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  1. brixtonia

    Immersion Thermostat wire burns out

    I have a 4kW immersion heater in a thermalstore - very recently replaced by a plumber as the previous one was leaking. Supplied with a cotherm thermostat and a second pocket for a safety cutout into which the safety cutout from the previous immersion was fitted and seems to be working fine. I...
  2. J

    2 out of 3 phases installed the wrong way round!

    Hello. I hope someone can help. I've just discovered that on a new build house built just over a year ago there is a problem with the wiring from the incoming mains fuses to the consumer unit. Phase 1 was wired correctly. But the cable from Phase 2 on the main fuse is connected to Phase 3 on the...
  3. P

    What are things to consider when starting out on your own?

    I have been working on site and for other people for the last 5-6 years but here and there I’ve done private works and I appreciate the freedom more and feels more rewarding when you complete a job and the customer is happy. I am not niceic registered or with any of the other boards, I’ve just...
  4. P

    What test to carry out before consumer unit change?

    What test should I carry out before changing a consumer unit to ensure that it is eligible for one? I’m guessing R1 + R2 to make sure it has cpc at circuits. Say for lighting do I check every single light fitting or...? IR test I’m assuming of course so there are no trips. I’m not a testing...
  5. B

    Ceiling fixture has only 2 out of 3 lights working

    Hi, I have replaced my ceiling fixture. The previous one had one light bulb and now I have put one that has 3 light bulbs. The problem that I have is that only 2 light bulbs are working. It was one light previously but since I have replaced the switch I've miraculously got 2 out of 3 working...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    What are you responsible for when carrying out electrical work?

    I have been asked by Trading Standards to carry out a report on some electrical work installed by another company (5 years ago). The 'new' wet room has basically rotted away over 5 years, it has now been completely removed by another firm and is in the process of being redone. The work by the...
  7. Moley

    USAF B52 bombers are out today

    I've been tracking 2 USAF B52 bombers (reg 61-0018, serial 464445 and 61-0003, 464430). Both took off from the UK today, flew up over Denmark and Sweden and are now circling at around 11000 feet over the east coast of Sweden. Looks like the USA are trying to send a message to Putin. Bloody big...
  8. B

    Anyone walked off a job before or fallen out with a builder?

    Working on a full rewire at the moment that's been dragging on for some time now. I got the job through a builder I know and it's the second job I've done for him. He's turning out to be a complete -----. He spends a lot of time telling other trades how to do their jobs and thinks he knows it...
  9. L

    When is the 19th edition coming out? - British Standard BS 7671 (updated)

    According to the IET, Amendment 2 to the 18th Edition is being released in March 2022: June 2025 now apparently - Edit Dan. For those who are landing on this old page. Thought I'd update it. I have heard some rumors the 19th Edition will be released later this year. Does anybody know if this...
  10. newfutile

    Amendment 2 is out today

    BS7671 amd 2 has now been published https://professional-electrician.com/news/iet-bsi-publish-amendment-2-2022-to-bs-76712018-iet-wiring-regulations/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=27/01/22
  11. B

    Why are my LEDs burning out?

    I'm not an electrician, just a hobbyist trying to build a small sculpture which incorporates LEDs, but they keep burning out. I am using a 8w/24v Meanwell power supply, a single 20mA Dynaohm resistor, and 3 strings of four 5mm warm white LEDs each, in parallel (see attached diagram). They all...
  12. Spaniel

    Watch out for 300 EICR.

    There is a very active bunch of people offering 300 EICR's in your local postcode. SP in my case. Sky Home Maintenance, clever because if you search this all you get is the satellite TV people, used to be Legislative Property Maintenance and over 3000 companies before that. Have recently...
  13. Y

    Pump tripped RCD - capacitor fell out when inspecting

    Hi, Not quite a central heating system but the same kind of pump used I believe. It is used to increase the pressure of the water system when the tap is turned on. Today it started tripping the RCD. It is located on the roof below the exterior water tank. I removed the plastic cover that...
  14. Rockingit

    When's A2 coming out?

    Seeing that the scams are already peddling pre-orders, does anyone know when Ammendment 2 is being published?
  15. Rockingit

    Voltage to boiler fan 'drops out under load'

    Just had a call from an M&E client of mine and good mate asking to pick my brains.... large 3ph biomass boiler with (I assume variable speed) 1ph fans internally. Says he's got 230v L-N/E on the connecting plug but when the fan gets connected there's nothing on the internal fan connections...
  16. pirate

    As I look out my window, at the grey sky...

    ...I wonder where the last year has gone. Then I recall that with the efforts of Dan, Lou, the mods, and everyone who contributes on this forum, I've actually had a pretty good year! I have learnt something every single day, and despite my non-electrician status, nobody has shot me down in...
  17. D

    Advice needed - half of house out just in time for Xmas

    Hi, I'm not an electrician, but a competent DIYer. The obvious answer to my situation is to get an electrician in, and believe me I have tried. But everyone seems to be unavailable to help until the New Year, even for emergencies, so it looks like DIY is going to happen, or no Christmas. We...
  18. E

    call out to ring main fault

    Called out to rental property i carried out an EICR on in March; this year to look at loss of power. Narrowed it down to the down stairs ring main, done end to ends and ring in tact, insulation resistance failed, dropped every socket and inspected the wiring and socket fronts which 2 i had to...
  19. B

    Wires sticking out after moving doorbell

    Hello. I am located in the Maryland, USA and have no real electrical experience. I just replaced my Nest video door bell with another non-subscription based brand. It went well, except that the original doorbell was tightly fit into a corner by the builder and I discovered that the new doorbell...
  20. F

    EICR unsatisfactory but was the report/ testing carried out also unsatisfactory?

    Hi, hopefully, you can help me by giving some guidance over the EICR which has failed for my rented property. It was carried out by an electrician who is supplied via the managing agency. The first contact I had was an email that stated the EICR had failed and some remedial work was required...

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