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Ring continutiy r1 fault.

Hi Guys, needs some advice on a problem ive come across. I am doing testing on a busy pub at the moment, I tested the flat DB yesterday and one of the ring circuits gave me these readings: r1 = 99.9 rn = 0.51 r2 = 0.81 R1+R2 = 0.85 IR = >299 Zs = 1.10 As soon as I noticed the r1 reading being...
- Dean31
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- Nov 10, 2012
- advise circuit electricians' talk fault problem ring
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Periodic Inspection Reporting & Certification
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advise please re spur on a shower

hi i was doing a job today and noticed that a plumber had done some work and he had spured off from the supply cable to the shower from the switch. In my apprentice days i was told that this should not be done and if i remember correctly it says in the regs any advise to what to tell the client...
- mc-elec
- Thread
- Nov 7, 2012
- advise cable correctly doing electricians' talk please shower spur switch
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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MICC advise needed

Hi All I am in the processing of testing a house ready for a new C.U , all circuits check out ok but there is a plastic coated micc feeding a shed in the garden which is glanded onto the top of the original metal rewirable fuse board. I have to extend all original cables to reach the new cu (...
- colshaws
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- Oct 20, 2012
- advise electricians' talk micc needed
- Replies: 18
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Advise - what downlights/spots for bathroom ceiling ?

Hi all My mate is having his council house reworked to current regs. The bathroom has seven GU10 diwnlighters fitted, they are chrome with no earthing at all !! With two of them in zone 1 above bath. The council sparkles have stated they will fit new ones if he supplies. What...
- bilabonic
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- Oct 12, 2012
- advise bathroom ceiling electricians' talk lighting lights
- Replies: 7
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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C type / D type - differences and advise

Afternoon all, What are the differences in C and D types breakers (MCB's)? What type would you say should be fitted to a refrigeration unit with compressor, lights, fans and a 800w drip tray heater? We have some conflicting views in the office with some saying C type breakers should be fitted...
- Blackstone
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- Oct 8, 2012
- advise electricians' talk type
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations

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