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    13 Amp socket

    Advice please Garage radial running from 32 Amp MCB with 4mm T/E supplying Multiple 13 amp sockets which are only used one at a time . New compressor 2200 watts during normal operation but increases to 6600 on start up . . Can a 13 Amp socket safely handle the initial motor start up...
  2. S

    320 amp service

    I am doing the rough-in wiring on my house and will be using a licensed electrician to wire my panels, so this is purely a rough-in question. We are installing a 320 amp service, using two side by side 200 amp panels. I would assume that each panel should be fed by a separate service wire from...
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    Which is better BS1361 or BS88?

    Was wondering why was BS1361 replaced by BS88 even though BS1361 tends to have a larger breaking capacity according to the on-site guide if I'm reading it right, however, I maybe wrong. For example BS1361 breaking capacity can be 16.5kA to 33kA depending on what type you get, where BS88 is 16kA...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • 1361 18th edition amendment 1 amp amps better breaking capacity bs1361 bs88 cartridge cartridge fuse fuse fuse box fuseboard fused fuses mcb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    20 amp double pole switches

    Hello, Just wanted to share a fault I had today and was wondering if anyone else has come across it. So I wired a kitchen and the customer supplied the faceplates (I know...) So after a lot more time explaining what they needed to buy and that a light switch would not work as an isolation switch...
  5. M

    14 from a ceiling fan to 12 on a 20 amp circuit

    I know that 14 shouldn't be used on a 20 amp circuit. But it's only from a ceiling fan to a switch. I'm not even totally sure which breaker the power is from. I think it may be a 20 amp though. Is this ok being a ceiling fan doesn't use a lot of draw?
  6. J

    32 amp rotary isolator

    Anyone know if there is a reg in regards to supply going in to the top of a rotary isolator. We are changing the isolators over for ac units, long story short they won't reach the top terminals now, so feed can only go in bottom. Just a 2.5mm 3 core swa. Cheers
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    12 volt 10 amp suggestions

    Hey peeps, i ordered something online that requires 12 volt 10 amp power, and i'm looking for some easy and cheap suggestions.
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    Upgrading 100 amp panel

    Hi I am changing out my 100 amp panel to a bigger 100 amp square d QO for more spaces. the problem I have is there is an attached crouse Hinds meter socket. I can't figure out how to take off the cover to remove the meter? Does anyone know how the meter cover is attached to the box? its and...
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    Simple amp question (label on UK devices)

    I have a 3amp fused spur. Off this I have a transformer to step down to 12v dc 3A. I've got 2 devices plugged into this transformer, one has 2.5amp on the label, the other has 1amp on the label. Would I be right in assuming these are standard running amounts and so will immediately blow the...
  10. M

    Can one 15 amp lead run two 15 amp power points

    Running from house to a van home to power van there is two 15 amp points .I was hoping to run from a single power point a 15 amp lead with a double plug 15 amp extension lead..Will I need a 30 amp lead or will i require a electrician to install something at the main box from my house
    • Malcom
    • Thread
    • 15 amp amp double electrical work installed lead looking point points power something
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Michael J

    40 Amp single pole n/c main contractor?

    I need a 40A single pole contactor. The main contacts to be normally closed in the distant passed I seem to remember you could get them. Anyone know where to get them? Thanks in advance
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    Are we allowed to use 5 amp fuses in 13 amp plugs?

    I work for a charity (Besom) that gets equipment that needs to be PATted. A lot of these come with 5 amp fuses. Please do the regulations allow you to use 5 amp fuses, or are you supposed to change them to 3 amp? Most of these devices are low power & they will run perfectly well on a 3 amp...
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    Generator for 60 AMP sub panel

    Hello all - I have a 60 AMP sub panel that services a few 15 amp circuits and 3 240V A/C Compressors. I want to use a portable generator to run everything EXCEPT the A/C. What I want to do is connect the Generator through a DPDT transfer switch to the Circuit in the main panel that services the...
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    5v 2.5 amp adapter (IN 230v ac 0.2 amp max) damaging when connecting to a high power line which is carrying 50 amp current

    Hi, I have a product in which 5v 2.5 amp adapter (input 230vac 0.2 amp max) used. The adapter is burning out sometimes usually when I connect it to the one of the phase (in 3 phase line where ac >30 hp motor is connected) carrying upto 50 amp current. Now my question is why the adapters are...
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    40 amp range circuit.

    I have an un-used 40 amp range circuit and I want to use it as a temporary 2X120 Volts 20 Amps circuits using a 3X12 gauge wire. I'll be using the wall range connector. Do I have to change the 40 A breaker to 2 one pole 20 amp breaker or can I keep the 40 amp 2 pole breaker. Thanks
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    Need to add neutral slots to my 125 amp panel to match ground slots.

    I have an Eaton 125 amp panel with a ground bus bar with 24 slots and 14 neutral slots. I have a 6 breaker Reliance 7500w transfer panel connected to it. The main panel has 4 unused breakers. I need to increase slots on my neutral side. Can I add an additional neutral busbar to the existing one?
    • Robert B
    • Thread
    • added amount amp breakers busbar ground increase neutral panel screwfix
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fitting a 16amp plug to a 13 amp

    Is this bad practice To replace a 13amp plug with a 16 amp?
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    Tamper Resistant Light Switch 15 amp Need Key

    Hello all. I recently purchased a house that has a tamper resistant light switch that controls a outdoor flood light. No one that I have shown these pictures to at Lowe’s or Menards have been to help find a key for it. Thank you for any help.
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    Can I safely add a 50 amp breaker to this?

    Hello! I’m confused as to how to add up total amperage on my panel when it comes to double pole and single pole. So I can avoid overload. I want to add a 50 amp breaker. Any advice?
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    30 amp RV outlet box

    Hi there, I am trying to run an outlet for my 30 amp RV from my house. I am having a trench dug and I’m going to use 10 gauge direct bury wire. Wondering if it’s possible to use this outlet box? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-Electric-Products-70-Amp-Power-Outlet-Box-U041CP/202307106
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