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EF: Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances?
Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double...
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GFCI in bathroom was not working - DIYer I’m trying to replace a gfci outlet which does not work in a bathroom at a relatives house which was just purchased. Circuit checker shows no power and no little green light. I checked the breaker, all ON. Switched breakers off then back to on. Still no...
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EF: Ctec fire alarm not lit up at all
Ctec fire alarm not lit up at all Hi, I have a ctec fire alarm, I think it's bi wire. There are no lights apart from the one on the power supply. I'm puzzled as it seems it just not be getting power but the call point lights up when pressed. Should I just replace the whole panel or replace...
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EF: Fridge & Freezer Radial - B or C curve on RCBO?
Fridge & Freezer Radial - B or C curve on RCBO? Hello, Please help settle a mental ponderance. What is the collective opinion on curve ratings on a 20A RCBO feeding two Radial feeds in 2.5 T&E, one going to a dedicated under counter socket (via DP isolator above counter) for a Freezer and...
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EF: Test equipment for commissioning
Test equipment for commissioning Hey guys What test equipment is the quickest and easiest to use when commissioning a system at the end of the job to get all required test results Test equipment for commissioning to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians'...
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EF: radial wiring for ceiling down lights.
radial wiring for ceiling down lights. evening, i’m in the process of up-dating my folks ceilings lights. The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP. looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work. So would new 230V...
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EF: Hello World!
Hello World! Hello from Wiltshire. I am an electronic and electrical engineer, background is more electronic design commercially with a bit of panel building work. Occassional foray into domestic investigations and always interested in keeping up to date with wiring regs and testing methods...
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EF: Led ceilings lights
Led ceilings lights Hi, please could anyone help me, I have some ceilings led strip lights however they are not working. I have a power unit that is connected to the lights. I will post a picture of unit with the name and make. Many thanks in advance. Led ceilings lights to Continue...
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EF: Rcd fault not tripping
Rcd fault not tripping Hi I have only had a quick look at a fault so haven’t gone too far into it. Lighting mcb tripped out, elderly lady wanted it checked out before it went back on so meggered it, all lights worked but rcd would not trip. It’s a BG 3+3 split load installed by someone when...
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EF: Help with light switch wiring
Help with light switch wiring Hi can anyone advise on this please. I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch. The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen...
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EF: Open Ground
Open Ground Hi I have just used a basic socket tester on one of my double electric sockets and it is reporting ‘Open Ground’ Other sockets are reporting correct Any advice? Open Ground to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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EF: Moving a socket on a ring ciruit
Moving a socket on a ring ciruit I want to move a socket on a ring circuit approx 5-6 feet, fitted cupboards coming in will cover it otherwise. It has 2 2.5 mm cables coming into it. In the cellar these 2 cables go into a round 32A connection box with screw terminals and 4 cables in it, the...
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EF: IP2X Rating on DB
IP2X Rating on DB Hi I have come across a new DB that has been installed that requires testing. The tails to the board have come in through a 40mm bush in the side of the unit. They are 25mm tails. Therefore the IP2X rating has been compromised. The board however is in a lockable cupboard and...
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EF: distribution-boards vs consumer unit
distribution-boards vs consumer unit hi doing my nvq at the moment 1st fix consumer unit installed a garage one rcd 2x mcb this was passed 2nd fix consumer unit garage one rcd 2x mcb this was passed 1st fix distribution board 2nd fix distribution-boards now is a distribution board a domestic...
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EF: Old film stuff
Old film stuff Just loading a film into one of my cameras and came across some of my father's old stuff. A metal self loading cassette with a label saying what it is loaded with and an unused Kodachrome film with it's metal can. The film in those days was bought process paid I wonder if Kodak...
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