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  1. S

    Addition / Alteration

    When altering / addition to an existing circuit and the RCD is a type AC but you notice DC components within that circuit do you upgrade the RCD to a type A? The original job would be just adding a socket outlet to the ring main
  2. P

    Why is my new high temp zone valve addition shutting off the low temp pump?

    For the past few years, I have used a hydronic system (outdoor wood boiler) with both high and low temp working simultaneously. The low temp system is controlled by TEKMAR mixing control #356 variable speed. I recently added 2 thermostats and 2 zone valves (Honeywell 8043F) to the high temp...
  3. D

    UK 3 phase sub board addition

    Hi Looking at a job currently adding a 3 phase solar installation but the distribution board is full obviously a new board is the best option but if the customer isn't interested in this what do people usually do? Add a small 3 phase board and use Henley blocks, I've never seen this done but I...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Adding an earth rod IN ADDITION to a TN system

    I have just watched one of John Ward's interesting videos - It all makes sense apart from one of the final points involving adding an earth rod to an existing TN system. Not making a TT, but using the rod in addition to the TN system. This part is at 20 minutes and 8 seconds if you want to...
  5. A

    Code Question - Grounding MC Cable and Metal Junction Boxes - Garage Addition

    Hey, question for the group on grounding when using MC cable and metal boxes.... Situation: Enclosed a carport and turned it into a garage. I'm branching off of an existing bedroom outlet circuit to add 1 outlet and 7 LED light fixtures in the garage area (1 exterior, 6 interior LED puck...
    • Aaron-DIY
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    • addition boxes cable code garage ground grounding junction metal question screwfix
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. I

    will SPD protection now have to be added for an addition to an existing circuit

    can any one clarify if a SPD will now need to be installed when making an addition to a existing circuit? many thanks
  7. T

    Remote Control Addition to Pool Cover Switch

    Hello All, My parents own a pool with an automatic pool cover. However, in order to open and close the cover, you have to manually bend over and push the switch either up or down and hold it for the entire duration which can be a nuisance. I haven't opened it up yet, but I have attached an...
  8. B

    UK Responsibility regarding work in bathrooms

    Hi All, general question regarding how far you would deem your responsibility regarding works in a bathroom. Works undertaken would be shower install(new). It would be RCD protected. Bonding would be checked and installed if needed. Now in regards to other circuits within that location, ie...
    • Braddrs1414
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    • addition bathroom electrics bathrooms electrical work regarding responsibility showers work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. telectrix

    latest addition.

    9 weeks old. finding her way round
  10. O

    The daftest change or addition in the 18th edition

    pretty much as the title says .... For me it’s a txss up between the regulation about no mixing makes or mcbs or rcbos - but what if they are identical except for the name or logo Eg lewden and control gear AND the design limit of 30% earth leakage on circuits with rcbo or rcds - how can...
    • Octopus
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    • 18th 18th edition addition change edition
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. L

    New addition to the leesparkykent household.

    Ready to pick up on the 10th of Jan.
  12. R

    Hello, new addition to the forum ranks here

    Hi, just to say hello. Reason I joined is after 7 months I have been laid off by the small firm I was working for. That 7 months was the only electrical working experience I have and joined the forum to see if any other Glasgow firms were hiring mates. I also am trying to see about the ECS card...
    • Richard Carton
    • Thread
    • addition hello new the forum
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  13. LeeH

    The BRB. Title spoiled by having to use 20 characters.

    I will skip over the Pete\Tel jokes... :mevilrun:
  14. A

    Milwaukee m12 fuel impact drill

    Hi I'm just posting to see if any one else has this problem with the drill, the problem is when the drill hasn't been used for a few minutes I'm finding I'm having to remove the battery and then put it back in for the drill to work,this is happening with both batteries and there both showing as...
  15. A

    Electrical Installation Certificate Quiry

    Hi, just recently rewired a new kitchen and added a additional consumer unit to a house because the existing consumer unit is a bit of a mess and there is not enough spare ways to add the new circuits into the existing consumer unit. Plan on using this job for my inspection and just wanted to...
    • Abruno
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    • addition certificate consumer electrical electrical installation existing installation you've
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. akwoody2

    MWC or EIC?

    Evening chaps, A little help with what i think is a grey area. Im going to install a twin socket from the DB off the 32a ring RCBO. Does this class as an alteration where i will issue a MWC or does it warrant a EIC? Thanks
  17. D

    minor works high Zs Values

    test, cant seem to post????
  18. I

    Part P Building Regs addition of socket

    Hi Forum Struggling to get my head round interrupting the Building regulations The building regulations 4(3) require that on completion of work in an existing building, the building should comply with the current building regulations, or if it did not comply before the work began, be no worse...
  19. S

    addition to ring

    added sockets to existing ring worked all tests produced good results yet after 10 mins of power being on rcd trips cannot reset until ring neutrals are disconnected
  20. H

    Additions to circuit

    Mr X has phoned, he wants 2 new sockets adding to his ring (oi oi). What do you do in terms of checks on the current installation to make sure it's suitable for the addition? Hypothetical question, I know what the book says, asking what happens in real life. Know it's a strange question for a...
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