I usually install dual RCD consumer units rather than RCBO boards due to cost, however with the cost of RCBO's coming down I have started fitting consumer units with RCBO's.
On an installation with TT as it's means of earthing I would always replace the main switch of the dual RCD consumer unit...
over the years I see this on a few occasions in kitchen where an arc strike is on the front face place in kitchens.
Is there some strange science behind why this may be?
Does such a thing exist? Instead of the cable coming out the back of the plug, it comes out the front? Basically I have a wall socket and need to run an extension lead vertically up, as I HATE unsightly cables I want to try and do it neatly but of course a normal plug would need to run the cable...
Hi, I've just moved to a ground floor flat and my mains fuse box/circuit breaker box, which ever it's called, is right behind my front door at the top. I moved into the property as it is supposed to be adapted for disabled access as I have a medical condition but the wiring was done before I got...
I want to wire the "typical" up/down lights half way up the front of a house to light it up in several places. The house is going to be fully K Rendered after wiring it.
1. Can I run the wires across the walls down the front of the house as it is going to be rendered and these cables wont be...
i have a 2012 Toyota Camry that was involved in a front end collision. When I got it the headlights worked fine, and the only thing I can think I may have done was at one time I removed a few ground wires, but they have been replaced now.
Now, the headlights are stuck on no matter what as long...
Front wheel drive Vectra must have over compensated when he lost the front to be able to throw out the rear end on a FWD car, me 4WD and on winter tyres..........
Now the joys of dealing with the insurance.........
Oh and he's private hire he'll be screwed at renewal time........
Builder started scraping the vegetation off my front garden last week. Bang! Power cable no more than about 30-40mm under soil. Interesting watching the DNO guys come out and fix live. Very efficient
Hi attached picture shows a 1975 wylex consumer board in a flat we are in process of buying. Doing a bit of research whilst waiting for the paperwork to get sorted.
Found plenty of information on how to add a new skeleton board in and quite a few pictures of same old board. but none so far with...
What are peoples views/practice on a double pole RCBO board for a TT installation. Do you install an up front time delay RCD separate to CU or in place of main switch, in my example the tails less than 1m? Got my head in the book but am none the wiser. Cannot see the wisdom of protecting the...
Hi All,
I would like advice with regards to documenting an Installation.
Its basically in a mansion which has a plant room (basement), GF, 1st Floor 2nd Floor.
Each floor Has a DB and either 1 0r 2 Lutron Panels all of which are fed individually from the Main panel for the property in the...
Obviously at least a C3, but is it a C2?
Front door opens into tiny hallway, not much more than 1m square with the stairs going straight up virtually in line with front door, approx. 300mm offset to right.
Above you as you enter is a 16th edition insulated CU, tight against the ceiling and...
Morning All
Have a Client that are refitting their shop front.
Come to a dead end on lighting requirements. I've tried Collinwood, Aurora and Ansell so far.
What we're after is an IP rated RGB LED spot light with low beam angle. No more than 15degree and around 15watts should do it?
Hope...
After talking to someone who's Rcd failed them recently during a regular test it got me thinking.
I have a TT system and regularly test my rcd however if it failed to operate during a phase to earth fault then there is no backup.
I considered upgrading the consumer unit and adding rcbos but...
Hi all,
Can anyone clarify whether it is O.k to remove a 100mA type s (time delay) Rcd which is upfront of a ammendment 3 splt load 30mA Rcd protected db, and replace it with a isolator? I can't seem to find a reference in the regs book. Any help would be great.
Thanks.
Evening all. On a job today i've cracked the front of the customers consumer unit because some muppet has put an overly deep MCB in which clashes with the front cover. I hadn't noticed initially as they had obviously not tightened the screws fully previously. I was putting the cover back on...
Vent-Axia bathroom fan with timer, £49.79 (screwfix)
Manrose bathroom fan with timer, £19.99 (screwfix)
Both 100mm, different front grills.
Go for the Vent-Axia tried and trusted for zillions of years, after all they have the name!
Errr, nope all that's different is the front cover, exact...
My rear wiper on my Ibiza Mk3 comes on all by itself and stays on all the time even when the switch is off but then sometimes will stop for a while then a little bit down the road will start off again on its own. Sometimes the front wipers will work on their own as well with the wiper switch...
I'm looking at getting a new composite front door and a double glazed fan light above. Basic accessories, door knocker, spy hole etc.
Anyone got any idea what I should be paying to get something decent fitted?
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