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Mikegh · Oct 5, 2021

Can't say as I know enough about TT to say as we don't use it

But was wondering was that a 30ma incomer and a badly earthed TT or something

Wouldn't it be the dno that decides on the supply type and provides the neutralising terminal ?

freddo · Oct 5, 2021

Where did the meter go?

Mikegh · Oct 5, 2021

Between the fused cutout and main switch

Behind that board, one of the new slim types?

James · Oct 5, 2021

freddo said:
Where did the meter go?

It has been replaced with a money saving copper wire link?

littlespark · Oct 5, 2021

No supply cable either.

Mikegh · Oct 5, 2021

I'd be interested in buying the main switch

I just can't make out the prices on all those stickers ?

Mikegh · Oct 5, 2021

Hmm we're hardly talking grow house here

Prob some type of apartment meter centralisation job

The cutout gets left behind and the neutralising is now left idle as ready mentioned

richy3333 · Oct 5, 2021

Zlodej said:
Having been on a quick fix in factory in Wakefield and on a way home for the night stopped in Maltby because the two way switch wasn't working. Nobody in, downstairs lights MCB off, so I have tested wire coming out of the switch with for continuity against the earth (AC light lit-up), but not enough to Display value and I got a hardly noticeable kick(touch) from the radiator. Apology for the stickers, but as I have went only for a switch I haven't brought the testing (locking )kit or proper condemn stickers.
Strait for the main-switch off and what I have seen when I have looked at fusebox properly:
-There is a case when access for the finger to live bush-bar is not the worse problem by far
-there is a case when 6mm meter tails are not the worse problem even if they are supplying the electric shower on 10mm cable and are connected on 100Amp incomer fuse.
-there is a case when neutral being shared between both lighting circuit is nowhere near the worse problem here. lets see if you spot the largest issue here. (description have hinted it)

Are you friends with Buzz by any chance? ?

telectrix · Oct 5, 2021

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Strima · Oct 5, 2021

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Zlodej · Oct 6, 2021

Mikegh said:
I'd be interested in buying the main switch

I just can't make out the prices on all those stickers ?

As I have said, I came very badly prepared, only expecting a badly fitted two way switch.
As I have had quite few of mine locks broken this week (when locking MCBs) These stickers where in hope to scare person not to switch/reconnect it back on(I had re-routed mains cable not to connect to the bottom of the DB main switch too.).
As an update Stickers and disconnection vere not enogh as I have had a phonecall from the plasterer today asking me in Pinglish why did I not fix the kitchen light which after he switched both mains switches back on and reconnected busbar and brown cable back to the bottom of the main switch (like he used to do when being electrician in Pakistan) now declines to ever switch off...
I admit I did not work on TT system in a UK yet (except for SELV) but based on a type of wire this to me looks like TNCS That was newer finished

pc1966 · Oct 6, 2021

Zlodej said:
I admit I did not work on TT system in a UK yet (except for SELV) but based on a type of wire this to me looks like TNCS That was newer finished

Had it been TT it should have had an earth rod!

The ESCQR requires a reliable connection to earth to be present and distinct from neutral in a consumer's installation:

The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002

These Regulations replace the Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 (S.I. 1988/1057) and all subsequent amendments (S.I. 1990/390, S.I. 1992/2961, S.I. 1994/533, S.I. 1994/3021 and S.I. 1998/2971).

www.legislation.gov.uk

pc1966 · Oct 6, 2021

Now then, what is the usual depth to bury a cable on a public road?

Walking down my stree that is being resurfaced. Not idea if power or some sort of comms, but really WFT was the installer thinking? Seems to sneak in between kerb stones.

SparkySy · Oct 6, 2021

Is it free electric to power someone's house from whatever is under that cover?

Simon47 · Oct 6, 2021

That's how they tend to do traffic sensor loops. Single wire goes from joint box laid in a slot cut in road with a saw, round the loop however nany times, and back ti the joint box. Then the slot is filled with bitumen.
My best guess looking at the picture is that the road is being resurfaced and by some miracle they've managed to leave that cable intact.

westward10 · Oct 11, 2021

So the adaptable box is the location of the old board, the new board is out of shot but you can see how the circuits were extended. The adaptable box has the top cut out, is not earthed and obviously the conductors are unenclosed. The new board is actually a really neat job.

Dustydazzler · Oct 11, 2021

Dang thats a rats nest and a half but have seen far far worse

James · Oct 11, 2021

thats a real shame,
could have been a job to be proud of BUT not today, maybe tomorrow I will do a better job.

MoserV8 · Oct 12, 2021

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A Containment catastrophe

Apologies for the orientation

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I find it odd how you cannot see any suspension wires/rods anywhere? Surely the person/s installing this would have noticed the inadequacy of the fixings? Ive used the gripple system and it looks very slick, however if you are installing tray for larger SWAs i think threaded rods are better, for a start when youve finished you can put a ladder against the tray for pulling in further cables, you cannot with the gripple system!

JosephandAmber · Oct 24, 2021

Gave the cables a tug and they didn't appear loose yet clearly this got very, very hot.

Deleted account · Oct 24, 2021

JosephKaz said:
Gave the cables a tug and they didn't appear loose yet clearly this got very, very hot.

How on earth do you or 8n those gloves?

telectrix · Oct 24, 2021

them ain;t gloves. they're udders.

Dustydazzler · Oct 24, 2021

Don'tknow what they are , but i so want a pair

JosephandAmber · Oct 25, 2021

Framer gloves, often I’ll wear some nitrate disposable gloves underneath to keep my fingers clean yet allow me to get a decent feel.

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Mike Johnson · Oct 25, 2021

Never been able to work in gloves and I have the scars to prove it. ?

telectrix · Oct 25, 2021

due to blood thinning witchcraft from the quack.i only got to have the end of a 2.5mm touch my arm and i then have a blood flow like Niagra. looking at possibility of arm protectors. say some suede leather. hands are OK. skin is tougher there.

ruston · Oct 25, 2021

Maybe ok for the winter, in hostile conditions a welders jacket may be helpful.

Mike Johnson · Oct 25, 2021

telectrix said:
due to blood thinning witchcraft from the quack.i only got to have the end of a 2.5mm touch my arm and i then have a blood flow like Niagra. looking at possibility of arm protectors. say some suede leather. hands are OK. skin is tougher there.

I am the opposite, takes a lot to make me bleed and any cut heals up very quickly and I have to scars to prove that as well. ?

Intoelectrics · Oct 25, 2021

I remember way back when I was a lad and I was helping one of the old timers move some steel sheets. It was winter, the steel was very cold and edges sharp so I found myself a pair of welders gauntlets to wear. The only trouble is you can often be clumsy wearing thick gloves. The old fella said to me "get them bloody sands bags off thee hands, what are you, a man or wussy?"
Gloves were frowned upon when I was young, know a days some of the young ones that work for me wear them all year round, got to protect those pretty little hands ?

littlespark · Oct 25, 2021

I make a point of cutting myself and bleeding at least once a week….

Keeps the blood pressure down.

Joke!
All my bleeds are accidental… except the donors. That’s Wednesday afternoon limited to light week.

Intoelectrics · Oct 25, 2021

littlespark said:
I make a point of cutting myself and bleeding at least once a week….

Keeps the blood pressure down.

Joke!
All my bleeds are accidental… except the donors. That’s Wednesday afternoon limited to light week.

Not being on the tools anymore I find that using a mouse and keyboard doesn't often cause many injuries. Though I do suffer more now with joint and back ache (sitting down too long and not being used to it). But I can guarantee if I do get my tools out, even for a bit of D.I.Y, I end up with a cut or scrape or bruise, without fail.

Julie. · Oct 25, 2021

Intoelectrics said:
Not being on the tools anymore I find that using a mouse and keyboard doesn't often cause many injuries. Though I do suffer more now with joint and back ache (sitting down too long and not being used to it). But I can guarantee if I do get my tools out, even for a bit of D.I.Y, I end up with a cut or scrape or bruise, without fail.

^^This!!!^^

LastManOnline · Oct 25, 2021

pc1966 said:
Is that a fuse and a MCB in series for the supply?

Only just saw this. No. Its an isolator and a fuse in series. There was a time when it was considered there had to be a fuse somewhere in the system "should all else fail.." (mcb, s welding together in closed position etc.). That time has gone and the isolator and fuse have been replaced with an mcb.

richy3333 · Oct 26, 2021

Found like this on an EICR. Hotel apartment. Passed I&T with no faults ?

pc1966 · Oct 26, 2021

LastManOnline said:
Only just saw this. No. Its an isolator and a fuse in series. There was a time when it was considered there had to be a fuse somewhere in the system "should all else fail.." (mcb, s welding together in closed position etc.). That time has gone and the isolator and fuse have been replaced with an mcb.

Don't you already have a 60-100A fuse in the supply cut-out (or ROI equivalent)?

LastManOnline · Oct 27, 2021

pc1966 said:
Don't you already have a 60-100A fuse in the supply cut-out (or ROI equivalent)?

Yes. But the DNO don, t want you to factor that in as they never want to be in a situation where they may have to come out and change it. The DB in question is literally back to back with the DNO, s meter cabinet. If it was 3 mts away there would be a separate 63amp mcb located in the DNO, s cabinet and a an80 amp isolator in the DB itself

Julie. · Oct 28, 2021

Another find from David!

Dustydazzler · Oct 28, 2021

DIY EV CHARGER

7029 dave · Oct 28, 2021

Julie. said:
Another find from David!

About as good at that instrument being played. ?

Julie. · Oct 28, 2021

7029 dave said:
About as good at that instrument being played. ?

"Played" is a bit of an exaggeration!

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