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  1. R

    radial ring hybrid circuit.

    I've read about these circuit sand came across one today on a periodic (eicr) in a kitchen the spark has taken a 6mm into a 45a isolator and run a ring out on the load side to all the appliances. 60898 b32 rcd protected. In good condition to. Suppose it's not illegal it's out there!! rang the...
    • RichardMoore
    • Thread
    • circuit installed method radial ring sorry wrong
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. D

    Fire damage after loft insulation installed

    Hi all, went to quote up a rewire on lighting circuit in a bungalow today. It turns out that they had new insulation laid just over 2 weeks ago. The insulators had left room around the light fittings (recessed 12v 50w halogens) but they totally covered up the transformers. After a quick look...
  3. I

    Vailiant solar thermal

    Hello peeps need some help I was sent today to install a solar thermal hot water system. I installed it but could not see how it would work. The one I have installed in every intruction talks of being connect to the boiler via eBUS but there is no boiler as heating is via a air heat source pump...
  4. K

    New consumer installed but failed inspection

    Hi all. Im new on here so please bare with. Changed a cu the other day and it failed on one dis circuit to the garage and lack of isolator's in kitchen and bathroom. Now ive always had the client agree on remedial works so have never had this problem before! He doesnt want to spend anymore...
  5. S

    Rcd Protection.

    I'll cut a long story short, I installed an in-line fan for a customer of mine about 6 months ago, i took a supply from the lighting circuit into a cupboard within the bathroom, where the customer wanted the isolator installed. The cable was clipped direct within the loft, then to a small length...
  6. G

    [unofficial] No FIT cut until 1st August, quarterly installation figures show

    I was going to post up my table showing the quarterly installations to date vs the trigger points, but it looks like a pain in the arse to do it, so please see all the details and analysis on my blog article instead > Next FIT cut postponed until 1st August 2013 < obviously it's unofficial...
  7. C

    RCD Tripping

    hi i have an old customer who's pv installation is tripping out when raining/wet. 16 x 245w Sharp panels with a Power-One PVI-3.6 TL inverter. The inverter is showing a current leakage from the panels which obviously increases when soaking. All mounting structure is bonded There is a 30mA RCD...
  8. A

    is rcd protection reqiured?

    I have installed a pull cord hunidistat fan in a bathroom. The property has no rcd protection, do I now need to install an rcbo? In the same house I have installed a similar fan in the kitchen powered from an existing unused sfcu do I also need to add an rcd to this circuit? Thanks in advance
    • ample current
    • Thread
    • great installed protection rcd
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. M

    Flat plate screwless sockets

    yesterday went to look at a kitchen that had been installed by a wren kitchen installer ,problem was there spark installed 25mm deep back boxes then half way thru squeezing the sockets and faceplates on realised the boxes were to small and left them all unfinished ......what a nightmare had to...
    • ml2spark
    • Thread
    • again boxes installed kitchen plate socket sockets
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. H

    Third Party installation connection

    Just on a job. Guy wants couple of sockets and lights in garage. There is already a SWA installed from hour to garage but not connected either side. Customer assures me qualified electrician buried it when the house was rewired a couple of years ago. Just done IR tests and all serms to be...
    • highspark
    • Thread
    • cable connection depth installation installed installer party third
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. M

    inverter & panels

    hi guys just bought 10 sanyo 240w panels and a fronius IG-TL 3.6 i know i should of bought more panels but didnt have any more money my questions are will i have enough power from the panels to run the inverter,im not too bothered if its not the best at the moment as i will be buying more...
  12. EoinConway

    Shower Priority Unit

    I've often wondered why these units don't seem to be popular in England/Scotland/Wales. They are a big big seller in the North and South of Ireland. Can you see any specific reason why they wouldn't be popular, would it be the cost or is it purely down to lack of knowledge that they're on the...
  13. P

    Pv tripping rcd

    Hello all, I have been to a property with a crabtree starbreaker board main switch is 80A 30ma rcd. The customer thought the dishwasher was tripping electrics I teste IR when I tested RCD it tripped on times half! I have ordered a new one but when the breaker is turned off for the PV the rcd no...
  14. E

    Heat Pump Installation? Anybody Installed?

    Just a quick question, has anybody installed a Heat Pump before if so how involved are they? Are there any pitfalls that could well be overlooked. Been asked by a client to complete the electrical install on a few of these things and with work as it is at the moment, its not something that can...
  15. robd

    Bonding installed, which cert to use?

    Afternoon all. Have recently installed bonding to water in each flat in a block of flats as part of some remedial work from an EICR. Need to give landlords some paperwork to say work is done, just wondered on your thoughts as to what to give to him. Seems a bit excessive to fill out a whole EIC...
  16. R

    what is the specification of rcd and based on what if i already have a mcb installed

    what is the specification of rcd and based on what if i already have a mcb installed
  17. H

    Anyone installed a DYGIZONE lighting control system?

    I have been called to a customers property and they have a controlled lighting detection system with PIR sensors and external lights. They are having problems with lights not staying on and flicking lights. They have two GJD DYGIZONE controllers in property and I have noticed both are operating...
  18. D

    Test certificate for new installation of SWA

    I recently installed a length of SWA. When testing and certifying, do I simply use a domestic electrical installation certificate and test at the start of the cable (at main CU) with the sub CU isolator off? Would I need to do each circuit on the sub CU also, or just one set of tests for the...
  19. M

    Tried, Installed and tested remote control dimmer

    As above, I have job coming up where the customer wants some Thorn Sienna dimmable fluorescents, i have been to the wholesalers and looked on web, what I could do with is someones first hand experience of a reliable remote controlled dimmer. I am not looking for photocell activated one, a...
  20. jengo22

    Last Man Out Switch

    Do any of you install last man out switches, I have been asked to price to install one in a shop refurbishment don’t know what the loading of the lighting circuits are until I survey the job. Do you normally install a contactor and switch at final door or are you aware of any premade units.

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