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    Isolator before the meter

    On modern/new installs properties where there are separate flats etc with in one building a single means of isolation is required after the DNO's head, from that we go to a ryefield board and then that goes to the clients meter, isolator etc So yes isolation can before the meter but not on a...
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    Time Delay/Lag Switch Issue

    need to know make etc of switches, there are so many
  3. Electric Vehicles - BS 7671:2018 Amendment 1 - Public draft

    Electric Vehicles - BS 7671:2018 Amendment 1 - Public draft

    #Electric #Vehicles #BS7671 #Amendment1 #SparkyNinja With the public draft of the 1st Amendment of BS 7671 having been released for review, I thought I would...
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    UK Do I need to change to an 18th edition board when rewiring a house?

    A upgrade or alteration to an existing installation would not require a consumer unit replacement unless the existing consumer did not have RCD protection, If it had RCD protection could it carry rated load and enough spare ways for the works to be carried out. But as a sparks i would always...
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    UK Do I need to change to an 18th edition board when rewiring a house?

    In my opinion a rewire is replacing all wires, switches sockets and consumer unit. ! if adding a few new circuits for an extension then that does not require a new consumer unit if there is room on the old compliant consumer unit
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    Multifunctional Testers - Which one have you got and how long has it lasted?

    There is a company in Kemspton Bedforshire that are really good on repairing test equipment, they repaired my fluke even though parts were no longer sold by fluke etc etc
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    Multifunctional Testers - Which one have you got and how long has it lasted?

    Fluke 1652 (been to repairers so so so many times) DI log 9083P.........rubbish but used as back up for the Fluke as it was cheap and i needed a tester as Fluke being repaired again Now got the Megger 1741
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    recommend bathroom extractor fan

    With all types or extractor fans look into how much they extract, ie cubic meters per hour or litres per second. You can get some pretty good sized fans that duct out via a standard 4inch hole like the xpleair premier
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    Electricity to Shed

    SleepyW We do not tend to price jobs in a forum. State the area you are in and perhaps a local spark can pop by to quote for you? There are so many variables it would be unfair to guess a figure with out a visit
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    New MFT Required....but which one?

    I went and spent the money and got the 1741, it was a lot of money but it is a business expense. i had a fluke before, so it took me some time change from 1 to the other and had to watch some youtube videos on how to use it but now it is almost second nature (my fluke mft could not test type A...
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    Tripping mcb and rccb

    If the circuit for the coffee machine is supplied by a rccb that protects more then 1 circuit an accumulation of small faults that add up can cause the rccb to trip There are various tests an electrician can do on the installation rather then the machine. If your machine runs/works ok on it...
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    New Single Module AFDD from Wylex is Launched

    i did not state that, someone else posted that
  13. Demonstrating the impact of DC leakage in Type AC RCDs

    Demonstrating the impact of DC leakage in Type AC RCDs

    #SparkyNinja #Electricians #CPD Again thanks to the e5 group for lending me this demo rig. This rig demonstrates how DC leakage disables Type AC RCDs from op...
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    UK How to attach ceiling light clear wires

    Yes that is true but with multiple lamp holder fittings and even a majority of cheap lights from over seas i always check, you will be surprised how many are not
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    New Single Module AFDD from Wylex is Launched

    I do board changes now with rcbo's and do not charge more then £400-£500 i could not see any of my clients spending £1500 plus.....its hard enough getting them to have a surge protection
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    New Single Module AFDD from Wylex is Launched

    Got a reply from my wholesaler....... best price was £125 plus VAT listed price was around £195 before discount
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    UK Self employed electrical improver

    I would recommend you get an accountant I do feel that asking on a forum you may get wrong or misunderstood advice Also look at whether you are really self employed or an employee (Some employers will try to dodge tax liabilities and employee paid holidays etc) As self employed you get to claim...
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    New Single Module AFDD from Wylex is Launched

    I have already emailed my local merchants to find out the price and availability, so until tomorrow i have no idea It is good to see they got a 40amp coming as the last i heard they did struggle to get the minature 40 amp rcbo made
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    New Single Module AFDD from Wylex is Launched

    Just saw this I know loads of people say they do not work etc etc but it is good to see a single module. I think i am going to get one and try it out
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    Help with outdoor waterproof boxes

    Wiska do something called one gel, not cheap but does the job They also do magic gel

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