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The unit we are working at, has a 3phase proteus (yuk!) DB at the front of the unit.
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Does anyone out there know, when the major material changes in Uk electrical installations took place, i.e:
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From the theory, to work out the amperage of a single phase system, you divide the power (P) by the voltage (V) as from the PVI triangle...
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Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a Finder 55.34 Relay?
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I need to extend a light cable and extend a socket cable and also bury them in walls (plaster over) how do i do this properly?
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will part p ever be effective while we have the likes of b and q selling consumer units and anything ellse you need to rewire your house,:rolleyes:
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