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    New solar installation - cable sizing and no cables for battery installation...

    So, I already have solar (an older FITS installation) and it's been particularly successful so I want to extend this. I'd like to do two things at this point. 1) Add more panels in a couple of locations. 2) Add battery storage to provide some backup (power regularly drops for us) but mainly to...
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    Advice needed on damaged cable

    Hi guys, some advice on the damaged cable on the picture posted would be greatly appreciated. I want to know the factors on how a wire can get exposed like this? How can one make it safe and other information like how old the wire looks? Thank you
  3. R

    Lighting cable through mdf

    I am making a lamp and I need to run the live, earth and neutral wires through a hole in 25mm mdf. The outer sheath is removed due to a switch. Everything works until the wires go through the mdf. Then the live has no current. The hole is about 6mm diameter. What's happening? Thanks.
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    Wago for extending 10mm cable

    Wondering if there is a maintenance free wago for extending 10mm cables? Tried searching and couldn’t find anything. I prefer a wago to a through crimp
  5. S

    How to hide too much cable under a ceiling light rose

    We’ve removed a strip light from the kitchen and discovered loads of cable behind it. Loops from different plugs and switches so it can’t be removed. It was easily hidden in the big light but ive bought a light with 3 spots on a pole and the rose bit is pretty shallow. the wires can’t be pushed...
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    13amp or 40amp socket for EV charger whilst using an extension cable.

    I am looking for advice on getting an upgraded 25 meter extension cable from my office into my car park to charge my EV from an IP66 rated socket, from a standard Tesla 3 pin plug - plug in charger. I know not to use normal off the shelf extension cables as they're naff, melt and are a fire...
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    Help with cable calculation please

    Hi Help please with the adiabatic I am doing a small design for my course and I can't figure it out. Any advice will be appreciated. Ring Final Ib: 30A In: 32A It: 20A Iz: 21A 2.5T&E method 100 V: 229V Ze- 0.22 Ohm L: 26m So r1+r2 = 19.51*26*1.2/1000=0.6 Ohm. R1+R2 = 0.6/4 = 0.15ohm...
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    Sufficient cable to change outlet

    Is there enough cable in a 3 pin socket box to change the socket to a freestanding cooker outlet. The cable is on it's own 32 amp circuit and is adequate for a freestanding cooker. I was originally going to have a gas hob and electric oven. I would post a photo, but the thread doesn't allow. Too...
  9. R

    Radiator power cable.

    Hi, is it acceptable to extend the power cable to a wall radiator as in the attached picture. The cable was contained within plastic conduit.
  10. T

    Cast Resin Cable Joint Sealing

    Hi, we need to joint several 95mm² 4 core SWA cables, the joints kit are Prysmian JST Low Voltage Universal Cable Joints and are supplied with everything excluding the connector. Our previous jointer used a red coloured putty, supplied in a bag of approximately 5kgs, to seal the ends of the...
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    HMDI Cable Connector Replacement

    Hi All, We've recently moved to a new build where the HMDI cable for the TV etc. are pre-fitted in the cavity of the wall. One end of the HMDI cable if damaged. I've tried taping a new HMDI cable to trying to pull it through the wall without luck... so short of removing the wallpaper and...
  12. sythai

    CT Cable.... run in with 230v ?!

    Hi Guys Got little bit of situation, hopefully someone can advise please..... Got an EV charger going in, groundworker has only run x1 duct. Did ask for x2 (power + data.) I've brought my SWA cable already otherwise could have run in ev-ultra cable (not used this type yet.) Question is what...
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    Induced voltage on twin and earth cable

    Why would I be getting 94v between cpc of twin and earth terminal at DB? Connected into rcbo with the other end 3 cores separated, nothing connected.
  14. D

    Cable size for 9kW shower

    Hi, Same project as detailed in my other post (I want to run shower cables to the CU whilst the kitchen ceiling is disturbed). I'm going to install a 9kW shower, cable length will be 12m max from CU to shower switch. Cables will run in the cavity between between floors (between floor joists)...
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    Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long

    1 out of 3 electricians told that 0.75 has to be replaced : Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long. Sorry reposting in DIY section, because I’m being moderated in pro section. Only posting there because I don’t get many replies in here. Regular CU with 2...
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    Cable sizes for fan oven and induction hob

    Hi all, looking for some clarification on MCB and cable sizes I need to run for a new kitchen. Cables will run through a combination of uninsulated platerboard ceiling, down the wall behind dot n dab plasterboard and in enclosed plaster where channels are repaired. The online cable size...
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    Bend 90°?: 1.33" thick power cable with 7" length from wall?

    Hello. Is it allowed to turn a 1.3" (34mm) thick 4-core (neutral and 3 phase) cable that is 7" (18cm) long, including outer insulation, at the exit from the wall by 90° like a clock hand? If the insulations are too stiff, I could heat the piece of cable with a hair dryer. This black cable is...
  18. R

    Supply Cable Location

    the electric supply cable to my property is fixed to an external wall and is with touching distance from an open window. Is there a minimum safety distance requirement or is this ok? Thanks for any advice
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    What kind of cable to run 400 amp residential service 625 feet

    Hello Everyone, I am building a new home in Illinois and will be running 400 amp service from the street where the main ComEd electrical line is located to my house. Here is the problem, or at least what im worried about, the house is over 600' from the main ComEd line. My question is, what...
  20. S

    SWA/SY cable in a fibre duct

    OK. I can already feel the eyes rolling I am working in a yard where we are having trouble with vandalism. There is absolutely no way of getting a cable (easily) down the to front gate, as the perimeter is hedging and the car park is concreted entirely. The ONLY duct to the gate from the...

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