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I’m going to call an electrician out on Monday, but curious if anyone has any ideas about this fault: I have a new kitchen fitted and two...
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Hi guys, new to the forum. I qualified in 1988 with City & Guilds Electrical Installation Parts 1 & 2 15th Edition followed by both ONC & HNC in...
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Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of assistance please from those that know more about this stuff than I do. Currently in a rented flat and there's...
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Been asked to do some rewiring, and have said needs upgrade of consumer unit really Main question is regarding earthing - Zs reads at 0.45 ohms...
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Anybody have AC? I’m looking to fit one in the bedroom as working 12h days/shifts is not pleasant on 2 hours sleep. I will install myself and...
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Hello friends Myself Arif Patel and I am an Electrical engineer from Dubai. preston, UK.. I just wanted to Know, I've been asked to complete an...
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Given the advancement in technology and the high amount of potential DC in electrical systems. An AC RCD that won’t work, invokes so many further...
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Hi all, been reading around this and i have to admit ive quickly gone out of my depth as regards EV chargers. The charger in question is a...
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I decided not to tackle installing an extractor fan in our bathroom myself but to get in a professional. I checked with Building Control and they...
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Hi all, I am looking for some advice regarding old rewireable (3036) fuse boards in regards to additions and alterations. I am an electrician and...
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Morning All I recently completed my first re wire and board change, (with help from the owner who is a gas fitter and plumper, who works with my...
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Came across a cooker circuit with 10mm and 40A rcbo. Last leg was 6mm. Isolator to outlet. I downgraded to rcbo to 32A to accommodate the 6mm...
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HI All, I am building a new house (self build) and have my part P so am running the cabling. My reading of the regs says that any appliance of...
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Q. imagine you have discovered a water pipe in a bathroom that has been repaired at some previous time using a plastic connector -So I am a...
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Hi Looking at a job currently adding a 3 phase solar installation but the distribution board is full obviously a new board is the best option but...
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Hi guys, long time lurker first time poster. I have an SWA 3 core armoured cable buried that runs to my back garden. This originally serviced an...
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Afternoon all, I have an issue with the loft socket. When we moved the previous owners had a 2.5mm cable going up from the CU Via FCU however...
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My tutor is giving me hard time with those questions anyone able light up my head with some guidance please 🙏
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Had UKPN come out to a property recently to upgrade the main fuse from 60A to 100A but when they arrived they said that the supply cable which he...
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Hello again, Was looking at installing yet another dedicated consumer box for my EV charger off the henley blocks and i noticed that a meter...
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Hi Could someone please help me with how to navigate the 18th edition amendment 2 (Brown) book in the most time efficient way for the exam. I...
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I qualified as an electrician using the C&G 2330 route back in 2012... I stayed in my current job which is non electrical so I spent 3.5 years...
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Hi, do Eaton Memshield mcb's fit previous version of Eaton split boards code (EAD32b) for example?
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I've got a security light which has two wires like a normal ceiling lamp (the first wiring diagram attached). I bought a new security light which...
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I run a hall , and one of the long term hirers has been using it a lot lately. I popped in there today and was extremely concerned about some...
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Hi all. We have had 7x 400w solar panels for a number of years now on our roof which is se/nw facing end terrace. 4 on se side 3 on nw side...
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Cascaded Distribution Units. Given how cheap populated distribution boards are; i've started to use them for almost every major junction in my...
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First post so go easy on me. i am a competent DIY’er, just after some advice. Apologise if the terminology isn’t spot on! my house was rewired two...
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Hello, I am currently working with 2 separate circuits, one for the dust extraction and another for a circular saw. Both circuits have an...
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Hi everyone. Im new here... I need advice on wether it is safe and okay to have 3 × 13amp fcus on its own radial with each having single socket...
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What would you guys code this. Unable to remove front cover on consumer unit, due to cables passing through the side of the cover.
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Hi forum members, I hope someone can assist with my enquiry. I have been advised that to comply with BS7671 Reg 132.16 my solar and battery...
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Hello, I am looking for an Apprenticeship in the Hampshire area, preferably surrounding Portsmouth but can commute for the right position. I have...
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I have a 40amp RCD downstream of a 50a MCB (10mm csa cable) should the MCB be lowered to protect the RCD from overload? If so why does this not...
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My Economy 7 meter is running out of phase and gaining around 2 hours a day. Any ideas why this is? Thanks, Gez.
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HI everyone I'm getting 255 volts between live and earth natural to live on a live lighting circuit fed from 6amp rcbo , When switch off I'm...
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Hi, I'm trying to understand legislation in the UK for using an air pump in conjunction with a swimming pool with regards creating and supplying...
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Hi, Could you please give advise on the suitability of this plan for the kitchen extension (based on the UK regs)? Thanks.
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Never seen this before so bare with me. Client asked me to look at there setup as looking for work to upgrade consumer unit, and what I thought...
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Hi all, Replaced a ceiling light yesterday (I'm a novice but confident with basic electrical work). All was well and working, so I turned off...
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Can anyone tell me the latest regulation for RCD protection on socket outlets, I believe it's required for sockets up to 32A but I'm told it...
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Saw this yesterday whilst installing some IT network cables at a prestigious private school as part of a student accommodation renovation project...
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hi all im seeking some advice on what to do next, I have been in the electrical industry for a while but have enrolled onto a collage with my...
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Hi all! Does an SPD have to go at the front end next to the main switch or can it be fitted with its MCB at the end of the row of MCBS on an...
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Hi everyone, I’m brand new to the site and hope everyone is doing well. My question is this: I have a 2365 level 2 diploma and have been doing...
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Recently been working on a system design for a LL. I was told the building would be a three floor 16 room HMO, so the design was done to the...
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Hi all, New homeowner here... hoping it's okay to seek some advice on a quote. I've recently had some wiring done for a new kitchen in a small...
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Hello all, I'm in the process of having my kitchen refurbished and I'm looking for advice on my current setup as I have been told that I will...
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