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  1. G

    Possible to install 32amp socket in residential fuse box?

    I’m looking at renting an office space and I am trying to establish whether I can use my equipment in there. I have a machine that runs on a blue 32amp commando plug. I’ve checked the power requirements for the machine and it’s 25amps with a max consumption of 6000Kw. The office I’m looking at...
  2. BeeJay2

    Possible Freezer problem?

    Hello all, Our Fridgemaster MTRZ110 freezer is, I think, playing silly bu??gers. Certain foods freeze as expected, ie rock solid, others not so. In all my years I've never known a freezer to fail, (there's always time though) But, as above, it's working fine except on the odd item, ie pre-packed...
  3. P

    Smart electric meter in Los Angeles recording very high reading/ LED lights possible issue?

    Hello, I created this account as I have ran into a huge issue with my electric bill. I have been living at my house for 1 year right now. Every 2 months I have been paying anywhere between $60-$80 for my bill. I opened my bill today and it has jumped for $650 for this cycle. After calling...
    • Paul002525
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. J

    Countrywide Repairs Agency - Possible Scam?

    Afternoon, i've just been contacted by Countrywide Repairs, they're offering a contract of 350 EICR's in my area to be completed within a year. My worry is there is a contract fee of £3500. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
  5. G

    Recomendations and possible Causes

    Greetings, I know i have a real problem here but would like others to comment on what could cause this to happen. I have attic wiring that has heated and split. It is old 2/14 wire that is plastic exterior with all wire wrapped in paper. The wire seems to have heated enough to blacken the...
  6. S

    Equestrian lighting possible issues under fault condition.

    Hi all. I’ve been asked to light a menagerie. I will have to take a sub main from a nearby chicken shed to a point near the entrance where I will distribute from. It will be tt’d at this point and I am able to get the rod a good 8 m from where any horsey traffic may pass. My problem is the...
  7. G

    Is this possible to do safely?

    Trying to install a stove in my garage to use only the oven portion for small powder coating projects. I have a Nema 6-30 outlet on a 30amp breaker already in the garage. I know a stove should be on a 40-50Amp breaker but I understand that would be needed if the oven and all elements were...
  8. M

    Latching relay chattering.

    Can you supply a latching coil through it's own set of NC contacts? Or would it try to drop out as soon as it tries to pull in.
  9. C

    Wiring led light and disconnecting sensor and emergency light if possible?

    Wiring led light straight to switch use only disconnecting sensor switch please? need advise to wire this light as per pictures attached. There are 4 in cables not sure how to do it? Please see other pictures and let me know what I can do please Thanks
  10. telectrix

    Electrician Jobs Possible Job , Northwich, Cheshire.

    I am in the process of quoting a job - partial rewire of 2 flats. Just awaiting plans. If I get it, will need a sparks cps member preferably) and a mate to work with me . the premises are empty and virtually gutted. anybody up for this pm me some idea of your hourly rates.
  11. needanotherjob

    Is it worth it or even possible to set up as an EV charge point installer?

    Looking for some candid advice. Covid has left my industry in tatters, I'm an Airline pilot. I still have a job, just, but for how much longer? I'm keen to get ahead of being skint and jobless and retrain/refresh my knowledge etc. Before pilot, I spent some time fitting kitchens and...
  12. JayKay70

    Is this possible

    Hi all, I am looking to replace my solar lights with electric lights and was wondering if the following pictures is possible? Basically i want to daisy chain the new lights starting from the far left light and end on the far right light (total of 12 lights) and then into a box that is inside...
  13. N

    IS this legal? Possible rogue tradesmen

    When I first moved into my apartment I had an "electrician" (unsure re his qualifications) add a 2 pronged power outlet to our lounge for our TV (no high wattage items) Instead of running new wiring from the fuse box he used the "old" wires from the socket where we previously had an electric...
  14. M

    Possible causes for these I-V curve's

    Tested 2 strings today (twice) & each time string 1 had poor fill factor. Any ideas what may be the cause of this type of result?
  15. BlueRaja

    How is it possible for a GFCI cord to fail in one outlet but not another?

    I have an outdoor electrical subpanel with a nearby outlet. We've plugged an extension cord with a built-in GFCI into it , but the GFCI trips every time, with any device plugged in. When we plug the same GFCI/device into a different outlet near the house, it works fine. We've replaced the...
  16. P

    Is it possible to a squeeze a lighting RCD onto this old MK Consumer unit ?

    Hi Everyone, The CU is c.2006 and I was hoping NOT to have to pay for a new metal CU with all new MCBs, RCDs etc. There seems to be a lot of debate about whether my lighting circuit at position 7 requires an RCD but if it does can anyone figure out a way of using the existing CU - the space at...
  17. J

    Possible dodgy oven wiring discovered

    I've moved house and have had a full re-wire and new kitchen fitted in Nov 2020, incl a new electric oven and gas hob. The oven is a Bosch HBG675BS1B. We only actually moved into the properly on 21st Dec. On 23rd Dec (not good timing!) the oven stopped functioning and would not power on. The...
  18. P

    UK Is it possible to use 1 switch to control dimmable LEDs as well as a ceiling fan and non-dimmable strip LEDs?

    Is it possible to use 1 switch to control dimmable LEDs as well as a ceiling fan and non-dimmable strip LEDs?
  19. G

    Is it possible to wire two power sources to one three position switch

    I would like to know if it's possible to wire two power sources to one three position switch with six pins, this is for my foot's well lights in my car the problem I have is the original lights I have wired them to switch off when the car is running and I would like them to stay on so I was...
  20. S

    Hello everyone and a bit of reassurance if possible

    Hi all, nice to be here, I’m a toolmaker but trade more accustomed to building aircraft tooling. However in more recent years my job has included electrical and pneumatic work. I’ve always enjoyed diy and with lockdown and looking to make some improvements. I am wanting to put a loft light up...

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