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  1. finsends

    Sparks out of outlets during thunderstorm - Wiring mistake?

    Hello, I live in Costa Rica, which adopted the US electrical code. On a regular basis, during thunderstorms, I have parks coming out of the outlets and damaged devices, but no breaker ever flipped. I asked an electrician here and he told me everything is fine. I looked into the wiring and found...
  2. O

    Why are there so many secrets during job planning

    This drives me round the twist, the client tells you what they want, kind of. you do the work the way the client asks you to and then when its all finished they say why isn't there a socket for the fridge on that wall, didn't you see it on the expensive architect drawn plans that I never sent...
  3. Z

    What are the causes of unbalance current during no load test of transformer?

    What are the causes of unbalance current during no load test of transformer?
  4. JoeMagin

    Mystery tripping during the night

    Hi all, Was hoping to get some light shed on the particular cause to an issue we had last night. Was woke at 2 in the morning by my partner saying none of the sockets were working. I went to the CU and the sockets MCB had tripped as well as the RCD. Flicked them both back on, but the sockets...
  5. V

    Working during a Thunderstorm

    He's a question for you. What (if any) are the dangers of working INDOORS on an electrical circuit during a Thunderstorm ? Heck you would have to be stupid to work outside in one, but I was considering what would happen if there was a nearby strike and I was working on an open consumer unit...
  6. J

    Anyone tried the Atoko Fan Select (ATQ6-03) - extractor fan timer - switch fan off during run-on?

    Hi. Has anyone tried the Atoko Fan Select (ATQ6-03)? Its supposed to be an extractor fan timer so you can get delayed start and run-on using a standard fan. They say you can also override the delay and run-on by switching the light - does that really work?
    • jontyc
    • Thread
    • anyone bathroom during extractor extractor fan fan off select switch timer tried
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. S

    MEM RCD/MCB tripping during night

    Hi Have a nightly problem - will be changing a consumer unit however have a problem customer has an older mem m6 32amp rcd/mcb on downstairs ring main only - this is tripping around 3-4am every morning told me had this off and on for a year. Not connected to anything on a timer eg heating /...
  8. M

    Erroneous test during pre testing

    Hi, While doing the Erroneous test during my pre test I came across abit of a headache. When I was doing a lighting circuit it was coming in a short eg. 0.04ohms but once I disconnected an LED light in a bathroom it went away, same with socket circuits which had USB sockets connected on them, is...
  9. A

    GFCI Breaker Trips during Lightening Storms

    Hi All. First time poster here looking for some advice. I have been having issues with a GFCI breaker being tripped whenever we have very close lightening. Here is the current wiring configuration: 20amp GFCI at the panel. This circuit runs outside and powers the pool pump and a receptacle...
  10. tremile

    Possibly to start a solar inverter during a power outages?

    Hi, I’m just wondering if its theoretically speaking possibly to start your PV system and inverter when its power failure ? And its not hybrid inverters with a backup system. I’m thinking the following things to start a Inverter during a power failure You put of the setting at the...
  11. T

    Can electrical engineers do repairs during Covid times

    Hi I am new to this forum and would kindly request advice from any of your members. I have a Solar Inverter which is inside its 10 year warranty but has now it appears sadly stopped working. The company Uenergy originally asked for photos of their instalation, which I provided, claimed an...
  12. E

    Becoming an electrician during covid times..

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have seen the posts about becoming an electrician, however, given we are living in uncertain times, I would really like some advice on becoming an electrician during the covid years. I have a degree in electronic engineering and I have been working...
  13. M

    RCDs tripping during heavy rains

    Hi all - hopefully you can forgive my lack of knowledge on electrics, I have a basic grasp but am no expert. The issue I've had and am looking for an initial steer on is that during some extremely heavy rains recently, after a long spell the RCDs will trip. While still raining, they will not...
  14. JazzFrog

    My industry is gone (live events sound engineer)...City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 during lockdown II?

    Hello lovely sparkies! My livelihood, live events sound engineer, has been decimated by Covid - thank you bat soup! I'm thinking of skilling up during lockdown II. Realistically, my industry will not pick up for six months at the earliest. Obviously, it's a far away dream to become a qualified...
  15. P

    How to stay connected during power cut

    Hi all, Odd question of the day :: they're going to cut power to my street tomorrow... all day long. I get internet connection through phone line (DSL) and would need to keep the router going during the power cut. Need it for work. How can I keep the router going? 12 V battery with ac/dc...
  16. S

    Money During Covid

    Hello All I was just wondering if anybody who is self-employed working for your own LTD company has felt neglected by the current state of affairs I have been without work since March 2020 and there does don't appear to by anything moving forward in our industry in the NorthWest would anybody...
  17. Dan

    Electricians and Electrical Work During COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic (Public Weekly Thread)

    Electricians and Electrical Work During COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic (Public Weekly Thread) Firstly, Hi lads and ladies. Apologies it has been a while posting here. @Lou and I have been checking in every now and again to catch up with some things. I have 101 unread messages and 1,160...
  18. J

    Advice on adding Ethernet cable during a full house rewire

    So I am getting a house rewired and I have been unsure what is the best way to have some ethernet points in my house. I would probably need it in two rooms downstairs and two upstairs. It's something I would like but it's no way a dealbreaker. Sure I can use homeplug and wifi but nothing beats...
  19. Phil L

    What have you done or learnt during lockdown

    As title what have you done or learnt/changed during lockdown Have you racked the van, looked at different disciplines or learnt a new skill?
  20. happysteve

    gov.uk guidance 11 May: working safely during COVID-19 (including in homes)

    Published today, Monday 11 May: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 ... including: Homes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes Construction and other outdoor work...

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