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    Load limiting

    Hi, I've been asked by the DNO to install a load limiter for the charger as it is right on the MD. I know Podpoint have the CT clamp and cable but the charger is 25m away from the mains tails! Is there any kit out there that can monitor the load being drawn and potentially switch off the charger...
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    UK Cooker dedicated RCD tripping under zero load

    Hi, I am new to the forum, and a DIYer. For a couple of weeks our cooker circuit has been tripping the RCD in the Breaker dedicated to this circuit at the CU. The cooker is a Falcon 90cm induction hob unit, it is installed with a fused dipole isolation switch. The tripping has always happened...
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    Battery Reported content: Post in thread 'Domestic - Voltage fluctuations on a 1000VA 600W UPS with 40% load when on battery'

    Post in thread 'Domestic - Voltage fluctuations on a 1000VA 600W UPS with 40% load when on battery' by kuddoo has been reported by kuddoo. Reason given: Content being reported:
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    Battery Voltage fluctuations on a 1000VA 600W UPS with 40% load when on battery

    Hello guys, I live in Europe (240v) and I've recently purchased a Line Interactive AVR 1000VA 600W UPS with in order to protect my new PS5 gaming console and TV. The PS5 (max 200w) and 42" LED TV (max 120W) are the only things connected to the UPS. If a video game is playing on console (to draw...
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    UK RCD Trip - insulation problem from too much load?

    Hi guys, first time poster, be easy! I'm caring for a friend and last night while sleeping on the sofa-bed an emergency system that had lost power was sending out a warning signal. Startling to say the least. The RCD had tripped and after some internet sleuthing I managed to isolate the...
    • Newbie101
    • Thread
    • insulation load problem rcd too trip
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Merry Christmas, Watch Those Load Ratings On Outside Lights...

    • OnlQQker
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    • christmas lights load merry outside ratings those watch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
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    Thoughts on load.

    I'm in the process of rewiring a large portion of a commercial premises. I know this business very well as have attended many times for maintenance/repairs. Although the works are significant there was no new load being added. I also know the sector so know how equipment is used, what is on...
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    Unbalanced Delta load

    Hi guys. I have an electric oven with 6 elements.the connection, one thermostat has 4 element and the other termostat has 2 elements. Its ,,delta" connected. If the first thermostat is on then: L1 connected to 4 elements. L2 to 2 elements L3 to 2 elements in delta. If the second thermostat is...
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    UK Fixed load mcb

    hi all, I've been asked by a chippy mate to install an extractor in his workshop. Had a look at the spec and its 2.2kw so nothing major. Spec say to install on a 16a socket protected by a 30a d type mcb. Ideally then a 2.5mm radial and 16a cform. I understand the 30a d type is for start up and...
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    Hager split load board - 1 RCD tripping but not the other.

    Hi folks, My first post so hello! I’ve just put in a Hager 10 way split load CU at my in-laws and a new main isolator switch. They previously had an old rewireable fuse board, supply is via a 60A fuse and TT earth arrangement. No issues previously that I’m aware of. I didn’t get time to do any...
    • Peepshow
    • Thread
    • board hager load other rcd rcd tripping split tripping
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Load wires now hot

    Hi everyone DIYer here with a weird situation. Have 2 two gang switch in a bathroom. One for the vanity lights the other for the exhaust. Pretty standard stuff. This is a house built 12 years ago. Everything worked fine until a week ago when the lights and fan would no longer turn on. The box...
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    Maximum LED load on a Lutron Maestro Pro Dimmer

    I have Maestro Pro dimmers throughout my home. I have remodeled the kitchen and want to upgrade the lighting. I desire to put 15 10-watt led can lights on one Maestro Pro led dimmer. The Lutron representatives say "no problem" but I would like to make sure that is the case before I run all...
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    No load fuse trip but not RCD.

    I awoke to find half of the circuits had tripped on the RCD the other day. So I when I reset the RCD and then turned off each fused circuit and turned them back on in sequence to find which one was tripping the RCD. Turns out it was the first floor sockets ring circuit which has a B32 MCB which...
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    Maximum kW fixed load on RFC

    So if 2kW is the maximum fixed load for a 2.5mm RFC. What would you say the maximum fixed load on a 4mm RFC should be? If different.
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    Cable ratings - constant load?

    For argument sake, lets say a cable is rated at 100A clipped direct, ambient temp 30 deg. Does this mean it can take a constant load of 100A in those conditions or is the rating based on cyclic current? The reason I ask is on a recent install, following current cable guidelines we fitted a 35mm...
    • danieleither
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    • cable constant load ratings
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Can anyine identify this electrical line type and load rated for?

    attached image of a line i dug out to find feeding a 100Amp subpanel (25 years and no issues I'm told). I can't make it out and am hoping someone experienced might be able to identify it and confirm if it is indeed the right wire type to handle the load. It's a 100Amp main subpanel switch, with...
    • Spins49
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    • amps electrical identify load rated type wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Load on non RCD side, causes RCD trip

    Hi Looking for advice on a intermittent fault. New dishwasher is causing RCD to trip (happened with two new dishwashers - supplier changed it for me). Thinking therefore it was an issue with the ring main, I plugged it into the cooker socket but it still trips at some point during the...
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    Peak demand load controller

    Does anyone know of a controller that can turn off loads as the demand goes up? I have a house with 10x2.7kw heaters installed, the obvious problem is if there all on that's 27kw on a 100amp single phase property, there's no option to go to 3 phase and no capacity for any other appliances to...
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    How much current does car starter motor draw without any load?

    Hello everyone, Does anyone have any information on how much current does a car starter motor draw at no load? The motor specs: Power max: 1.4kW Voltage: 12VDC Armature resistance: 0.7 ohm Brand: Bosch Model No.: 1740374 The starter was removed from the engine when tested. A little history...
    • HVManiac
    • Thread
    • car current load motor starter without
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    Voltage drop under load

    Hi, has anyone encountered a similar fault... TN-C-S supply with old wylex fusebox. Last night, customer experienced total power loss whilst in the shower (electric), nothing tripped and no fuses blown. Customer pulled out fuses to check them and then replaced them all but could only get some...

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