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    Earth/neutral fault. need advice

    Hi guys, just after some advice and reassurance in what I'm doing as not encountered this fault before. So I have an earth/neutral fault. Plug an appliance in trips in the RCD in the db. I have continuity between earth and neutral in the sockets from different circuits. Now if I use my IR...
  2. E

    Cooker / Hob connection

    Just had a new kitchen installed. The new cooker and hob didn't come with any cable. The hob is rated at 6Kw and the single oven at 2.2Kw. The circuit is a 32A mcb, 6mm t&e to a ccu and then 6mm down to the connection unit. MI says to use H05V2V2-F T min 90C. Is this Butyl? I was going to...
  3. N

    Can Plug Sockets for Dishwasher and Washing Machine be Placed in Under-sink Cupboard?

    Hello, The layout for my kitchen, which is not installed yet, is such that there is a free-standing dishwasher and washing machine on either side of a cupboard which has the kitchen sink over it. My builder who recently re-wired my house has installed the wiring so that the plug sockets for...
  4. B

    Oldest electrical appliance or gadget you still use.

    Must be on a plug top and you must have used it in the last year. Mine is a weller soldering gun think I got this for my 12th birthday in 1972. 2 heats and instant warm up trigger action. This is a pic from the net and the pins on the plug are not shielded :oops:
  5. A

    Question about US > UK Voltage

    Hi all. I want to buy something from the States. It comes with a plug which says 110v - 220v. Will this work safely in the UK with just an adaptor for the 3 pins? I'm used to getting gear that has a switch to switch voltage but this doesn't. Many thanks
  6. NDG Elecs

    Appliance repairs... Stick or twist..

    Hi folks, I occasionally get calls for appliance repairs, and got one tonight from a stressed sounding chippy owner about his deep fat fryer. I politely turned him down and gave him the number of someone I know who deals with appliances, as I knows very little really. But then it got me...
  7. dnjr

    2 single ovens on 6mm T&E 30A rewireable fuse

    Dear all Looked a job today in a kitchen Existing 6mm t&e supply on a 30a Wylex 3036 Lady of the house wants to change existing oven and put in 2 single ovens in one housing What's the best method of feeding these off the 6mm Can't do a double socket as it's only rated at 13 / 20 amps Was...
  8. J

    AEG induction hob

    am about to install AEG induction hob but can't fathom how to access terminals under plastic cover, there isn't a screw may have to lever but afraid to use too much force. Has anyone fitted this
  9. haptism

    Max distance of fcu from appliance

    Hi, is there a max distance an fcu can be from an appliance ? Im looking to fit a wall heater on a dedicated circuit; I know the fcu needs to be near to the heater for isolation and maintenance ? I cannot find anything to define "near", in Reg 537.3.2 at least. Anyone know ?
  10. T

    Three phase extension lead with single phase socket outlets

    I was flicking through the Scame catologue at the wholesalers today and noticed a picture in the catologue of a three phase extension lead, and on the reel it had single phase socket outlets on. It got me thinking, What would be stopping you wiring a three phase plug on to a single phase...
  11. C

    Weird Rcd Tripping,help

    Hi all Got a problem with a kitchen i fitted a couple of years ago. the customer got their own electrician to fit a new ring in the kitchen on its 2 way rcd protected box along with the lighting. i went back on friday to change the sink unit and fit a new belfast sink. Now they had a double...
  12. P

    Hello New member from NI with a kitchen Appliance Issue

    Hello, I am doing a trial fit out for a kitchen fitting company as a new business. I believe I may have messed up a bit and may need to find a way around sorting out my issue. Issue is: 6mm T&E running into kitchen about 3m from consumer unit and tracked into wall. Customer then has a single...
  13. M

    Portable Appliance Query

    Hi all I have a query that for you lads will seem very simple. Have an appliance which requires a charging adapter : 220v. 3.2 charge. 1500ma. Can I use the following adapter as we have lost the one quoted above. Charging adapter:220v...
  14. Midwest

    Cutting off Moulded Plug Top from appliance

    Some of you might have read a thread where the OP was asking about cutting off moulded plug tops from Velux windows; http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/109817-electric-velux-window.html I personally had been advised by Velux, in doing so would...
  15. H

    Dual Appliance Connection Unit

    So I was doing my usual morning browse this morning, and I have no idea how but I ended up reading a load of threads from years ago about the Dual Appliance Connection Units - it left me with a question that I couldn't find an answer to within those threads, and not wanting to reopen a 3 year...
  16. A

    Portable Appliance Testing advice.

    The company I work for are responsible for carrying out all the testing in a high profile chain of stores. The customer is of course expecting everything to be done correctly so they are fully complaint. My company has said that any appliances that are located above the ceiling or in voids...
  17. Soulsurfer

    Isolation for under worktop appliances ?

    Hey all, Quick ask, Client has say larder fridge or dishwasher under worktop in kitchen or in unit. Do you fit a d.p. switch or sfcu above worktop on wall to isolate without needing to pull out appliance ? or is it to belt & braces ? I thought that it was regs or OSG listed but not sure. I've...
  18. J

    quick Q re kitchen grid switch

    Evening chaps just quick one looking at a job to do some bits- and rewire kitchen is on the to do list... clients got me doubting myself now- even though I know I am right (well 99.98% now lol) he wants the under unit points- isolation above at a central grid switch which is fair enough so...
  19. G

    Appliance supplied with Euro adapter

    Good afternoon Folks I recently started PAT testing for a local charity shop, At the weekend i came across a pair of strainers supplied with a europlug adapter If the plug had been the type where the euro lead had a screw and the europlug was secure i probably would have though no more...
  20. B

    EICR Limitations

    These are my EICR limitations please can I have your opinion of these and any suggestions of any additional ones 1. As a minimum, 30% of electrical accessories will be visually inspected unless prevented( I.e. Artex ceiling) 2. Zs values inputted will be calculated except socket circuits in...

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