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    Complex Boiler/Light RCD trip issue

    Hi, I’d really appreciate some advice or suggestions as to what could be causing an ongoing issue I have with my RCD tripping. My RCD trips when I turn my bathroom light off when the boiler is on. It’s worth noting it’s not exactly every time and sometimes when the light has been left on for a...
  2. M

    Flickering Lights Issue

    Hi Guys Looking to see if anyone has had the same issues. I went to a tennanted property last year where the house lights were flickering and all circuits were playing up and tripping the Board protected by 1 very old RCD which was the cause of the issue. I changed the Board to a new RCBO...
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    Nest wiring issue (I think!)

    Hi all, I have an issue which i assume is due to incorrect wiring, but hoping someone might be able help me to fix it myself. My setup is a Nest 3rd Gen running downstairs heating and water, and a Nest 'E' running the upstairs heating. The problem is that the downstairs heating won't turn off...
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    Motor Brake Wiring Issue

    I have an an electric brake on a three phase motor with the attached wiring schematic which is part of a wine press. At first I thought this was the Wye/Delta wiring layout but I am starting to think this is actualy a low/high voltage schematic but they are using the wye/delta symbols. There...
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    Hob/Oven Circuit issue

    Hi all Some advice on this would be great. Due to wire a kitchen from scratch and in a pickle over the designing of the oven and hob circuits due to having to carry out first fix before appliances are agreed on due to time restraints. My original thought was to run a 6mm cable on a 32amp...
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    JCC Toughbay - Emergency Issue

    Had an issue on site where 12 JCC Toughbays (JC 040006) lights over 7 circuits all have the same issue. Turn on - 100% on as expected Power off SL - off/ charging as expected Turn off at key/sw - off/ not charing as expected If you turn rcbo back on and then flick the key sw to on the non...
    • Aaronj46
    • Thread
    • emergency issue jcc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Solar system issue. Please help

    Good morning all, I don’t understand why my battery has been charged from AC to 23% every time. Charging from AC is disabled in the app. I was told it’s because we do have not enough sun at moment to keep the battery on a safe lever (safe level of 23%?). There is no information about that...
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    Fire alarm issue ionisation smoke alarm 115

    Hi. I'm having an issue with 'ionisation smoke alarm 1151'. It has started beeping today in the corridor. I have replaced battery 9V, but it's still beeping and the one in the kitchen as well once I put 1151 placed back. Is electric engineer is required to fix the issue?
    • scruple
    • Thread
    • alarm fire fire alarm issue smoke smoke alarm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Earth/neutral issue at DB

    Today I came across an earth cable from the earth bar in the DB that went directly into the incoming neutral side of the main switch. The DB is fed from a panel that feeds other DBs and the earthing system is already TNCS. The supply to the DB does go through a rectifier but not sure why they...
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    Light switch issue please

    Our light bulb went yesterday. Nothing appeared to trip and no issues elsewhere. New light bulb not working either today. Does anyone have any suggestions please before we call out an electrician. Thanks in advance Paul
    • PaulHB
    • Thread
    • issue light light switch please switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Multiple lights went out at same time. Supply issue?

    I have had no issues until this week. The lighting in my basement all has gone out. This includes my laundry room, basement game room, and the bathroom. I thought that it was just a blown fuse but no fuses were tripped. I checked switches and bulbs and ruled those out. I still have power in...
    • bubba0019
    • Thread
    • issue lights multiple not working out supply time
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Heatmiser heating system issue. Online/on-site(£) help needed. Oscilloscope?

    Hi everyone We have a little problem with a heating system on one of the projects (quite big house in south Kensington) and we are looking for someone who might be able to help. I'll try to make it as short as possible. Heating system is based on heatmiser touch v2 thermostats sitting around...
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    Smart switch loop issue

    Hi DIYer here. I replaced a one gang switch with a no neutral smart switch. I put the provided capacitor between live and neutral in the ceiling rose. All seems fine except that occasionally the light flashes when one of the other switches on the loop is switched on. Is there anything I can do...
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    Strange lighting issue

    Had 2 new lighting groups installed on a multi wire branch circuit that used to be used for kitchen outlets. The 12-3 cable enters the switch box where the neutral is tied to the 2 neutrals from the lights. Hots go to 3 way switches with travelers sent to 3 way dimmers in another box. Hots are...
    • mhunter
    • Thread
    • branch issue lighting strange
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Tow bar electrics issue

    Hi I have had a TEB7AS isolation relay module fitted to my 2014 Skoda Fabia for many years and have had no lighting issues whatever when I plug in to the 7 pin tow bar socket whether it be bike carriers or various trailers. However I now have an issue with a new tow ball bike carrier. All...
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    Hot hob issue after new oven

    This is a strange one and before I contact the company who installed my new oven I wanted to ask for some advice. Ever since I had a new oven installed my electric hob has been considerably hotter than it was before, even on the lowest setting food burns very quickly whereas it never did before...
  17. Raptor0014

    Weird fault that no-one can work out the issue.

    Evening all. Been at a property the last couple of days that had suffered damage due to a surge. I got the power back on all circuits apart from the upstairs lights as it immediately trips. Long story short I broke the circuit down and re-added room by room to narrow down the problem area...
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    Issue installing electric downdraft cooktop

    Need advice from a professional electrician. I just had my counters replaced and I had to install the new downdraft cooktop myself. Details: House predates 4-wire code requirement for ranges/cooktops. So, my house wiring to the island consists of 1 solid black wire (hot 1), one black with red...
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    Maxipod (domestic heating issue)

    Hi folks , I’ve been asked to take a look at a domestic heating problem , I’m hoping to get a bit of advice so I have half of an idea of what sort of issue i’m looking at .. basically the guy has put in a maxi pod . Don’t know much about them other than it gets a permanent feed to the cylinder...
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    DIY two gang light switch LED issue,

    I have an electrical problem. I've a two gang switch and have just replaced some old 70s lights. I've matched the wiring but has an issue. Switch two works and switches light two on and off. Switch one however only dimly lights the first light. I've no idea why. I've not touched the switch in...

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