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  1. S

    Cooker supply to 13 amp sockets

    I will shortly be having a range cooker installed that requires 2 x 13 amp supplies. Maximum power required is stated as 3 kW and 2.85 kW respectively. I have a redundant cooker supply on its own circuit, probably 30 amp. I would like to convert this to provide the power for the new cooker. Can...
  2. J

    60 amp 240 v breaker in 100 amp sub panel

    Hello, My sub panel is 100 amp (from a main of 200 amp) and it currently has a 20 amp 240 v breaker for A/C and then only lights and outlets. This is not a house, just a remote building with toilets, shower and outside kitchen. I want to add an instant on tankless water heater that requires a...
  3. A

    40 amp MCB live when off? Faulty?

    I have a number of circuits in a not very old Hager sub CU, with split RCDs. All of the active circuits (8 used in a 12 slot dual RCD CU) test fine. RCDs tripping fine under test with Megger MFT. However, I have a MTN B140 (40 amp obvs) MCB in the board that has nothing connected to it. ie...
  4. D

    EMINoise filter amp ratings?

    if a servo driver has a amp rating of 9.5 amp single phase 240V and peak current at 30amp what amp rating should be chosen for a emi power/line filter? thank you.
  5. H

    Wall lights 5 amp fused spur

    Hi. I wanted to run a 5amp fused spur from a nearby socket but find its already a spur ( only one cable in). Help please.
  6. drounds67

    multiple 2 gang 20 amp outlet box wiring on new gfci breaker

    I have a question on wiring to make sure I am doing it correctly. I plan on adding a new GFCI/AFCI 20 amp circuit breaker to my box and run the wires to the first 2 outlets in a 2 gang box I am installing. I am also installing 2 other 2 outlet boxes. This is in a finished garage. I know how...
  7. J

    1.25 flex of a 13 amp fused spur feeding a 3KW immersion heater

    How tight is it running 1.25 flex from a 13 amp fused spur feeding a timer for an immersion heater?
    • Jako13!
    • Thread
    • 13 amp amp feeding flex fused fused spur heater immersion spur
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. R

    Can I run a 50 amp subpanel directly from main metered panel

    1990s home. 100 amp main feed. Nevada. 15 years mechanical experience on cars + motorcycles. Previous electric exp: I ran the other 50 amp 4-wire setup directly from the interior subpanel. Now I was told by an electrician when I was shopping around to get the above job done, and a 30 amp plug...
  9. P

    100 amp service entry through shed wall

    I have a 4 wire 100 amp service run through 1-1/4" pvc underground to my pool shed. I need to take those wires and some form of conduit through a tuff shed panel wall to an interior sub panel. I will have at least 5 other circuits needing to go through this wall in roughly the same area. 2 20...
  10. txsmed

    Crouse-Hinds LW020PR Rainproof+ 200 amp main lug. Will it accept tandem 20 amp breakers?

    I need to free up space for a 50 amp breaker by combining 2 20 amp into a single tandom breaker. I can not find any information on this model number. Will this lug accept tandem breakers.
  11. timhoward

    20 amp RFC, ok or not?!

    We ran into this question on another thread. A couple of people I respect a lot have suggested it's ok. I'd always believed it wasn't ok. I'm sure it's actually safe, but does the letter of the regs allow it? That's the only reg I know of for an RFC too. It does actually specifically say...
  12. w0z

    Recall: Proteus Switchgear - 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator - which might not isolate.

    Disconnect once check twice..(or more) Found HERE at Trading Standards Risk level Serious Risk type Electric shock Risk description The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does...
    • w0z
    • Thread
    • amp double isolate isolator might pole proteus recall switchgear
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: The Electrical Exchange
  13. M

    Advice Regarding Connecting 16amp plug to 32 amp

    Hi, I am an amateur with little knowledge of electrics, so please bear with me. I recently bought a petrol generator Pacini 6.5KVA Petrol 13HP Generator, Electric start - https://ige.ie/pacini-6-5kva-petrol-13hp-generator-electric-start The purpose of the generator is to power basic...
  14. justcurioustwo

    What is an electric "amp"-?

    I believe "current" is the rate of flow I believe "watts" volume of mass I believe "volts" is the force Then again I am not sure. Then again all the above are means to measure something from different points of view while not understanding/explaining what "it" is.
  15. H

    Will a 14.5kw oven work on a 32 amp connection?

    Hi I have been having problems with my cooker and want to change it. I have looked at several that say a 32amp permanent connection is required, which is what I have, however, I don't think the specifications sheet is correct. An example is 14.5kw cooker should be on a 32 amp connection...
  16. C

    Direct Burial 200 AMP - 250 FT runs

    This is my first post... I am not an electrician and I am trying to build a house in the Hudson Valley. The quote for 200 amp underground wire IN conduit came in very very hight. The electrician (good guy) said that these covid days conduit has tripled in price. So MY questions are A) is it OK...
  17. S

    Can I bypass the 13 amp outlet on my cooker circuit?

    Hello everyone, I am no domestic electrician but I do work as a designer in the railway, low voltage signalling circuits etc. My question concerns my oven. I have just bought a second hand double oven of the internet and went to fit it in my rented house. The existing oven is connected using a...
  18. C

    Would a breaker be bad if it reads no voltage at breaker? The 50 amp gfci breaker for my hot tub is not reading voltage

    The 50A gfci for my hot tub is not reading voltage.
  19. Rob Plant

    Why do mA and A settings on multimeter give different result?

    With apologies in advance for the newbie question... I'm using a multimeter to figure out the source of my battery drain, so attempting to measure the leakage current between my battery terminal and its lead. When taking the readings shown below, they are quite steady, but as you can see, on...
  20. C

    45 AMP DP ISOLATOR SWITCH TO IMMERSION HEATER QUERIED BY ELECTRICIAN

    Hello All, Sorry if this is a ridiculous question - as I am not an Electrician I wanted to check whether my initial thoughts were correct before answering a question from a neighbour I have been asked by a neighbour whether a 45 Amp DP switch with Neon indicator is a correct isolator switch...
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