No idea why the garage has an RCD at this end, but it can stay put. I would replace the 6 mcb's in use with rcbos. Only need to work on /add to two circuits but why not do the job properly and make sure all circuits are protected?
Thanks for your help guys. A quick google and 6 of these RCBO's will cost around £216, which is about what a new loaded CU with 8 rcbo's would cost. But labour will be a lot less of course...
I could only find Schneider ones which don't look like they'll fit (wrong way up) Yes they're C types, think who ever did this was probably more accustomed to industrial work. A metal Cu in a domestic premises before AM3?? Whatever next?
I've been asked to do some work on a domestic installation. However, it seems all but the shower and garage supply are not RCD protected. Does anyone know if single module rcbo's are available for this Merlin Gerin board or is it gonna have to be changed?
I looked at them earlier Gavin but it seems the quieter they are the longer they take to dry hands! The best take 10 seconds but these 'kids' ones take 30 or 40 seconds, I can't imagine the kids hanging around that long! And imagine the queue when all the kids come in from outside play and need...
Been looking at designs aimed at kids, like this one, it's expensive though and at 86db quite loud don't you think? Biodrier BioBot Hand Dryer - http://www.qbicwashrooms.co.uk/biodrier-biobot-hand-dryer.html
Welcome to the Forum Arklan.
I was thinking along these lines myself, but have come to the conclusion that it will be simple with just two panels to swop from parallel to series, or vice versa and monitor the results. I'm still working on the structure so will not be fitting the panels for a...
Thanks dmx, I suppose like a domestic system in the Uk the voltage is kept high to reduce the current for cable sizing. So I assume with just two panels this is not necessary, although I think this particular charge controller is ok for 100v. As for batteries, I will start with what I have, a...
I'm planning the electrics for my shed/summer house which is in a field miles away from mains electric. I want to run some 12v led filament lamps along with some 12v Gu10's. Total of around 50W (4A) Also some usb outlets for phone charging etc, and maybe a caravan style water pump for...
Thanks for all your advice guys, with this and some very helpful private messages it's all now very clear :-) Sewerage shall now flow happily :toilet: :):toilet:
Thanks Ollie, yes it would've been better to use one of those, but unfortunately I was ill advised and now have to use what I have. If there's a simple way to wire up the existing unit to achieve thermal overload protection then that's the way to go.... don't really need the start/stop options...
Yes, I'm sure this was briefly covered during my college days but having never had to wire one in over 20 years it's not something I'm familiar with. I certainly don't recall being taught how to couple a thermal overload with one. Well done Dave if you can remember everything you learnt, I'm...
Thank's guys, becoming clearer now :-) So live feed to T1 at top of contactor, Live to pump to 2T1 of overload. Neutral in to T2 of contactor, Neutral to pump from 4T2 on overload. Red flying lead shown in photo to 95NC on overload. And link T3 of contactor to 6T3 of overload?
Sorry Westward but all too often on these forums people get put down or belittled for asking for help. I don't wish or need to be told to 'get an electrician' I just want some help from someone who is able to do so and if they can't help, why waste their time getting involved?
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