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    Electrical size conductors and conductor rating

    Hello, I’m building a wood shop. I’m planning on installing 240 and 120 outlets. I plan to connect to my supply panel using a 90 amp breaker. They’re run to the shop is 140 feet. I will use 2” underground conduit. I’m just not sure what size and what rated copper conductors to use. I used...
  2. D

    French Electrical certifications

    I wonder if you can help me, i am being sent an 'electrician' to do some very basic work for me in a data comms room in France, the main work he will be doing is connecting PDU's into the under floor power supply, his certification is H0-B0-H0V, what does that mean, is he an electrician that...
  3. J

    Excessive Electrical Bill

    Hi, I always receive high electrical bills average £180/month, I have monitored usage, switched appliances off, reduced usage by not using appliances; i.e. dishwasher. Nothing I do seems to reduce the amount of the electric bill. I have switched supplier, always make sure tariff is discounted...
  4. J

    Electrical problem with Grundfos macerator

    I have a grundfos sololift 2 wc1 macerator that isn't working. It's about 3 years old. When the toilet flushes the bowl just fills up but the motor does not kick in. There is power going to the unit, The macerator motor/pump turns freely. I took the motor apart in the hope that there may be...
  5. Kristian95

    Electrical heater died on me - Workaround does it work?

    Hey there. I got a question. My heater just died and the only real way to fix it is to get a new thermostat but sadly I cant find the modell at all. Now my question is I got a workaround but before I do so id like to ask if it will work. There are 2 cables going to the thermostat. One is going...
  6. T

    Electrical safe zone for vaulted ceiling

    I'm renovating a property and vaulting a kitchen ceiling to gain more head height. The floor will be a slab which is yet to be laid. Would it be better to run the cables for sockets down from the top of the wall where it meets the pitch of the ceiling or up from the floor slab (from within...
  7. D

    Electrician Jobs Electrical Trainer/Assessor full time Glasgow area

    Position available now for both full time and part time Electrical Trainers/Assessors to join the Team at our busy Training Centre in Paisley. If you have experience in electrical training and would like to join a well established dynamic Business then contact us on 0141 889 4516 or send your...
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    Welcome sponsors to Electrical forum

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  9. A

    Looking for Electrical Partners in Birmingham

    Hi Everyone, If anyone is local in the Birmingham/Solihull region, could they let me know of any top electrical services clients, I am looking to do work for these types of companies and so to get a head's up on potential clients will be great for me! Kind Regards, Alex
  10. L

    Protruding electrical box

    I have an electrical box where one side is protruding about 1/3 of an inch away from the wall. How can I get the protruding side pushed back in?
  11. S

    Will an HNC in electrical engineering count towards an adult trainee apprenticeship

    Will an HNC in electrical engineering count towards an adult trainee apprenticeship, IE would it allow me to skip some of the college theory exams due to having passed a higher level of theory? Just wondering as I might have the chance at a adult trainee apprenticeship but already have a HNC in...
  12. D

    electrical enclosures

    hi guys. when you mount din rails into electrical enclosures ; does the screw show from behind the panel? does EVERY electrical enclosure come with a seperate rear plate spaced out where you can secure din rails into without screws bolts showing from externally. Thank you.
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    Electrical lighting emergency light

    I’m currently installing lights to a garage unit and I want one of them to be an emergency so that it’s on dimmed whilst the lights are off , I’ve only ever wired houses so it’s slightly different. Do I need to take a permanent feed from the switch to the emergency light ? If so is it a case of...
  14. A

    UK Electrical box with key hole?

    Hi everyone I am currently renovating a small old cottage attached to our house. On the outside is a sort of electrical box with a key hole that runs inside to another box with a key hole. I believe the cottage was rented out in a previous life. Any ideas what it is? And cab I just remove it...
  15. J

    What to do with electrical waste from jobs?

    Hi all, Bit of a boring one for you!! I had been working for the same company since i qualified 15 odd years ago. I have now left and set up my own business its it has dawned on me that I have nowhere for the general waste generated by jobs to go! For the company i have just left we had a...
  16. _q12x_

    Electrical sockets flames from old wiring? (for a friend)

    This is more an 80's question: A friend of mine come to me with a bizarre problem that perplexed me. I don't know what to think. And I need some advice from you. I am not an electrician but I have some electrical knowledge and experience. He lives in apartment (in a 4 level building)...this...
  17. vards9

    Washing machine and Tumble dryer in shower room - issue with electrical install

    Hi There, Homeowner here with no electrical knowledge, so go easy on me! We've had our garage converted, and coming to the end of the project. We've had a shower/utility room (2.7m x 1.5m) added as part of the conversion, within which is housed a stacked Tumble Dryer on top of a washing...
  18. J

    Best practices electrical maintenance

    Two questions regarding best practices. First one I don’t know if I’m being OTT but would you lock off a tripping circuit if you cannot investigate at that time? The second is regarding maintenance and removal of motors. If the motors been removed and awaiting a replacement what would you say...

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