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    Calculating 3 phase current

    I understand that the formula to work out a 3 phase current is I= P/(1.732 * V * pf) I have a 3 PH+N water pump rated at 4kw, so I= 4000/ (1.732 x 400 x 0.8) I= 4000/554.24 I= 7.21 Amps per phase The problem I have is that the label on the pump control says that its rated current is...
  2. R

    fire rated spot in bathroom plz help

    Morning all I've turned up to a job this morning for a bathroom fitter and he's supplying the materials. There's an attic above with insulation and has supplied none fire rated spots. It is a existing I installation and all circuits already rcd protected. Can I legally use these non rated spots...
  3. rustynails

    ÉLAN-LED COB Reflector Fire Rated Downlights

    Hi all, Does anyone have any experience using these led downlights? They sound pretty good to me on paper. ELAN-LED COB Reflector Fire Rated Downlights - ELD ? Leading Lighting
  4. B

    User friendly GU10 fire rated downlights

    I have a shed load of GU10 fire rated downlights to wire in the next couple of weeks. Customer wants brushed chrome and will be fitting retro fit LED 5w bulbs. Which Make/model do you guys find are best for ease and speed of installation Some of the ones I have used before have been poor...
  5. T

    wanted ip rated low bay light fittings

    Hi, has anyone got any used IP rated low bays for use on a farm? Typical farmer - Tight
  6. Guitarist

    THIS is what happens when you exceed the rated wattage....

    Went to change a light fitting today for a couple who'd just moved in to their new house. The fitting was rated at 2 x 60w. The lamps actually in the fitting were 2 x 70w. I'm used to seeing ceiling-mounted fittings with a little heat damage, but this was scary. The timber it was mounted to...
  7. J

    LED fire rated downlighters - 12v or 230v?

    I apologise if this is a stupid question! What are the benefits of using 12v LED fire rated downlighters, over 230v LED fire rated downlighters? I assumed that this is more cost effective using 12v as although they are more expensive they last longer and use less power, correct? Can anyone...
  8. G

    100amp fuse 16mm tails

    can anyone tell me why some houses are fitted with 100amp fuses and only 16mm tails ? was this how they did it back in the day ?
  9. E

    Domestic CUs have built in wiring of 16mm2 but...

    ...what if you had a 100a cutout?! So for e.g your tails (consumer and dist.) are both 25mm2 and you have a cutout fuse that is 100a - technically the cutout fuse is the only thing protecting from itself to the bottom of your mcbs. Most consumer units have the "built in" cables that are 16mm2...
    • Eddiesparks
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    • built cables cutout domestic question rated tails wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. T

    transformer on outside socket

    just priced a job to do tommorow, it is an outside water feature and it has a transformer plug on the end. only just thought of this on returning home. Had planned a double ip rated socket to connect it too but don't think i would be able to close lid. anyone had this problem before?
    • thekingiam
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    • connect don't outside outside socket problem rated socket transformer
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. B

    Distribution board tails

    Hi all just a quick one may sound really stupid what is the name of the flexible meter tails inside a distribution board used to link busbar and main switch etc I need to purchase some in 6mm but can only find normal double insulated meter tails and was wondering what this cable is actually called?
    • brightspark2010
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    • board can't distribution distribution board links rated solid tails
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. H

    Has any one ever seen this before? Unknown Plug and Socket - 500V, 63/75A rated

    Has anyone got any info on this plug/socket make and brand? I;m just curious as i have not seen them before... one give away marking is that M type symbol that is on both plug and socket. Photo Album - Upload the image directly to the thread thanks for any help Charles.
    • hoiler3
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    • before plug rated socket sockets standard
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Luminous

    Fire rated downlights

    My customer, who has a lot of downlights (12v )throughout the house would like them all changing to mains led. I pulled a couple down to check the connection - JB in place so I could cost accordingly. I have noticed that all fittings including ones with habitable room above are not fire rated...
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    Rated people

    LOL !!!! https://tradesmen.ratedpeople.com/tradesman/job/1955389.xhtml - - - Updated - - - THIS IS THE JOB DESCRIBED In July 2014 I have the fantastic opportunity to go on a potentially life changing experience with World Challenge. A month long adventure, it includes a trek along the silk...
  15. P

    check a trade, rated people etc

    Hi all I have recently gone self employed and was thinking of joining up with one of the above. Does any body have any experience with these sites and if so how has it worked out for you with regards to getting jobs?
    • Paul117
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    • check depends found people rated today trade
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    Ip rated socket

    Hi does anyone know where I can get a white ip rated socket (must be white to blend with wall) cheers
  17. M

    Trust a Trader vs Rated People

    Has anyone out there subscribed to both and can offer any views and advise on Trust a Trader. I am registered with Rated People and all the short comings assosioated with them - there are loads of threads on this subject. I have recently made enquiries recently with Trust a Trader and first...
    • mamba
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    • before first people rated recently trade trader trust
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. D

    rated people

    Hi folks new to electricians forums , im self employed in scotland last 18 yrs, things went a bit quiet last couple of weeks as they sometimes do, a joiner colleugue had reccommended i try rated people for work, what a load of rubbish does anyone else have experience of this organization it...
  19. B

    Rated People etc any good or rip off ?

    What do people think of these ? Rated people seems to charge £40 +VAT per quarter and then £5 ish for a lead on a £100 job , and 2 other folk will be charged same too, id be interested if anyone found these schemes worthwhile ?
    • BrianDB9
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    • off people rated
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. M

    FIRE RATED DOWNLIGHTS vs CHEAP HAD IN ATTIC DOWNLIGHTS

    Hi All, Im doing a job for a friend of mine who has a raft of brand new gu10 downlights still in boxes which hes dug out of his loft. As a member of the Niceic, I have already mentioned that they could do with being fire rated. 12 of them are to be installed in a flat roof with no habitable...

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