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  1. J

    underfloor electric heating as an afterthought without dedicated wiring

    I'd really like to install underfloor, electric radiant heating in my bathroom. The space to cover is very small, probably 25-30 sq ft. once the tub and vanity are factored in. Not having planned for this, we don't have a dedicated breaker for it. Current set up: we have two junction boxes...
    • jacklynhydejr
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    • dedicated electric electric heating heating screwfix underfloor underfloor heating wiring without
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. Ricoooo

    Electric cooker installation

    Hello just trying to get some advice on meaning of the table in picture below not sure what min4 means with L, N, E WIRE can someone help please
  3. ETradesmen

    Searching for electric radiators

    Good evening all, I just wanted to pick your brains regarding electric radiators. I am due to purchase a property and want to install very basic but very good oil filled radiators which can be controlled via a central stat (through a contactor). I have installed thousands of these which all...
  4. S

    Cost of installing electric

    Hi just looking for advice (or to see if anyone has had this done) if any one knows the cost of installing electrics from a main house to a static caravan about 15ft from the house. Tia
  5. RT1187

    Is the electric in my garage hooked up?

    Bought a house a few months ago and would like to have access to electrical outlets in the garage. There is already an electric cable running to it and has wires running to an outlet and a light fixture (which is no longer there, just the hanging wire). Looking in the electric cupboard I can't...
  6. O

    UK Advice around electric fire power supply

    Hey guys! I'm hoping to get some advice. We are in the process of building an entertainment unit which will have an electric fire floating on the front. However, this fire comes with a plug. I guess my question is, what's the best way to plug this in so the wire can't be seen? I wanted to add...
  7. Lou

    Corgi Direct in Partnership with Testo are giving you the chance to win an all electric brand new Van!!

    Don‘t be left out in the cold this Winter. Get yourself a Testo to enter our van giveaway! Offer Valid on the following models, testo 300, 300LL, 310, 327-1, 320B, 340, 550i, 550s, 557s, 557s, 865, 868, 871, 872, 883, 890. Buy a Testo flue gas analyser, digital manifold or thermal imaging...
    • Lou
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    • brand chance direct electric new van
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: The Exchange
  8. C

    14Kw Electric Boiler

    I would like some advice please. A friend of mine has moved into a small flat. There is no Gas supply to the property and so is looking into having a 14Kw Boiler installed. This would require a 63A breaker on the board. My calculations for Maximum Demand based on the other circuits in the...
  9. G

    Installing an electric toothbrush charger

    I want to install a wall mounted toothbrush charger alongside a washbasin in a bedroom. Depending on what turns out to be the easiest option for routing the cable I intend to either wire this into the lighting circuit, which is protected in the CU by a 6A circuit breaker or take a spur off the...
  10. M

    How to wire two 7.5KW electric heaters to one breaker box?

    In a large insulated garage on a farm I wish to wire two 7.5kw electic heaters. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/digital-fan-forced-ceiling-mount-heater-cz230er?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0jfOUo8TMLPaaQz3pMpwUUkGLhMefpcy_ejVb_Xo2CoahKIo-nIz2QaAgUfEALw_wcB A...
  11. S

    Heating electric controls running hot/ burning, oil heating

    Hi all Happy Christmas to you and yours. I need some expert advice I made the temporary leap to a off grid Mobile home a few months ago while I build my house. All works ok, generator during the day and batteries and a 1 to 2 kw 220v inverter at night. However, there is a slight problem, I...
  12. P

    Smart electric meter in Los Angeles recording very high reading/ LED lights possible issue?

    Hello, I created this account as I have ran into a huge issue with my electric bill. I have been living at my house for 1 year right now. Every 2 months I have been paying anywhere between $60-$80 for my bill. I opened my bill today and it has jumped for $650 for this cycle. After calling...
    • Paul002525
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    • electric issue led led lights lights meter possible reading smart smart electric
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. K

    UK Electric Car charger Location

    Hi Thanks for providing the forum... Wonder if anyone here knows the regs on the installation of a 7Kw car charger, in so far as where it can be placed. My indoor consumer unit, has a 7K shower in it, upgrated by housing assosiation they fitted rcd on lights... Im thinking its too far away...
  14. C

    How much electric left on this meter?

    Hi Has anyone seen this type of electric meter? It has the normal dial (on the left) and it has a card meter added. The card meter, I think can only read £1 cards. At the moment, it will not accept any new cards. Apparently you are supposed to insert the card, when the red light goes green you...
  15. Phil284

    Solar iboost varying electric usage

    Hi all. Bit of a weird one. Have solar PV with a iboost +. All was working fine until meter was exchanged for a smart meter. The system is still working, the solar iboost buddy is registering power usage and excess has been sent to the hot tank, but, the amount of power registered is not...
  16. O

    Electric shock and arm pain

    I stupidly got distracted on a job by a customer and forgot (no excuse I know..) didn't test for dead and grabbed the lighting cable after taking the light down earlier. A quick buzz but thought nothing of it. 3 or 4 days later arm pain, similar symptoms to tennis elbow, and arm weakness. Has...
  17. justcurioustwo

    What is an electric "amp"-?

    I believe "current" is the rate of flow I believe "watts" volume of mass I believe "volts" is the force Then again I am not sure. Then again all the above are means to measure something from different points of view while not understanding/explaining what "it" is.
  18. J

    Electric heater blows up but circuit still works for fan.

    My Lasko electric heater stopped working and I thought it just played out so I replaced it with another heater that worked fine for a while, but when I went back to check it was also not working. A fan is on the same circuit and has been that way for years, the fan still works fine. Is this...
  19. James

    Electric vehicles knock on effects

    A study in Norway has shown that electric vehicles require about a 7th of the maintenance that conventional fuel ones. that means 85% of vehicle maintenance won’t need doing when we have fully converted to electricity (if it happens) this could kill off most of the independent garages and a...
  20. P

    Electric heater & frost/damp protection

    At some point in the next several months I need to look at heating for an "anti-vandal site office" used as store and occasional workshop, 3m x 10m floor, around 2.5m internal height. It needs some protection against frost and damp when not in use, as well as some comfort heating when used in...

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