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loop impedance, temperature, cable factor.... Hello I'm not sure if this is the correct forum area to post this in, apologies if it isn't... I've been working through some mock questions on-line, and found myself confused by this: The measured value of loop impedance for a circuit is...
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Found in van… Found these in the back of me van today, made me think of the legend @luciennunes, 😢 anyone law want em by any chance… Found in van… to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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Fishing for desk lamp fitting advice Hi, I made this ceramic angler fish at a beginner’s pottery course, with the intention of turning into a desk lamp. Now comes figuring out how to make the electric part fit! I wondered if any forum members out there knew of useful parts that could help...
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Sky mobile anyone? Is anyone using Sky Mobile ? I'm currently with Tesco but their prices seem a lot higher than Sky. Both use the O2 network so no difference there. My contract is up so thinking of swapping over. Anyone have any 'don't do it' or general bad service comments? The carrying data...
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EICR on a HMO Firstly hi all not posted for a very long time for one reason or another, hoping to be a little more active on here as and when i can. As the thread title suggests my query is regarding a HMO that i am currently working on completing and EICR. First day here today after a...
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Lighting cct - shared neutral Whats the best way of making good this lighting problem? In a dist. board, there are 3 x separate fuses feeding 3 x separate lighting circuits. However, the 3 circuits share the same neutral back to the distribution board. A notice has been given to put this...
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Meter Fault Ampy 5184A Hi Guys My tenant has an Ampy 5184A electricity meter with Economy 7 for storage heaters (there's no gas in the area). Following a power cut the meter has ceased to work, showing a blank screen and no blinking red light to indicate power flow. He thinks the meter is no...
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Faulty Megger 1740. On an EICR today my Megger crackled on a pscc test then started giving a 20ka reading (which giving the EFLI was 0.19 and had a corresponding PEFC seems impossible) and claiming it was overheating. From that point onwards it would no longer perform either a 2 hi or 3 lo...
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f changing halogen lights with led and driver . Hi I'm thinking of changing halogen lights with led and driver . Is this classed as like for like ? f changing halogen lights with led and driver . to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice...
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Questions regarding garage supply. I have been asked to supply a garage/stables with some sockets, they are reluctant to have a CU due to cost and will be converting the whole space completely in the next 5 years or so and will do it ‘properly’ then and they just want some power out there for...
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DIY solar — looking for PV array test report I did a DIY solar install without appreciating the need for building regs. Yep that was daft, but here we are. Hopefully will get the structural side sorted out. On the electrical side, building control are asking for an 'electrical...
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Control circuit supply I have recently purchased a used three phase oven in good working order. The control circuit is 220 v and is supplied from one of the phases and a neutral direct from the mains board. I have been advised that for, safety reasons a 440v/220v transformer would have to be...
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Wire connections for led fixtures I’m replacing a number of ceiling 4ft led fixtures and am wondering which kind of connectors would be best/appropriiate. Wire nuts, crimp-on or? the fixtures are polycarbonate and supposedly moisture proof. Regards Fred Wire connections for led fixtures to...
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Socket on spur with cable in conduit Hi. I'm hoping someone can help with a question about adding a socket as a spur onto a ring mains circuit (rcd protected at CU). Its a 2 gang socket so max load could be 26A. The 2.5 TE cable is rated for 27A but this reduces to maybe 20A if its in buried...
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Hi all Hi I'm just another retired spark, that occasionally gets asked a few questions that I can't answer, so I've joined here to learn the answers. Visited many times in the past so I know there's an excellent knowledge base here. Thanks for having me. Hi all to Continue reading...
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