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  1. newfutile

    Fitting an induction hob

    I guess you mean 6mm cable? A 16 amp mcb is not really enough even with diversity,then again it depends on the usage a single person who uses 1 or 2 pans started at different times may be OK, a busy family on Xmas day may trip the mcb.
  2. newfutile

    type 1 spd application

    Thanks that's much clearer now
  3. newfutile

    Fitting an induction hob

    That's 11.6 amps, should be OK on a plug top with 13 amp fuse, best to check with manufacturer's
  4. newfutile

    “What happens if just one compliance certificate slips through?”

    Not really sure what the question is? I use a spreadsheet that jobs get added too then I strike though them when the EIC or eicr gets sent, this is also printed out for a van copy
  5. newfutile

    Fitting an induction hob

    I was thinking if ratings allow for hob to be wired to 32 amp on a 6mm cable,and the oven to the fused spur or change for single socket and plug it in.
  6. newfutile

    Fitting an induction hob

    How much power does the oven and hob take seperatly? Sometimes you can run the oven on a 13 amp supply and the hob on the 32 amp
  7. newfutile

    Fitting an induction hob

    The cable needs to be at least 6mm if on a 32 amp fuse
  8. newfutile

    type 1 spd application

    i have been tasked with inspecting , reporting and eventually remedial upgrades to our properties that have lightning protection systems. im aware these need to be placed as near to the origin of the supply as possible. some of these properties have sub DB,s . i have added type 1+2 to some...
  9. newfutile

    Domestic Installer 2357

    If you have not done an AM2 or not been a QS in the last 2 years they won't accept you I have been told.
  10. newfutile

    Should we be issuing unsatisfactory EICR certificates with remedials quote?

    What's wrong with a plastic Consumer Unit unless it was installed recently?
  11. newfutile

    Type A / AC RCDs EICR coding

    Have a read of best practise guide 4 niceic help to write this
  12. newfutile

    Does this immersion require an RCD?

    I have never seen a dc immersion,(RCD) Residual Current Device is always a good idea with anything that mixes water and electricity, I have seen loads that develop pinholes or leak eventually
  13. newfutile

    novice wiring light switches

    Wiring using Ai is a terrible idea,ai does not understand country differences and often mixes them and states things as fact. Get someone professional in for a few hours.
  14. newfutile

    UK Is 0.00 an acceptable R1+R2

    I alway comment on my audits about 0.00 ohm to gas and water bonds. It's not a superconductor. I guess your running 50mm cable for line and earth?
  15. newfutile

    Overcurrent protection (ii)

    The type of circuit breaker is not applicable to a small overload,it just determines the amount of current required to trip Instantaneously. The best way as stated is to design the circuit correctly
  16. newfutile

    Overcurrent protection

    433.1 PROTECTION AGAINST OVERLOAD CURRENT Coordination between conductor and overload protective device Every circuit shall be designed so that a small overload of long duration is unlikely to occur.
  17. newfutile

    Electrical problem with wash wipe pump

    Hard to see how there could be too much voltage,maybe measure battery or connector with engine running. It would be interesting to autopsy the old ones. Perhaps the type of screen wash degrades seals? Is the pump actually faulty and not the Relay or body control module (assuming it's...
  18. newfutile

    Who owns the Recognised Trademark “Electricians Forums” (or anything close i.e. Electrician Forum .co.uk) in the UK?

    I asuumed it meant electrician forum vs electricians forum.but I might be wrong
  19. newfutile

    Spurring of ring final circuit

    Why use 4mm? If you have a larger load than 13 amp FCU extend the ring in 2.5
  20. newfutile

    Doorbell switched fused spur?

    It's either part of a ring with no load,or it's been wired wrong

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