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  1. SparkyChick

    Hi all…..been a long time

    Greetings. Life has a habit of getting the way of things :D Good to see you back though :)
  2. SparkyChick

    Some MFTs have PSC/PFC test combined, I wonder why others have it as a separate test

    I'm open to learning at any time :) And you are quite right, my MFT is a 1731 so it starts on the 3-Lo when I select loop impedance for L-PE and 2-Hi for L-N, so I have to select 2-Hi manually, but rarely do I connect all three leads, I'm usually dobbing around with just line and earth...
  3. SparkyChick

    Some MFTs have PSC/PFC test combined, I wonder why others have it as a separate test

    This is exactly what I thought until the area engineer asked me why the hell I was using L-PE on 2 lead mode to get the PSCC and L-N loop impedance during my last NAPIT inspection. My answer was 'why not? they are the same test, they just use different leads'... but there is some difference...
  4. SparkyChick

    Updating SMD LED from white to red

    So, unless I'm much mistaken the light output from LEDs depends largely on the forward current. That 1500mcd will be with them maxed out at 20mA I suspect... driving them at their maximum for long periods will shorten their life. I believe with the resistor you have on the board, the current...
  5. SparkyChick

    Bizarre variable IR problem at 250V

    So, what I've mostly found in situations like this is a pinhole somewhere in the insulation where a cable's been pushed back into a box and scraped on a sharp edge or clipped by a screw etc. You run the test for along period (on the Megger MFT1731 you can just hold the test button to keep the...
  6. SparkyChick

    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT log in problems.

    No problem logging in for me. It could have been a temporary issue. Maybe clear your browser cache, clear the cookies and try again.
  7. SparkyChick

    CT clamp use in PV system

    In itself, it's not capable of increasing your import from the grid. If you're moving it and the reading is changing, that's to be expected (to an extent) because whilst CTs are pretty good, they are not as accurate as direct measurement. What it does is convert a fluctuating magnetic field...
  8. SparkyChick

    Resistor across L-N in an adapter box. Possible or asking for trouble?

    Indeed, definite cooking capability I feel.
  9. SparkyChick

    Resistor across L-N in an adapter box. Possible or asking for trouble?

    If you want to put a load on a circuit... you can still buy 2kW fan heaters... what's wrong with them? Or a kettle? Or as @grumpyjohn01 suggests, a circuit locator? Although it's not a precise science as the signal injected into the circuit will appear on others and at the board it can be a...
  10. SparkyChick

    Anyone help identify this?

    I think it's just a communications hub for the smart metering... so it does the wide area network communications and the meters just talk to it.
  11. SparkyChick

    Countrywide Repairs Offering 350 EICR's IS a Scam. AVOID

    Since the companies involved in this kind of thing like threatening people (it seems to happen on a semi-regular basis), I would suggest you do not post their names here. If you wish to discuss the kind of people who carry on their business like this, then we have a trade only area of the...
  12. SparkyChick

    EICR code for over rated shower

    If you've never checked out the round Crabtree pull cord ones they are worth a look if you have to use a pull cord, but for toggle switches I totally agree... modern ones are a complete pile of garbage. They used to have twin terminal screws now they have one singular screw made of cheese.
  13. SparkyChick

    monitor AORUS FI27Q - tripped breaker.

    Yes it is entirely possible that the issues you've experienced have been caused by failures within the power supplies of the monitors. Like all switch mode power supplies they have electrolytic capacitors which are energised at mains voltages for much of their working life. They usually...
  14. SparkyChick

    Changing 50w 12v Halogen downlighter with led type with thin pins.

    Yes, there are 12V LED lamps but many transformers are not capable of properly regulating their output voltage if the load is too small. A typical specification would be 20-60W... put a single LED on that and it's highly likely the output will pulsate as the transformer struggles to properly...
  15. SparkyChick

    tp 141

    Most definitely better off starting a new thread... all previous contributors are no longer members of the forum and appear to have either deleted their own accounts or they were deleted by staff. It's impossible to know at this stage. Closing the thread.
  16. SparkyChick

    EICR code for over rated shower

    The duplicate....
  17. SparkyChick

    Just checking in - UK intro

    Welcome to the forums :)
  18. SparkyChick

    Ground Floor Bathroom Extractor Fan Query

    I'll second this suggestion from Mike. I've fitted one of these and was able to solve the clients condensation problems with practically zero noise. Very impressive units.
  19. SparkyChick

    Pyronix Euro 46 v10 engineer code

    @planetf1 , Where abouts in the UK are you? There could well be a local member who can assist. If you know who installed the alarm originally, it may be worth getting in touch with them. When I install an Enforcer I get it setup so I can manage it from home using the Pyronix software...
  20. SparkyChick

    What are the changes to PAT- new 5th Edition CoP

    @Paul Cheney , your post has been edited to remove your personal email address. We would encourage you not to post personal contact details such as phone numbers and email addresses in public (to try and help you avoid spam etc.) and instead, use the private conversation facilities the forums...

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