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  1. T

    Short in socket - why/how?

    Hi. I'm in the process of getting my qualifications and am taking on some small jobs for family to try and get some experience in. Today I was looking at a socket on a final ring circuit. The house was built in the 80s and the socket is almost certainly original to then. There were 3 cables...
  2. M

    About ibew interview

    If my ibew interview was short does it mean i have improved chances of getting in?
  3. M

    IR short, only when cable connected?

    So was on a call out today and cooker circuit kept tripping the RCD. Disconnected at the board and at the cooker switch and IR’d the cable and received the following readings: L-E: 200 L-N: 999 N-E: 999 Everything’s good, reconnected at the board and re-tested the cable going back to the board...
  4. P

    Short circuiting dough mixer

    Hi, I’ve got a brand new dough mixer which won’t work. Out of the box it just popped when switched on and tripped the power in my shop. Using a voltage pen I’ve detected that there’s power getting into the circuit board but not out. Noticed the fuse in the board was gone so replaced it and when...
  5. D

    I need to move a double plug forward to allow for tiles but wires are too short

    Hi all , I know that you are allowed to do like for like in your own home Ie change a wall light etc. I have an issue with one double plug thats on a ring main. The wires are very short and after tiler tiled the wall I can not get plug back on as the wires are now too short. Ive been told to...
  6. D

    T8 Fixture Hot, Ground or Short issue?

    Info: Located in US I have a 48” T8 fixture that I recently added LED’s by removing the ballast and wiring directly. After doing so when hanging the fixture with the chain, after plugging it in to turn it on I got a small shock from the chain. Full disclosure, I do have some...
  7. king185

    Continuity / Ohms testing help / Short ?

    Hi, I would love some help understanding an issue I’m having on a 16mm SWA cable running from the CU in my house to the CU in the shed. I believe there is a problem with the cable (possibly between E and N), and I have used a multi-meter to do some checks on the CU (shed side) and below you will...
  8. T

    help with short? on panel??

    Can anyone tell me what is going on here? This is a Phono Solar panel, 8 1/2 years old, 10 year warranty. I called installer and he gave me the "well we'll have to come out and see it and test it" after saying in an email it was broken................??
  9. kassem999999999

    can all car modules cause a short circuit? test light stays on unless i unplug every single module?

    can every single car module cause a short circuit? my test light stays on between batt and terminal unless i unplug every single module? any advice?
  10. S

    How to co-ordinate circuit breakers trip for overload and short circuit?

    Can 50A B type circuit breaker be coordinated with upstream 50A C type circuit breaker to trip earlier on shorts and current overloads?
    • SparkyAus
    • Thread
    • ausie elec breakers circuit circuit breakers overload short short circuit shorts trip
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  11. B

    Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long

    1 out of 3 electricians told that 0.75 has to be replaced : Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long. Sorry reposting in DIY section, because I’m being moderated in pro section. Only posting there because I don’t get many replies in here. Regular CU with 2...
  12. B

    L-N short circuit MCB not tripping

    Hi all, I’m hoping you can shed some light on a problem I found. Please be gentle, I’m an industrial spark, not a domestic spark. I’ve been asked to look at a family members electrics as they are renovating a room. A cowboy spark has been in and messed the job up. I was asked to come in and...
  13. Jhon M

    Non-adiabatic short circuit current for cable screen/sheath BS 7454

    Hello all, I have a question please concerning the calculation of the non-adiabatic factor for screen/sheath with a case that is not mentioned clearly in BS 7454 If we have a cable with below construction: CU/SC/XLPE/SC/CU WIRES/LEAD/PE outer sheath As per BS 7454 paragraph 6, the formula...
  14. Daniel DD

    Surge Arrester Installation and External Short Circuit Protection Device

    BACKGROUND I live in a small town where it is difficult to find ceritified electricians. In fact, electrician certification is not common for residential installations. I did find some experienced electricians but I don't think they are certified and know best practices in the installation. I...
    • Daniel DD
    • Thread
    • circuit circuit protection device external installation protection short short circuit spd consumer unit surge surge protection voltage drop
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. happysteve

    RCBO energised despite N-E short... until the power was cycled...

    The bit where I cut to the chase is in bold below if you can't be bothered with the back story. Changing MCB in main house DB for garage supply, so turned off at main switch. Contactum metal DB (about 4 years old), 2x MCBs for existing feeds to sub boards, the rest RCBOs (full height, single...
  16. S

    Move Outlet in Bathroom with Short Cable

    I am moving an outlet in my bathroom. The original outlet is where we would like to put a vanity mirror. These outlets are located above the vanity. The faucet is about 6 inches to the right of these photos. The cable comes from above and is not long enough to reach the new preferred outlet...
  17. E

    I thought short courses were fine. Just done a week on site. Now i think they're not fit for purpose.

    This might be long so feel free to grab a brew. So, as some of you may know, i'm a 34 year old who has been dying to get into the industry. I have fought for years to get someone to take me on and have been unsuccessful despite having a background in construction (I can basically build a whole...
  18. A

    Old Drill Press electrical help for DIYer, replacing cord caused short in outlet

    Hello all! So as the title says and as the pictures will demonstrate, I have received a very old drill press. However, the cord was absolutely destroyed and needed to be replaced. I had no experience doing this, but followed along with YT videos and was able to replace all the wires, and added a...
  19. J

    Simmerstat Short Life?

    I have a Belling Kensington Model 444447107 Electric Cooker which was installed in 2008. Two of the "plates" are used predominantly. I have to replace the simmerstats on these two regularly at 2 year intervals, each. I was a bit curious as to the failure cause as they always fail in the full...
  20. F

    Where do you stand on short notice cancellations?

    So I'm due to do a job on Wednesday which has now been cancelled. I should be able to get another job arranged by the end of the day, that said I'm tempted to stick in an invoice for maybe half a days labour, just on the principle that I could feasably have nothing else to do on that day and be...

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