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Does anybody still have an issue with the forum style NOT loading colour? Discussion ThreadDoes anybody still have an issue with the forum style NOT loading colour? Electrical Advice

The forum should look like this.

(Or similar)

If the forum is colourless, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of the forum and there's a tiny paint brush on the left. Use that to change the style, try a couple, one...

 

wiring up a 4 aircon units Discussion Threadwiring up a 4 aircon units Electrical Advice

I have 4 aircon units outside my house going to 4 units inside. I have been told i need a isolator switch for each one. And just wondering how to wire it up myself. I have been told they but out 8amps max and need to wire to my fuse board, just wondering if i can wire each switch on a ring main?

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Affordable & Stylish Lighting Solutions for Every Space Discussion ThreadAffordable & Stylish Lighting Solutions for Every Space Electrical Advice

LightingLiquidators is your ultimate destination for premium lighting solutions at unbeatable prices. We specialize in a wide range of products, including indoor and outdoor lighting, modern chandeliers, LED fixtures, and more, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Our mission is to provide stylish, energy-efficient, and...

 

Collective thoughts about issue… Pub kitchen Discussion ThreadCollective thoughts about issue… Pub kitchen Electrical Advice

Been asked to look at local pub kitchen as a circuit was tripping.

The circuit appears to be a repurposed cooker circuit, fed in 6mm t&e to two MK double sockets. Second socket is fed in 2.5 from the first.
The load is 2x twin fryers… at 2.6kW per unit… so 4 units, but only 3 are ever used as the last one is positioned under a shelf.
The RCBO is only a...

 

Lift supplys Discussion ThreadLift supplys Electrical Advice

Hi guys hoping someone can clarify something for me. Basically I’ve been asked to fit new SWA from a fused isolator to a new rotary isolator in a lift shaft. I don’t know if I can do it based on my quals (18th edition, part P, level 3 test inspect) and that I’m not NICEIC registered yet for myself as I work for a company under their registration. I’ve been told a minor works certificate is required but don’t want to fall...

 

Reverse polarity on pressure mat Discussion ThreadReverse polarity on pressure mat Electrical Advice

I have this PM156 pressure mat 25V/0.25A and I want to make it operate a low voltage light by switching off the light when pressure applied, I will need to reverse the polarity, does anyone have any ideas?

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electriciantraining website giving WRONG answers in 2391 mock test!!!!! Discussion Threadelectriciantraining website giving WRONG answers in 2391 mock test!!!!! Electrical Advice

electriciantraining.co.uk is giving wrong answers in the multiple choice 2391 has the website been hacked or is this purposely? here is the screenshots

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3 phase domestic supply Discussion Thread3 phase domestic supply Electrical Advice

I watched this vid on Youtube. Interesting. They have 3 phase supplies. Does anyone know the cost of upgrading from a single to a 3 phase domestic supply?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7wxNtrorQ&lc=UgyPTN2d89tBByfm4Dx4AaABAg.9CrcYe7x50b9CsC6DnPJKw

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compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties? Discussion Threadcompulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties? Electrical Advice

Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!

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Switch questions Discussion ThreadSwitch questions Electrical Advice

Good morning.

Help please. I need to replace a switch for my 9.5kw shower. Can anyone tell me if a 50amp double pole switch would be suitable for this.


Thank you

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Main switch SPD pen fault wiring Discussion ThreadMain switch SPD pen fault wiring Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Customer is buying a Tesla ev and he was thinking of getting a Tesla charger but he said to give him 1 quote without a charger (him buying Tesla charger) and 1 quote with me supplying a charger…

The Tesla charger hasn’t got pen fault detection and I’ll need to fit one. The existing CU is split RCD and there is also no SPD or DP isolator.

My plan is to snip the tails from...

 

Cooker hood venting Discussion ThreadCooker hood venting Electrical Advice

Ive been asked to replace a cooker hood thats gone "pop" and just by speaking to the customer on the phone, i think i know why.

Apparently, the ducting goes straight up, and through the roof... Not sure if its a bungelow, or goes another storey before going out the roof.

To me, i expect the hot air is cooling, condensing onto the duct as grease, and running straight back down into the hood. Unless a vertical...

 

Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Discussion ThreadWhy is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Electrical Advice

I haven't installed it, don't worry.

I bougt this ceiling light that came with a metal housing and no ceiling rose. The only thing in there was this plastic junction box for the L/N wires.

Means I'll have to use some Wago connectors to make up for the ceiling rose. But what about ground...

 

Electrical Safety Solutions for a Property Without CPCs Discussion ThreadElectrical Safety Solutions for a Property Without CPCs Electrical Advice

Hello All,

I have a slightly different question today, I have a customer who has multiple lights without CPCs terminated, the cables completely lack a CPC, however in some rooms they have a CPC and in other rooms they do not, so yes a CPC leaves the board, but does not run to all light fixtures and switches! Most of the class 1 equipment...

 

Can someone explain what this link is in this contactor drawing? Discussion ThreadCan someone explain what this link is in this contactor drawing? Electrical Advice

This is in the level 3 science material handout. I know how a contactor work and asked my tutor what the link is, he looked at it and said he doesn’t know. Can someone please explain what it is please.

Can someone explain what this link is in...

 

European hogklassic cooktop Discussion ThreadEuropean hogklassic cooktop Electrical Advice

Any European appliance specialist sparkie here

Any European appliance specialist sparkie here ?

I replaced Chinese Omega cooktop with an IKEA European brand Hogklassic.

It does not turn on, could anyone please help find what did I do wrong?

Or is it me not able to turn it on ??

Thanks everyone...

 

Apprenticeship Discussion ThreadApprenticeship Electrical Advice

I am starting an apprentice i have the basics wera screw drivers and some nws bits just looking for ideas for bits i maybe overlooking

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Can Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Discussion ThreadCan Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Electrical Advice

Anyone know if its possible for a rooftop solar array to cause an RCD trip even when the solar circuit is isolated at its rotary isolator ? I've had no dealings with solar atall so wouldn't know . The solar circuit is in a split load RCD board. I'm assuming the solar install was bonafide as its on a fairly newbuild. Stray earth current leakage from the...

 

Can people not wait 24 hours Discussion ThreadCan people not wait 24 hours Electrical Advice

Just got a phone call about a freezer in a shed 16 miles from me that's not working. Rcd in shed trips with test button but no power to sockets .explained to customer i can attend tomorrow and can you run an extension lead to shed just to keep freezer going. "Would really like it sorted asap" was the reply .when I say customer I mean random customer .what would you charge for a Sunday.,not...

 

5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Discussion Thread5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Electrical Advice

Hi all,
I’m a last year apprentice hoping to complete Level 3 5357-03 qualification sometime this year.
I completed the science part about a year ago by passing all my exams and have received certain certificates for this.
The whole experience hasn’t been good at all with weeks of no tutor available or having a non electrically qualified person (bricklayer) who...