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    Fuse size unheard of (by me)

    Second/third post of the day. You can tell it's a cert writing day. Quick question. On the NICEIC EICR forms there is a drop down menu concerning the fuse size of main protective device. One of the sizes listed is 113 amps. Does a 113 amp fuse exist? Thanks
  2. A

    Light Sensor Trips Fuse board

    Hi all, I am trying to work out why an outside light PIR trips the light in turn trips the whole fuse board inside the house.. When the PIR is disconnected then everything works fine. Anyone come across this before? There is no moisture, all wires connected and ip66 Thank You
  3. M

    Single phase but 2 cable in one fuse

    Hi everyone There is a switch board which is single phase, but when you look at the back you will see 2, 16mm cable go to the fuse(red and white). What is that for ? I haven't seen before. And the black and blue cable goes to the service neutral link !!! In Australia 3 phase color is Red White...
  4. littlespark

    Is this right? Switch fuse spur

    Customer supplied shiny metal accessories, varilight through TLC. the switch fused spurs are prebuilt from grid components, but where they have put the link, it shows line supply into fuse first, then through dp switch. Neutral only goes through switch. I thought it would go through switch...
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    If you have a fuse box attached to your HVAC is it necessary to have an off switch -- DIY

    If you have a fuse box attached to your HVAC system is it necessary to have an off switch? Also what does an arc fault circuit interrupter do, and when is it necessary
  6. M

    UK RCD Fuse Box Keeps Tripping - Cooker Ring

    Hi, We have an old cooker on the mains with a cooker mains red switch with a normal plug next to it. The red switch is in the off position as is the plug switch. Whenever I reset the RCD for the cooker ring in the fuse box, the entire RCD trips again - even if the cooker's red switch on the...
  7. E

    60a main fuse upgrade

    Evening All Ive got a residential house on a 60a cut out fuse being changed to a 6 bed HMO with 6x 8.5kw en-suite showers. Im am waiting for a quote from the DNO about upgrading the supply from 60-100a. I am thinking of useing 2x 3way Garo non priority sub DB's for the showers to reduce the...
  8. J

    Fuse too big on fridge

    A small under counter AEG fridge. Instructions say it is fitted with a 13A fuse in the plug. Also states it must be replaced by a 13A fuse. The fridge is drawing 0.32 amps. A 13A fuse is ridiculously oversized. If having a mcb or RCBO at the CU for just the fridge, a 1.00mm cable can be run on...
  9. W

    3A fuse for bathroom fan

    Hi All, Like many practicing electricians I have been frustrated that there is not a simple solution when wiring a bathroom fan with timer and the manufacturer's instructions say that it must be fused with one 3 amp fuse. I believe I have come up with the solution, which I have patented, what...
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    What are these relays in the fuse box?

    Hello, can someone explain to me what these are and how they work? I suspect these are relays that control the electro heaters because the heating dials have an On and Night setting. Or because there is a dial in another part of the house where I assume some kind of schedule can be programmed...
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    Consumer unit below main fuse

    Just a very quick one as can't find anything that answers my question Doing a re wire and a very old property the main incoming cables come in half way up the wall.... providing I don't run my circuit cables past them is there any reason I can't fit the consumer unit below the main fuse? I...
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    What are my options for replacing fuse panel????

    I have an older house that was built in stages back around 1960 as far as I can surmise. Highly suspect that the entire house was a DIY job. I've been unraveling the wonky wiring since day one. The original part of the house was wired with a fuse panel and 12 gauge wiring without grounds. I'm a...
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    Can you put a 32amp fuse spur off of a socket for an electric shower or does it have to go through consumer box?

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    Battery Optima xm6 prob with control panel battery fuse.

    Hello. I have an optima xm6 alarm system. Could someone tell me the best and safest way to check a battery fuse on the board. Do i need to turn off the mains to the control panel or not as the board has an output of only 12v dc being stepped down by the transformer. Would it then be ok to...
  15. A

    What gauge cable from meter to fuse board??

    Hi, I just had a new 18th gen with surge protection installed. They disconnected the old cable and did a new run, the cert says 10 gauge was used but then I just had a different sparky who is looking to wire up my garage see it and say it should be 16. Just wondering what is correct and should...
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    Why is my AEG washing machine tripping my fuse box?

    Hi. I have been having a problem with my AEG 7000 Series Washer Dryer (L7WEG851R) tripping my main fuse box over the last week. I am trying to diagnose what the issue may be. Here is what has happened so far. The machine is three years old, so it is now out of warranty. Last week I ran my...
  17. K

    New 16A Oven and 30A fuse Cooker Circuit

    I am preparing for new kitchen and have a new 16amp built in single oven to replace the existing freestanding double oven. The existing oven is hard wired -this enters wall in a blanked off fitting-which i assume runs up to the Cooker Socket which has an on off switch and a plug socket too...
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    Do I need a rewire and new fuse box? Or is this OK?

    Hello - I’m a new member here seeking some advice. I’m purchasing a project property - sadly the previous resident passed away. I’m trying to work out whether I will need to have any major electrical work done or not. The property is fairly run down, but the electrics look like they might be...
  19. Taylortwocities

    Fuse carrier for Fusebox

    I have been to look at a friends flat that he lets out. As result of EICR he had to have the old Wylex fuse board changed for a Fuseboard consumer unit. all RCBO. This want done by me. After the electrician left, the tenant complained that the electric underfloor heating was tripping the...
  20. B

    Fluke 1653 fuse

    I have a fluke 1653 which gives me a fuse error, but only when voltage is present. Done some research but not found anyone with the same issue... just wondering if it’s time to retire the fluke as I know it’s getting on a bit now... just seeing if anyone’s had/ seen this before, I’ve tried a...

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