expansion

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    How to calculate site load and availability for expansion?

    I have been tasked with seeing if a site is capable of accommodating a large new installation. I have done some working out but I'm not sure if I am going down the right lines, as this is not my area of expertise. The site has a main fused switch disconnector on the main incoming supply...
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    USA Sub Panel Common Bus Bar Expansion

    Good day! I have a 200 AMP service with the main shut off installed outside. From there, 60 AMP line to hot tub, separate main feed to what is now my "sub panel" ( main box) in my basement. My dilemma is that my common bus bar is full. As it is now a sub panel, I cannot place any commons onto...
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    Heathrow expansion .......................

    Today near me was a open session for locals to see some of the plans for the proposed 3rd runway at Heathrow .................. like it or not I think it needs to happen, along with a 2nd runway at Gatwick I went along to understand what they are planning by way of infrastructure changes for...
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    Garage expansion / MCB rating

    I've just moved into a virtually new home with detached double garage and has the original install as supplied. I need to add a lot of light internally in the garage…..something like 12x58w tubes. I also would like to add 2-4x double sockets around the space. The current setup has 2.5mm T&E...
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    Galv conduit

    Not something we normally get involved in installing, but, we have a long straight run of galv conduit to install (approx) 60 mtrs. Would this require any sort of expansion joint?
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    Hyundai Panel expansion gap?

    I have not yet discovered in any of the manufacturers data a specific expansion gap between panels. Any input on this to give a newbie a break Please.
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    outside lighting in plastic conduit

    Hi just wanting some advice regarding some lighting I will be doing in plastic 20mm tube, I will be installing a high power led pir security light which come with a flex, I would like to know which is the best waterproof box to connect the cables via a shroud into and where to get this I would...
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    PVC Conduit-Sealant Lubricant for expansion Joints

    Does anybody know or recommend an easily obtainable product that would be suitable for the expansion side of a pvc expansion coupler. Normally I have installed conduit with bends which have accommodated expansion but I have two long straight runs on my next install and although it is suggested...
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    Help in expansion!

    Hi everyone! I am so glad to find this forum. Seems like a gold mine of knowledge in electricals! I have a query and am not sure where it fits right but I am sure you guys can help. We're in India. My father is running a company that manufactures electrical goods like DOL starters, Contactors...
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    Internal to External PVC Conduit

    Hi all, Some help is required, I am currently trying to run network + 12v cable out to my dog kennels (for cctv cameras) and have a slight problem working out how the conduit should be installed correctly. The run is only short but the cables must exit mid way up and in the middle of an...
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    FIT rate for multiple installs/system expansion

    Hi I just need to get this clear in my head..... 1) Customer has 4kW system installed.....getting 43.3p (or whatever rate is now). Feed goes to domestic MPAN. 2) Customer wants another 10kW system installed on same 'site'.....by OfGem's definition. Different MPAN. EPC not required as second...
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    pvc conduit need to be glued

    hi do short runs of pvc conduit less than a meter between boxes securly saddle clipped, is it a must that they need to be glued ??
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    Cat5, 5e, or Cat6 cable for BT, network and future expansion?

    Hi, Have a full rewire coming up. Will also be cabling for satellite/tv around the house. Additionally, would like to drop cat5 (or should this be cat5e, or cat6?) to every room for future use:- phone lines, computer network and HDMI spring to mind. The latter will, I think, require some...
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    future expansion in new D/B

    Hi everyone, I had a call today about a board I changed lasted year with a 100amp main switch and individual RCBO'S. At the time I did this work it was my intention to leave one spare way for future expansion, which was fine until I found that the up and down ring circuits both had spurs in them...

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