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  1. cliffed

    Adding circuits to a full DB

    what's your take on adding circuits to a full DB. Warehouse unit,3p DB,full to capacity,new 3p circuit to be added,client refuses to upgrade DB. Would you reconfigure a couple of circuits to allow for this new circuit.
  2. B

    Introducing myself (and adding some more characters so I make it to 20)

    Hi! I'm Juan. I'm 33 years old. I have a University degree in Electronics Engineering. I have also taken two courses in PV Engineering and i'm on my way of getting a Masters' degree en PV Engineering. I have 14+ experience in low voltage electrical installations. Right now I'm working for a...
  3. C

    Adding socket on to kitchen ring-no rcd

    Hi all, I was asked today to add 2 extra sockets on to an existing kitchen ring, however the board is an old wylex with the push in MCBs so no rcd protection. To add the extra sockets would it require A board change/rcd isolater? Thanks
  4. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Who is more confusing the Electrician or the bloke adding the typed translation?

  5. W

    Adding to an existing PV array - Feed in metering

    We have customers who want to add to an existing PV array. I know they cannot receive FIT generation payments, but what about additional power returned to the grid - can they be paid for any additional power fed back?
  6. J

    extending ring and adding smoke alarms to lighting circuit on new extension cert?

    hi i'm going to be having some wiring carried out on my new first floor extension (new bedroom) which just entails extending the ring main, and lighting circuit and adding interlinked mains smoke alarms to the upstairs lighting circuit, including a heat alarm in the kitchen. i've spoke to...
  7. Andy5678

    Adding RCD protection to existing circuits

    Here’s a commercial scenario for you to comment on over you nightly dram. So there is an existing consumer unit with older style MCBs or bs88 fuses. RCBOs cannot be added to existing and customer wont pay for a new consumer unit. My soloution is to add a garage unit onto the side. Remove...
  8. N

    Schedule of results when adding to installation

    When adding just a couple of circuits to an existing installation, what exactly do you put on the schedule of results with regards to the old circuits. Just the circuit number and name or do you add the breaker details also like bsen, type, breaking capacity, rating. Obviously can't add ref...
  9. P

    Adding 2 PIR to a 2 way lighting circuit

    hello guys, A customer has got two way lighting circuit currently switching 4 down lights in a hallway. The customer now wants it switched by PIR. One PIR at one side of the hallway and one PIR at the other side. What would be a good way of doing this ? Up for any ideas which may be better...
    • P666
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    • 2 way adding circuit lighting lighting circuit pir
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. P

    Adding 2 PIR’s Too a 2 way lighting circuit

    Hello I have just finished college and waiting to sit my AM2. A customer has asked me to install a few PIR’S into an existing lighting circuit. On the one way system was playing to use the S/L from the switch to feed the PIR and then from PIR to feed the lights. ( as the customer just wants...
    • P666
    • Thread
    • 2 way adding circuit lighting lighting circuit
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  11. E

    Adding Mini LED (Marker) Lights to Lighting circuit

    I would like to add a couple of cabinet marker lights in to the lighting circuit, on a separate 1-way switch. Only ever added LED GU10 downlights before which is straight forward but the use of transformers/drivers in lighting is new to me. Seems some markers are DC 12v constant voltage and...
  12. P

    Adding electricity to a garage from a main consumer unit in the house

    Hello Im looking at adding electricity to my garage. The armoured cable is already in place but its just connected to a 16amp Circuit breaker in the house CU and then just a plug socket in the the garage. I understand thats not right so I was planning 1. Placing a 2 gang CU with 40A 30mA...
  13. D

    Adding plug sockets from existing sockets

    I need to add a couple of extra double plug sockets in a room in my house, was looking to run off existing plug sockets. I've been told by a friend (newly qualified electrician) that i need to use fused sockets, is this the case, have been looking on internet and can't seem to find double fused...
    • Deleted member 112839
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    • adding existing plug sockets
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. O

    Adding a circuit to a CU your not happy with

    Hi, I have been coming across situations where I need to add a MCB into a CU and for example the CU is at the wrong height, new builds, but they are either really high or low, or wrong glands used, multiple circuits in one MCB etc etc. What do I do in this situation? Sorry I can't do the job...
  15. Steven Welon

    AV/Security installer adding electrical install to skillset

    Hi all, I've been doing aerial/satellite/CCTV/intruder alarm/voice & data networks (wired & wireless) installs for a long time. I run a small company, sub work out & in depending on job size. Mainly new builds & refurbs. I can first & second fix bog standard small domestic houses but not much...
  16. littlespark

    Adding a run on timer to an existing fan

    Is there such a thing? Job i'm looking at has a bathroom with no window. There is a 230v inline fan in the roofspace, vented from above the shower cubicle to... well... the extraction doesn't go anywhere, but that's another problem. Taking the grill down I can see the fan, but its screwed to...
  17. S

    adding fused FCU to radial circuit in kitchen

    Hi, I am fitting a new kitchen and would like to know if it's ok to connect switched 13amp FCU onto a radial circuit. The kitchen has a radial circuit with 4 x double sockets fitted - 2.5 twin and earth cable. I would like to add 4 x 13amp switched FCU's - one from each double socket so as I can...
    • scot3
    • Thread
    • adding circuit fcu fused kitchen radial radial circuit
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Adding new circuits to all insulated consumer units

    hi guys, Is it still ok to add a new circuit to an all insulated consumer unit in a domestic dwelling. I only ask as my previous employer always changed consumer units for metal when adding a circuit. I know this is probably a stupid question. Thanks for replies
  19. M

    Adding a PIR outside light to existing lighting circuit

    Hi all, I have been asked to install a PIR outside light on a commercial property. The feed has to come from the existing lighting circuit inside the stockroom which is on a two way switch system. I need the PIR light to work independently from the switched inside lights. The outside light come...
  20. S

    Adding switch to bathroom cabinet light.

    Trying to replace an old bathroom light fitting that had a pull cord with a light from Ikea that fits over a cabinet. It looks great, but because it hasnt got a switch it would be permanently on! Not very practical. Is there an easy way to add a switch, perhaps a sensor one? presumably switch...

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