Hiya,
Our neighbour runs an unarmoured cable on our land where I park my car, buried about an inch under the soil. This is used to power their garage and EV charger.
They have said that they have attempted to comply with BS7671 as it is in a green plastic pipe that looks like a hosepipe. We...
So I'm having a bit of a headscratcher. On diagram y194 is a fuel pressure regulator.. On the bench 1 wire is 12v and the other is ground - negative.
Once plugged in there's 12v on one side of the plug wire and 5v to 10v on the other wire should that not run on a negative earth can some1 see...
Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel.
My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of the course.
I’m not looking for the answers...
I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please.
I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to...
I've encountered a bit of a head scratcher here. We've taken down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room for a new open plan jobbie. The wall had two light switches, one fed by three wires for the dining room light and the other a twin gang two way switch for the kitchen lights. I've...
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We had the light (photo attached) installed a couple of years ago - it still works but the bulb is faded but needs replacing.
Is it quite easy to replace myself (someone with no experience)? Or do I need to get someone in to do it?
Thank you!
James
Hi, I have an underfloor heating system in a room (just less than 2kW). It works absolutely beautifully but an electrician who came to swap a socket in that room said that it looked like a ‘lazy install’. He was unprofessional and a rip-off - so I want to get someone else to check it - but I...
Havent been able to find an answer to this online so thought I'd ask in here in case anyone can advise
Not strictly related to being a trainee, and will move this thread elsewhere if requested to.
I've now got 18th Edition, level 2 diploma and am embarking on level 3 diploma in september...
Hello,
I am new here and I am not an Electrician.
However, I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a fair degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residential work.
I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the...
I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705.
705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket.
Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD.
Does that...
Hello, what would I need for the following...
A 40 meter cable run through fire partition walls, into a large plasterboard void to supply a switched fuse spur that will be used as power for a LED advertisement screen, unfortunately there's no forthcoming info on wattage.
what cable size would...
I've been asked by a keen DIYer friend to to advise on how to wire his boat batteries when he has three potential inputs. 1. Shore mains feed 2. Boat engine 3. Two solar panels.
I've drawn what I think would work but it's not my field, so advice would be appreciated.
I've advised him to get a...
Hi Good day
I have a problem and hope someone can help me or point me in the right direction. I'm a guy who like DIY and bought 10 Led Strip Light the make is
Bridgelux
BXEB-L1190U-40E3000-C-C3
Is the part number
It uses 38.2vdc per strip needs to be run @700ma.
so the wattage comes out to...
Hi everyone,
I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance.
Here’s my setup:
Power Supply...
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I have a job where customer has two families one families lives upstairs and one family will live downstairs.
As the property is going through refurbishing and rewiring is needed but LL has asked me to install two consumer units so basically divide supply using henly blocks and supply the up...
Hi - Just joined the forum as I'm making a career change and am training up.
I've come across some mock papers online and am concerned that either I'm way off or they're wrong, so would love some input. (Exams here)
Given that the resistance per metre of 2.5mm² cable is 7.41mΩ/m at 20°C ...
Hi to everyone, this is my first post so if is been already asked/answered please guide me to the relevant discussion/thread.
I don't know exactly how to format this so i'll jump straight in, i am 31 y/o looking to train in the electrical field, multiple reasons for that but as for everyone...
I need your help please once again in tracing a fault. Am DIY but not clueless. Converting former kitchen into 2 rooms: bathroom and laundry. The room had 24 cheapo ceiling spots, originally tungsten then 240v GU10 LEDs that I am replacing. Circuit spilt into two halves with two gang wall...
Hello all,
First of all I apologise if this is in the wrong forum, I figured the general forum may be the best bet :)
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I apologise this may be a bit detail heavy but I figure if I can explain my situation then someone who has been/or is in my...
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