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Just someone setting up a mobile soundsystem for small pubs/clubs with a few questions about a distro. People IRL can't seem to answer my...
I have a 4.8kw solar diverter with 2 x 4.8kw hot water systems. Is there a switch that will only heat one hot water system at a time and switch...
The accepted method of I.R. testing existing circuits has been to join L and N together and test to E, to protect against damaging any electronics...
Long time no see and I hope you're all doing well.
I see that torque screwdrivers have become the height of fashion in the UK over the last...
I recently spurred a double socket off the ring main to wall mount the TV and sky q mini box. I have now added a soundbar so need another socket...
Had a call from a local caravan site… under new ownership, and creating some new pitches.
Went to site to have a chat, the guy already knew I’ve...
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The symptoms its been having to start with was the fuel gage only working sometimes and when i play music from my phone when a loud song came on...
I currently rent a flat, which uses an OSO hotwater boiler to heat the water but it seems there is an issue heating the water and I thought to ask...
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Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
Rules....No Offensive...
Need to source Type B 3-phase distribution & 3P MCBs for EVSE, 1P RCBOs etc. so my sparky can install. A 6-way 3P board will suffice. Wondering...
Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the...
I need advice regarding an electronic problem on my Hayward Power-flo Matrix pool pump.
I notice that :
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Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the...
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I am hoping this is in the correct forum. To start, I acquired a film processing machine that runs on 3 phase. Now before getting the...
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I have a AFCI Siemens Breaker 15, the window is currently clear but when i hit the test button the window turns yellow, is this normal ?
The AFCI...
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I am a practicing live event Lighting & Power Tech working mostly in Manchester working on temporary power installations. I am also, at...
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I am organising a switchboard upgrade to my property and have recently had a smart meter installed.
I am receiving conflicting information...
Anyone ever took part in any of the virtual classroom training sold by the NICEIC?
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I have been carrying out an EICR on a property and have come across this black tarry substance on 2 of the cables.
I have seen the pitch oozing...
I got one of these ready built consumer units for my father in laws EV install. Got the cables run in, mounted the charge point etc…. Then took...
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I'm hoping someone may be able to advise on whether my LED floor lamp can be repaired or not. The cable has split from the plug, as per...
It's all coming out anyway so it's an acedemic question.
Would a Bill consumer unit be comparable with Eaton breakers?
An Eaton main switch and...
As per Part P of Building Regs, once electrical work is performed by a registered competent person, the installation certificate needs to be given...
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Question for the experts since I haven’t had this problem before. Working on my sons house installing a 3 way dimmer. Attached is a photo...
Hello, does anybody have any experience with regards to a battery charging/servicing room?
I'm struggling to find the information which is...
Further to my other thread about the connected neutral. I have decided to write (politely) to the rather difficult customer and explain that I was...
Wondering if anyone who uses quinetic switches regularly knows whether there’s a receiver which boosts the range of them further than 25m (indoor)?
There are 2 inverters feeding into a dorman smith C16 rcbo , every time I visit this site (communal area power) it has tripped.
it switches on...
Hi. As Maintenance Officer of a holiday complex, I have been issued a new Martindale HPAT 500 to do routine testing with. All seems OK except...
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I'm just about to start on my own and been wondering, how do you guys arrange your assessment visit to the customers properties?
Are the...
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First post here, hope I'm compliant with the rules! I did do a quick search before asking this, but I couldn't quite come up with the...
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How do i access the earth rod to service it, where abouts will it be located and does a tt system have upfront rcds which will be probably in...
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I have an old timed extractor fan in the bathroom which has stopped working. It has 3 wires which are black, brown and grey. I believe that...
Hi, we are currently using Electraform to generate fira alarm certs but this is proving expensive. Does anyone know of any other similiar...
So I am a fully qualified spark with my own company, however I also have a few properties I rent out. One of my tenants asked if they can have an...
Connecting my Quick windlass to the Side-Power should be simple enough.
The remote is only expecting 3 wires:
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Windlass in
Windlass out...
Hi all, question on extending an existing ring main onto the surface and then re-joining back to in-wall. Is there a ‘correct way’ to do this, as...
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I have been tasked with a kitchen rewire. The current DB is fed by a 16mm armoured.
There is a split load old contactum DB which I don’t...
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As the title suggests, I need help in trying to make the switiches & receptical work independently of each other. Circuit and photos are attached...
Hi there , is there anything else to consider when using 5 core SWA instead of 4 core + separate Earth in three phase installations for cable...
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1672785770820.pngHello,
I've --simulated-- the version with the PNPs. It works !
Of course from the 100th time but it did.
And, I can not ADD an image !!!! to show you HERE the results I got.
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1672785770820.pngThe Q outputs of the 74LS93 can only source -800 uA (Ioh) whereas they can sink 16mA (Iol) See page six at this link.
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Hi,
Just someone setting up a mobile soundsystem for small pubs/clubs with a few questions about a distro. People IRL can't seem to answer my...
I have a 4.8kw solar diverter with 2 x 4.8kw hot water systems. Is there a switch that will only heat one hot water system at a time and switch...
The accepted method of I.R. testing existing circuits has been to join L and N together and test to E, to protect against damaging any electronics...
Long time no see and I hope you're all doing well.
I see that torque screwdrivers have become the height of fashion in the UK over the last...
I recently spurred a double socket off the ring main to wall mount the TV and sky q mini box. I have now added a soundbar so need another socket...
Had a call from a local caravan site… under new ownership, and creating some new pitches.
Went to site to have a chat, the guy already knew I’ve...
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The symptoms its been having to start with was the fuel gage only working sometimes and when i play music from my phone when a loud song came on...
I currently rent a flat, which uses an OSO hotwater boiler to heat the water but it seems there is an issue heating the water and I thought to ask...
- Suggestion
Hi I’m stumped and can usually figure it out after a while but not on this one. so I joined here In search of some help on my 05 tundra I’m...
- Sticky
Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..
Rules....No Offensive...
Need to source Type B 3-phase distribution & 3P MCBs for EVSE, 1P RCBOs etc. so my sparky can install. A 6-way 3P board will suffice. Wondering...
Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the...
I need advice regarding an electronic problem on my Hayward Power-flo Matrix pool pump.
I notice that :
1. Neutral wire from source has become...
Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the...
Hello,
I am hoping this is in the correct forum. To start, I acquired a film processing machine that runs on 3 phase. Now before getting the...
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