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    Connecting 2kW generator to distribution board

    Im registered MCS installing PV systems and have come across a client who would like to connect his 2kW standby generator to his distribution board to power the lights & freezer during a power outage. There are no other alternative supplies installed. The only way I can see how it would be done...
  2. S

    Advantages o DC Distribution System over AC.

    Why don't we used DC Transmission system when there is lot of advantages in this system than Ac distribution system?
  3. O

    Wiring of 3 Phase 63A Distribution Board

    I am planning to change my house's 20 years old DB to a new DB like in the website below: http://www.electrolesk.com/Assets/db%203%20ph%20web1.jpg However, I am planning to use Hager 63A 10kA 3 pole MCB (model is: NC363A) instead of MCCB at the incoming. In addition, I plan to add in Hager...
    • ozj999
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    • 3 phase board distribution distribution board phase wiring
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. G

    extra 3 phase distribution board

    hello all first post here looking for some help, i have a farm workshop with 3 phase supply and 100 amp incomer in distribution board, i have now built a new workshop 70mtrs away and want to take the power across to it. i am thinking 25mm 4 core swa cable will be suitable underground (welders...
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    Distribution cut out loose

    Hi all I have come across a domestic incomming supply where the connector blocks and fuses are hanging off the wall. The earthing conductor termination as it happens is fixed to the wall. It is a TN-S 100A, with seperate housings for neutral and live. I vaguely recall have seen a few where the...
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    Distribution Board in Commercial premises

    Hi Before I start, just to let you know, I'm a H&S professional , who went for an interview/assessment yesterday. I pointed out a distribution boards, on a busy commercial property which was hidden behind machinery & equipment. I have always been told, by maintenance, that there is a...
  7. S

    Distribution at a Caravan Park

    HI, I reaslise that this subject does cause some conflicting opinions but I would like to ask a question to some more experienced guys in this matter regarding the distribution around a Caravan Park. At the park in question I have been asked to cost for upgrades and possible extensive...
    • SYKRAPS
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    • caravan distribution electricians vans van vehicle
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. S

    RCBO tripping after spur distribution board has already tripped

    Hello All, So to be clear I'm not an electrician, I just like to know how how things work. I will run cables so it's all ready for my sparky to make the connections but I don't do any electrical work. Normally I'd ask my sparky if there is something I don't understand, but I can't on this...
    • Susie
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    • after already board distribution distribution board rcbo spur tripped tripping
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
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    Distribution circuits in trunking - RCD??

    Evening fellas Im in the process of rewiring a 3 storey 9 bed house, im moving the CCU's which house the final circuits about 5m to a more better location, the two ccu's in question are both fed by 16mm twin with seperate 16mm earth, they are both off 63A mcb's housed in a 4way near the cut...
    • LlandrilloSpark
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    • circuit circuits distribution rcd trunking
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    multiple distribution IR testing

    Hi guys just wanting to confirm I am right in my thinking when carrying out EICR on multiple distribution circuits within a three phase board it is my responsibility to carry out the report up til the clients db only. When dead testing I only have a limited timescale for every circuit to be off...
  11. C

    Types of distribution boards

    Hello chaps I wonder if you could help me, I am currently doing a l3 diploma in electrical engineering, one of my assignment questions says 'with reference to manufactures publications, illustrate the main types of industrial distribution boards in use' is this referring to RCD/MCB compared to...
    • cjks
    • Thread
    • boards breaker consumer distribution electrical panel types
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Max Zs value for TT distribution circuit (NOT Final circuit!)

    Apologies if this question sounds a bit basic but am a little confused at the mo and quite new to the game. Here goes - I am trying to complete a NICEIC Highway Installation Certificate for a system where there is a 230 v TT supply coming into a roadside pillar into the main BS88 fused head...
    • zak325
    • Thread
    • circuit distribution final max supply times value
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    HDMI Distribution, Samsung AllShare and network streams, help much appreciated.

    Hello! Okay, so we have installed 2 55" Series 6 Samsung panels into a shop, the panels are back to back hung off unicol and there intended use is for broadcasting anything that is going on a computer upstairs. Current uses have been youtube on full screen and dvds. The problem, our designer...
    • Tidy Max
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    • appreciated distribution electrical work leads network panels samsung signal splitter
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Home Media Centre Forum
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    Earth Cable To Sub Distribution Board.

    Hi All, I recently installed a new dist. board with 95mm sq 4 core swa cable. I used 35mm sq earthing cable even though I should have used roughly half the size of the live conductor. I used this because I had it, and was hoping it will be ok. I now fear that the cross section of the cpc...
    • gerard
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    • armour board cable distribution distribution board earth earthing gland
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
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    Help needed distribution board.

    Hi. Well the problem is pretty difficult to describe (as always). Basically I just had a new isolation switch fitted and was told that I needed a new 100A fuse which enters the building fitting so I booked that but I don't think the 100A is anything to do with this issue. Fast forward later in...
    • Awright504599
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    • board distribution distribution board electrician needed really sockets
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. Davisonp

    What containment would be best for this installation?

    Hi, I am trying to prepare a quote and am wondering the best way to approach this particular installation as it is not something I have experience of. It is a church setup and I have been asked to get a switched 32 amp feed from the main distribution board to a sub distribution box in the...
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    Supplying distribution board regs

    Hi, recently done quite a big house rewire, which required 2 distribution boards. The house has a 3 phase supply with the distribution boards located in cupboards directly above each other. I supplied the boards with 2 separate pairs of 25mm double insulated tails and used trunking to house...
  18. C

    Distribution board new instalation,addition or alterate?

    Hi guys,i`m new here so PLEASE be patience with me...i`m foreigner and i have few issues with understanding 100% some words means...i changed an old DB with a new 17th Ed one and now i`m in completing the workpaper stage...can tell me what square i need to thick in new installation,addition to...
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    Western Power Distribution

    Hi people, I am a fully qualified Industrial electrician with experience of sub stations but I want to have a change and have been looking at cable jointing training although I would love to work on overhead lines but I think that might be a bit unrealistic. Has anybody used Western Power as a...
  20. Baker1988

    distribution electrician

    hi every one how are u all on this nice sunny day?. i was just wondering if if any one could help me are the people who work on the distribution side of electrics (like on the power lines) are fully quilified electricians? or do you have to do a total different course to do this form of electrics?

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