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Plumbers Forums .net has switched to Plumbers Talk (plumberstalk.net) Discussion ThreadPlumbers Forums .net has switched to Plumbers Talk (plumberstalk.net) Electrical Advice

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Bug Report: Please Fix Clicking "Unread Posts" and it loading the bottom of the page Discussion ThreadBug Report: Please Fix Clicking "Unread Posts" and it loading the bottom of the page Electrical Advice

Can you also fix this thing that's started lately where you click on a thread with unread posts and it scrolls right to the very bottom. Then you have to scroll right up to find the last post(s) that you haven't read yet. Very annoying. Cheers.

Bug Report: Please Fix Clicking...

 

Tamper Proof Lights Discussion ThreadTamper Proof Lights Electrical Advice

Note Im 5'7" (maybe pushing the 7 maybe 6)
Funny thing someone pinched the Lamp Shades (Case) around LED lights on the Ceiling (NOTE i can touch this Ceiling without really jumping)
Its located in the Ladies Toilet of a pub, they want a replacement as you can TOUCH the LED lights.

I dont know what to suggest if they are just going to steal the Cover.
so i need some thing that you need to screw the case ON...

 

Insulation Resistance Discussion ThreadInsulation Resistance Electrical Advice

As an adult learner I understand that any equipment connected to a circuit that may be damaged by the IR test voltage should be disconnected. I watched an electrician carry out an EICR on a property I rent. On a ring final circuit he removed the plugs fom the sockets before carrying out the tests. If the socket is switched off why does he need to remove it? Thanks in advance.

Insulation Resistance for...

 

Would any regular like to apply to become a member of a new type of help we need. Discussion ThreadWould any regular like to apply to become a member of a new type of help we need. Electrical Advice

Needs explaining doesn't it that title.

We have a new type of moderation system. Maybe that's the wrong word. It's more or a "content checker" who clears all posts as they read them.

So I need 10 positions filling. (More explanation below but need see the images and the new wording...

 

Two core wiring with the same sleeve colour Discussion ThreadTwo core wiring with the same sleeve colour Electrical Advice

Just asking more for my own curiosity if that's okay. When running say cable when both wires are the same colour sleeve, say dual blue or brown, and there is no power in the circuit yet, how do electricians know which wire is which at each end?!
Thanks and apologies for the possibly annoying question but I'm just curious to know

Two core wiring with the same...

 

Do I need my employer to sign off on C&G 2357 NVQ? Discussion ThreadDo I need my employer to sign off on C&G 2357 NVQ? Electrical Advice

Hey guys, I started my self funded 2357 NVQ earlier this year while working as a subcontractor for an electrical company. I am however looking at leaving this company due to a number of reasons but don’t want this to hinder me completing my NVQ in case my current employer needs to sign off on anything for it?

I have managed to fill out a good...

 

Switchgear upgrade advice needed. Discussion ThreadSwitchgear upgrade advice needed. Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am new here and I am not an Electrician.

However, I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a fair degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residential work.

I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the traditional natural gas HVAC and Boiler systems in roughly 9 existing school buildings.

We...

 

Advice needed on switchgear upgrades for full electrical Discussion ThreadAdvice needed on switchgear upgrades for full electrical Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am new here and I am not an Electrician. I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residence work.

I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the traditional natural gas HVAC and Boiler systems in roughly 9 existing...

 

Alternative to Envirovent for axial/in-line extract fans Discussion ThreadAlternative to Envirovent for axial/in-line extract fans Electrical Advice

Eh up 🙂

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer of axial and in-line timer fans, as alternative to Envirovent SIL100T / SILMV 250/100T (or SILMV 160/100T)? Requirements:

• No manufacturer's requirement for 3A fuse
• Reasonably quiet
• Good quality more important than cheap as chips
• Not too ugly (axial version)...

 

Range cooker tripping breaker, even when all settings switched off Discussion ThreadRange cooker tripping breaker, even when all settings switched off Electrical Advice

Hi guys n gals.

I don't often do appliances but been looking at a range cooker of a regular customer (gas hobs, 3x electirc ovens).
It keeps blowing the 32A MCB with a flash at the back of the range (unable to position myself behind to see where from but suspect it's around the incoming connection).

I've tested all...

 

Granny charge point Discussion ThreadGranny charge point Electrical Advice

I'll start by saying I don't install EV chargers and have not kept up to any great extent on regs changes etc but an existing customer has asked for a 13a socket for her EV granny charger in a 2nd home. (the previous outdoor socket has melted!).
After doing a bit of reading including 722 I have come to the conclusion that providing a 13a socket for such dedicated use is pretty much pointless as complying with...

 

Fusing downstream with very short cable length Discussion ThreadFusing downstream with very short cable length Electrical Advice

Hi, first post newbie here.

I have a question relating to what I am told is a grey area in both 7671 and low voltage assemblies regs. I have a customer with some LV industrial control panels, 100A fused isolator with 25mm main singles from isolator down to motor drive, but off the isolator terminals are also some short 6mm cables that go immediately to 1A...

 

Scame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket Discussion ThreadScame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket Electrical Advice

Scame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket, has anyone fitted these? There is no access to the RCD when energised. How can you conduct an RCD function test?
I’ve attached the data sheet with a product photo

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First time NAPIT assessment Discussion ThreadFirst time NAPIT assessment Electrical Advice

Hi,
There are a few variations of this question here so apologies if its a bit of a broken record but I can't quite find the exact answers I'm after. Straight to the point:

Has anyone recently had a first time NAPIT assessment?
If so, were you able to show work in your own home? I know this used to be acceptable but I am sure I recently read this was no longer acceptable? I was thinking of...

 

has anyone done EAL Level 3 NVQ Discussion Threadhas anyone done EAL Level 3 NVQ Electrical Advice

hello so i've got a quote from training provider to do this NVQ

( EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical
Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the
Environment)
, but prior to the AM2 assessment & portfolio, i was asked to do 9 online sit in exams and i freaked out a bit

has anyone done EAL Level 3 NVQ for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Drop Saw Wiring Discussion ThreadDrop Saw Wiring Electrical Advice

Hi All, I am trying to repair a Elu Dropsaw for my Father. I am wondering if the controller that is original can be deleted and a standard safety on/off switch wired in? The "Solenoid" that`s in it is a) in Germany and b) too expensive.
I have attached photo`s for your evaluation.
Thank you for your time.

...

 

Sustainability, and Energy saving Discussion ThreadSustainability, and Energy saving Electrical Advice

Sustainability and Energy saving ideas

Sustainability, and Energy saving for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Help / Advice required Discussion ThreadHelp / Advice required Electrical Advice

As an old time City & Guilds electrician who last worked as such back in the1960s I realise I’m a bit stone-age to say the very least. That said my daughter just installed a decent shed in the garden of her new home and rather conveniently there is an un-made SWA cable laid from the house distribution board to the shed and I’ve been asked to get it all up and running for her. From her pictures of the...

 

Wiring 3 way switch Discussion ThreadWiring 3 way switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire with red sleeve have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe the white wire is for the...

 

Wires care out of 3 way switch Discussion ThreadWires care out of 3 way switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire with a red sleeve have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe...

 

Wire came loose from 3 way light switch Discussion ThreadWire came loose from 3 way light switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe...

 

Impact and ingress rated wiring acessories? Discussion ThreadImpact and ingress rated wiring acessories? Electrical Advice

Does anyone make anything that ticks both?

Have a bakery with some metalclad sockets and spurs that are covered in mank but plastic flap outdoor sockets would get smashed up

Impact and ingress rated wiring acessories? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Hypervolt charger without ct clamp Discussion ThreadHypervolt charger without ct clamp Electrical Advice

Hello everyone
I’m looking to fit an Ev charger to a property.
An extension was built and a 10mm swa was ran from the cu to the driveway but no cat 5.
My question is can a Hypervolt charger work without a ct clamp?
There is no easy way to get a cat 5 to the driveway.
The main fuse is 80 amps and I’ve a max demand of 45 amps for the house.
I’d say I could use a zappi and harvi...

 

Connectors for T&E to Singles. Discussion ThreadConnectors for T&E to Singles. Electrical Advice

I’ve a job to do at home. I’ve a feed that connects my house to the garage consumer unit. The cable is in 10mm T&E.

I’m replacing the conduit for galvanised and spraying it white to match the render.

I was thinking where it exits the house in an end box rather than struggle with the T&E I was going to use 10mm singles instead. But is there connectors that anyone would recommend to join...

 

auto electrician courses recommendation please Discussion Threadauto electrician courses recommendation please Electrical Advice

Hi there,

I am wondering if any professional auto electrician can recommend any courses which helps me understand modern vehicle's electronic?


Thanks

auto electrician courses recommendation please for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Amendment 3 2024, BS7671 2018. Discussion ThreadAmendment 3 2024, BS7671 2018. Electrical Advice

I can't see any thread started on the amendment, this is because. ..
A) I've had one strong beer and haven't looked hard enough.
B) It's not terribly important.
C) No one has thought about it yet.

Is this going to have much of an effect on us?
Personally, I don't fit PV or battery installs. I do install the odd EVCP though.

Will the manufactures update there MI to include the need (or...

 

FP200 3 phase rating? Discussion ThreadFP200 3 phase rating? Electrical Advice

Writing up a sizable EICR, one circuit is utilizing FP200 type cable (don't know the exact brand sorry I know they differ) for a 3 phase condenser, but the only ratings I can find for any softskin cables state single phase AC.

Is 3ph AC even permissable?

FP200 3 phase rating? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Main Earth and Gas Bond Discussion ThreadMain Earth and Gas Bond Electrical Advice

Folks need advice. House I am working on. TT earthing. The rod is closer to the gas pipe/meter box than the Consumer Unit. I wondered why I could find no bonding conductor in the CU. It appears someone took the Main Earth 16mm cable from the earth rod to the gas pipe and then onto the Consumer Unit. The cable is not broken and continuous. II can't see this being correct but can't establish where in...

 

Insulation resistance problem Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance problem Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Stuck on another job here IR testing. It's a simple 3 bed semi and after short put L-N at board and testing to earth, I'm getting 0.16 Mohms.

I've disconnected main incoming neutral, no surge protection of any kind in the house, I've taken out all lamps and plugged out anything I could find plugged and the same reading is coming up. It's a small board thats also supplying a...

 

Am I mad Discussion ThreadAm I mad Electrical Advice

Prior to the rewire and fitting a new DB, I asked the apprentices. Does anything or things grab your attention and awareness with this old Wylex Fuse Box.??? (it was isolated).

We had Colours, Sleeving, double insulated etc etc.

I must be going mad.

Am I mad for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

2365/615 Question 5 Help please Discussion Thread2365/615 Question 5 Help please Electrical Advice

I'm just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction with this question I'm struggling to work it out.


2365/615 Question 5 Help please for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Neff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Discussion ThreadNeff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Electrical Advice

After a few minutes the knob gets too hot to holfd<60c
The connections on the switch body stay cool.
The grill works fine.
Should I replace the switch asap/sometime?

Neff Oven grill switch knob gets hot for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

You may now upload massive images. Discussion ThreadYou may now upload massive images. Electrical Advice

Could do with doing some testing as to what we want the limits to be.

Try upload some normal photos from your phones and tablets and you on that PC do a screen shot or cam shot but clothes on this time please.

Let's see what we end up with getting through and I'll make some adjustments. I've already configured it but it speaks in KB and also dimensional pixels length and...

 

Motor wiring Discussion ThreadMotor wiring Electrical Advice

Hi, been given the task of installing a second hand radial arm saw in a workshop. Unfortunately the control panel is not there. This is what I have to connect, I assume there needs to be a starter & overload.
Thinner wires go to switch on saw but no clue of the actual connections if anyone has any ideas. Cheers...

 

Purpose of 110V 3 phase? Discussion ThreadPurpose of 110V 3 phase? Electrical Advice

Hi,

I have taken over a design engineering job for industry.

The design is using a 400V/110V transformer. Usually, the 110V is single phase. However, in this case it is giving 110V 3 phase 32A.

The 110v 3 phase is for use with 4P 110V socket to run a pump.

Being in the UK, I am used to seeing 110V single phase for this application.

Can someone explain why the 3phase option will have been...

 

How can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Discussion ThreadHow can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Electrical Advice

Hello,

Disclaimer: Not a qualified electrician but just doing some DIY as a hobby, I've wired up my own Fused Spur before so I know the basics.

I want to be able to wire up 3 20W Lights up to 2 PIR sensors on opposite sides of a fence. These must terminate to a standard UK plug socket due to it being at the end of a garden next to a standalone garage (don't mind...

 

2365 evening course advice Discussion Thread2365 evening course advice Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm currently doing level 2 2365 course 1 evening a week and I'm 8 months in and only have the practical (204) left to do. OK, so up until now we haven't touched anything practical, its all been theory based and a case of being handed a PowerPoint handout and sent on your way and doing it at home which is fine i get there needs to be alot of work done outside of college. Started the practical...

 

Wiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Discussion ThreadWiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Electrical Advice

I want to wiring in some new lights in an old shed I have. There’s an existing light switch for the toilet that powers a light, a fan and fan isolator, and it works fine. The shed can be dark in winter and I want to put a couple of lights in it with a switched light for the outside, and a light for inside. I believe I’ll need to wire in...

 

Join us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Discussion ThreadJoin us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Electrical Advice

If you are an electronics engineer, student, or hobbyist, here is great news for you all. PCBWay is celebrating its 10th Anniversary !! So if you are searching for a PCB prototype with an amazing discount then here it is.

PCBWay is one of the most experienced PCB...