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  1. SparkyChick

    What is this?

    I would suggest it's a plug-in surge protector with provision for protecting a telephone line, a digital ISDN line or a network cable and an aerial cable.
  2. SparkyChick

    Latest showing wrong forum section

    I've just logged out, cleared my browser cache and cleared any data for this site. Whilst logged out, it was still showing as per my post above and now I've logged in again it's the same. Update - Machine/Browser information I'll add... I'm using Firefox 124.0.2 (64 bit version). OS is...
  3. SparkyChick

    Latest showing wrong forum section

    No, but I'm seeing this thread... In a couple of places where it isn't.
  4. SparkyChick

    Latest showing wrong forum section

    @timhoward , Thanks for reporting this Tim, hopefully it's not a huge problem for Dan to get it fixed.
  6. SparkyChick

    Latest showing wrong forum section

    @Dan / @Lou , Definitely one for you :)
  8. SparkyChick

    Lucien Nunes - Auction of collection

    I can still remember my Mum drying my hair with one of the Morphy Richards hair dryers. And I still to this day marvel at how long my Grandma's old Russell Hobbs kettle lasted :) I'm sure you're not alone in feeling just that little bit older as your peruse the lots... I know I did
  9. SparkyChick

    Probably a bit of a thicky question but...

    If you're using a current measuring mode on that multimeter, I'd say you're quite lucky not to have destroyed it... probably the panels can't provide enough power to do any damage. The measurement you should be using is voltage. Specifically DC volts, most likely the 20 range. Then you would...
  10. SparkyChick

    ANNOUNCEMENT: New Moderator Assigned: Megawatt (Please congratulate!)

    @Dan , this is a request for you :) I have to agree with James, Megawatt is currently the invisible man :D
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    ANNOUNCEMENT: New Moderator Assigned: Megawatt (Please congratulate!)

    @Megawatt , congratulations :)
  13. SparkyChick

    AM2E assessment fail. I am confused as to what the feedback on my failed area is

    When I did my AM2, I had it drummed into me that I had to follow Guidance Note 3 carefully. So, did you follow the guidance in GN3 for checking the EFLI? The same thing was said when I did my test and inspection courses (C&G 2394 & 2395). If you don't have Guidance Note 3, go and get a copy...
  15. SparkyChick

    Teat leads megger 1552

    Unless I'm much mistaken (it's possible), there is no requirement for your test leads to be fused. I used my own MFT for my 2394/2395 and those leads weren't fused, fresh from the factory they were. The reality is fuses will only really save you from incidents involving current measurement...
  16. SparkyChick

    which voltage proving unit?

    I've got a Socket & See SP200 and it's fine. What instruments are you testing that can't deal with 400-690v? Personally I've only ever used it to test my approved voltage indicator which can handle those voltages and since that's the only thing you should be using to prove dead, I'm just...
  18. SparkyChick

    What's the best Voltage for a Drain Camera electric?

    Here in the UK for site work outside we would typically expect to be using a 110v isolating transformer (if I'm not mistaken, these are 55v-0v-55v, the center tap being used as the earth for the equipment connected to the secondary side of the transformer, with no direct links between any part...
  19. SparkyChick

    Wago Question for Sockets

    When installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions (which come with Wagoboxes), Wago's can be installed in a maintenance free way meaning they do not have to be accessible, but you must follow the instructions carefully.
  20. SparkyChick

    RCBO not tripping from over-current

    If you look at the trip time/prospective current graph (Fig 3A4 on page 370 of the big blue book - assuming it's a 60898/61009 compliant device with a Type B curve), at 20A that device probably won't ever trip until it gets tired from years of running at it's maximum capacity.
  22. SparkyChick

    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    I have but one question @mainline ... the first picture, is that cigarette ash or a scorch mark in the center??? :D
  24. SparkyChick

    UK Quinetic switch question.

    The 238v is present at the pendant because the unit passes a voltage through itself all the time. The power supply used to supply the receiver and switching circuit in the switch module has to do this so that current is passing through it... current has to be able to flow to be of any use so it...
  25. SparkyChick

    UK Quinetic switch question.

    The key point here is this:- The RS1W receiver switch only works when you have a live feed in and a live feed out. No neutral is required For the device to work it must pass a current through it to generate the voltage it requires for the control circuitry. Whilst it is a tiny current, it is...
  26. SparkyChick

    Why on earth is this happening?

    It could do, but I'm just speculating based on my own experiences. PCs and the hardware associated with them can cause huge spikes... at my Mum and Dad's place I managed to weld several socket outlet switches closed using the inrush current when I turned various parts of my rig on. I'm...
  27. SparkyChick

    Why on earth is this happening?

    I would hazard a guess as to this being a simple case of transient switching surges/brownouts. Some modern power supplies seem more susceptible to it than others. When I turn my main PC rig on/off it can trigger a blackout of one of my house mates monitors. Nothing else seems to trigger this...

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