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  1. M

    Can someone explain how these storage heaters were wired via the contactor?

    Been round to a house to quote to replace some storage heaters for new panel heaters and came across a strange (to me at least) way of wiring the old storage heaters via a contactor in the board, as usually I see their own off peak consumer unit which powers up at night via economy 7. From the...
  2. DyersEve726

    Poor contact on fuse box. Seeking replacement.

    Forgive me, for all my terminology is going to be wrong here. My home has an old fuse box that handles a small section of the house. They take the Bussmann T15 fuses. I've recently had a fuse blow in an unconventional way. The metal strip inside the fuse is still intact. Instead, it appears to...
  3. Stephenmunt

    Non contact pen picking up current on water pipe

    Non contact pen picking up current on my water pipes. I've turned off the boiler but it's not that. Found that it's the down stairs lighting. I'm starting out on electrics so medium to low experience. Is this a normal thing?
  4. patoune

    UK Flat roof electric velux > 'no contact' message on pad

    Hello, I've got an issue with my electric flat roof skylight velux: the pad reads 'no contact' with the flat roof velux. Please see attached picture. Have you come across this issue before? The plug is switched on. Thanks very much everyone!
  5. R

    Is a 300mA RCD protection against direct contact (Portugal)?

    Hi friendly people, As you may be aware, I'm a plumber, so quite possibly what I am seeing is correct, though it seems a bit odd to my untrained eyes. Hoping someone might be able to explain a few things to me as I need a bit of reassurance regarding RCD ratings. I'm currently at a relative's...
  6. AlureofSugar

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Fraudulent EICR, who to contact?

    I hope somebody can help me here, I really need some advice on who to complain to in this situation please: Hello, So after months of chasing my landlord, I've finally gotten my hands on the EICR for the rental property. There are some serious issues which makes me strongly suspect the landlord...
  7. UKMeterman

    The after effects of contact with 11KV

    This article discusses the aftereffects of touching 11KV distribution supplies bare hand. Pictures are graphic Urban explorer 'died' after 11,000-volt accident left him a 'fireball' - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/urban-explorer-died-minutes-after-23940588 The guy suvived.....
  8. W

    Outdoor 32 amp isolator with Aux contact block

    Hello, I am looking for some recommendations for external motor isolators with Aux contact block. Ideally large enough to gland 3 cables at the bottom, most likely 3x M20. possibly 2x M25 1x M20 for a few. I have taken over maintenance on a site and most isolators are unserviceable and will need...
  9. J

    Contact Details for SSE networks

    I have been on hold for 45 minutes waiting to speak with someone in SSE Networks. All I want to find out is whether PME is available at a property I am going to do a CU change on next week. I am sure a lot of companies are using the pandemic as an excuse for crap customer service. Does anyone...
  10. R

    What is causing my breaker contact to glow red?

    Hello, I own a 1971 Mobile Home with Aluminum Wiring. Recently I had trouble with corrosion causing arcing at the metal clip area of my old breaker. I decided to buy two new breakers. I installed two new original equipment 15 Amp Breaker (aftermarket as original company is no longer in business)...
  11. B

    Non contact voltage indicator - upgrade

    Hello electricians, My current ncv indicator I think has had it, and wanted an upgrade. I’ve seen this Sagab VOLTSTICK LV50 AC Voltage Detector | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sagab-VOLTSTICK-LV50-AC-Voltage-Detector/193808447576?hash=item2d1fe23858:g:jSQAAOSw-wZf2zTy on eBay and wanted...
  12. ArkBigFoot

    What do I need for Un-interupted contact for 5 minutes

    I have teenagers breaking into my house. I live at the edge of town and they have gotten in twice I am looking for a door sensor Normally open so when the open the door it will turn on a siren. I would like for it to stay on for about 5 minutes. The problem now is they quickly open the door and...
  13. S

    Tripping contact breaker

    I have a contact breaker that trips off randomly. Sometimes it's two or three times a week and at other times it can go six weeks or more without tripping. It doesn't seem to be associated with switching any lights or appliances on or off and I'm worried it could trip off when we're away on...
  14. D

    Fuses blow when I put phase and ground wires in contact even when light switch is turned off

    Hello to all, I stumbled upon a strange problem this morning. I wanted to change the light bulb socket in my bathroom, when I noticed that when the ground and phase wires come in contact,the fuse-box trips even though the light switch is turned off. So I took a pen voltage tester and tested all...
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  15. dmitry1

    help to identify contact

    i have a contact (for power) that goes into ARINC-600 connector, it has only two color bands, i am having problem identifying its part number...., if someone recognizes it please let me know 1) type: contact. color band: red, orange 2) type: contact. color band: blue, orange these go into...
  16. Dan

    Contact Lou or Myself via Whatsapp (during working hours!)

    We've enabled Whatsapp for you to use to contact us directly if something is important. We can block people on a per person basis. So no dodgy messages please. You may risk getting your account banned. :)
  17. Dan

    How to contact forum staff

    How to contact forum staff. :) https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/contactstaff/ We have a new forum category now, that only yourself and staff can see the threads that you create in there. So if Uncle @Pete999 needs help doing something, he can start a new thread in there. And only...
  18. buzzlightyear

    When is this member back on the forum? (Staff can't tell you anymore contact a member directly instead)

    IS HE STILL IN THE STOCKADE ,LOL.;)
  19. B

    How do I contact the Administrator?

    I am having trouble uploading a question and in doing so the system suggests I contact the administrator. How do I do that? Sorry I am new here
  20. B

    Verifying your non contact voltage tester, the American way.

    I just saw this on r/electricians, which is an electricians subreddit but is populated mostly from guys from the US. I have to say, I appreciate Fluke's warnings : electricians - https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/b1rv6w/i_have_to_say_i_appreciate_flukes_warnings/eins6m5/ My mind...

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