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So I’ve been having a strange fault in my house which has just appeared over the past few days. About a month ago I moved my pc set up...
Yes that one again - been answered a millions times BUT often the answer is do what the MI say. I have the Enlite DLM982x and it doesn't specify...
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Can anyone tell what the latest firmware no is for Megger MFT 1730
Thanks in advance
best
Tom
Evening all....
My son is 14, he seems to be taking ultra long baths and showers and the bath/shower room is drenched afterwards.
I have just...
Absolute nowhere else for it to go /be fitted etc . How naughty in reality ??
I've been told I need to upgrade the main earth bonding to 16mm.
The consumer unit is on the wall adjacent to the externally mounted incoming...
We have this type of "mechanical" timer switch to control our central heating, which is Potterton combi boiler. The switch keeps failing after 2-3...
Want to install a Ring Floodlight Pro at an angle (say, at almost right angle to wall). Is there a suitable 90 degree bracket that might suit...
Morning, just checking a lighting circuit on a house, I have the main earth disconnected and still get a zs reading of 2.2 ohms. No evidence of an...
Hi all,
Last month I moved into a flat that is on an economy 9 tariff and meter (it has wet heating). In this scenario, I have one consumer unit...
Hi folks, it turns out my Friedland chime must be really old (going by mercury switch and white wiring!) and I'm struggling to fit a Ring...
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I have a 3 lamp fitting in bedroom with led lamps which emit a very slight glow even when switched off.When I switch on light in adjacent bedroom...
With fossil fuel energy on its way out, I have been trying to come up with a way to save the energy we now use. Here is what I came up with.
May...
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Hey there,
I'm here to ask about receiving some careers advice. Last year I was studying Level 3 Electrical Installation and after completing and...
I had a faintly funny situation today.
At the end of another job, the happy customer said "By the way my outside lamp comes on, and then flashes...
Does any one have a link or know where I can find the diagram I’ve seen that lays out what rcd devices you can and cannot have up/downstream of...
Hi all, looking for some matte black accessories for a second fix, can’t seem to find any that make a 1 gang intermediate switch or rj45 data...
Hi everyone!
Wanting to upgrade MFT, looking into the "FLUKE 1664" and the "MEGGER 1845"...
Just wondering if anyone has experience with both and...
Hi all.
Just introducing myself, I recently qualified as a domestic installer, after many years of doing basic electrical work.
I wanted the...
Hi all, relatively new to the wireless stuff. looking for a smallish 1 channel 1000W switching unit to put into several individual enclosures to...
This is more a challenge to myself and why not for some of you as well. I will try to make it myself alone but... it will be easier and faster...
I'm looking for suggestions, please (as a retired electrician but still active in the voluntary sector). The scenario is a group of 4 log cabins...
I'm guessing the vast majority of us fall into 3 categories. Those registered with the NIC, those with Napit and those not registered, so this may...
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Absolutely 0 knowledge of this so excuse language / terms / explanation.
Electric only ground floor 2 bed flat ( 3 external walls)
On peak...
I'm looking for the best and long lasting cable for my commericial building please suggest me the best brand cable and specification .
Thanks...
We've had a simple solar hot water system for about 6 months now and it was working fine in that time but just recently it's not turning the pump...
I see in the UK that RCBO's are more becoming a standard installation now.
I might be missing something obvious here but I've been wondering why...
thinking now am2 is all about making money from people
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i have left resits
1 swa and sy
2 knowledge exams
3 testing
4 faults
passed the...
A combi is heating 5 ufh zones downstairs and 1 radiator zone upstairs. It has a two port valve for each. My question is, would you fit this with...
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hello. i need to run power to a cabin that is 350 feet from the service pole in our driveway. the problem is voltage drop. the service pole is 150...
Hi.
A client would like undercabinet lights in her new kitchen but there's no way to bring a lighting cable across the large space without...
Hello Everyone My Name Is Arif Patel, I'M New In This Forum Please Guide Me. I am a 32-year-old travel blogger from Preston, UK. And Dubai UAE is...
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I have a mains wired doorbell with the chime in the hallway. Parents are elderly and dont hear the bell all the time. I want to run two wires...
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Hi All, I have replaced two outside 240V 60 watt halogen bayonet bulbs with two 240V 10 watt LED globes but the LED globes are extremely dull...
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Can I wire two 30 amp inlets into the same bypass circuit panel? I want to have an inside and outside inlet.
Is it acceptable to run mini trunking as shown in the pic? To my mind it would be safer (and slightly less ugly) to have a drop from each socket...
Anyone installing ecodan heat pumps? Best cable type for wiring from rotary to heat pump unit? Trying to stay away from swa due to limited space...
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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..
Rules....No Offensive...
ATS For generator to supply warehouse when Mains Failure, a PFC Panel is in place on the Main Supply.
Will this need to be Off when generator is...
What's this all about? Sound deadening? Haven't seen this before,.
Apart from that how do you delete a post?
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Very appreciated forum. Washer earth trips RCCB unless it is rocked back & forwards aggressively. This is a struggle. One brush had worn...
Hi all
i have just recently watched the NAPIT webinar on SPD’s and it says a Type 1 SPD device should be installed in premises supplied by...
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We would like to try and remove our fitted wardrobe and the first challenge I can see, being a bit clueless with this sort of thing, is the...
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The room where we’re going to install a Smart TV has an existing cable jack but on the wrong side of the room. I want to convert the cable jack to...
Just need some advice on this one - i wont be doing the work myself - but wanted to understand what could be done in my situation without chasing...
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I am upgrading an old 100A semi flush outdoor overhead panel to 200A solar ready, panel. Was looking at Square D SC2040M200PF, but this appears...
- Question
Hi Friends,
I bought a house and trying to add lamps to the outside. There are cables wires all around my stucco walls and the end of them just...
Neff oven trips rcd every few weeks at about 5pm…tea time,when oven set to high temp.and temp. rising,..not sure if set temp. has been reached...
Do you need cross bonding. Main gas and water incoming is plastic and all circuits are on RCBOs
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Hi all, I'm new here but have posted on Hobby-machinist and Practicalmachinist forums.
I want to wire up an electrical box for a milling machine...
- Question
Hello, I am on Economy 7 and I have storage heaters and a hot water tank connected to a separate CU for my off-peak usage. The timer that switches...
Hi All,
Kit is Solis RHI 3.6k 5G inverter and two LG Chem RESU 6.5k combined with an LG RESU+ box, which is a CAN comms gateway and busbars. I...
Hi All,
Main issue is as per title: inverter is stuck in Off-Grid mode. I used Self Use over the summer, which worked well, priority PV order...
Hello gents
I'm just after some clarification, I have a kitchen light fitting that uses a 2D 28W compact fluoresent lamp that I'd like to...
Hi anyone got any advice on the best cable tracer
Currently we have a fluke tracer but it seems to pick up everything apart from the cable we are...
hi guys i'm trying to get my head round the following setup
growatt TL3 5kW 3 phase string inverter 14 panels @ 395W
Spa3000 TL ac coupled...
So I’ve recently started my level 3 course and I’m doing electrical system designs the one with the hotel extension and pool and cafe block I’ve...
- Question
Hey guys. So, I'm building a lower consumption pc for a pfsense router. The build is done, tested it last night, went through some configuring and...
guys i have a question regarding gse in roof trays (portrait) and ja solar 395w all black panels
GSE say the 395's fit but they dont according to...
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Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions:
The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control...
Hi all, I really hope this is the correct place in the forum.
tldr; Oven and boiler take turns to trip the breaker, but I don't think it's either...
Could i get some thoughts pls
Podpoint 7KW untethered installed 2 yrs ago, working fine with EQC mercedes.
Solar panel installed 3 yrs ago.
Last...
What cell phone technologies use different types of batteries and have been commercialized over the last two years?
What Electric car technologies use different types of batteries and have been commercialized over the last two years?
Have been asked by a customer to fit prepayment meters in a house divided into flats.
Not seen the job yet,but told each flat has a cu.Have been...
Hi guys wondering if you could help?
I have just installed a new fuseboard with rcbos and spd.
During the install I noticed that the lighting...
Hi, I've just joined as I need some help. I have bought a two bedroom flat that I will be renovating and this is my first time. I'm just trying to...
I can't find any really up to date threads on whether we have to fit AFDD's.
I am specifically talking about in a domestic premise. I can see...
Hi,
I currently have halogen downlighting in bathroom each light with an individual transformer.
One of the transformers has gone now and I have...
Getting out of the game and want to get rid of these as i don't need them anymore.
Paid £174 for the BS7671, OSG + GN3 bundle and £22 for the T&I...
Hi! Career mechanic here- and I have an Electrical Technology certificate from Long Beach City College. Looking for help with upgrade of old...
Afternoon all. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm currently half part way through completing 2391 (second exam tonight) - so may be...
I’ve been asked if I know anything about lifts. Elevators.
A customer of mine has got a job at one of the local country houses and he’s looking...
Hi
We are due to attend a solar and battery storage course next week and we want to get the most out of it
is there any advice anyone can give on...
Hi all,
I have booked a date for my compex & I am looking to source material I can use to revise to help me pass.
Any relevant material will...
Recently my RCCB keeps keeps tripping intermittently. It can happen between several hours to few days when a trip will occur. During the trips, no...
Hello all, hope you're having a good weekend!
I'm just doing a bit of CPD.
I've just watched the Napit webinar on AFDD's (02/11/22). I'll be...
Hi Everyone,
I am Looking for an opportunity as an electricians mate in Leeds area.
I have recently got my Level 2 C&G electrical installations...
Hello,
I’m adding an in-line foot switch for this interesting italian floor lamp.
It has 2 bulbs, max 60w each according to sticker on lamp...
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I'm just curious what an independent domestic electrician should be paid daily in the Midlands while being subbed jobs from another domestic...
Hi All
Struggling to install a bog standard light switch due to getting confused by different coloured cables.
I'm an avid DIY but never had...
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Average house in California, 1400 square feet, totally rebuilt 14 years ago.
Turn on some appliance and watch all the lights in the house flicker...
- Question
Here is my issues. Woke up this am, no power to TV and wall plugs. I used a RT210 Outlet tester and it came back as HOT/GRN REV. I checked all...
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After some advice please, I`m gas safe registered and have to do safe isolation to TB118. It`s a new build site and the fast blow fuses were...
I've done my research to find the correct components but it kinda messy..
Does anyone have experience with dimming outdoor lights, specifically...
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I recently tore down all the wiring in my grandfather’s garage he wired himself and i’m genuinely surprised it didn’t burn to the ground after 40+...
- Question
We do not have an outlet in the area behind the oven. Our current oven is hard wired.
There is an outlet just above the counter near the oven...
- Question
Hello,
Currently, I have a chandelier in my dining room. I want replace the lighting with 2 pendant lights in a single 120 volts junction box. Is...
- Question
I've been having problems with a hot water circulation system. It worked last winter and is connected to a wall mounted thermostat for radiant...
- Question
Hello all. I am trying to get 125 amps 3 phase back to a paintball field to power an electric air compressor.
I have a 3 phase 120/240v PG and...
Hello, I need some help with this vie connected up a floodlight camera to a lighting circuit in a garage but when trying to setup the camera it...
I’m looking to add a new light and with a switch to a old property with older wiring techniques I have not come across.
From looking the cables...
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hi guys i'm new toi the forum but hoping someone can shed some light on this issue, my daughter moved into her house last year and all was fine...
Why does RCD trip when measuring voltage with LoZ function?
I have absolutely zero experience with MVHR.
The issue I have in my own home is as follows.
Log fired burner in kitchen supplies hot water and...
The MDF is holding the tales .The tales are only just offering enough support to stop the Incomer from dropping off ! Proper old school , those...
I've just started at a new church and the electrics are bit of a shambles. I'm not going to be touching them as I'm not qualified, but one thing I...
Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be an electrician. Today, I want the same thing, but I've made some educational moves that might be...
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Qualified electrician has installed Zappi car charger outside house. Grid incoming goes to DNO cutout then to SPD then to meter then to henley...
I know there are many MFT's out there which can test SPD's, but they all cost thousands of pounds, and I personally can't justify that cost which...
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Hi, I bought a car battery charger and plugged it on my car battery to test it (normal battery not AGM). my battery was probably already fully...
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Hi, I'm very new to electrical but I'm ready to learn. For my first project I'm looking to setup 2 shelf racks with four shelves each and about...
Hi
Weird problem.
I’m replacing plug sockets. I isolate the circuit for the particular sockets at the fuse board so it is safe to swap out. All...
- Question
Hi all,
In July I had a PodPoint Solo installed at my house. It was a secondhand unit from my father in law.
I've just recently realised it's...
Okay, this is probably going to be a really stupid question, but I'm hoping someone can point out my error.
We have spotlights all over our...
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Hi All,
Newbie to the forum. I am planning to add solar power to my house and would like some advice regarding options with adding and inverter...
Hi there,
Wondered if someone could advise as not good with electrics! I have an expensive Xmas tree which is pre lit. It decided not to light...
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Hi, I have a new Dyno-Glo Garage Heater that I connected to the breaker, and it won't turn on. Multimeter reads 120V going at each node in the...
I have a 2-gang box in my home, built in 2019. 1st switch controls a ceiling light (flush mount LED). 2nd switch controls a ceiling exhaust fan...
Hi,
The current carrying capacity tables in the BS 7671 for twin and earth cables are only for buildings that have thermal insulation. I'm...
Hi all,
I’m hoping you can shed some light on a problem I found. Please be gentle, I’m an industrial spark, not a domestic spark.
I’ve been...
Hi all
Recently we've been having a few issues with smoke and heat detectors.. been fitting them for years and years now mostly without any...
Evening Sparkies.
Does anyone charge their clients for site visits/consultations and/or quote writing?
Hello wonder if anyone can help. I have installed 6 led downlights that I would like to be controlled from a 2 gang dimmer, 2 banks of 3 . Have...
Hello, I am living in Belin, Germany
I am a qualified Electrcian from New Zealand and am in need of an insulation resistance tester/multi...
Morning ,
Just seeing what peoples thoughts are. Been to look at a kitchen extension and there is going to be quite a bit of remedial work. The...
Pricing up to install 2 22kw car chargers in a garage and possibly 2 more in the future for ev car rentals.
Must be lockable and record kw usage...
I have existing AC cable running from my garage to house which is 10m away, can I use this if I have Solar PV and inverter installed in garage
Evening all.
I got a call from a (potential) client today regarding an EVCP that he’d like fitted.
He’s already had a few quotes and said that...
Just saying hi, amateur diy er with 50 yrs experience of worrying you professionals. I have back up from a time served sparky(big brother) retired !
Is there anything still available new/off the shelf that is compatible with this?
e.g. possibly MEM Memshield 2?
Thanks
Here's a dusty sample...
A nice easy one for all the (many) people that are cleverer than me 🙂.
Could you please point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for a...
Hi. I'm having an issue with 'ionisation smoke alarm 1151'. It has started beeping today in the corridor. I have replaced battery 9V, but it's...
Got my 18th Ed certificate late last year, now doing 2391. Obviously Amendment 2 has come out since then, and I see these courses available to...
This started about two months ago. I went into my master bathroom, turned on the lights, and they immediately went off. Tried the switch a couple...
Morning all.
I’m sure all you human beings will be quicker and more accurate than google…
Can anyone identify this heating controller.
Looks...
I'm having a bit of a brain fog moment (changing medication is such good fun!) and am looking for confirmation that I'm either right or talking...
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hobbyist question: If I'm running a pelton wheel generating x watts, is it enough power to pump out the same amount of water used to create current?
Please be as honest as you can all, I'm looking for real honest views before I waste thousands of pounds and my few remaining years of working...
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Just taken deilvery of an Electric Car (Mini Electric) and so doing some research into installing a charge point.
Supply is a standard Single...
- Question
Hi all,
I recently bought a new house and I went to check the installation on my garage. There is a double socket and a fused switch (3A) which...
Ok, i am new in this forum I am looking for some enlightenment. Today I got a call from my boss, which is now in Venezuela and he is connecting a...
Today I came across an earth cable from the earth bar in the DB that went directly into the incoming neutral side of the main switch. The DB is...
- Question
I have three outlets (that I can find) that are showing open neutral. I have 80v across hot and neutral, 120v at hot to ground and 28v neutral to...
Hi guys I'm after some clarification on this, I am a gold car jib electrician but haven't done my testing and inspection but our supervisors are...
Hi All,
First of all apologies for the potentially novice sounding question believe it or not I’ve been a qualified electrician for 10 years but...
Cannot ever seem to find better than "Powertoolmate". The cheapest and amazing courier .Today I was told delivery will be 12.45pm .This was at 8...
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C1 C2 C3 FI codes Help QUIZ exam
Hello guys, I have a small problem assigning the correct codes for some visual faults. I am still confused and looking forward to find a good...
Hello
I am hoping to find a definitive answer to this as heard.
Socket height regulation of 450mm is for new builds only not for old houses...
Been asked to price for a job, customer is having attic done out so needs a few new circuits up there. Some more context I'm based in South Wales...
I have a 50 Amp RCBO by "FuseBox" My device is part number RTO65030B
https://lamplec.co.uk/ProductDetails/?code=RT065030B
From a layman's point...
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Someone wants me to put a water heater(30 amps), range(40-50 amps) and dryer(30 amps) all on a single 60 amp circuit. I said that's a bad idea...
Got to a customers house today after a brief discussion recently that they have brought a 2kw hob and it needs fittings. I went through the...
There is a very active bunch of people offering 300 EICR's in your local postcode. SP in my case.
Sky Home Maintenance, clever because if you...
Hey all, First time posting on here.
The reason for my post is to warn others about a company called who call themselves Countrywide Repairs Ltd...
I'm hoping someone can sanity check or correct my thinking. I have a very old UPS, it's showing a power factor on the front display of 0.1
We put...
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Evening chaps,
I've been asked to do a visual inspection, and an insulation resistance test on a fishing boat, which is working off 24v, this is...
I'm having an extension built and the builder leading the project has said that the electrician will be over in about 4-6 weeks to start his works...
- Question
I am installing a new electrical system on my cottage. I have built the weatherhead from schedule 80 PVC pipe/conduit.
I am coming down into a...
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