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EF: EV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels
EV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels Hi My first post here, so apologies for any mistakes. I think it will be DIY job with electrician sign off if required, but would like to do as much as possible by myself. Aim is to install 32amp commando socket in my shed to plug in...
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Maxi trunking running around consumer unit Hi all, recently seen a wylex consumer unit install video, they use bush and couplings to connect to the pvc trunking running horizontal on the top on the consumer unit, is this necessary? They also show another option using strain relief grommets...
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Thoughts on this set up This is supplying a small commercial set up. SWA is only 16mm and the isolator is rated at 100A. Earth cable between MET and SWA is only 10mm. How would you code it? Having a brain fart and thought I'd seek other opinions. Thoughts on this set up to Continue...
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Is this meter installation ok? Hey guys, just wondering if this installation is ok? the neutral can get isolated on the main circuit which if the second circuit is not isolated would mean there is no return for the second circuit. the isolator switches are individual, each iso switch switches...
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Hello from Ireland Hello all I am new here an Irish lad doing an apprenticeship loving the job at it over two years now attending day release learning lots at day release and at work all the time Hello from Ireland to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians'...
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Whirlpool bath Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault? Whirlpool bath to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs...
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MOTORUN 2HP Static Phase Convertor Hello, Last year my 30 year old Static Pase convertor stopped working, the 3 phase motor is 0.55KW / 0.74HP and drives a small lathe. When I switched it on the contactor in the Phase converter was being swiched on and off quite fast by the small Relay 1...
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Bonding Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault? Bonding to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and...
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Bonding Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault? Bonding to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and...
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EF: Can I Put a house plug on a 120v 60hz 0.55amp microwave fan and motor?
Can I Put a house plug on a 120v 60hz 0.55amp microwave fan and motor? I have a microwave oven that I tore apart before taking metal to scrap. I safely discharged the capacitor first, then took out the interior parts. The blower fan looks really nice with the above mentioned motor on it. I'd...
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rcd tripping Has anyone found the rcd tripping even when on no trip on a new circuit. Cannot find a fault on the circuit. Tried on another socket circuit in the premises & that tripped as well. rcd tripping to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs...
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Zs too high I have a Ze reading of 0.35 on a TNCS system and I've had the DNO out to check and they say its ok. From my main board I have 2x 10mm sub mains feeding another board and my Zs on the cables is ~0.45 ohms. Max allowed according to BS7671 is 0.35 ohms. What can I do in this instance...
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EF: Kitchen extractor fan
Kitchen extractor fan Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for a kitchen extractor fan with a rate of 60l/s. We're nearly done with our renovation, but we've just been informed that we need one (I know, a bit late in the day, and I’m not happy, but here we are). I’m considering installing...
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EF: 2010 Kia Sorento kx2 rear indicator problem
2010 Kia Sorento kx2 rear indicator problem Hello I have a problem with my 2010 Kia Sorento kx2. I recently bought a second hand trailer. I was told all the lights were working so I plugged it in. However, nothing works. When I got home I found a number of shorts on the trailer that I have...
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EF: Fire alarm cert for extra smoke detector
Fire alarm cert for extra smoke detector Morning, do u need to produce a separate fire alarm cert for niceic if I am just adding an extra smoke to existing system. I understand if it was a new install grade D domestic then I would complete a full cert for that. Do I have to fill in a minor...
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