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  1. S

    Sometimes you have to laugh before you cry

    Got a call from a beauty salon to ask if I repair electronic beds. I said no but the very camp voice begged me and told me no one would repair it apart from the German makers - and they wanted a fortune. He badgered me until I said I would come have a look. I've never been in such a place like...
  2. G

    zs readings before and after rcd.

    anyone come across this before zs at board 0.28. then when measure zs on rcd side on live and neutral, reading of 0.77. from the same earth position.?, ie got a socket a meter away from board earth loop 0.81. measure earth from socket to board its 0.02.
  3. Marcus Vaughan

    Anyone seen this symbol before?

    Logo in the bottom right corner - looks like I shouldn’t be installing them in a home. Also - 30 of them needed per lamp at 15w each - two lights (one already installed by customer) + other lights. It’s right up close to maximum demand - even with diversity..... Customer supplied lamps - time...
  4. Richard Cook

    Dishwasher needing switched off at wall to ‘reset’ before each cycle?

    I’ve got a dishwasher from IKEA (integrated into unit) and it’s under 2 years old. For the best part of since I’ve had it... when I go to turn it on it will beep (as if it’s picking up on the pressing) but it won’t show anything on the display etc. I have to switch it off at the wall and wait...
  5. D

    12v garden lighting help before i start!

    Hi i'm looking for some guidance on a garden lighting project before i start. I'm hoping to install a sets of 12v led lawn lights [5 lights, 5w each], with a potential cable length of 50+ meters. Is 3183P 0.75mm rubber cable sufficient for this length of run [50+m]? What cable size would you...
  6. G

    Circuit Breaker drops before Fuse

    I have underfloor heating rated at 3kW. The circuit goes through a fused switch with a 13A fuse in it. That is supplied directly from the main fuse box with a B16 circuit breaker dedicated to that circuit alone. Every time we use the system, it warms up for a bit, then the circuit breaker goes...
    • Gil Williamson
    • Thread
    • before breaker circuit circuit breaker drops fuse
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. S

    Help! Never seen this before!

    I am installing solar to a house and this is there main incoming. I can’t see an Earth anywhere but test ZS across L-N coming out at 0.20. Then with gas bond disconnected is 0.38! But we only have gas bonding. No other earth anywhere. Anyone had this?
  8. telectrix

    calculation check before i rip the flat to bits.

    hi folks, got a CU change to do. flat rewired circa '70's. wylex 3036 fuses. my concern is earthing conductors. at present they are 6.0mm. TN-S. Pefc is 700A. not sure of main fuse size, so have taken worst scenario at 100A. referring to tables, @ 700A the disconnect time for a 100A BS1361 is...
  9. T

    Re suspended ceilings thread and the mess in it, before and after

    Just a little update as @marconi expressed it may be interesting to see before and after on sargasso sea of cables above ceiling.
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • after before ceilings suspended thread
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Dave OCD

    Before and after some 'unbodging'.

    I've been doing quite a lot of work in a nice house for the last 3 days, bought by a retired lady and her son last Autumn and I was recommended after they'd had a N####C A/C in a few months ago. The biggest job was lowering the C/U to a sensible accessible height, the previous 'Electrician' has...
  11. Z

    Insulation Test before consumer change.

    Guys Is it good practice to zap the old wiring with a 500 volt insulation test before any consumer unit is installed? Or do you just go ahead and rip out the old one and fit the new? Zippy Trainee Sparky
  12. S

    1ph DB Piggy backed off 3ph DB Before Isolator. - EICR

    Hi Guys, This is the second time I've come across this on an EICR, but with slightly different circumstances. It has made me ponder if my previous code, and if my current idea for coding is correct or not. Basically someone has bodged an extra single phase supply off the incomer side of a 3...
    • spinkieieie
    • Thread
    • before eicr isolator off
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
  13. C

    VYTEC Fuse board never seen before

    Hello People Has anyone Came across a VYTEC board before and successfully installed a more easy to come by brand of MCB asides fro VYTEC? I have been told its a rebadged GEC apparently
  14. R

    Am I being asked for a Ze reading before any work?

    Hi Guys and Gals, currently I am finishing off my NVQ & i'm being asked the question on One file "Check the safety of electrical systems prior to the commencement of inspection, testing and commissioning".... Is this just fancy wording to say check Ze before you do anything else? Any advice...
  15. littlespark

    Something else to disconnect before testing...

    First came double sockets with integrated USB outlet, now BG has a double socket with USB and a built in wifi repeater. I think i'll just stop using 500v dc across L & N completely. I'm now waiting for double socket with integrated toilet roll holder.
  16. Z

    Battery Car key fob lithium coin battery check voltage before replacing it

    Dear Experts Sometime I worked with my friend in his car wrecking yard , and sometime we need to check car key fobs that are not working if thier batteries are dead or not ,,,using Fluke 117 multi-meter and KYORITSU Most batteries are Lithium Coin Battery size 2023, 2016,2025 (3V) Some...
  17. W

    Why Earth before IR testing?

    A question for testers to settle a debate at work - GN3 & regulation 612.3.1 state that when doing insulation resistance, the CPC/armour of swa MUST be connected to Earth. Does anyone know why this is please?
  18. G

    Will a B type 32 trip before a C type 16?

    Morening all, I have a dilema that you may be able to help with. Manufacturers instructions ask for the unit to be fed from a C Type 16Amp MCB. At the moment this is all the technical information I have. In one in twenty cases they experience nuisance tripping and have now recommended fitting...
  19. S

    Zdb before dead tests.

    Hi guys got my assesment in 3 weeks and want to get my testing spot on. Little confused whether to test Zdb on 2 way CU before dead tests?? Or do I jump straight into continuity? Thanks in advance.
  20. Pete999

    First Volunteer for Age UK tomoz ( no not electrical before you all start)

    Like the title, first job in the morning Volunteering for Age UK, wish me luck if you feel inclined to.

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