distribution

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    which DNO?

    ive just completed an install in huntingdon near cambs i just want to verify what the DNO of this area is? its my first install and want it done right!!
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    Retro fitting of dedicated fuse on main distribution board (4 flat conversion) ?

    All I suspect this was in the wrong section (this one seems to be theory / practice related for trade). Sorry about that - will put in the general section instead. Paul Briggs
  3. L

    Distribution circuit question

    I'm running a 30 metre length of three core 16mm armour to feed a garage conversion which could have a high loading. The cable will be run from the external meter box where I will split the meter tails via a Henley The problem is There is naff all room in the box and I can't fit a switched...
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    500kva supply and distribution ct extension

    Hi guys Its been a while since i have been here and i have a new problem. I am to supply and install a 500kva distribution over 2 stages, 250kva now and the rest in the next 5 years. I am going to use Eaton mem switchgear, a 800a buzbar with 630mm2 tails and a 400a mccb within a 12 way...
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    Distribution board in showeroom

    Hi guys, went to price a job today in a Hostel. When looking at the mains position i was shown to the room containing it and to my horror it is in the showeroom. As you can see from the picture , the Board itself has been boxed in with plywood and has a hasp on it it is 700mm away from the...
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    Replacement Distribution Boards

    We are down to replace various DB's on old type commercial buildings, having looked at the install, they are in a bad state of repair, does the replacement DB, require RCBO's for all lighting circuits due to the cabling concealed in walls etc. Or can you fit like for like as it's pre 17th or is...
  7. S

    New Circuit of Distribution Board But Can't Access Main Board

    Hi folks, adding new lighting circuit to distribution board in small rented commercial property. There's a dist board in this property however main board and point of origin are in an adjacent rented out small commercial building that is difficult to access. Landlord has keys etc but as it's...
  8. K

    Distribution.

    If any of you are interested in distribution and protection you may find this interesting. http://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/Scope_and_content_of_Wiki_EIG
  9. W

    Voltage drop allowances for distribution circuits

    has anyone got any good guidance or information on how they design/allowance for voltage drops for distribution circuits and also how they calculate the V/D for distributed load circuits such as ring/radial socket circuits and lighting circuits I cant really find anything in the usual books...
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    height of distribution board??

    Hi guys just a quick one, we all know the height requirements of part p being between 450mm-1200mm for standard equipment, but ive never heard of a standard height for a db. And all sparks i know just say its a common sense thing, so in existing buildings (part p free) i just tend to measure...
  11. L

    PV circuit Distribution or Final

    Does the dedicated circuit for a PV system count as a Distribution or a Final circuit? Looking at the spec for the inverter most disconnect times are specified as 5 secs which implies a distribution circuit. Clear Sky Solar Ltd
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    EICR on installations with multiple distribution boards

    Am confused by the two 'types' of EICR - i.e. for either single or multiple distribution boards Section N is confusing me the most - the 'single' version asks about supply details but the 'multiple' one doesn't :thinking: Am I right in thinking that you use the 'single' form(s) for the first...
  13. K

    The new proposed European unified distribution system

    It’s Saturday afternoon so what the hell, have a laugh:rofl:
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    Distribution circuit protection

    Hi all I am planning a CU change for assessment. My detached garage is currently fed from a 16a MCB in my CU. The garage CU has RCD protection for sockets and lights. My question: Can I run the SWA from an unprotected way in the house CU (as it is now) so that I don't have to consider...
  15. K

    Distribution, you think you’ve got problems!

    Try sorting this out!
  16. M

    Media distribution

    Ok here goes. At home I've decided to try and install a media distribution unit (no better place to practice than at home) I have installed a click scolmore product 'MP940' and have wired it to the diagram they have given me (see below) I took two pictures of diagram so that the writing can...

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