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  1. jasonvr

    Advice on conflict between generator interlock kit and subpanel requirements (Siemens Panel)

    I recently had my 50yr old 100A main panel replaced with a 200A Siemens panel (MC2040B1200EFC). It is the incarnation with the 200A main breaker at the bottom (earlier versions were center fed which would have alleviated my problem). At the same time I had the electrician add a 50A inlet for a...
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  2. CTJXtan

    ELCD trip at my office. need help

    I live in Malaysia and this happened to the office i'm working at. There's a MCB that controls the light in room A and the stairwell. Either the MCB or the ELCB will trip randomly even though no one is playing with the switches. I tried to troubleshoot it myself. So far the situation is 1. The...
  3. highlanders317

    Advice for home pc area and extra sockets

    Hi All, I am having fibre to the premises fitted tomorrow, much earlier than expected, supposed to be another month or so. I looking for some advice on what to get to replace the current 1x4 sockets with 3 extension leads for pc, tv and always on. I am not looking doing the work myself, just...
  4. C

    Solar Panels Advice on off grid inverter wanted

    I've been asked to fit a Growatt spf 5000 es inverter which will have batteries (not sure what yet) and tied to the 230v domestic mains supply. Although I'm qualified to fit pv systems, I've never actually fitted any battery systems so not sure how they work in relation to connecting to the...
  5. D

    Advice on if quote / estimate is pricey

    Hi all, I am a new home owner and have had a quote on some electrical work I wanted done in my home. I was wondering on if someone could give some advice on if the estimate I have been given is over priced: Estimate for the following electrical work - • Full electrical installation condition...
  6. D

    Advice following EICR

    The buyer of my house has had an EICR done. I have anonymized and attached. Also the associated quote for remediation. I am wondering: surely the smoke detectors are nothing to do with it (plus, this is not a rental property anyway) it's not clear to me why the CU has to be replaced a lot of...
  7. T

    Bonding problem in restaurant

    Im an apprentice spark and have been sent to look at some bonding work at a restaurant as apparently staff have occasionally been getting shocks when they touch across metal counters. The bonding has been cut in some parts but when i trace it back rather then going to the 3 phase board it has...
  8. M

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Hi all, new to posting but been reading for years. I inherited a house from my grandmother who passed in 2021, I intend to renovate and rent out, step by step, job by job as money allows. Getting the property ready to rent has uncovered a fair few jobs needed to bring it out of the 1970's I...
  9. P

    advice about getting a bolletin in spain

    hi there can anybody help ive brought a house in spain and need a bolletin to say the electrics are ok the fact is there not if i remove the 2 ctts that are there can i get it done on the main feed and a empty db then add a temp feed in order to do the work any advice would help
  10. E

    2919 EV course advice

    I’ve heard the C&G 2919 EV installation course is being discontinued in favour of a new NVQ in Sept 2022. Has anyone else heard this? I’ve done my C&G 2365 level 2, do you think I’d be able to pass the 2919 now to get it done before it swaps to an NVQ? Or should I really complete level 3 first?
  11. N

    EICR advice needed!!

    Hi everyone, just learning a bit more about writing up EICRs. I have a situation where I have a 3 phase board with a sub main going to a small office which has a consumer unit in it. The sub main board is supplied by and MCb in the 3 phase board obviously making it into a single phase board in...
  12. Magpiebilly

    I need advice about an ENER-G Switch 2 box

    Iam moving into a new flat and there is an ENER-G Switch 2 box on the passage wall,what is this for ?,i have done a bit of searching around online and it seems to have something to do with the heating,it has a sticker on it that says "Locked" so Iam assuming it is switched off, the electricity...
  13. Knight499

    Voltage Stick Advice

    Hi Guys Im looking to purchase a new voltage stick…would appreciate any input/recommendations on the best one to buy? What do you guys use? Thanks
  14. R

    Old boy needs advice on which route to follow

    Hello folks I'm just looking for some advise regarding career route path. I'm 53, been a sparky all my life. I have a Maintenance gold card, 18th regs and 2391 52 amongst other add on qualifications. I'm currently in a fairly well paid role as a full-time electrical test engineer in the...
  15. G

    Attic fan redux. Sorry, but I still need advice...

    I posted yesterday and then thought I had it figured so I edited post and thankfully, a moderator then deleted it. I apologize for making work for the moderators but now I have everything in order and I do have a question about running the ground from an attic fan. The attic fan (Powercool Plus...
  16. HoneycombEchoRomeo

    UK Outdoor Socket + Lighting Advice

    Hi Guys, Wondering if someone can advise me if i can do the following. I just want the wiring to be neat and tidy and not have so many outside, also happy to hear your recommendations of course! RCD FCU to Outdoor Double Socket using 2.5mm > From Outdoor Socket to another FCU with 3amp fuse...
  17. S

    I need advice on fcu for UFH

    I've had a electrician say i need to come from fcu but its going on a dedicated rcbo do i need fcu
  18. D

    Need advice on how to start working in the trade

    Hello, I'm looking for advice from you guys who know the trade from inside out, I'm 24 years of age and just finished my Level 2 for electrical installations and also have done my 18th edition and building regs will be progressing onto Level 3 now. The course I did was a 6-weekend course which I...
  19. brokentechie

    Spur from CU, advice on a complete rats nest

    Doing major renovation in our house and looking to tidy up phone line positioning etc. I've removed the old cupboard surrounding the CU and PV panel components, with a view to rebuilding a nicer cupboard housing modem and router. I want to spur of the existing ring, however thanks to the pee...
  20. S

    High Voltage advice (11KV)

    Hey all, looking for a bit of industrial electrical advice, I'm kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place at the moment, the company I work for are pressuring me to work on HV (11KV) against my will. They put me through a 4 day AP (approved person HV) course and as I was the only person who...

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