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I have a 4.8kw solar diverter with 2 x 4.8kw hot water systems. Is there a switch that will only heat one hot water system at a time and switch...
The accepted method of I.R. testing existing circuits has been to join L and N together and test to E, to protect against damaging any electronics...
Hi,
Just someone setting up a mobile soundsystem for small pubs/clubs with a few questions about a distro. People IRL can't seem to answer my...
Long time no see and I hope you're all doing well.
I see that torque screwdrivers have become the height of fashion in the UK over the last...
I recently spurred a double socket off the ring main to wall mount the TV and sky q mini box. I have now added a soundbar so need another socket...
Had a call from a local caravan site… under new ownership, and creating some new pitches.
Went to site to have a chat, the guy already knew I’ve...
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The symptoms its been having to start with was the fuel gage only working sometimes and when i play music from my phone when a loud song came on...
I currently rent a flat, which uses an OSO hotwater boiler to heat the water but it seems there is an issue heating the water and I thought to ask...
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Hi I’m stumped and can usually figure it out after a while but not on this one. so I joined here In search of some help on my 05 tundra I’m...
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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...
Need to source Type B 3-phase distribution & 3P MCBs for EVSE, 1P RCBOs etc. so my sparky can install. A 6-way 3P board will suffice. Wondering...
Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the...
I need advice regarding an electronic problem on my Hayward Power-flo Matrix pool pump.
I notice that :
1. Neutral wire from source has become...
Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the...
Hello,
I am hoping this is in the correct forum. To start, I acquired a film processing machine that runs on 3 phase. Now before getting the...
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I have a AFCI Siemens Breaker 15, the window is currently clear but when i hit the test button the window turns yellow, is this normal ?
The AFCI...
Hi All,
I am a practicing live event Lighting & Power Tech working mostly in Manchester working on temporary power installations. I am also, at...
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I am organising a switchboard upgrade to my property and have recently had a smart meter installed.
I am receiving conflicting information...
Anyone ever took part in any of the virtual classroom training sold by the NICEIC?
Interested in learning more about fire alarm systems and...
I have been carrying out an EICR on a property and have come across this black tarry substance on 2 of the cables.
I have seen the pitch oozing...
I got one of these ready built consumer units for my father in laws EV install. Got the cables run in, mounted the charge point etc…. Then took...
I'm following a spark who used an existing Panel Heater circuit, for new gas boiler circuit 6 months ago. The panel heaters were removed, so it's...
NAPIT Certification Scheme
NAPIT log in problems.
Is anyone else having trouble logging into the NAPIT portal site. It just keeps saying wrong password. This is on several different machines and...
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Hi there,
I'm hoping someone may be able to advise on whether my LED floor lamp can be repaired or not. The cable has split from the plug, as per...
It's all coming out anyway so it's an acedemic question.
Would a Bill consumer unit be comparable with Eaton breakers?
An Eaton main switch and...
As per Part P of Building Regs, once electrical work is performed by a registered competent person, the installation certificate needs to be given...
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Hello, my name is Kelvin. I'm a trainee hydraulic engineer in Indonesia. I apologize if this question has been answered before / if this question...
I am an enthusiastic retired engineer rebuilding a barn in France from scratch and am having problems sizing my incoming electrical cables. I have...
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I've seen you can qualify as an electrician in around 2-3 years. But my local college says I have to do 2x level 2 city and guilds, plus a level 3...
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A quick question. Would I need to TT a stand alone socket detached from main building (TNCS) that could be used with a Class I...
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Question for the experts since I haven’t had this problem before. Working on my sons house installing a 3 way dimmer. Attached is a photo...
Hello, does anybody have any experience with regards to a battery charging/servicing room?
I'm struggling to find the information which is...
Further to my other thread about the connected neutral. I have decided to write (politely) to the rather difficult customer and explain that I was...
Wondering if anyone who uses quinetic switches regularly knows whether there’s a receiver which boosts the range of them further than 25m (indoor)?
There are 2 inverters feeding into a dorman smith C16 rcbo , every time I visit this site (communal area power) it has tripped.
it switches on...
Hi. As Maintenance Officer of a holiday complex, I have been issued a new Martindale HPAT 500 to do routine testing with. All seems OK except...
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I'm just about to start on my own and been wondering, how do you guys arrange your assessment visit to the customers properties?
Are the...
Hi all,
First post here, hope I'm compliant with the rules! I did do a quick search before asking this, but I couldn't quite come up with the...
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How do i access the earth rod to service it, where abouts will it be located and does a tt system have upfront rcds which will be probably in...
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Hello
I have an old timed extractor fan in the bathroom which has stopped working. It has 3 wires which are black, brown and grey. I believe that...
Hi, we are currently using Electraform to generate fira alarm certs but this is proving expensive. Does anyone know of any other similiar...
So I am a fully qualified spark with my own company, however I also have a few properties I rent out. One of my tenants asked if they can have an...
Connecting my Quick windlass to the Side-Power should be simple enough.
The remote is only expecting 3 wires:
Common
Windlass in
Windlass out...
Hi all, question on extending an existing ring main onto the surface and then re-joining back to in-wall. Is there a ‘correct way’ to do this, as...
Hi,
I have been tasked with a kitchen rewire. The current DB is fed by a 16mm armoured.
There is a split load old contactum DB which I don’t...
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As the title suggests, I need help in trying to make the switiches & receptical work independently of each other. Circuit and photos are attached...
Hi there , is there anything else to consider when using 5 core SWA instead of 4 core + separate Earth in three phase installations for cable...
I'd appreciate the wisdom of the find minds here regarding this job. Yes, I've drifted into Wales again....
An extension is being planned as...
For sale Megger 1741+, used twice only £900 o.n.o
During an insulation resistance test IR at an EICR I measured 0.0014 MegOhms from line to earth.
When I disconnected the neutral from the neutral...
In addition to the 4 main, well known competent persons schemes (NICEIC, ELECSA, NAPIT and STROMA), there is apparently another, lesser known...
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DIY If I replace my main service panel, is it required that I replace all the wiring in my house , Ohio small 750sq foot home
I need an AC motor with output power of 25w and voltage of 50v. Do you have any suggestions
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I have a question about mapping circuits in a single family home. I recently had my panel upgraded to an Eaton 2040 panel, and the electrical...
my son has recently had an ev charger installed for his car (last week) cost was £900, simple run ,consumer unit on outside wall ,drill through to...
Well this is a first.... a fault with Quinetic gear.
Lighting circuit running up to loft, a box with 3 Quinetic dual receivers, and then...
Until last week I had a dual tariff electricity supply with a cheaper overnight tariff. This was good for the storage heating, but now the storage...
Hi Everyone, before I start ill admit I have very little knowledge of EV chargers etc, I have had a question from a customer who has had a 7kw...
Good Morning Forum.
I have an issue with a customers Heatrea Sadia Electromax Combi Boiler, i was wondering if any one had much dealings with...
Will any MK RCBO's fit this board? It's Sentry range with LN5920 mcb's
Hi, looking for some advice on what I have seen at my mums house when I took the cover off the consumer unit.
32A breaker, labelled kitchen...
Hi Guys
Not been involved with any EV much as of yet. But time has come now with new LABC regs that we have to fit on all new builds.
Did the...
I have a single 7kW EV charger that serves three holiday cottage. The supply to it is E7, with the night rate currently at exactly half the day...
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I’ve recently moved into a property with a Texecom premier elite system. I’ve been given the engineers code and have read up on the alarm. It...
Morning, I was just looking for some advice on what other sparks would do for the following scenario:-
A detached Garage is going to house a...
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Did a call out yesterday afternoon. Isolated a section of the downstairs ring circuit in the new extension that had a L-E fault. Bit...
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Hi all. New diy member here. I have an Ariston 1400wd washing machine which has a burnt out 7 pin chip on the main pcb. I can read 311 411 on...
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Solar Panels
Installer mishap or dno mistake?
Hi everyone, looking for some advice or knowledge on DNO approval. I’ve gone to sign up for export with Octopus. On the application form they’ve...
contractors have installed a pool cover and have situated the isolator and the junction box at just above 2.5m but the conduit running between...
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Hey all,
So this is probably a quick question.
I have some under-cupboard kitchen light tubes that are old and have clearly blown at some point...
Been looking at a CU change in a small office and would appreciate comments on the following.
Office is supplied from the mains intake in the...
Hi everyone. I currently have a level 2 diploma, Part P and 18th edition. Can I carry out a consumer unit change if I work for myself privately?
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Took this photo from a Facebook group where someone was asking advice about the CT.
Regarding using the meter box in the first place and making...
Hi all doing a high end new build and client has solar and battery storage going in (done by others for mcs grant ) I was talking to plumber about...
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My garage has had only one electrical outlet, I've decided to add 2 more with each feeding off the original outlet.
But upon looking at the...
Hello, I’m currently at college doing a design project which is based in a hotel/swimming pool area. I have been given an example but it doesn’t...
I have been going round in circles with this question. I just cant seem to get an answer remotely close to the options.
Continuity of a ring...
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Hi, Defrost timer had stopped working and apparently part now obsolete. Cooling of fridge freezer still working and when manually advanced timer...
Bit of an embarrassing one here but wondering if anyone can help.
Was called to a doctor's surgery yesterday to replace the battery in an...
SIEMENS - BVP:BT1133 , TPN FUSIBLE TAPPING BOX, BARDUCT BL
RANGE, TAP OFF BOX, AUTO SHUTTERS, 3 PHASE + N
Perfect working condition, had only...
Hello. I’m trying to hardwire a smart doorbell but have no idea how to bypass the existing bell chime (the new doorbell has its own chime box...
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Ive bought a atf600 wall mount with transformer attached. Details on transformer are input 230v output 4.2v 600ma. Question is I have a unused...
When I use Fluke multimeter clamp-type [true RMS meter] to measure AC current in a 3.5C XLPE cable, does it give the value of leakage current or...
Hi I would like to install an 8kw inverter with a battery in parallel with a 3kw inverter with a battery and about 1kw of solar I have 3kw solar...
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Introducing The New Spit Pulsa 27E Starter Kit
The perfect assortment of direct fixings and cable management accessories for applications into...
Hi all
In a bit of situation and need some advice
In middle landing i have a box with feed coming in then cable going to lamp both tween and earth...
Got an EICR testing to do on a site soon. Some was done 2018, some 2014... but their office cant find the reports... So got to start from scratch...
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Hi,
I trying to figure what is wrong with horn on this car. Its 2022 Pathfinder. Horn works when i ground connector 30 pin 10 (connector that...
NAPIT Certification Scheme
Third Party Certification
Is there anybody out there in NAPITs Third Party Certification Scheme who would be willing to certify a new consumer unit I am wanting to install...
I need to change the light to led and the traditional ceiling roses are stuck to the ceiling so how do i remove this without damaging the paint.
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Hi
Recently my son complained that he was getting shocks from his laptop when plugged into the mains in his room. I checked the socket and the...
Hello
I've seen a TT system in a house with a lack of RCD. Usually TT's have a high impedance so a rcd is required, at least a 6amp mcb wont even...
My son is having a new house built. The electrical wiring is almost complete but a problem has been detected. Some of the rooms LED lights...
Hello, I’m not an electrician and I have a question in relation to Dimplex Duo300n.
Some background information: a couple of months ago I have...
I’m looking to buy my brother a tool bag. Similar to this...
I just found this page. I hope everybody is doing great and getting ready for weekend.
Talk to you later.
Hello all..
I have been asked to wire a relay into a FCU for a 3kW immersion.
The plan is for the customer to be able to access the immersion...
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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...
Hello All,
Working on fixing the issue with the flashing light on the fan, but having trouble understanding how to connect wires after removing...
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Good afternoon!
I've recently wired a lighting system, where one light switch (a motion sensor) turns on two lights, but another motion sensor...
My Neff oven is approx 10 years old and has worked normally,until about a few months ago when it has started to trip on RCD when at high...
Hello
How to make smps at home with 220v dc to transformer and 12v with transistor
Hello everyone. I am new to the forum having an issue with video doorbell wired installation with an existing bell. I tried everywhere and thought...
What are the regulations requirements on Earth bonding ?
I am currently planning a 1st fix re wire
I have the following setup
Gas Meter...
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Hello - Looking for assistance regarding a problem with my three way switch what was working over the past four months with no problems until this...
Hello!
Hope you’re all keeping well!
I’m replacing a fluorescent tube light which had an electronic ballast fitting - I’ve ripped this out and...
I’ve seen Veto are now doing wheeled tool bags. What’s everyone’s thoughts? Would anyone buy one...
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I’m hoping some of you will be able to help with this.
I’m currently working as a new build electrician, money is semi decent but as you’d...
We are new landlords and have just got an EICR done. The building is only 5 years old so I am shocked that remedial work has been noted as...
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Canada
Maglocks all releasing
I'm having issues with finding our Maglocks in the released position every morning (7 am). This was happening for a few weeks and they would be...
Recently been working on a system design for a LL. I was told the building would be a three floor 16 room HMO, so the design was done to the...
Hi boys and girls.
I have been flying around my house and I have been seeing a lot of two way switches used instead of when a one way is only...
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A long time since I've used this forum.
My question is.....With the release of amendment 2 on 28th March '22, would an EICR on a purpose built...
Hello. Looking for recommendations on a co alarm. Usually use aico but client is not happy with the look of them. Old victorian house probably.
Hi,
I'm getting renovations done to my home, including an existing extension which already has wet underfloor heating. We are moving a kitchen...
Hello Guys,
I was wondering if any of you nice chaps could lend me some advice.
So I have an open vented heating system with a 3 port valve...
Looking for some advice on one touch switches to for a 2 way circuit.
Client is very particular and doesn't like it when switches forming 2 way or...
Hello
How to make transformer inverter
Our company in the UK had its Periodic Inspection done over a year ago but now we’ve lost the EICR. We’ve contacted the company who did the...
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Hello, we moved in to a new build flat a couple of years ago and after a year or so we realised that the landlords electric meter had run up quite...
Hi,
Does anyone on here use tradify, and if so have you imported a pricelist from your wholesaler to the system?
Looking to get sent the .CSV...
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Hello,
I am renovating a house. I am rewiring myself. I am getting an electrician to install a new consumer unit & test all my work. I'm looking...
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Hi,
I'm looking into solutions for someone wanting potentially two ev chargers and wondered if anyone here has had experience with this.
They...
Hi all very new to the site, I am looking at ways to become an electrician without going down the apprenticeship route due to age and financial...
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I am trying to put some led light strips under the fenders of my fat tire E-bike. I’ve been looking at led light strips on Amazon, AliExpress and...
I'm looking to re-train and get into the trade. I'm thinking of going with evening classes (2 evenings a week) to get the 2365 level 2&3 but this...
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Hi. I have a blink video doorbell and want to connect a 12v mechanical bell (pic attached below). I know Blink only allow 16v-24v AC transformers...
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No information from Ninja customer service. All they want is to sell a new one with discount and scrap my machine which is barely 2 years old.
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Hi Everyone,
After a long time of research and development, we are finally proud to launch our new smart EV Charger: The NexBlue Edge...
Hi,
Is there a minimum IP requirement for trunking in a multi-story carpark?
Hi.
A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out...
Hi Eveyone.
I'm curious about the 3 way switching arrangement similar to that seen in a hotel room.
Switch at door with two additional switches...
Does anyone know where I can get grommets for a hole sized 40mm x 37mm. It's for the knockouts on a CGD consumer unit.
During some testing I found a N-E IR fault on the kitchen lights of 0.1Mohms. I also found a N-E IR fault on the ring sockets, again 0.1Mohms...
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I have a small 3 bedroom flat with two electricity meters, both meters have been in the flat since 1992, I bought it in 1997. I have white meter...
Hello all
Just doing some cable calcs for a shepards hut site, the site has an incoming supply of 2 x 250a single phase supplys, was hoping to...
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Hi all :D
Hope you are all doing alright.
I'm working on the forum for the next couple of weeks.
I will number the problems as they're found...
Electricians Mate
Any electricians looking for a mate?
My name is Mohammed and I live in London (East Ham). I've nearly finished my L2 2365 C&G (passed the 10 hour practical build, just doing the...
Hi
A professional electrician installed power to an outside greenhouse about 6-7 years ago. The supply has very recently developed a recent RCD...
I've got a customer with 2 way switches which I want to rectify it in such a way it would simultaneously control the single light fitting. The...
Hello guys.
I have a question as being in Africa for 15 years, I used to use a mustimeter to check voltages at the light switches as they got...
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My extractor fan has given up the ghost this week and I was hoping to replace it myself, however I cannot do a like for like swap as the current...
Hi, my name is Manjot and I am a hardworking 21 year old who's training to become an electrician. I have almost finished my Level 2 C&G. I live in...
I have come across a failed SPD, I thought I would take it apart and post pics for people to discuss.
It appears to work by melting an alloy or...
Hi,
I need to swap out a damaged 30A junction box on an existing ring main circuit and thought I'd replace it with Wago 221 connectors and a Wago...
Hiya lads.
I've made an app for Telegram that'll (hopefully) provide accurate info about the regs if you need a quick way to check tables, ratings...
Hi all, I've just tried wiring an indesit IB65B60 induction hob. I read the instruction manual and it said for 240v connections to put the...
I appreciate that @mark641 asked how ferrite cores work here, answered by @Lucien Nunes , but TBH, it is at a deeper level than I need.
My...
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