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    Looking for solar install team contractors

    If you're looking for some extra installation work, we are looking for some contractors. We are currently looking for a solar PV installation team to complete residential (4KW max.) solar installations in the west midlands area. The installers must be MCS registered and have installed solar...
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    All types of led lighting

    As requested, discuss .......
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    Is 20A double pole switch sufficient for total load rating of two ovens?

    Hi there, I'm installing two ovens, each with a total load rating of 3.5kW. (see details of oven here). The kitchen already has a 20A double pole switch and a 45A dual outlet plate. Is the switch sufficient because I've calculated that the current is likely to exceed 20A? However, I'm not sure...
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    Megger ppk 210

    For Sale Megger part p kit. This consists of seperate test units to conduct Live and Dead testing. LRCD210 Loop and RCD Tester & MIT310 Insulation and Continuity Tester It has never been used and is being sold 'as new' condition. The unit is over 12 months old so it will...
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    How to properly test an RCD

    .....and there's plenty of humour on this thread Ben, forget your multifunction tester when it comes to RCD's. Use your multi meter, push the RCD button, and check that both poles have opened, and check the type and rating of the RCD. Job done, Regs complied with. The only truly useful...
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    BS EN 61243-3 2010 Voltage Indicators

    Might be panicking a bit here but, have been looking at getting a proving unit and noticed a few Martindale packages come with the voltage indicator and they have this message in the write-up which states ; Martindale VI13800 Voltage Indicator The new VI13800 is identical to the industry...
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    3 phase isolation

    I am currently on a nc electrical course i am struggling with the 10 steps required to perform a safe isolation can anyone help with any links or suggestions? I get so far E - L1 L2 L3, N - L1 L2 L3, L1 then what?
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    • 3 phase arial earth isolation other phase
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Amtech and Fault Current and Discrimination

    Hi All, Having done my model for Amtech LV. I have noted that when Descriminating between two breakers the Pscc is taken at the load end of the circuit when analyazing discrimination between breakers. Example being:- The discrimination limit between upstream device Q1 and downstream device...
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    Reverse Engineering

    I am trying to do a bit of reverse engineering and work outhow the socket outlets on my newly purchased bungalow are installed. Here are some facts: For the circuit in question the CU has two 2.5mm T&E cables connected to a 32A MCB. There are 19 socket outlets (SO) on the circuit in...
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    New Zealand SELV and Voltage drop

    I have been asked by the R&D team in the office to find out if it complies with BS7671 if we supply upto a 500W load at a distance of upto 50m (loads of upto 40w every meter - adding upto 500w), supplied by a 50v D.C. Transformer. Situation Each load requires 36v D.C. Each load will be fitted...
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    Security Roller Shutter doors on 1300VA UPS

    Hello, I have been asked by a customer to provide a backup power supply for his roller shutter doors that protect his property. The motors that supply the shutter doors are a maximum 600W 230V AC (2.6A or 600VA) I have never been asked to provide a UPS for anything motor related. The need...
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    • arial doors power roller security shutter ups
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    PV 6KW domestic

    I have a 4KW Canadian Solar with a 3.8 centrosolar inverter. I managed to install it mid Feb'12 just as the 43p rate was coming to an end. So if I wanted to extend to 6KW (ignoring the DNO point for a sec) I have few questions I keep getting varied answers to - what rate would I get on existing...
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    Which Megger MFT 1710 deal should I get?

    Hi all, These 3 deals look good, but which free accessory deal should I get? Which do you think is better value/more useful? 1. MFT with FREE CalBox Calibration Checker (Test-meter) 2. MFT1710 with FREE Martindale Two Pole Voltage Indicator and FREE Martindale R2 Socket Adaptor 3. MFT1710...
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    Voltimum Q&A section

    I can't fathom out why this answer has been given on Volitmum Q&As Q & A of the Day – What fused connection units to use for these fan-heaters? - Voltimum UK - Electrical Installation Products and Contracting I would have thought that as long as he uses 4mm cable, and the cable fits into the...
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    Scam warning

    Trading Standards would like to warn motorists of a roadside scam reported to Cheshire Police. Drivers have been flagged down by men from a supposedly broken down car. They have either asked the victims for cash so that they can buy fuel or pay for taxi fare. The males have also offered...
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    [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...
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    EICR help.

    Hi. I have an upcoming EICR on a 3P dis. board which is situated in quite a bad place...I would say there is no access to it 80% of the time, as there are pallets stacked in front of it. Would this constitute a C2 or C3?
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    Diogram for 10 panels.

    Hi every one, Wondering is anyone can help me with regard to this diagram please see picture attached. How that looking to you, can I connect 10 X 250w panels in one array on one string this way? Thank you
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    power probe 3 for sale

    this is brand new bought last week of snap on for £157 not used once got laid of from work and need the cash so open to offers Power Probe III PP319FTC Kit in Case With the press of a switch you'll have an instant hot lead or ground lead. Use the hot lead and ground lead simultaneously to...
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    power probe 3 for sale

    this is brand new bought last week of snap on for £157 not used once got laid of from work and need the cash so open to offers Power Probe III PP319FTC Kit in Case With the press of a switch you'll have an instant hot lead or ground lead. Use the hot lead and ground lead simultaneously to...

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