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The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker!
Hello,
The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker(I don't even turn on the Espresso maker).
What is causing this problem?
The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug...
RCD Trips
Hello,
I'm not an electrician. My RCD at home constantly trips. I tried turning off the power, resetting the RCD and putting the circuits back one by one, to work out what was tripping it. All were okay, except when I turned back on 'downstairs sockets' or 'upstairs sockets' either...
Safe isolation of rotary isolator when no incoming voltage present.
Hi all, trying to work out the best way for proving safe isolation of a motor.
Motor is fed from a contactor inside control panel, it then passes through a local isolator and then to the motor, the isolator has auxillary...
Ottermill Tap off boxes for sale
Hi, I have a quantity of Ottermill TP&N Tap Off Boxes for sale, fully refurbished if your interested or know somebody that may be interested, act now as these are like hens teeth and wont be around long.
2 x 63A Ottermill Uniduct TP&N
4 x 100A Ottermill TP&N
6...
W2D5 - lunch
Well, I was going to update my DGA thread but something more important came up - my decision for lunch. Can't decide which of these :-
W2D5 - lunch to Continue reading...
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Question about evidence over 2 different sites
Hi
I’m currently doing my 2357 NVQ. I have a list of wiring systems and containment system's to gather evidence for which I’ve got quite a bit.
I was just wondering do you have to do all of them twice on a different site? Or do I hit all criteria...
I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 shorting
I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 for some reason I've got no break lights they stay on and only when the headlights are on and I have no Parker's but if I put the Parker's on and put my foot on the brake they come on but as soon as a take my...
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TT System Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD main switch DB
Hi
Ive read a few discussions on the topic but what setup would you recommend for replacing a DB on a domestic TT system?
I've moved house and need to get the meter changed ready for the car charger, I need to upgrade the severely...
Innovations...
Right...let's hear it from you guys...
for me, it's:
Wago connectors
Quickwire connectors
Quinetic switches
What's new that made your life easier in recent times?
Or what's always been there but you didn't know would make your lfe easier, like Q-Max hole punches
All and any...
#5 of 5 a week
Silly me, I added to a thread instead of posting a new one to qualify!
OK, #5 is a day early, sorry about that but it was unavaoidable...
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Forum information overload
This will probably not be popular, but I joined the electrician's forum to talk and learn about electrical things.
It seems we are now being pushed to post threads about every topic under the sun, electrical or not.
I'm finding it tedious to condense and distill all...
Day 3: Ghost wires adventures world wanted book electrician
I have a book recommendation for you.
I tend to listen to books when I am driving but it is also available in physical form
A truly enlightening book for people who like to understand what can be achieved if you really try at it...
Extending Cables
I'm going to move a consumer unit and the. cables may or may not reach the new location, once its moved however the old location will no longer be accessible, If required I intend to extend any circuits using crimp connectors, any comments?
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Plazma cutter causing SPD failure??
I've just had a potentially nasty issue involving a Burnt out, type 2 SPD. My customer has been using a small plasma cutter,
I don't have the exact details of the unit to hand, but it does plug in to a standard 13a socket outlet This is a new 100a single...