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RCCB Breaker Tripping?
I think over there you would call it a gfci which we call an (RCD) Residual Current Device or RCCB, an RCBO here is an (RCD) Residual Current...
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newfutile
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greenruss22
UK WT Henley series 4 cutout
There is a section on the mains supply which will give the type of supply as TNS, TNCS, TT etc this indicates the method of earthing
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OutOfTheGame
New outbuilding question.
I can't help wondering about earthing arrangements and how important aesthetics really are when attempting to make the best of a less than ideal...
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What is going on with SPD's and A3
My apologies for the slow reply. I wasn't being rude, family matters overtook me and I am only just getting back to business as normal. Well, my...
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Safe isolation of rotary isolator when no incoming voltage present.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glsg2HpWyok
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mainline
mainline
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Gas Powered Soldering Iron
These may be ok http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/63120.pdf
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mainline
mainline
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Disconnected neutral wire from shower MCB in CU
It’s quite common for an electrician to criticise another’s work as you will rarely get everything perfect.
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mainline
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Medical IT Socket-Outlets
i saw a good description recently where it said that BS7671 is directly referenced in other legislation which I haven’t seen before and it better...
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pnutttz
How can I add a candle flicker LED to my static LED circuit?
Nice one! Thanks for letting us know.
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What causes low IR readings?
I was at the other end of the results spectrum today. As I was driving home I had a call from my "Mrs Richards from Fawlty Towers" lady, very deaf...
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timhoward
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Sun heat on caravan cable causing meter box circuit breaker to pop?
So it seems like the cable is damaged somewhere. Might have to replace. The max load is fridge + 2000W induction hob + 2000W oven. Cable is 100m...
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TimGemm
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12v motor causing noise in 240v system
Hi there -sorry I see that I've been missing messages from you because they are sometimes concealed by advertising. Perhaps it's easier if you...
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Paul202
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mattgriff88
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Can I remove switch to leave circuit permanently on?
Remember to turn the circuit off first. 😉
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Voltage testers - a basic question
One thing that maybe is worth a mention is to always put the probe on E or N first as depending on the impedance of the instrument, once you...
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mainline
mainline
yung_kio
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Books and courses for an aspiring electrician?
The best thing to do isn’t buy a book but watch videos by GSH Electrical (for the practical side) and Joe Robinson (for the theoretical side)...
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David1977m
David1977m
timhoward
32 amp 3 phase socket, 300ma RCD
As per above from Dave. Swap to a 63A outlet and problem goes away. What gets plugged into it is not part of an inspection.
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Rockingit
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1mm attached to a 20A circuit
Then this 1mm is interconnected somewhere
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7029 dave
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Socket Tester Neutral Fault
Very informative and helpful. I would have thought that the real intended purpose was to make money.
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mainline
mainline
HappyHippyDad
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Hi there, any chance you could......
This is very common. Most Kitchen fitters & Builders all do this. They get your quote, whack on 50% and tell their client the new price. Then get...
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UK Fitting a timer to an electric aga so it can't be used in the night
They think the supplied one might be too small for their needs, or it's a Wok type thing that they think mightn't be supplied at all (they would...
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