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  1. RicoRepairs

    Ground floor lighting trips circuit breaker.

    Hi all, so just moved into a new property, the light fitting/rose was removed from the living room, nothing looks to be shorting (But there is a single neutral with no connector block?) but the breaker trips straight away. There are 4 fittings on this floor, none with bulbs in, none with any...
  2. H

    EV Charging Circuit - Breaker Hot

    I installed a new 50 amp circuit to charge my EV. Some specifics on the circuit - 50 amp breaker, 6-2 ga copper wire (UFB because in the future I may place the charger outside and wanted flexibility), NEMA 6-50 plug, Grizzl-e charger at 40 amps. My question is on the breaker itself. I have a...
  3. N

    Low voltage from a 120 v breaker box, sometimes

    I'm taking a look at the 120v wiring in an old travel trailer that I recently bought, and plan to live in full time soon. It has some quirks that I will explain below, but first here's a pic and diagram of what's going on: Here's the breaker box as it sits now And of course, a diagram to...
    • no_pun_intended
    • Thread
    • box breaker low voltage screwfix small sometimes voltage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    15a breaker randomly tripping..

    HI.. I'm in Scotland, UK.. The 15a Wylex push button breaker that supplies my garage with power (30m from the house mains panel) randomly trips. I threw the isolator switch in the garage, so there was nothing loading the circuit but it still trips out after a few hours. Changed the breaker to...
  5. C

    4mm cable, 32a breaker for 16.2kw Rangemaster installed by electrician

    Hi, during kitchen refurbishment, the electrician installed a 4mm cable and 32a breaker for the new induction hob rangemaster oven that is rated at 16.2kw. Same electrician couldn't connect hook up cooker, so I asked someone else to do it. The new electrician refused to connect up saying it...
    • Chris C300
    • Thread
    • 32a breaker cable electrician installed range
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. B

    Breaker for generator

    I have just bought a generator for back up power. Honda EM4500 and has both 110v and 230v outputs. The circuit breaker for the 230v is snapped and when looking up the part number 38220-ZR7-F21 19a breaker it’s coming up between 60-90£ And mainly shipped from overseas. Can anyone recommend an...
  7. P

    Old school type (horizontal) QOT2020 breaker question

    What's the standard rule on the older horizontal or "side-by-side" QOT tandem breakers about which switch controls which circuit, since one of the hot wires is stacked or hidden behind the other? Thanks!
    • picker77
    • Thread
    • breaker old question school screwfix type
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. M

    110v 20amp circuit using existing #8 Alu wiring to 40amp breaker.

    I am abandoning an oven/microwave location that has an existing 220v 40amp (4-wire) circuit. I am leaving the wiring in place. I want to use the new counter space for a built-in microwave oven and coffee station. Can I use one of the 110v circuits in the junction box for a 110v 20amp receptacle...
    • MikiSJ
    • Thread
    • 110v breaker circuit existing screwfix using wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. P

    220 Breaker / 110 Circuit

    Hello Experts, I had an electrician visit my place for some repairs and when looked at my recently installed main panel (photo attached) he said that the panel is not setup correctly. He said that 220V breakers are connected to 110V circuits within the house. Could someone explain what the...
  10. C

    Why would a regular breaker work where a afci breaker won’t?

    Why would a afci breaker trip with under 4 amps but a regular breaker works fine?
    • Chickenfriedblake
    • Thread
    • afci breaker regular where work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. M

    230v breaker ratings

    **DIY'ing a campervan, trying to plan the electrics myself before getting help to install so I understand what is going on under the hood. (Engineer by trade, can't help myself) Questioning my basic understanding of circuit breakers and plug sockets: If a standard plug is rated to 13A, do you...
  12. G

    Can I tighten neutral circuit breaker wires without turning off power?

    I have some lights flickering in the house. I was told tightening the circuit breaker wires in the electrical boxes might help eliminate the flickering. Is it possible to tighten the wires without having to turn off power to the house. Thanks
    • GVCCRLM
    • Thread
    • breaker circuit circuit breaker neutral off power turning wires without
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. B

    Solar wired into CU breaker, why should it use the solar power & not pull from the grid?

    Hi, Really just for info. not a problem or anything. (to be honest also wanting to be sure it is taking from solar as much as possible & can you be sure of that?) I assume the new solar meter is actually what is being drawn from the array so is an accurate indications of that. Grid tied 4kw...
  14. F

    89 mobile home breaker and wire gauge question

    Ok so live in 89 mobile home ugh I really need lots of work but I'm on disability and I cannot afford electrician but I've been working with all kinds of cables wires and electrical probably unsafe as a kid but lol anyway there are way too many plugs on one circuit not what I'm here about tho it...
    • Fixwec
    • Thread
    • breaker gauge home mobile question screwfix wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. U

    Unexplained breaker tripping

    👋 First time poster here. My name is Melissa and I’m asking for advice regarding my mom and stepdad’s home. He tried for 4 days to work the problem before I convinced my mom to call an electrician due to fire concerns, who also found nothing wrong. He told us to check appliances one by one to...
  16. M

    Circuit breaker rate sizing

    Hi all I would like to know what should be the rating of Air Circuit Breaker to select for a Genset based on the following data: 2000k VA PF 0.8 1600k W load connected to the Genset via dedicated busduct. Supply: 415 V I have an idean in mind (whether right or wrong) but I would like you to...
  17. L

    For a 13K peak (10K running) generator, what gauge wire and breaker amperage is required?

    Installing a 13K peak (10K running) generator 190 feet from the panel. The portable generator is housed in a shed at the end of the property. What gauge wire and breaker amperage is required? Getting mixed information. Differing voltage drop calculators and breaker suggestions have me confused...
  18. D

    Circuit Breaker Tripping - Sockets

    Hi guys, I'm a novice, so be gentle. Ok, I've attached a photo. 1) I've come home to find none of my sockets working. I've checked my circuit breaker box and as expected the 'Sockets' switch is off. 2) I flicked the switch back to 'On' however the main switch to the right will not go to 'On'...
    • DaSteelMan
    • Thread
    • breaker circuit circuit breaker sockets tripping
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Is there such thing as 4kW, 115VAC , single phase equipment?

    Hi, We are being asked to make a power supply for a Bass amplifier......its 4kW, from 100-265VAC. Does that sound right? Woudlnt 4kW from 115VAC always be done with three phase? (this kit is for mulitple different countries)
  20. S

    20 amp breaker trips

    The 20 amp breaker that protects ceiling can lights trips with increasing regularity. It takes a few tries to get it to reset. The can lights (led bulbs installed 2 years ago) are on older dimmers. They worked fine until recently. Should I start by replacing the breakers, the dimmers, or...

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