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MarkRibbands posted the thread Three phases in single domestic kitchen grid box. OK or not? in Electrical Forum.I'm fitting a small kitchen in my remote office/workshop with a limited, existing, supply (3 phase/20A MCB on a long 4 x 10mm SWA). I... -
JI’m with @Andy78 as I hate stepping outside the regs, it keeps me awake at night.....but @Pretty Mouth makes a good point. Great thread...
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JAny way of setting a poll on this? We seem pretty split, it's not a new circuit nor is it an alteration to the wiring it's just...
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JI'd do it tbh, if the lights your fitting dont require it. I once did it and used click inceptor micro downlights I think they were
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JIf it’s orig lighting cable,& your not rewiring that circuit,then I would say if it’s class 2 fittings it’s ok. Make a note on...
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Ummphh. I'll forget about stating what the Regs say, just what I say to get some likes. :) -
BBENBEST replied to the thread Issue with Keston C36.Thanks for the advise. It wasn’t me who did it. I was looking for an answer to what could be wrong before I call another engineer.
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westward10 replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.I would actually rule those two out though never say never. -
JJpsmythe replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.So is it most likely to be an appliance/device that’s faulty then? I’m working my way through them, and it seems like the computer and...
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westward10 replied to the thread No power to CU or meter after resetting RCD.I'm intrigued is it you on the unicycle.
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PEG reacted to Holewski's post in the thread Canada Can i use a Reed switch to detect if my motor is spinning? with.must have been nice and toasty!!! when we make wood stove we purpose fully over fire the crap out of them. external fans on them. ALLLL... -
Megawatt replied to the thread SON Floodlight advice please..I have one close neighbor who lives about 1000 yards away and about an acre of field and the perimeter of my house. We have had some... -
One apprentice claimed to have fallen from a stepladder a complete lie. Got legal aid claiming damages, my insurance company deemed it...
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westward10 replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.The rcd tripping is just a lottery. As Judge Judy would say, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck. The fault is...
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Unless some kind of short circuit has taken place within the oven lamp holder the failure of the lamp alone should not trip a 32A... -
westward10 reacted to James's post in the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping? with.A good start might be turning off the breaker that trips (4th from left) See if the problem goes away.
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Midwest replied to the thread Install downlights - No CPC.Ummphh. I'll forget about stating what the Regs say, just what I say to get some likes. :) -
JJpsmythe replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.The sockets one only trips say 1/4 of the time - could the thing tripping the left one be on a different circuit than that sockets one...
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GGeorgeCooke replied to the thread UK Oven trip MCB.When filament lamps blow they do tend to trip (6 amp) MCBs. I guess if the oven happens to be drawing full load when the lamp blew the...
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There could be many reasons for this, continuity is being measured between the live and the earth which are linked together at the DB...
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westward10 replied to the thread UK Oven trip MCB.Unless some kind of short circuit has taken place within the oven lamp holder the failure of the lamp alone should not trip a 32A...
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1 1/2" x 8 screws into red plugs with a 5.5mm hole. Most wholesalers stock tubs of 500 plugs and screws these days. -
drill holes off hammer 5.5mm
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davesparks replied to the thread Cooker installation advice.On every occasion 32 + 16 =48,thats a simple mathematical truth. However that is not the correct way to calculate th eload on this...
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BBeeg replied to the thread UK Oven trip MCB.Thanks Buzz. Could the lamp blowing in the other oven be just a coincidence?
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westward10 replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.If the circuit breaker with Sockets written below it is tripping this is due to excess current most likely from a fault between...
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davesparks replied to the thread Rise in resistance during test video.There could be many reasons for this, continuity is being measured between the live and the earth which are linked together at the DB...
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True, BUT The last update from OP was today so it is a long running and continuing problem.
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westward10 replied to the thread Smart Meter Tripping RCD.You need to read the entire thread.
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Can you post a pic of your distribution board (fuse box) There are some fault finding things you can do without having to get into depth... -
JJpsmythe replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.Yes, and intermittently the fourth from left (Sockets with hand writing underneath that I can’t read)
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buzzlightyear replied to the thread UK Oven trip MCB.the possibility that the element has a fault it might be a bottom plate ,my advise is to get a appliance engineer to test the elements .
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GGrant1987 replied to the thread SON Floodlight advice please..I doubt it is a 1000W LED they are normally much lower in watts probably mean equivalent to. I personally recommend changing all...
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buzzlightyear replied to the thread Maglock not working properly.it would be nice if the people that gave him that kit should have given him the write diagram .or email fermix .
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True, BUT The last update from OP was today so it is a long running and continuing problem.
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freddo replied to the thread SON Floodlight advice please..1000W is quite a step up from 400! Is it that much brighter, or just more power hungry? -
freddo replied to the thread No power to CU or meter after resetting RCD.Yes fairly common, you can buy add on earth leakage kits for when you need earth leakage protection on supplies >100A I did have a photo...
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happyhippydad replied to the thread Install downlights - No CPC.If there are no Down lights in place (so I’m guessing just one or 2 ceiling pendants) then I wouldn’t be putting a whole ceiling full of... -
hasel5 replied to the thread Smart Meter Tripping RCD.Its a install issue not the as RCD is upstream end of -
BHi all, I’m hoping someone will be able to give me some advice on my oven. Tonight I had both ovens on (as has been done on several...
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JJpsmythe replied to the thread Why are my electrics intermittently tripping?.Absolutely! Here it is...
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The rcd offers additional protection, it should not be relied upon in the absence of a cpc. -
freddo replied to the thread Smart Meter Tripping RCD.Say what?! The only faulty RCDs I've seen (other than that bad batch of MK RCBOs) is ones that have become gummed up inside and don't...
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buzzlightyear replied to the thread Who should pay for my time?.just to add with this post ,if a customer ring me up then we say over the phone when I start working on the job regarding faults that I...
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Flanders replied to the thread Maglock not working properly.When we used to fit them we would connect a 12 volt ac relay in the place of the lock which would switch a 12 volt DC power supply for... -
JHi there - hoping for some advice, as I am literally clueless about electrics. Over the last week or so, our electrics have tripped a...
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Person ordering the work should pay as your contract is with them. If they want money from the plumber then that’s their problem not yours.
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Megawatt reacted to Holewski's post in the thread Canada Can i use a Reed switch to detect if my motor is spinning? with.good idea, ill talk to our fan manufacturer. they have to be a class 4 fan so they can withstand the heat 1573840286 natural gas & propane
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Person ordering the work should pay as your contract is with them. If they want money from the plumber then that’s their problem not yours. -
Whoever contracted you should pay you, where or if they recover those monies is not your problem or concern unless stated to you prior...
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