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  1. Tink

    Moving two existing sockets with no RCD

    Just completed a site visit regarding moving two existing 13amp double sockets further along the wall (Chasing out, reinstalled, re-plaster etc. how lovely!) However there’s no additional protection provided by RCD as the CU is too old and the client doesn’t won’t to upgrade due to cost! Advice...
  2. S

    Earthing for solar off grid system

    Hi All Planning an off-grid solar system and I’m pretty confident about most of it except for one thing - earthing. I believe the inverter I will use, a Victron Phoenix 12/350, has a floating earth - so there will be 230V L-’N’, 115V L-E and 115V ’N’-E. The system will power an existing (old)...
  3. W

    Breaking Existing Ring for Garage Conversion

    Hi, I'm in the process of converting my garage into a utility and living area. Currently the garage has 2 sockets and a switched fused spur that are part of the upstairs ring main. This ring main serves the upstairs bedroom only as it's classed as the 'Extension Ring Main'. It was installed as...
    • wint100
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    • breaking conversion existing garage ring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. U

    How to extend ring main and where to channel cable (Domestic property)

    Hi all, My daughter has asked me to put in a new socket for her. She would like it putting about 10ft from an existing double socket on the same wall. The floor is concrete and her upstairs has just been decorated (carpets etc) so I searched to see if it was acceptable to run mains cable behind...
    • uptown47
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    • cable channel domestic existing extend main property ring ring main socket where
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    Trouble with an existing Pv system Schott Asi 105w panels

    Hi Guy after your best advice, been along to see a customer who is having trouble with his system which has been up and running for just over Four years and the original installers are no longer in business. He has approx a 17kw system of Schott Asi 105 w panels on the roof Appox 162 info...
  6. Soulsurfer

    Adding PIR sensor to existing outside light.

    Hi I am needing to adjust a 1 way switched outside light at a house in a couple of days to switch 2 way possibly with an ip rated switch on the way to the front door as it's only switched 1 way from inside the porch at present. I'm just thinking of instead of an exterior switch of using a...
    • Soulsurfer
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    • adding existing inside light likely outside outside light pir sensor switch switched
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. mrhorse

    Amendment 3 RCD question...

    Hello everyone, Just getting familiar with the changes to BS 7671 brought in with Amendment 3. I have a question regarding Regulation 411.3.3 in particular. The Regulation states that an RCD should be provided for socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 20A for all installations...
  8. J

    Roller shutter door motor wiring diagram

    Hi We are looking to replace an existing roller shutter door motor with the below Garog motor and wondered if anyone had a wiring diagram for this? Make: Garog Type: ULA25EE V 400 A 1.0 KW 0.5 RPM 28 PH 3 HZ 50 IP 44
    • Jase72
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    • diagram door existing fitting motor roller shutter wiring wiring diagram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. C

    Testing new floorboxes plugged into existing electrak

    Hi, We are adding some floor boxes onto an existing electrak in an occupied office,could anyone comfirm the tests we have to complete,only i've been told its classed as a plugged in appliance so doesn't require any tests.Is this correct?

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