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    Earthing of a remote sub consumer unit

    Hi I need to fit a sub consumer panel (I am not sure if that is the correct term) in a seperate outbuilding, from the main consumer unit in the house. (a)Do I need to run a 3 core with earth, so that it is earthed at the same point as the house? or (b)can I run a 2 core and use the earth on...
    • flattop
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    • aus consumer consumer unit earthing electricians' talk remote unit
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  2. H

    Don't follow up on quotes....

    I learnt something yesterday. Not to follow up on quotes!! - it seems pushy and some people just like to be left to think and get other quotes, just because they don't ring within 2 days doesn't mean you havent got the job!. I quoted a fuseboard change 3 weeks ago and left with the feeling I...
    • highspark
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    • aus don't electricians' talk follow quotes
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
  3. J

    Who is the best to register with ?

    I'm looking to take the next step , to register with a self certification body , but not sure who is the best ? any recommendations ? :dizzy2:
  4. S

    Zs reading high!

    Hi guys, what do you think of this? Ze reading of 0.13. Zs reading at the CU of 0.12 with bonding attached etc. Shower supply R1 + R2 reading of 0.16. Zs reading at the Shower 0.91. Using my new Megger LRCD220 meter on 2 lead Hi setting for Ze and Zs at the board. Then using it on No trip...
    • sjm
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    • aus electricians' talk reading
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Australia
  5. A

    Meter Tails

    Quick question....do I need to do a test cert when upgrading meter tails from 16mm to 25mm and changing main earth from 6mm to 16mm. CCU is fine so not changing..if so what test cert.
    • andyjc01
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    • aus electricians' talk meter meter tails tails
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  6. D

    Cooker Circuit

    I have been called to do the electrics for a couple who want a induced as well keeping their existing electric oven, here's the details oven 5.2kw induced hob 7.2kw a toal of 12.4kw, after working the design current and diversity out I have 29amps, at the moment it has a 6mm cable with socket...
    • Dazzol2009
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    • aus circuit cooker electricians' talk fitting induced outlet socket
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  7. R

    adjustable multi output regulator

    i everyone, firstly, thanks for taking the time to read and hopefully help me out. im not an electrician but have some fair know how for small electrical projects, but i could use some majour help on this project i have going. basically im looking to take 1x 12v NiMh rechargable battery and...
    • reeve1987
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    • adjustable aus electricians' talk multi output
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Australia
  8. U

    underfloor heating programmer/thermostat

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a programable thermostat for underfloor heating, preferably 13amps. Thanks, U watt
    • U WATT
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    • aus electricians' talk heating termostat underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  9. H

    Fluorescent Ligting

    Hi, touching fluorescent for the first time and just want some confirmation on the wiring to get two way lighting now the problem is coming as there is only Line, Neutral, Earth on the fitting so where does your switch lead come in to play, pretty happy with the wiring to get the next switch in...
    • hutch6447
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    • aus electricians' talk fluorescent
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  10. ackbarthestar

    What a load of rubbish

    I installed some Robus fire rated downlights in a customers bathroom about 5 years ago. I get a call from her to say one of the fittings exploded. I thought at this point I'd better go round and have a look and sure enough the metal surround had fallen out and smashed on the floor after the...
  11. S

    Conservatory Price Per Point!! HELP!?

    Hi Guys, just landed a contract with a company doing conservatories who are asking price per point, i have done a few but i cant see it working out beneficial working on a price per point of £75 per socket if it requires two trips 1 & 2 fix after plastering? Can anyone help on pricing this as...
    • Snapester
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    • aus conservatory electricians' talk help point price
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
  12. VoltzElectrical

    out of work...again!

    hey folks, I fresh out of work again after 6 months on a nice theatre/ cinema build by me. It was a great job that lasted 6 months, but everything comes to an end. I have registered with loads of agencies and look regularly on the job websites but i fear I may be out for a while this time...
    • VoltzElectrical
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    • again aus electrical work electricians' talk months out south
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  13. S

    Will a 10mm PYRO take 80 amps ?

    Hi, I need to change the main incoming fuse from 60A to 80A but there is a 10mm pyro feeding the property and i dont really want to replace this. The reason I need to up the supply to 80A as I am installing a sunbed which runs at 40A single phase. The load will never constantly be running at...
    • sycamore89
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    • 10mm amps aus electricians' talk pyro
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Australia
  14. B

    Banning of Low voltage (MR16) lamps next year!!

    Hi Guys, Be aware! Low voltage halogen lamps set to be banned from next year | Lux Magazine IRC lamps are not a straight replacement for the normal MR16 lamps as they 'burn' hotter (Upto 400 Deg C) and cause problems with the paint and bezels (Paint bonding causing the bezels to lock to the...
    • Bright Sparks
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    • aus electricians' talk lamp lamps lighting lights low voltage mr16 voltage volts
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Australia
  15. Y

    extend ring final

    Hi Chaps I am just starting out in this profession and eager to learn so sorry if questions seem a bit daft. If you need extend a second floor ring main which runs through four rooms by a further two sockets , and you have no idea where the first or last socket is where do you break into the...
    • Young Dave
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    • aus electricians' talk extend final ring ring final
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  16. U

    southern electric tt to tncs

    Hi all, I was at a job with a tt system and a ze of 299 ohms, so made a call to see if it was possible to swap to tncs. Normally I call western power they tell me if they think its possible,send someone out, if it is possible they put the connector in, put a sticker on and send me a bill. now...
    • urchy107
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    • aus electric electrical electricians' talk
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  17. P

    Shower pump under bath

    Hi Guys First post here, I am a plumber and have been asked to change a shower pump which is currently sited under the bath. It is fed from a fused spur screwed to the floor under the bath. I want to know where I stand with the regs in regard to changing the pump and joining onto the fused...
    • plumb1
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    • aus bath electricians' talk isolation panel problem pump shower under
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
  18. E

    Equipotential bonding

    Ok hard hat on. Ive wired a garage with a water pipe. Ive taken a 10 mm back from the pipe to the MET in the house (TNS). The board in the garage is RCD protected. So far all the same as the IEE Supplying a Detached Out building booklet recommendations. Can I run another 10 mm from the pipe...
    • eckersecker
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    • aus bonding electricians' talk equipotential
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  19. S

    can someone do me a big favour.

    I am registered with napit and use the napit software for certificates but ive been trying to get my hands on a empty paper copy of the certs to use as draft on site. Im still using elecsa forms for draft as i cannot find any of the napit online. The napit software doesnt let me print an...
    • saabuldin
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    • aus electricians' talk someone
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  20. M

    megger mft1730

    hi i priced a mft1730 today and the wholsaler said that theyre having problems with them and to buy somthing else? has anybody heard about this? cheers mike
    • mswesty
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    • aus electrical electricians' talk megger products repair tools
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
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