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  1. N

    Can we connect the 2 phases lines ( 110 V each ) to RCD breaker?

    Can we connect the 2 phases lines (110 V each) to RCD breaker? please advise ?
  2. Lucien Nunes

    How many phases? And another Lucien grumble: 'Amps Per Phase'

    When I joined this forum a decade or so back, there was a discussion going on about a welder that was connected with a 3-core cable to L1, L2 and earth of a 3-phase supply, operating on the 400V present between L1 and L2. The advantage of choosing 400V is the reduced current requirement. My own...
  3. W

    Type 1 SPD and over head lines

    Hi all i have just recently watched the NAPIT webinar on SPD’s and it says a Type 1 SPD device should be installed in premises supplied by overhead lines I’m assuming including domestic properties up to now I have only been using type 2’s in the consumer unit is everyone fitting type 1 in...
  4. Mike-R

    Cooktop Replacement: Can I Cut Band on G/W Lines?

    Replacing GE cooktop with newer model, GE PP9830, house supply is 4 wire and two 35amp joined breakers. However, Green and White wires on unit are banded together at tip. Was going to just cut band off, but rating plate clearly says USE ON 3 WIRE ONLY. Manual page 24 says 3 wire OR to 240V...
  5. Technophobia

    Wiring old & new BT lines

    I have old & new BT wires that I am in need of help with please. The old wiring coming directly into the house hidden inside a grey plastic box are 4 whites followed by 1 of each of these colours brown, green, orange, blue & grey The new wires are brown, blue, green & orange into one extension...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    What does 'mixed lines' mean with regards an EICR?

    A customer has just rang. His daughter lives in Scotland and has just had an EICR carried out. Part of the report says 'mixed lines'. He really didn't have many more details, he seemed to think it was to do with new cables being put in. I realise this is very vague, but just wondered if 'mixed...
  7. mcfly1

    Installing lines for camera, switches, amp breakers and subpanel

    Hi all. What is the typical cost of installation for 2 lines for security camera, 2 switches, 2 amp breakers, 2 wires to be recessed through basement joist and inside drywall install 1x 100Amp sub panel, and spare breakers Also is a 100Amp sub panel adequate? Thank you.
  8. I

    Telephone Lines !

    Evening all, Need some telephone line advice - probably extremely simple... Is there a tool you can buy (other than an actual telephone) which you can plug into your incoming telephone lines to see if its wired correctly and getting a dial tone? (Similar to an RJ45 tester with the 8 green...
  9. A

    How do lines run through a set of flats?

    Hi, I was walking past a block of flats yesterday and I was just wondering if the electrical lines went into the house as a whole and formed some sort of hub in the centre before branching off into their own directions or if they just entered into the walls and went straight to their...
  10. C

    Buried Power Lines

    Why are MV and LV powerlines in the UK buried underground? Same for Europe? Does it cost more to bury them?
  11. J

    Camélia a Mechanical calculation software download link

    Hello, I would like to download Camélia a Mechanical calculation software for overhead distribution lines. can someone have it's installation or link ??
  12. J

    IMMIGRATE (uk->nz)

    Hi there folks, names Jimmy, new to the forum. Am just after any advice anybody has or any contacts anybody has regarding resettlement in NZ from UK on the overhead distribution networks. My self and my family have discussed about immigrating to New Zealand for some time now and it’s time to...
  13. E

    Hooking two 120V hot lines in parallel?

    We are trying to use a 5000 watt generator to run a ULT cascade freezer in the event of a power outage utilizing an extension cord. The generator has two 5-20 duplex receptacles, rated at 2500 watts each, and one L14-30 receptacle rated at 5000 watts. The freezer runs at 120V/16A according to...
  14. N

    Advice please- changing from overhead lines to installer

    Due to a change in my circumstances I want to requalify as a domestic installer and don’t know if it’s worth paying to do a crammer course (installation and test, part p and 18th edition) in a hope to get a electricians mate or trainee electrician job so I can learn the ropes and get properly...
  15. V

    Wiring Advice - Multiple supply lines into fuse box

    All, Usually a bit more prudent with this stuff, however I find myself unable to wire up a fuse box controlling a light. I'm also fairly sure a motion sensor light on the landing outside my front door is contolled by this box. Photo attached. 3 supply cables from the wall and the wiring up to...
  16. E

    2 phases and neutral

    went to look at a job this evening and the supply into the building is 2 phase and neutral. They property is a shop ground floor and a flat on the first floor, one phase for each unit, my guess this is the reason for the two phases, but why not bring in all 3? I haven't come across this before
  17. G

    Computer program for single lines

    Anyone know of a good computer program for creating single line diagrams of power systems? For something like this for example:
  18. Risteard

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB/ECS Phone lines - terrible service nobody answers!

    To be fair (RE: value for money) it isn't actually dear at all. From memory it is roughly £35 for 3 years (if not employed by a JIB member company) for an ECS/JIB card. They obviously deal with a hell of a lot of enquiries and, as I understand it, have only a very small office staff. The JIB's...
  19. D

    JIB/ECS Phone lines

    I wanted to talk to someone about getting a ECS card as the EMAIL system takes 5 days and that is if they BOTHER to reply been hanging on the PHONE for a HOUR ££££££££££££££3 or naff off, is there any other thing than ECS dose the Government pay a bit for their work because not getting VALUE...
  20. Darkwood

    Scaffolding and overhead power lines !!!!!!!!! (Moderate content)

    Not sure if the other guy survived but its blown a right chunk of tarmac out!! LiveLeak.com - Skip to 50seconds... Watching again they both run away but damn lucky!!

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