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  1. Poolworx

    Electric ac induction motor 50hz to 60hz?

    Can a single phase single speed 1.5hp induction motor run on both 50 and 60 hz 115 volts
  2. James

    federal electric RCBO

    anyone got one of these? beer tokens will be provided!! to fit one of these boards. I really don't want to do a board change because i know when i start testing all the circuits i am going to be left with a massive can of worms.
  3. K

    English Electric Mains shut down/start up procedure

    Hi everyone, my husband has turned up on a job with a very old mains that he will need to shut down at some stage. Does anyone know the procedure for shutting down/re starting this type of mains? Photos attached. Apologies if this is the wrong forum and thanks for reading!
  4. K

    Horstmann Electric 7 only works with boost

    Hi all, any suggestions, as my Horstmann only works when boost is switch on, even though an electrician has checked it two times! I do believe the settings are correct, any suggestions as to why this might be? Should the 'timed boost' have the black arrow there when the red button is on also...
  5. timhoward

    Old Electric clock, best/safest way to connect?

    I accept this is an unusual post! This clock has been in a family since early 1930's, the owners grandfather acquired it and fitted it for his mother. (Folk law is that it was one of the first electric clocks in Coventry, but who knows.) I've been asked if it could be put into use again. As I...
  6. Bob Geldoff1234

    UK Cheap off peak electric

    I am currently on the Octopus Go tariff with 7.5p kwh 12.30am to 4.30am and then 30p kwh during the day.I use this tariff to charge my plugin hybrid very cheaply. I have an old but usable 80ah car battery,a 150 watt dc to ac inverter and a 10 watt LED lamp. I have it set up to charge the battery...
  7. J

    Confused by Scaddan example in Electric Wiring for Domestic Installers

    Hi, I'm a self-build amateur - I'll be running cables and getting system sign-off/inspection by certified competent person, and am just working through circuit design basics. I'm referring to Scaddan's 'Electric Wiring for Domestic Installers' (16th ed for 18th ed IET), which includes example...
  8. P

    Issue installing electric downdraft cooktop

    Need advice from a professional electrician. I just had my counters replaced and I had to install the new downdraft cooktop myself. Details: House predates 4-wire code requirement for ranges/cooktops. So, my house wiring to the island consists of 1 solid black wire (hot 1), one black with red...
  9. Raptor0014

    Electric Meter Switch Isolator wiring orientation

    Having a discussion the other day with a kitchen fitter who “also does electrics” and he is adamant that a NIC contractor told him that a meter isolation switch has to have the supply go in the bottom and the load out the top, same as a MCB. This convo came about as he said the property we were...
  10. A

    7. 3 kw INDUCTION HOB

    Can I run a 7.3Kw induction hob off of 2 x 16 amp circuits single phase I'm not sure what size cable is installed, I will check. Would I be be able to run with the 2 x 16amp breakers or should I install a single 32 amp breaker with separate RCD? Thanks in anticipation.
  11. T

    Type of Screws for electric shower?

    Please advise a part number and quote for the 2 screws at the top of our Triton "T80Z fast fit" Shower.? (Also please advise on the type/length of screw etc?) https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/t80z-fast-fit-electric-shower T80Z https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/t80z-fast-fit-electric-shower-spares...
  12. L

    Electric supply to new annex

    I'm converting my old garage into a two bedroom annex. At its nearest point it is approx 10m from main house. I plan it to be all electric, UFH, electric shower, electric hot water, cooker. Now, I think there are 2 ways of supplying power to the new annex: 1. Run 25mm SWA tails from henley...
  13. MTerzi

    electric on all the copper plumbing in the house

    I wonder if theres any good experienced electrician out there that can help me in enfield EN2 area with a problem. Im getting light electric shocks from all the taps (copper plumbing) in the house when i stand barefoot. even when the the main fuse is switched off. The shocks are very mild. I had...
  14. D

    Electric Wall Heaters

    Hello We live in an apartment and are looking to have our 19 year old dimplex electric wall heaters replaced. I'm looking for recommendations on the best electric wall heaters around 1kw. Are dimplex the best? We want to be able to control them via a hub over wifi. Any advice appreciated...
  15. Y

    7kw electric shower - 4mm2 too risky?

    Hi all, Been a while since I've posted - got a new project to install a small 7kw electric shower. The shower will be about 7 metres from the main fusebox on the upper floor. There seems to be a lot of debate about 4mm2 or 6mm2 wiring. Due to the diameter of the wall conduits, I doubt very...
  16. MKElectric

    Local Essex event with MK Electric

    Hi All I represent MK Electric, based in Basildon. We are looking to engage with a small group of local electricians, so those happy to travel to Basildon in Essex, at an event taking place on the morning of 13th July, and we will reward you for your time. If this is of interest please message...
  17. H

    All electric flat require a 3phase supply

    Hi! Currently doing a job that they have decided against getting gas meters and going all electric. Electric boiler 9.5kw 2x shower 9.5kw Hob say 6.5kw 2x 32a ringmains 2x 6a lighting circuits I understand they have had a 13Kva supply installed. Obviously this will not be enough to run all...
  18. S

    Electric heating mat over metal screws?

    Hello, The floor boarding has been stuck down with adhesive and screwed down also with extra metal washers. Someone has now told me it is not a good idea to put an Electrical Heating Mat over it beacuse of the metal screwes and washers. Can I just take them out? Help It will then be screeded...
  19. J

    Mains electric shock from plastic light switch - no fault found by electrician - what next?

    Hi all! This is my first post and I have registered to ask for some help with troubleshooting an electric shock I got from a plastic light switch outside a bathroom today. I turned the switch off with my left hand and got what felt like a mains electric shock through the switch into my left...
    • jimster99
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    • electric electrician fault found light light switch mains plastic shock switch
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. L

    Blown Fuse---is it ok to leave blown fuse in and leave electric on.

    We have an older mobile home. One of the fuses keeps blowing. We tried to trace the wire to see if a mouse chewed on the wire perhaps. We think the culprit may be a racoon got the wire...because when we looked under the mobile home to find the wire...there was a racoon....and you can see...

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