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32 Amp Cooker Circuit 13 Amp Cooker Discussion Thread32 Amp Cooker Circuit 13 Amp Cooker Electrical Advice

Hello i have just rewired a friends house i have installed a 32 Amp cooker circuit with a DP switch above the worktop and also a Cooker Connection Plate behind the cooker.

He is using his old Ceramic hard wired hob but has just bought a new cooker and its one of them that has a plug on the end.

My plan was to hard wire the Hob into the Cooker Connection Plate and also connect...

 

New to solar Discussion ThreadNew to solar Electrical Advice

Okay so I want to install a grid tie system on my shed.

I have a sub-main supply to the shed via a 10mm swa cable straight from the meter box, to the CU with 2 spare for RCDs.

Looking at a 2kw-3kw string inverter and space for maybe 4 panels on the roof. Roof size is 4m x 2.8m.

Only going by what I've researched and just looking for advice really on what would work the best. The shed is south facing with a mono pitched...

 

Running 230V well pump from 115V generator? Discussion ThreadRunning 230V well pump from 115V generator? Electrical Advice

I have a 115V Honda inverter generator that can put out 2200 watts. My well pump is 1/2 hp, which should be well within that power requirement, but is 230 volts. Can I simply install a step-up transformer to run the pump off my generator?

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Sony bravia 189 watt tv. Discussion ThreadSony bravia 189 watt tv. Electrical Advice

Hi I recently posted before about a job where the local TV installers had cut the moulded plugs off dvd player,sky box,sound bar,and Sony bravia 2012 55 inch TV and stuck them all into a flex outlet behind tv and switched it from a 13 amp switch fuse spur .I've split them all up now so there all independently fused.the tv is from 2012 but not plasma ,the manufacturer states a 10 amp fuse for tv but I...

 

Job Opportunity Discussion ThreadJob Opportunity Electrical Advice

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Contract Type: Full-time
Company: The Wiggett Group

We are looking for a skilled and qualified Electrical Testing & Inspection Engineer to join our growing team. With several nationwide EICR programs recently secured, we need professionals who are passionate about delivering top-quality electrical inspection and testing services.

The...

 

Small Data Cabinet Conundrums Discussion ThreadSmall Data Cabinet Conundrums Electrical Advice

Been asked to supply an FCU for a data cabinet. Sounds simple right? Not a huge server room style thing, just a small 6U data cabinet mounted on a wall containing a network switch, CCTV recorder and a 6-way 13a PDU

I've seen these done in a variety of ways but not sure what's best to do. My first query is regards bonding of the cab:-

Once the equipment is loaded it will be "indirectly"...

 

Does this meet BS 7671? Advice needed please! Discussion ThreadDoes this meet BS 7671? Advice needed please! Electrical Advice

Hiya,

Our neighbour runs an unarmoured cable on our land where I park my car, buried about an inch under the soil. This is used to power their garage and EV charger.

They have said that they have attempted to comply with BS7671 as it is in a green plastic pipe that looks like a hosepipe. We are still concerned about the safety, particularly as I drive my...

 

What am I allowed to do in Scotland? Discussion ThreadWhat am I allowed to do in Scotland? Electrical Advice

I'm looking to remove the shaver socket in our bathroom because it's never been used, but apparently this might be "notifiable" or "certifiable" under updated regs as it's "altering" a circuit in the bathroom.

A google led me to Part P but this doesn't apply in Scotland. So...searching and trying to navigate the Scottish building regs is a total mess, going round in circles...

 

Fitting your own air con unit? Discussion ThreadFitting your own air con unit? Electrical Advice

I have a large gym in the garden and it gets ridiculously hot in the summer.

I have utilised pretty much every inch of space and do not want to put a plug in air con unit that sits on the floor as it would just be in the way.

What puts me off a wall unit is the fact you have to get an F-gas registered engineer to fit and these guys are quite expensive. I would like to do it myself.

I...

 

Do I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster? Discussion ThreadDo I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster? Electrical Advice

The customer has specified plastic recessed back boxes and stainless steel screws for a rewire, as it will all be lime plaster. Is this absolutely necessary?

If so, I have found the marshall tufflex boxes, but finding the right screws seem harder. I can find 30mm stainless stell socket screws, but it would be great to have some 40mm and 50mm...

 

2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation Discussion Thread2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation Electrical Advice

I have a little disagreement between the thoughts of 2 different electricians. No, I am not crazy, I did not have them out at the same time. Maybe I should have. The issue, I have a new Leviton Smart panel that I had installed last year. The bonding and grounding is done at this main service panel. I also have an RV 50AMP panel...

 

12v Switch Wiring DIY question Discussion Thread12v Switch Wiring DIY question Electrical Advice

So, I am a relative beginner (only fiddle when needed and usually following clear instructions or diagrams) when it comes to 12v switches and relays, but I am needing some help with a set of switches and a micro relay I purchased from Amazon (those who purchase here know most stuff comes with either no instructions or very basic and unclear sets). The switches are 5 pin latching on/off...

 

Connecting a socket to a switch?? In kitchen Discussion ThreadConnecting a socket to a switch?? In kitchen Electrical Advice

Hi guys

Is it possible to spur a socket from this switch? This is a switch for a combi boiler.

Thank you.

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5357 - College Design Calculations Discussion Thread5357 - College Design Calculations Electrical Advice

Hi all,

According to my calculations (CCT9) - I am getting a 50A breaker on the sockets in the changing rooms leaving me with a 10mm cable to install. The reason why is because I’m calculating the sockets at full load.

Cable length 13.4m
Design current of 40.70A
Ambient temperature of 40c
Ref method B
90 degree PVC conduit

Is this viable or do I need to rethink my design...

 

NAPIT renewal cost Discussion ThreadNAPIT renewal cost Electrical Advice

Just had ours through, wow £650 for the year, basic as well, no 3rd party or EICR's. Everyone wants a piece of our hard work nowadays.

NAPIT renewal cost for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

110v consumer unit Discussion Thread110v consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi, not experienced this before but i have a workshop where the 110v consumer unit (old wylex 3036 board 4way)
Do the board is fed from a 16amp sp mcb from a t0&n board. Then goes into. Standalone transformer wall mounted 3.5kva then into the cu and then to 4x 110v socket outlet.

Ive managed to source a (protek 110v double pole rcd) so i was going to arrange the new consumer unit in this order
2 pole 100amp...

 

Bitzer NES20Y-40P Compressor Part winding start starting issues Discussion ThreadBitzer NES20Y-40P Compressor Part winding start starting issues Electrical Advice

Hello I have been asked to assist in fault finding on the above refrigeration compressor the unit is wired as a part winding 20 HP 3 phase 415 volt 32 amp run current with an approximate starting current of 98 amps.
This is supplied from a 31KVA Stanford Genset.
The 50 amp “Schneider NSX100B with a TM 50 D overcurrent trip...

 

American Electrical Advice Forum Discussion ThreadAmerican Electrical Advice Forum Electrical Advice

I've created this forum category titled American Electrical Advice Forum for those that visit the forum from America and wish to seek electrical advice from fellow Americans.

Please create a new thread in the American Electrical Advice Forum if you have a question you'd like answering. Anything electrical can go in this forum. 🙂

Create a new thread here...

 

Stuttering short circuit in a single circuit (several sockets)? How to identify short circuit? Discussion ThreadStuttering short circuit in a single circuit (several sockets)? How to identify short circuit? Electrical Advice

Hello.

There is a persistent short circuit on a circuit (a fuse switch).
All plugs have been unplugged.
All sockets are free.

I have continuous beeping continuity and “30 Ohm” resistance on several sockets.
I also have 30 ohms on one outlet, but a stuttering...

 

Rewiring a 5-Bedroom House with Powerwall 3 Integration Discussion ThreadRewiring a 5-Bedroom House with Powerwall 3 Integration Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,
I’m working on a full rewire for a 5-bedroom house with a loft, first floor, and ground floor, along with an attached garage. Renovation is currently underway, and i’ve been instructed to install two consumer units (CUs):

First CU in the loft to serve the loft and first floor.
Second CU for the ground floor, garden, and...