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  1. M

    Wiring to kitchen island with means of isolation

    Hello I'm after so ideas of the best way to supply a kitchen island. orginally I was told the island had a 13amp pop up socket and also LED lights around the plinth so was going to put a switch fuse on the kitchen wall with a 2.5 cable feeding a double socket in the cupboard of the island...
    • markthespark
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    • island isolation kitchen means wiring
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. G

    Neutral isolation for TT supply

    Where is neutral isolation required for a TT supply? The way I read it, I need to have isolation on each individual MCB, or does my main DP incomer take care of this? Isolation of the neutral conductor - Electrical Installation Guide
  3. Soulsurfer

    Isolation for under worktop appliances ?

    Hey all, Quick ask, Client has say larder fridge or dishwasher under worktop in kitchen or in unit. Do you fit a d.p. switch or sfcu above worktop on wall to isolate without needing to pull out appliance ? or is it to belt & braces ? I thought that it was regs or OSG listed but not sure. I've...
    • Soulsurfer
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    • appliance appliances electrical work isolation kitchen socket switches under worktop
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme safe isolation- the niceic way!

    niceic initial assessment tomorrow! woop woop Seek permission to isolate isolate, locked off with signage- keep key on you prove my gs38 approved voltage indicators on a known source (will use supply side of main switch?) test between L-N,L-E,N-E for voltage re-prove voltage indicator on known...
  5. M

    Kitchen Extractor Hood Isolation Location?

    Hi all, I know that cooker/hob isolators need to be within 2m of the appliance but what about extractor hoods? I was planning on having a flex outlet plate behind the ducting housing so it's out of sight and then having a FCU to isolate. Does the FCU have to be in the kitchen or can it...
    • munch88
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    • extractor isolation kitchen location
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. mattg4321

    Any experience with Dimplex pilot wire? (isolation)

    Hi guys, As title, does anyone have experience installing dimplex panel heaters with control by DXRXPW4 4 zone controller? It seems the pilot wire is 230v but I'm not sure how this should be isolated. Lets say you have 6 2kw heaters all on their own MCB. If you then supply the controller via a...
  7. N

    Cooker Isolation?

    Right, here comes a debate lol [emoji16] I believe a cooker isolator should be accessible within 2 metres of the cooker for emergency isolation. However, if the client does not want a cooker isolator in there "fancy new kitchen," can it be placed elsewhere, (eg. on the other side of the wall...
  8. G

    Electric shower isolation

    I'm going to a job tomorrow to fit an 7.5 kW electric shower. One of the boys on the job has ran the cable from the board straight to the shower and connected in to the board ( board is dead ) but all the plastering and wet wall etc has been done so it's just a case of connecting not the shower...
  9. T

    Control Panel Isolation question

    :banghead:Hi all Just a question on isolation on a control panel which has contactor and overload set up for a small pump. When the main isolator is off parts of the auxilary side of the overload was found to be still live from another source. Would this be covered by BS7671 or are there...
    • TailSpin
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    • control isolated isolation isolator panel question regulations supplies
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  10. T

    Any ideas for 3 phase supply?

    Hi ive come to a job where it's got a single phase board and I need to change it to a 3 phase board due to new equipment going in. ive gone back to the meter where the main control panel is that distributes supply's off to the sub boards and there is no spare ways for me to run a new supply. Any...
  11. K

    C2 for no bathroom fan local isolation switch ?

    How can this be justified as far as I am concerned it would be a C3 at the most or no code as the MCB can be deemed for isolation (it's fed from the local lighting circuit). Surely C2 potentially dangerous - urgent remedial action required is a bit over the top, thoughts please !!!!!!
  12. Sonia Norman

    voltage tester

    Hi I am probably going to sound stupid asking this question but here goes. I have just bought a new LAP voltage tester. when testing my plug sockets using a socket test connector I am getting a reading of .410V. Now this is where I will probably sound stupid but I was expecting around the 230V...
  13. P

    Rotary isolator as main switch

    Hi, im looking to install a main switch in a commerical premises, so for example board changes, ect can be done without taking out the supply fuse. Would a rotary isolator be suitable?
  14. T

    12v on socket ring main after isolation.

    Hello all! I've come across a bit of a problem today as I was changing a socket and got a tingle (Isolated the MCB of course). I tested the voltage and it was pulling 12v. I've found when you isolate the upstairs lights the 12v on the upstairs sockets disappears. Its a 17th edition dual RCD...
    • Taylor_J
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    • 12v across after induced isolation main ring ring main socket upstairs voltage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. J

    Cooker isolation switch

    Hi everyone, I will be wanting a qualified electrician to install a spur feed from the consumer unit (Volex equipped with RCBOs installed when the mains supply to the house was moved 3 years ago) to an isolation switch located on a plastered wall to supply a new electric single oven and...
    • Jeff105
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    • cooker isolation kitchen outlet plates switch units
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. T

    Isolation for maintenance

    Hi All not sure whether this question has been posted before so here goes : An isolator on a control panel which feeds an inverter and on to the motor , the problem is when you turn off the isolator it does not kill all the panel some parts have a supply on them which then feed things like 230...
  17. P

    2394 questions

    I have been trying to pass the written 2394 for a while now. The course that I am on is sadly lacking. I passed the 2395, but am having terrible trouble with the 2394. I have loads of questions, but not sure where to go for the answers...I've given up on my course. The following questions...
    • philp
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    • insulation isolation phase questions
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. F

    Safe Isolation Kits

    Hi everyone, firstly, this isn't a spam post! You've probably all come across safe isolation lockout kits that are available, some of you may even own a kit. The kits available are fairly comprehensive, so this is a question aimed at purely domestic engineers who might not need all of the...
  19. G

    Job interview question

    Hi everyone, I have completed 2365 L3 couple of months ago and now finally arranged an interview with a big company. Please could anyone tell me what sort of questions should I expect? Thank you.
    • Gktssm
    • Thread
    • commercial company electrical work interview isolation never question questions
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. 0

    Local isolation

    Hello, I am looking for clarification on a big kitchen refit that I am quoting for. Lots of built in appliances and the very fussy customer is against local isolation above work tops, in cupboards etc... On the other side of the kitchen wall is the garage. Can I place all isolation switches in...

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