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    UK Solar inverter problem?

    I'm hoping someone out there has come across this problem. Just had -8 days ago- a 6k solar panel system plus 4.8k battery pack installed. When the electrician left the batteries showed 20%full. Next few days inverter showed producing 30kwh but batteries did not charge. We normally use 8.5kwh...
  2. T

    Incoming tails problem, loss of power in apartment

    Looking for some help with this one. Had a call to an apartment today, reporting a loss of power. Got to the job and sure enough nothing on the incoming tails. Went to the meter cupboard where we have a 3 phase incomer, going to banks of BS5419 100a isolators, then to the meter, then to a DP...
  3. A

    The weirdest problem you have ever heard: slight input voltage increase seems to affect my pc performance drastically

    So for the longest time I had issues in this location while gaming. I am on a second pc build that exhibits the same weirdness that made me actually quit playing Fifa though I loved the game. To use a simple clear example of weird behaviour, a game like Rocket League (maybe some have heard of...
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    Multiple motion sensors for one lightning circuit problem

    Hey Guys! I have a little complex task. Its working overall, but i want to understand some strange acting of the motion sensors. Basically 3 lightning circuits to control with 4 motion sensors which are the same EGLO detect me 6. 1., The sensor 1 lets say M1 and the sensor 2, lets say M2...
  5. Spacebass

    Steca (Studer) XPC 2200-24 inverter problem.

    Firstly Thank You for the opportunity to join your forum. I have just bought a Steca (Studer) XPC 2200- 24 inverter second hand for my 24 volt solar system . When I wired it up and turned it on with AC in and out connected the AC present light was flashing which means suitable AC is not...
  6. U

    Problem with shower - MIRA Shower leaking

    Good afternoon guys, I was wondreing if anyone could help with the issue I have at home. I have a MIRA offset quadrant shower (built around 3/4 years ago approx), and I am having leakings (see attached the photos). I have tried to put some silicone several times but the water is still going...
  7. timhoward

    Problem circuit

    Thought I'd seek some advice on something has been frustrating, and the frustration may now be clouding judgement....! It was 30A rewirable fuse, 6mm T+E, at unknown point changing to 4mm SWA feeding CU in shed. At point of CU change I discovered one double socket and a FCU also fed 'somehow'...
  8. A

    Hot tub problem

    Hi guys my hot tub has been fine for the past year but now when the heater turns on it trips my guess is a faulty heater if this is not the case do you have any ideas what it is most likely to be ? Thanks
  9. P

    Earth leakage problem with Karcher pressure washer

    Hi all. Talented amateur here, stage electrician at school 1971 - 74 and have done much DIY electrical work iover the years, including central heating systems. I worked for several years for the residential division of Honeywell Control Systems and wrote many installation and user instructions...
  10. telectrix

    Currant Problem.

    last night 'er indoors tried to use the Smeg toaster. Click... RCD tripped. Got round to it this morning. Found a currant from a hot cross bun bridged across element and adjacent earthed metal. Removed currant and all fine. Obviously the currant, being moist, was capable of passing current in...
  11. J

    Troubleshooting Electrical Problem

    I recently moved to our new home. But I need to fix some issues before shifting. The main thing to do is replacing the electrical panel because the existing panel is very old. I asked my friends and colleagues. Yesterday, one of my friends told me it's better to hire a professional electrician...
  12. T

    Problem light fittings

    Hi I have an upstairs light fitting and a downstairs light fitting, hall and landing. Upstairs fitting switched on and off by landing switch and downstairs switch. Both fittings were removed for decorating. When upstairs fitting reconnected, only live neutral and earth, and downstairs fitting...
  13. S

    VW Tiguan electrical problem

    Hi, In need of any advice please electrical fault starting with rear parking sensor failing (dash states unavailable/dirty) Sensor is clean 12.3v on inspection of the battery at idle (ancillary equipment off). Due to low voltage my garage initially thought it was a faulty alternator so...
  14. M

    Really odd solar problem

    I have had a solar system for about 8 years and it's always worked perfectly well until a month or two ago. The electricity bill suddenly shot up and it turns out the reading on the inverter has shot up too. Around 3500 units produced by a 4kw system in winter. I'm assuming these two things are...
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    UK RCD Trip - insulation problem from too much load?

    Hi guys, first time poster, be easy! I'm caring for a friend and last night while sleeping on the sofa-bed an emergency system that had lost power was sending out a warning signal. Startling to say the least. The RCD had tripped and after some internet sleuthing I managed to isolate the...
  16. R

    UK Bathroom pull switch light problem please help !

    Hi I've been trying to fix my mother in laws pull switch bathroom light. Fixed my own a couple of times with no issues but when I installed this one and switched the power back on it didn't work. Its a Bencon pull switch bathroom ceiling light. The switch has screw in connectors inside with...
  17. B

    UK Fuse box problem

    Hi all, RCD1 (63A, 230V brand M2 model M263230) went down on my fuse box, the main switch is still on and so is RCD2. RCD1 controls the lights, central heating and half the plugs in my house. What puzzles me is that when I switch off all the individual circuits breakers on RCD1, I still can't...
  18. V

    Extension socket exploded, problem with extension block or main wiring?

    I have a 4 socket extension block plugged in, in my bedroom. Just plugged genuine iPhone charger into it and instantly loud bang and the socket + charger burnt out. Although no damage at the wall socket. I assume this is just a problem with the extension and not the wall / main wiring? Just need...
  19. A

    House entry problem

    I am being a little cheeky and posting a question which is not strictly electrical (in fact not at all electrical) but which I am sure you knowledgeable people can answer. We live on a clifftop by the sea so everything comes with salt, including orange car brake disks most mornings. We are close...
  20. N

    Quinetic switch problem questions

    Hello Please help me to understand more about the kinetic switch! i have 6 quinetic wifi wireless receiver for dimmer switch (1AMP)and 3- 2 gang switch(QU WS2W)DIMMABLE QUINETIC WIRELESS SWITCH i have some problem with the quinetic wifi wireless switch and receivers! 1.when i try to pair the...

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