HI Guys,
Hopefully someone here might be able to offer a plausible answer to my question because my electricity provider certainly can't.
I had a smart meter installed last March. Analysis of the data shows that we are using, on average, virtually the same number of units between 00:00 and...
I have applied for a 15kva single phase supply on my site. There is a 11kV 3 phase service in the verge.
The soil is light/sandy with crops/grass.
Western Power have quoted £27,000 for a pole mounted transformer installation saying that I need to dig 135m for 3x70mm2 earth for the 11kV and 120m...
I have to say thanks for your patience during this forum upgrade lark. Out of the three forums, you've kicked off the least lol
I know it's weird when buttons move, colours change, font sizes change.
And also bigger changes such as tags being removed and / or added.
And then me just storming...
Derailed another thread with AFDDs, so I am starting this one. I will simply say that UK RCDs and MCBs provide arc fault protection as is. UL not only knows that, but extensively researched UK power systems in an effort to emulate the very same concept 40 years. One the simply fact (growing...
I work for an FM company, we’ve just taken on a brand new refitted and rewired premises.
There is a 3phase DB supplying sockets into which there were loads of electronic equipment which has suffered multiple failures. The DB is supplied via 4pole contactor which is switching the Neutral. It’s a...
Hi all,
This morning I visited a new client who needs me to find out why there bills are so high.
At the moment I can only give a quick rundown of the installation as it was just a general chit chat about the issue. I will be going back to do some proper investigation in a week or so.
This is an...
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I'd just like to say a massive thank you to Andy78 for his help yesterday, he is a top bloke.
Despite the best efforts of the weather we got it set up in good time and pulled off a clean and safe display :)
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Hi guys,
im in doing a rewire in an old listed building sitting on 7 acres of land. About 190 meters away at the end of the garden they are going to put a temple type of pavilion so the daughter can get married there next year. Now of course they've decided they want lighting there. They're...
Has Alec Salmond today scored a MASSIVE own goal this morning, by claiming next weeks vote for the Scots, is going to be like the first vote South Africa had after the end of Aparthide.
All I can say to Alec Salmond - got back under the stone you crawled out from you ARROGANT WXNKER.
I am...
Hi Guys
Just signed up to the forum to get a bit of advice on a problem I have with my electric meter (pay as you go/ keycard). I say problem however it's actually NOT. Until I end up receiving a HUGE bill.
It started about a year and a half ago. One day I topped up my key card as usual after...
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Darwin has closed down due to a failure of the only remaining large power transformer a 300MVA English Electric unit exploding in flames after being forced to pass almost 900MVA for three months after the garbage german transformers 2 300MVa units of half the size dropped like flies due to A/C...
Afternoon.
Ive just finished testing a very large industrial installation, made up of 5 units, and have come across various problems whilst there, and even more whilst filling in the form on the computer.
I am 2330, 2392, 2391 and 17th update qualified so yes I know what Im talking about and...
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A new draft version of the G83/2 regulations has been released for consultation including major changes to the rules about when advance permission is needed for connecting a solar PV system to the grid. These changes have massive implications for the industry as a whole, but particularly for...
Hiya,
Was looking at a few training sites to take my 2391, came across this website which lists ALOT of electrical training course websites, thought i'd share it with ya ;)
Electrician Course Centres In The UK | TradeCourses.co.uk
regards Lukescotty
a customer has asked us to wire up a caravan park thats he's building on some of his land but we're struggling to decide on the size of the sub main to power it all.
he has 2 fields which will each have 20 caravans in them. The plan is to supply a busbar chamber in a mains room at the start of...
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You could not make this stuff up, we do indeed live in interesting times.
"He is the climate change minister who pledged to ‘lead by example’ in the fight against global warming.
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It is my sad duty to report that earlier today whilst filling out those dreaded certificates,I got up from the chair and started to take a full on side step and realised as I hit the floor that my foot had gone dead and caused me to crumble to the floor badly damaging something on the side of...
I would like to say thank you to all those who have posted in these forums. It has been a valuable learning resource and has enabled me to get straight distinctions for my c&g 2330 level 3. So once again thank you :smile:
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