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    Thoughts about early 1960's wiring methods .... please

    All, Just got in from fault finding a house with a RCD tripping issue ....... it clear cut which circuit is the problem as its almost a dead short L-E The issue is more about understanding the installation methods used around 1960 ..... the end to end readings for the live and neutral are...
    • Octopus
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    • early methods please thoughts wiring
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. D

    Escape route in dwellings fire clips and best methods

    So have been trying to find the best method for containment of multiple cables above escape routes in dwellings (hidden in the ceilng) the little red pre fixed fold over clips look like a pain in the ---. Was wondering if there is a better method (similar to the conventional clips) and If...
  3. J

    Garden lighting prefered methods

    Evening guys just looked at a really nice local house with a lovey garden! she wants 20x spike lights dotted around her garden- split into 4 zones will be using a 4way wise box fitted at the shed in the bottom of the garden what are you guys prefered methods if price isn't too much of a...
  4. L

    Old Italian installation methods....

    Below is from a member called townfanjon from the plumbers forum..may be of interest to some members on here Last week myself and Mrs TFJ caught up with our friends who bought an old nact up Italian farmhouse in the foothills of the Italian Alps. The whole house is wired like this , all...
    • Leesparkykent
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    • installation methods old
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. L

    Cable routing methods

    Could anyone recommend some kind of clip or containment please. The job is a conversion into flats in a concrete building, all services are in the void above the property. We need some form of clip that can be fixed direct to concrete if anyone has used any? It's either a clip or we run a basket...
  6. A

    Reference Method Question

    Hi all, I'm not an electrician, just like to understand things for self learning. I was reading about how reference methods will derate the cable. However, either I have some misinformation or I am not fully understanding. Given the example of twin and earth, inside plastic conduit, buried in...
  7. A

    How to calculate the tabulated current (It) for circuits with multiple Reference Methods (A and B)?

    I am trying to select a suitable conductor size from Fig 4D1A of the BS 7671 Book, and am encountering a problem because the circuit does not conform to one Reference Method. The circuit conductors leave the distribution board in wall mounted steel trunking, then run through some steel conduit...
  8. Pete999

    Pete's Videos New bonding methods, what do you think?

  9. gazdkw82

    Stripping SWA - any quick methods

    iv got a large amount of 4 core 10mm SWA to Weigh in. Iv never took copper to a waste site before to get weighed in. Few questions Do they take the steel armouring too? Is it actually worth stripping? Has anyone used brownhills before? Is there any quick ways to strip? It's took me ages...
  10. L

    Domestic Lighting Circuit Methods In New Builds

    To my knowledge, there are 3 methods of splitting the line conductor in each lighting circuit: Joint box below floor, or above ceiling Three terminal ceiling rose/batten lampholder Joint in switch box (neutral) I am wondering which method is most commonly used in new houses. I have been in...
    • Les Macaulay
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    • builds circuit domestic lighting lighting circuit method methods new new builds
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  11. D

    2 methods of obtaining Ipf?

    got a question in my assignment but unsure how to do it as i havent had much experience testing. any help appreciated.
  12. P

    Methods used to start a fluorescent tube

    Hi there, I am currently reading through the different methods used to start a fluorescent tube. I have come across the glow type starter and the thermal starter circuit. In my course book the glow type starter is described as follows "Contained within the starter can are a set of normally...
  13. L

    Reference Methods??

    Hi there, I was just looking to find out what would be the most appropriate reference method to use. the distribution circuits leave the fuse board in 3 meters of trunking, then onto basket most of the ciruicts at lower lever then come down the wall in conduit which has been pre installed in...
    • LittleHelper
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    • conduit installed methods reference trunking
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Types of connection methods in electrical installation

    Hi guys , can you please help me regarding about my one of my assignments about types connection methods in electrical installation. This is my first year in electrical course thats why im struggling, hope you can help me guys
    • Ilaya
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    • connection electrical electrical installation installation methods termination types
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Reference methods

    Hi Metal trunking or metal conduit's sitting on tray? What do you think? Thanks
  16. J

    inspection and test methods used on a domestic lighting circuit and a domestic power

    what are the inspection and test methods used on a domestic lighting circuit and a domestic power circuit?
    • jan21
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    • circuit domestic inspection lighting lighting circuit methods power test used
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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    Risk assessment

    Has anyone ever written an risk assessment for the omission of RCD protection? Doing a job in a hospital and the client has specified that they don't want to have RCD protection due to the nature of the appliances being used. ie live saving equipment. Need to guidance to write one
    • TJC1
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    • assessment equipment methods protection risk write
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. D

    Reference methods

    Afternoon all Just wondering on which reference method to choose..The installation is clipped direct everywhere apart from 1 metre of trunking as it enters the consumer unit, I think I know the answer (ref b) but wanted to check. Constructive answers appreciated.. Dave
  19. S

    New Gadgets or tried and trusted methods

    Hi there so I'm Doing a Domestic Flat With a lot of Gu 10 led down lighters . bathroom ones being Ip44 and the rest fire rated . I've wired the lighting in conventional 3 plate wiring . So Feeds ,Switchline . Neutrals and pcp all at 1 light. Switch Line neutral and pcp looped in each room...
  20. S

    125mm MeV ducting system best jointing methods

    Hi all started work subbin for a new company and currently on a new build. mev system going in comprising extract from kitchen and all wet rooms. 125mm round PVC ducting, elbows etc. all pipes are individual and go to the loft to a common extraction point where they are exhausted through the...
    • sparkyork
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    • best ducting methods system
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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