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  1. James

    News Spanish grid collapse

    Interesting article below. https://apple.news/A0-pULoPAQpeywQHXuhfRJA
  2. S

    Off grid consumer unit protection query

    I’m at a house just now, the guy has decided to go off grid, got a company in to take care of all that side of things. There’s a shed outside with all singing all dancing off grid solar kit (looks like the inside of a space ship!). The company took an SWA supply from there into the property &...
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  3. Dan

    McLaren 1 2 on the grid for Italian Grand Prix

    I'm excited about the grid lineup and the fact verstappen is 7th. 👍 Anybody else watching today?
  4. Adam00

    grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit

    Could you connect grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit in the house or is this not allowed due to how it complicates safe isolation?
  5. R

    UK Inverter over grid voltage fault

    I have a Solis 3.6 KW inverter which works well until it exceeds about 2000W when it shows "over grid voltage" and shuts down. This does not happen if something is switched on in the house which draws a large amount of current such as the immersion heater. I have a voltage meter in the house...
  6. B

    20A Grid Switch

    In the near future, I will be having my living room re-plastered. Before this is done, I am considering getting a grid switch installed to isolate three double sockets. The reason for this is that it is a pain to switch off these sockets, which are located in a built-in TV wall cabinet. Would...
  7. O

    Click grid pro stuff

    This is confusing, I've ordered a few bits of this stuff, some switch modules and front plates and in the bumf on the website it says:- Click Scolmore Introduced a new range of Click GridPro Frontplates and modules. A comprehensive range of finishes and modules available to offer ultimate...
  8. littlespark

    Squared edged faceplates for grid switches

    as title, am looking for square edge grid switches. I rewired a little bungalow and wired it for grid switches beside double sockets in kitchen due to space restraints. Have fitted out in M2 (from CEF) square edge…. But now have found out M2 don’t do grid switches in that style….. Found out...
  9. timhoward

    Quinetic Grid options / 25mm box?

    I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether any/all of the Quinetic grid switch modules fit in a 25mm back box? It "looks" just about ok. But if it definitely doesn't it would be nice to know!
  10. I

    UK Kitchen grid switch help

    Hello everyone, I'd like to seek your input on a matter. I'm in the process of designing the electrical connections for the following kitchen appliances: Hob Oven (below 2kW) Fridge/Freezer Dishwasher Washing machine Extract Hood For the hob, I intend to connect it to a cooker connection unit...
  11. S

    Grid Switches radial wiring acceptable or not?

    Hello Electrical world. Looking for thoughts and opinions. Currently planning out my kitchen re-wire for new kitchen. I was originally planning on having my washing machine 9.1A, tumble dryer 6.5A, dish washer 8.5A on there own radial circuit. Total current 24.1A, protected by a 25A circuit...
  12. OnlQQker

    Has Anybody Here Received a Letter From The National Grid?

    Saying that they are not now called the National Grid, and the National Grid will now be called Western something or other Somebody in the family gave it to me and said, 'hey, look at this' I took a glance at it and slung it back on the table saying, 'it's just a bill' But they were adamant...
  13. T

    Metal ceiling grid voltage

    100 volts on a metal ceiling grid when measuring from the Met to the ceiling grid Only when lighting circuit (led panels ) is on it goes away if the panels are disconnected from the drivers and left on Each panel has 25 volts from met to screws on the back they are class 2!! So the voltage...
  14. SJD

    Does anyone recognise the make of this grid switch assembly?

    Does anyone recognize the make of this grid switch assembly?
  15. LouiseSJPP

    Near off-grid system: question on grid input

    My little house in Spain sits in the forest and has a little wire from the electricity supplier, 20 amps max. It's a fragile link, caught up in trees which fall down regularly. I'm planning to renovate this house with lots of PV on the roof, and make it is independent as I can of the grid...
  16. S

    How to swap grid switches

    Hi all, After a bit of diy advice….(I’m in the UK) I’m trying to replace some grid switches for the washing machine from white to steel ones, and the wiring in the back of the white ones is L2 N2 at the top and L1 N1 at the bottom. Whereas the new ones only have COM at the top of the switch...
  17. T

    Grid Tied generator system

    Re:Grid tied System. Could someone advise please on the following. I wish to install a 3 phase (input) Grid Tied system to my home (2 - 5kw). My problem being that I'm told that a certified (SEG) Company needs to do the installation, although I know I'm capable of carrying out this job. Plus...
  18. E

    Quintec in a grid switch

    Hi would anyone know if it's possible to put just one quintec grid switch into a grid where the other two switches are standard mains ? Would there be any issues with interference due to the wiring being so close ? I've tried just now to call the quintec helpline but its email only so thought to...
  19. sythai

    Hager Sollysta grid modules - anyone use this range?

    Hi Guys Just seeing if anyone uses this range on regular basis: https://hager.com/uk/products/wiring-accessories/sollysta/sollysta-white-moulded/part-m/grid-modules Did for years but finally gone over to click full time now (definitely not based on quality, but versatility) Reason I ask is I...
  20. C

    Solar Panels Advice on off grid inverter wanted

    I've been asked to fit a Growatt spf 5000 es inverter which will have batteries (not sure what yet) and tied to the 230v domestic mains supply. Although I'm qualified to fit pv systems, I've never actually fitted any battery systems so not sure how they work in relation to connecting to the...

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