device

Recent contents Top users
  1. T

    Individual RCBO

    Hi I need to check what the electrical requirements (17th addition and Part P) are for RCBO's on a new kitchen extension. Using the existing house Consumer Unit with one 100Amp 30ma RCBO. Do all the different new kitchen circuits i.e Ring Main, Cookers (x2), Indiuction Hob, Lighting...
  2. S

    Kitchen ceiling light - maximum lumens?

    My 88 year old mum needs new lighting in her very small open plan kitchen. They've just built a house next to hers and the daylight is much diminished in her kitchen and adjoining dining table area. Can anyone recommend a good bright diffuse light for her kitchen ceiling? Would this light be a...
    • Sarafailsbetter
    • Thread
    • ceiling ceiling light device kitchen light maximum white
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. J

    Device X Blows Device Y Fuse

    This evening I realised my subwoofer wasn't working and after a little investigation discovered it's internal and power cable fuses had blown. After replacing them I turned it on and off, all seemed OK. I then plugged in the phono signal cable and turned it on and instantly the fuses popped...
  4. E

    New High-temperature Device Captures A Broader Solar Wavelength Spectrum

    Using a heat-resistant device, made of tungsten and alumina layers, researchers have found that the device can absorb the sun's broad spectrum radiation and convert it to electricity. Broadband solar absorption previously has been achieved using metal-insulator-metal (or MIM) resonators, which...
    • Electricity News --
    • Thread
    • device material new solar using
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. E

    New System Can Identify How Much Power Is Being Used By Each Device In A Household

    If you want to save on your monthly electric bill and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, you might buy a new, energy-efficient refrigerator. Or water heater. Or clothes dryer. But if you can only replace one of these, which will give you the biggest payback? You could try to...
    • Electricity News --
    • Thread
    • being device identify new power system
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. juice

    is it up to the customer what protective device is in his installation?

    I've been asked to install a shower unit in a clients house and he only wants me to change the shower itself. The consumer unit has BS3036 rewireable fuses and no RCD protecting any of the circuits, including the existing shower circuit. He has already bought the new shower and only wants me to...
  7. A

    Surge Protection Device

    Can anyone tell me if its a requirement to install a surge protection device to a sub Distribution Board if it serves external equipment ie a roof mounted extract fan even though a SPD is located on the Main Panel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. G

    Sockets with integrated USB connections

    Hi I am new to the forum and finishing of my training with a 3 month placement starting next week, as i am hesitant to go straight out and work alone, i figure to do a good job takes more than a bit of theory and a freshly printed City and Guilds! I am not sure if this is the correct forum to...
  9. T

    Class I device with unearthed metal

    Evening all; I have just completed the C&G 2377 PAT test exam and now getting to grips with testing in the real world. The IET code of practice shows that class I devices can have unearthed metal parts so in the case of our clothes iron how do I tell if there's no earth continuity because it has...
  10. S

    What size 3 phase cable and protective device.

    Bit nervous about putting this on the open board, normally stick to the trainee section. Hope i can get some help. I have recently qualified so dont be to harsh if im not 100% correct. Ive been asked to help an older spark to pull a a 3 phase SWA cable. Ive been asked to design the circuit...
    • Ste69
    • Thread
    • 3 phase cable circuit device equipment kitchen phase protective size
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. A

    Question on mcbs to fit old board

    Hi, just a quick question, does anybody know if they manufacture an mcb that will fit this board ?? Thanks in advance.
    • Ashley-will101
    • Thread
    • board circuit comply device fit mcbs old question
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. cprfenom

    socket on 6.0mm T&E

    A circuit wired in 6.0/2.5 with a 32amp MCB feeding a double socket for a gas hob and gas oven. Now I know that the protective device is for the cable, but I am concerned that the socket can only take 13+7. Should I down rate the protective device for the socket and not the cable in this...
  13. Lucien Nunes

    Vintage electrical device picture puzzle

    What's this out of? Brass cup about 2" diameter, porcelain ring inside, half filled with strange flaky powder with shiny specks of mica in it. There's another two of them in the unit. Over a century old.
  14. K

    USB ports within sockets

    HI all A client ask if i could look into the idea of having one of those USB + standard stock installed in her house. I know there are a couple of comments in this forum but just thought I would ask as they are older threads. So has any one has any experience with them (as i have not) if so...
  15. J

    internet slow on more than one device is on

    just wondering if anyone can help my internet speed is quite slow but when I try to surf with more than 1 device the other one takes ages to load takes that long I get bord waiting and use mobile instead I have tried everything changed internet provider, replaced router just in case anyone need...
  16. SolarCity

    Solar immersion device capable of running 6kW immersion

    I have a customer with a 6kW immersion heater and we are trying to find a device which will cope with this size. All the ones I've seen so far are rated at 13A maximum. Anyone know of a device which could do 6kW?
  17. S

    testing problems

    Just started subbing for a company and have provided me with a megga mft1552 tester where would I locate the serial number needed to complete aelectrical installation certificate report ?
  18. dnjr

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC conflicting advice

    Dear All Im quoting on changing a fuse board and the earth bonding to the gas is 6mm. TNCS system 100A main fuse at cutout (sealed so not confirmed) The flat has concrete ceilings and floors and the bonding cable is deep in the structure of the building. No obvious route to run in a 10mm. I rang...
  19. L

    SOLIC solar immersion controller

    Afternoon all, I've been looking at getting a solar immersion controller for my solar PV 3kWp array, and although the IMMERSUN and iBOOST look like the prime players, I'm keen to know whether any of you have had experience with the SOLIC unit? It appears to do the same job as the rest, looks...
  20. W

    Earth Proving device

    Hello, Recently been tasked with putting in a supply for a hot wash (pressure washer) This is quite the beast, diesel powered for the heating of the water and small 1Ph 230V supply for the actual pressure side. Bit of background, will be supplied via 10A C type MCB fed via 3C 2.5mm2 SWA to...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

Tags

advice aus cable circuit course earth electric electrical electrician hello led light lighting lights looking new please question rcd socket supply switch testing training wiring
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock