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  1. M

    Battery DIY Battery storage system?

    I have an 8kw solar array and I'm interested in a battery. They all seem mega expensive and can't justify the return I would get. I wondered if anyone had built there own battery rack and whether it worked out much cheaper.
  2. Raptor0014

    Correct Type-S Upfront RCD for 3Ph TT System

    Hi all, Doing an EICR on a property which is 3Ph in and then 3 x Single phase boards from that. However it's on a TT System and doesn't have a upfront 100mA RCD and I am not aware of any reason why one wouldn't be required. So I am just wondering if this MCG one will suffice into an enclosure...
  3. B

    Battery Central battery through continuous lighting system

    Have dealt with central battery systems in the past, fire rated cable that either loops in and out of the luminaire using ceramic terminal blocks or dropping out from a junction box (again with ceramic terminations/connections) down to the luminaire with standard cable as long as it is kept...
  4. N

    DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system

    Hey, with regards to DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system, does anyone know how best to overcome a fitting that is reporting... 'Duration test max. delay exceeded' This is preventing the DALI EM fitting from carrying out its requested 3-hour Duration test. Batteries...
    • Need_more_wago's
    • Thread
    • control dali emergency emergency lighting lighting system testing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 14jtracy

    40 volts reading on entire 120 v system

    Hello, I have a concern about the reading I'm getting from every outlet in my house. Its an older...circa 1890's...but from what I understand, has added wiring in 2 major renovations. The first time to add ceiling lights with wall switches; and the second time (1987ish) to install baseboard...
  6. S

    Battery Small solar/battery system problem

    Hey guys, hoping someone can help with my problem.! A client of mine asked me to rig-up a little solar system to power a diaphragm air pump (230V/3A) for a cesspit. Solar/low voltage isn't something that I'm that familiar with (I'm a sparks), would have much rather just laid some new armoured...
  7. J

    Removing old wired stat for new hive system

    Hi Firstly if it wasn’t for this forum I would not have been to able to wire my hive controller so quickly so thank you ! Still sort of on topic of my hive I need to disconnect my old wired stat. I believe two of the wires will need connecting together to complete the circuit. Could anyone...
  8. U

    Battery Any battery storage system worth having ?

    I already have a 4kW PV system that will be 10 years old in September, just looking at how much my electricity cost will increase in March when my fixed rate ends i'm starting to wonder if any Battery storage system is worth investing in now that energy prices and going mental.. My Electricity...
  9. K

    Fire system recommendations

    Hello all, Firstly, I am not installing this myself and have several pros coming in to quote in the new year. A couple of years ago, most of the first fix was done with with FP200 cables to each room and corridor. I am now looking for recommendations for addressable fire systems/panels for a 7...
    • Ken_Johnson
    • Thread
    • fire recommendations system
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. L

    Stuck on wiring system

    I am working on some archway lighting, after a finished install the contractor has changed his mind and wants all of the lights to come on at lux level 35 and half to switch off at 70 lux level via photocell. I have wired the lights in a leap frog way as the lights are on both sides and the...
  11. UKMeterman

    Installer wanted to fault find Fermax Keypad system, Newport South Wales

    Hi, I am looking for an installer to faultfind a Fermax Keypad flat access system Newport South Wales. Someone changed the electric entry lock and since then, the lock has been intermittant, the entry codes only cause a clicking sound from the entry unit (relay working) and some of the buzzers...
  12. Weezy

    Adding an additional zone to existing heating system, should this work?

    So iv got to add a mini one UFH zone to an existing property's heating system, i have already wired in all the easy parts ie. actuator, zone valve, stat etc. however i just need to hook it up to trigger the boiler. iv attached a few images to try and explain things better, the plumber told me...
    • Weezy
    • Thread
    • adding additional boiler electrical work existing heating heating controls system ufh work zone
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Which speaker system for my new gym?

    I've just has a gym built in the garden and want to kit it out with a decent sound system. I know very little about newer technology hence asking here. I would want to be able to use spotify from my android phone and also utilise the speakers for the TV that will be going in there. The plan...
  14. S

    UK Consumer unit TT system far from DNO fuse

    Evening all, I’d appreciate your opinions here: I’m looking at an old (150 years+) stone house. Complete rewire and renovation. DNO fuse is currently where the master bedroom will be (upstairs). Client wants it to be moved to a more accessible location downstairs about 15m away depending on the...
    • Sib_elec
    • Thread
    • bonding consumer consumer unit dno fuse system tt system unit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. T

    creating a proper grounding system

    Hello everyone my name is Tarek, i work as a concert and show lighting operator with over 20 years of experience in this field, so i have gained a decent amount of electrical experience over the years but i'm NOT a professional electrician i will try to explain my problem in details so this...
  16. J

    Curious DNO MET on TT System

    Just completed an EICR which had an Unsatisfactory Report done earlier in the year by another Spark, i have a copy of the report and he's put the earthing system down as a TN-S and a ZE of 0.21. However as you can see the main earthing conductor (16mm) doesn't go to what appears to be a DNO MET...
  17. B

    Car electrical system shutdown

    After around 40-1h of driving at night (lights/dash on) a few warnings start to appear; hill start assist unavailable, vdc unavailable, yellow lock symbol appears(immobiliser unavailable) then finally the dashboard and headlights intermittently turn on and off whilst driving. (Radio still works)...
    • Bloomer26
    • Thread
    • car electrical electrical system system
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  18. Mark42

    Earthing/bonding of independent system inside existing building

    I've volunteered (!) to install a complete theatre lighting system in my local sports hall, so the stage can be used for theatrical productions, bands and so on. It should be fun. Part of the deal is that the new system is to be completely independent of the existing installation. It will be...
  19. S

    Am2, what size cable for the heating system

    Hi everyone I have my am2 resit coming up and was wondering what size cable do you use from the wiring centre, to the programmer, and what size cable is used from the wiring centre to the thermostat. I thought it was 1.5, but wasn't sure. Any answers will be much appreciated, thanks a lot.
    • SamRimmer98
    • Thread
    • am2 am2 exam cable heating s plan size system
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. J

    Battery Best battery system to add to existing PV installation

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had a 4kW PV system installed in 2011 with SMA inverter. It has performed without fault and I'm now considering adding battery storage. I'm looking for advice on the best sort of system to use, and manufacturers and installers in SE England. My estimated annual...

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