a service isolator. Thanks a lot!
- JohnHome
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Also use a tails gland and clamp if available and make sure tails are secured to a wall.
The danger here is a live to earth fault in the Consumer Unit
- baazab
- UK Electrical Forum
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Sorry, yes they should be ok.
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I would suggest you forget this, never heard anything like it either, if the "old" motor isn't up to scratch then buy one that is
- PaulB54
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1960S at best, although they are on a trunking probably from the 70s, I doubt they are less than 50 years old
- Peter CH
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On most Webb site for pv will show where the best position to capture the sun to get best profmance.
- anitahooda
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Yeah when we start up the cone crusher the power factor can drop from .9 to .5. I’ve seen it drop down to .4 during start up. We have more than...
- Thomas_h
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There isn't anywhere to really revise on this it is down to knowledge and experience of seeing a scenario and seeing what is wrong if anything. If...
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https://sjib.org.uk/assessments-of-competence/aca/
The ACA consists of the following five sections:
A –Assessment of Safe Working Practices (Risk...
- CHRIS1989
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The fact it is 3 pole, suggests it is intended for 3ph ac.
Most dc breakers are single or double pole.
It only lists 50/60hz in its rating table...
- Joy_95
- UK Electrical Forum
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I always try and fit a switched fcu quite high up so that the light can be isolated which can also be a god send in the case of a fault and losing...
- chris murphy
- UK Electrical Forum
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Just to add to my bunny post above…. A picture my daughter painted a few years ago. We had forgotten about….
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There is multi-choice and written both open book.
- buzzlightyear
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You tell me matey. 😇
Yea that makes sense. Even tho I’m not registered with niceic yet as still need to do the extra training. I’m still signing the qs part?
- James Melville
- UK Electrical Forum
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Yep
They try to sell, sell, sell
At the last asessment I told the asessor that I used SELECT to update my regs and inspection and testing, on...
- thomaspotato
- UK Electrical Forum
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No need to apologise. Your English language is fine - I just gave too complicated an answer🤪
The only bad language is coming from the workmen...
Thank you! I didn't realise the wiring was QUITE that old… I'll replace it carefully.
- jharries
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Depends on the CT type as some (iron core) can produce very high voltages at open circuit, there should be a shorting block installed to allow for...
- gazdkw82
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O'well..........
Thanks again for your help, now solved 👍
- rlink0216
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glad it was such a simple fix.....
And good job the previous owners didnt take it with them
- Ambiguous1499
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Thank you, both.
Seems like common sense may have prevailed, and the fellow is indeed going for one of the modern mirrors you mentioned...
- Shooby
- Lighting Forum
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@DefyG is right...
I'm not fully sure what your boss is after as when doing single line diagrams I usually show the whole installation.
Anyhow I...
- alexander jackson
- UK Electrical Forum
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How many and what type of cables do you want to join, Chocbox is the last thing I would use.
- peterinreading
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Probably a bit late for the OP, but there's a very easy option if a manual solution is OK.
Rotary cam switches are just the ticket - but not the...
- bugraekuklu
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That doesn't look a very big cable for the supply to a property. Could it be a 3 phase supply, in which case they'd be a bit more of a suitable...
- BloodDrunk
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Joining the ends of the radials together to form a ring, and changing the circuit protection to a single 32A would solve the MCB overload problem...
- Reggie15071953
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Heh I know the brochures for courses with stock images of women using tools in random scenarios but when you're there it never happens, it's all...
It’s good to hear from a young person who wants to aspire to be anything these days from what I see here (meaning where I live not the site) the...
yep that's a draw wire
I wish that was more of a thing in Ireland also tbh
- sytos123
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Me personally wouldn't replace it without rcd protection.
- Shelly
- UK Electrical Forum
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This is it though…. To put one following the letter of the law, so to speak… would be a smoke in the hallway outside the bedroom door… then a heat...
also check you don't have a bad cable
are they poe or just running from a normal power supply from the wall
- Rockomuir
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This may help someone?
My village home has Main voltage of 252Volts late at night and around 244Volts during daytime; my house is the first being...
- Chris retired
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Please do remember to account for diversity in all this - with 1200 and 2000A incoming services I’d be surprised if you do actually need to uprate...
- Avaxavax
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An opamp problem:
- At +input I have a 424uV!!! signal. I diminuate it as much as I could to be clear that it is not the interference problem.
You...
- _q12x_
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I see fluke has a new mft out soon, looks like they are copying dig screen, 1672 plus, cheaper then megger.
Has any body put a order in for one.
- buzzlightyear
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Welcome back mate sorry to hear of I'll health. You don't ever need to reply to the emails matey most are just for information.
Hello. This is such a noob question, but I'm struggling with something that seems like it should be fairly straightforward. I have numerous 24v...
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Do you have a test meter of any kind?
if so, disconnect all four wires that go into the motor and check for a low resistance between them. You...
- Leomozoloa
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I have to agree with Baldelectrician on almost everything he says except one !
I wouldn’t be walking away I’d be running lol.
Definitely if your...
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One thing you may find is that it will most probably be a 6mm cable and to get two of them in to a terminal may prove to be a stumbling block if...
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Best Electrical Courses
I endeavour to create a "best electrical courses" thread for 2025 (so training courses that did well during 2024 are the...
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Anybody who finds the best electrical training videos please add them to the forum in the training category here please. Copy and paste the URL to...
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My Understanding is the 6 Months interval is IET Guidance and this wording is incorporated onto the label which is a requirement in 514.12.2 where...
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