Hi, I’m interested to hear other views on BS3871 MCBs being changed following a C2 non compliance on an EICR for over rated protective device. Eg. A 2.5mm radial circuit protected by a 32A device and then swapping the BS3871 for another BS 3871 but a 20A device.
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Bought a MainsSwitch device to run the RF pairing link to switch some low voltage LED strip lighting under my Breakfast bar. No direct switch link option where I need it and I’ve installed the transmitter & receiver kit.
It starts off for the first 30-60 mins working then it loses the...
These are going to become the norm aren't they?
I've been reading this https://electrical.------.org/courses-resources-career/free-resources/consumer-guidance/arc-fault-detection-devices/
I was fixing the 21v motor on the Dyson this morning, and as usual my mind decides to wander.
For years...
if my brand new fridge is connected to a circuit with an ARC Fault breaker, and if the circuit has ONLY ONE OUTLET on it (the one to which the fridge is connected), then what are the most likely causes of RANDOM arc fault trips. It'll stay on for a week...then all of a sudden...it'll trip (even...
I'm having a heat pump installed (SwimSpa) and a Sauna, already have an electric car charger.
My current supply amp is 60, Western Power has said I can go to 80Amp BUT must fit a load limiting device, need one where we can set what goes off and in what order should the Amps get close to the 80...
This is a motion sensor Lamp which I want to install. It is a B.E.G. LUXOMAT PD3N - 1C.
I enclose images of the location where wires from the mains connect and also the wiring diagram. However I am unsure as to what goes where. The instructions are badly printed and unclear.
I do my own...
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I live in a small town where it is difficult to find ceritified electricians. In fact, electrician certification is not common for residential installations. I did find some experienced electricians but I don't think they are certified and know best practices in the installation.
I...
Hello. I am new here. I am trying to figure out something in my attic. This mysterious black box appears to be connected to my attic fan, but it doesn't seem to actually affect anything when I twist the knob. Can anyone help identify it?
Thanks in advance!
I have 2 external HDD's I use often. Both Power cables are 12V 2A supplies & input 100-240v 50/60Hz 0.80A. However, 1 of the plugs has broken, I stood on it. The other plug powers either of the HDDs. My question is, if I buy a splitter, will the power supply power both HDDs at the same time if...
Hi, This ad popped up on this forum
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I have a ceiling fan connected to a 12 gauge wire, which comes from a 20 amp breaker. The ceiling fan has 18 gauge (or smaller) wire. In effect, 18 gauge wire is connected to a 20 amp breaker. Why is this OK, because it's hard wired?
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Supposing you have a device in the field that is connected to the household router via an ethernet cable (may also be TP links in the path back to the router) . The devices were all sucessfully connecting to the internet at installation time. Some of the units then suffer disconnection from...
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TL;DR Will I short the car battery life by having a external battery always connected to the 12v port?
I'm planning to buy a Bluetti battery (500wh) for my camper and connect to it a mini fridge, so to keep battery level as high as possible, I assume the best option should have it always...
Does exist on the market a differentiator device? Basically connected to a multiway switching to output a pulse of defined length everytime the deviator changes position on/off?
As the title says, does a three-pin socket (external) used as charging point need an earth electrode or open PEN fault? Are mode 1 and mode 2 exempt from this ?
I was under the impression that anything used as EV charging point and if located externally, the installation would need to have...
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Maybe someone can help with this. I am building a terrarium that needs a simple humidifier.
I have a switch that can turn on my humidifier no problem according to the humidity in the terrarium (InkBird IC 200). However, I would also love to be able to run the same humidifier...
working on a kitchen refurb, customer wants to relocate washer and drier.
There is only one socket close by on the ring. Rather than spur from another point which will be tricky, anyone know of a device that switches between appliances so only one can be used at once ?
Do I need a disconnection device (fcu or switch) between the supply from the mcb to a Heat Recovery ventilation system?
At present there is only a multi position signal controller switch (off, timed, auto, manual etc).
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