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  1. J

    USA Running 100Amp service to an exterior garage

    I need to run electrical conduit through an existing foundation. here is the catch. The exterior of the foundation is clad in fieldstone and has a bluestone cap. Cutting into the stone or notching the cap is not an option (Wife!!!!). The simplest solution would be to drill the slab in front...
  2. brokentechie

    Running ring main wiring and lighting circuit wiring together/in close proximity.

    I'm building a "media wall" type structure, to house TV, av equipment etc, with alcoves each side lit by Led downlights and I'll be extending my ring main also as part of the build. My question relates to clipping cables to the ceiling plate (2x3 timber) - is it acceptable to run 1mm T&E...
  3. D

    USA Running new circuit to AC unit, please review my plan.

    Running a new circuit to an AC unit, making sure I'm on the right track. The attached chart has the information for this unit which is on column 4. Maximum overcurrent protection: 30 amps Minimum circuit ampacity: 19amps 240 volts It will be running across a rooftop in a pretty hot location...
  4. SparkyKris88

    Running Parallel Cables for 400A Sub Main

    Hi All, I’m after some advice. I’ll cut to the chase but I can give more detail if needed. A 400A sub main supply needs to be ran 100m, a pretty direct route on ladder tray. Instead of one large cable (I think it’s 240mm), I was looking into running parallel cables instead. I’ve not done this...
  5. C

    How are 300 LED curtains running on only 5V USB?

    How is it that you can run 300 LEDs on only 5V? Any videos?
  6. L

    Electric boiler pump running continuously

    Hello I have a Heatrae Sadia Electromax 9kW electric boiler that does hot water and central heating. Recently it broke and someone from Baxi came to fix it (side note, if anyone knows anyone other than Baxi who will work on this boiler then please let me know, they seem really pricey). They...
  7. T

    Running cables next to wall plate

    Looking at the electrical safe zones I can run cables within the top 150mm of a wall. I have a vaulted ceiling, would it be ok to run and clip my cables to the wall plate as seen in this image? I don't think it will make a difference but this is for a lighting circuit, cables will be 1.5mm...
  8. SolarCity

    Specialist firm for running cables in underground?

    As the title says, I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of specialists firm who run in armoured cables underground? I have a 250m run of two cables, possibly around 4core 150mm across a field that I'm looking at. I wouldn't even know where to start in pricing something like this so I'd like to...
  9. Jarvo273

    Does running aerial cables come under wiring regs?

    Hi, I'm doing DIY and need to run some coaxial cables from the roof space into the house through the stud wall. Can anyone advise if this requires to be installed by a professional to wiring regs? Does anyone know about regulations around fire protection of you have several coaxial cables going...
  10. S

    Heating electric controls running hot/ burning, oil heating

    Hi all Happy Christmas to you and yours. I need some expert advice I made the temporary leap to a off grid Mobile home a few months ago while I build my house. All works ok, generator during the day and batteries and a 1 to 2 kw 220v inverter at night. However, there is a slight problem, I...
  11. T

    Running ring final cables in loft eaves

    Hi All. I am wiring a loft conversion and want to avoid covering cables in the insulation. I can clip the cables to the studs on the other side of the wall in the zone parallel to the socket outlets. Is this sensible thing to do or would you rather run in the holes through the joists and apply...
  12. N

    USA running wire under drive way to garage for sub panel?

    2ga is what i think i need for the runs. ill have 220v out there so ill do 3 runs for hot/hot/neutral and then ground. reading the current code it seems i need grounding rods out there as well as a dedicated ground from house to garage? is that right? can i sleeve cables for wire color change...
  13. E

    Motor FLC, Rated current, running current and nominal current.

    Good evening, 1) Is the motor current on the nameplate always the full load current: the maximum current the motor can draw without there being damage to its winding insulation. 2) Often in motor books, I see the term nominal current? is this the current that the motor draws under normal...
  14. CrazeUK

    Running a 4 gang off a spur

    Hi all. I have an area of the kitchen with no work surface and no electric supply. I want to make this area usable and move the coffee machine (1kw, assuming 4.5amps) and baby steriliser (600w assuming 3amps) to that area without making huge modifications to the electrics. The current kitchen...
  15. E

    Shower Pump Motor - Considered Running Temperature ?

    Would you consider a single phase Shower Pump Motor operating with a temperature high enough to burn finger tips touching the motor body, to be too high. Shower pump stopped during shower, checked various things. Fuse ok etc. Although the motor as said by the manufacture to have thermal...
  16. S

    Running SWA on outside of building to feed part of internal ring

    Have come accross a job where house ring run in T/E but has an old extension with earthed metal conduit used for sockets and only live and neutral single cores (of which are both black here). The earth continuity is greater than 500 ohms and the live is faulty between 2 sockets and disconnected...
  17. J

    USA Running in circles Non code holes existing switch location

    Hi all, Please see attached photos. I'm adding 5 circuits to my basement. I've been having to go the long way around in some cases to avoid duct and future finishes. There have been several instances where existing holes would have simplified/shortened the runs (see image 4) but they don't...
  18. OnlQQker

    DNO Cables Running Under Soffit Across Houses...

    Just wondering what your thoughts are about this before I renew the facias/soffits/guttering. Any help would be appreciated as it's my sons new house. I've attached some pics
  19. Dan

    Carl Kammerling International CKI Tools Renew Sponsorship of ElectriciansForums.net for the 7th Year Running

    Posted on behalf of @CKI:C.K-Tools Carl Kammerling International Ltd, also known to as ‘CKI’, are the company behind the C.K Tools brand. Founded in Germany in 1904 and with roots stretching back to 1790, we provide a wide range of hand tools, tool storage, power tool accessories and...
  20. F

    Running electrical cable in plastic D-Line trunking

    Hi. I am planing on building a (not sure what to call it) U shaped storage solution which goes either side and above the headboard of a bed. I want to install a couple of reading lights either side. A mixture of me not being bothered and running out of money means I cant run cable on the...

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