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  1. mattg4321

    Dual Metered Distribution Board

    Been asked to quote for a job where the small power and lighting needs separate metering. I’ve not come across this before as I usually only do small commercial, which I believe is exempt from this requirement. Anyone know the actual requirements as per regulations? Anyway I digress. I...
  2. L

    RCBOs for old Newlec board?

    Is it possible to replace NLVB32 and NLVB10 MCBs with RCBOs, or is a whole new board required? Board is labelled NLCU5PSW and is 20-25 years old.
  3. R

    Standalone AFDD board requiring SPD

    Has anyone fitted an SPD to a schneider standalone AFDD DB. Isobar P B Standalone Active distribution board, Acti9, 24 AFDD ways This board only takes AFDDs so there is no where for the SPD MCB to go. There is a DIN rail next to the main switch. The SPD comes with a separate enclosure. Acti 9...
  4. O

    Best 3 phase board and a question

    What are people fitting in the 3 phase range just lately, I've had a scan at various makes and it seems to be a ---- up between Hager and Wylex at the minute, both are / were decent makes and the RCBO's are reasonably price, things like Merlin are way too dear for the RCBO's. Also am I right in...
  5. M

    Thank you for letting me on board

    Hello sparkly people Im a total beginner around how electricity really works. Ive recently been made redundant from ground works in construction and really not wanting to find the same job somewhere else. Thinking if the electrician path could be a good option for me or maybe just a fantasy😆...
  6. D

    Square D QL 2 board with the lighting circuits from two MCBs replace them with single pole RCBOs?

    Would this be Compliant, safe, on a TT earthing system with an upfront S-type RCD
  7. G

    Recommendation request for Type B distribution board

    As a retired electrician, I need to specify a new type B board for a village church. Principal load is heating. Ipfc phase to phase is 1.1kA. Requirements: 23 final circuits, so don't want to exceed an 8 way board - pref no higher than about 625mm. SPD therefore not to steal 3 MCB positions...
  8. Amr400

    One RCBO killing entire board?

    I had a 6amp RCBO feeding a 2.5mm radial ( temporary measure) It tripped, as I expected would But once tripped, all the other circuits went dead? I replaced with a 16amp RCBO, powered on, and everything back to normal? What could have caused this?
  9. Y

    Accessories inside a distribution board.

    Is it against regs to place a Quinetic Wireless Switch controller directly inside a distribution board?
  10. 0

    Help modifying simple LED neon sign board

    Good morning guys, I bought this neon sign for my cinema room to put above my arcade machines. I have the cinema controlled by Google voice command so that when I want to watch a movie I say the command and everything downstairs turns on ready. This neon sign has a dimmer inline and it seems...
  11. K

    UK Is a new circuit board required?

    Hello, in preparation for renting out our home we have requested an Electrical Certificate and our electrician is doing a few minor tidy up jobs before the inspection takes place. He has just advised that we should get our circuit board replaced as it is in a plastic casing. The board is on...
  12. oscarelectrics

    Does a circuit board with an SPD protect against internal surges?

    Hello! I'm struggling to find an answer to this question online. I'm new here btw - I'm a DIYer with a physics degree Currently when my fridge motor turns off, I get a transient voltage spike on other devices plugged into the same circuit (i.e. an internal surge) If I upgraded my circuit...
  13. B

    Borrowed neutral on split load board

    I have a client with what appears to be an intermitent fault on the lighting, but trips the power. The installation has a 16th edition board with sockets on the RCD side, and lighting on the other side as usual. Occasionally when the landing light is switched the RCD trips on the socket side...
  14. W

    wondering about this incoming before the distibution board

    whilst watching many a video in the middle of reading the many books on the journey to becoming a qualified sparky, i notice in a setup, that seems to have multiple main switches and fuses before the distribution board, as i am far from being qualified, let alone experienced, i was wondering if...
  15. T

    Submain to flats ryefield board

    Been asked to connect submains up Have a 7 way ryefield board to split with 60 amp fuses in,has red fuses fake ones in each unit and meter will be there too Do we require a main switch fuse for each sub-main or is the 60 amp fuse okay in each. Isolater will also be after the meter Cheers
  16. bigspark17

    3 phase surge on reenergising panel board

    Hi all.. Bit of a nightmare afternoon,, testing a caravan park TP&N panel board IR testing while board isolated before returning power (merlin gerin panel board) over the next 30 mins customers on park are reporting loud bangs inside some of there vans, boilers and electric fireplaces (with...
  17. J

    Do acti9 mcb/rcbo fit in isobar4 board?

    evening everyone, Just wanted to check if acti9 mcb's fit into isobar4 merlin gerin board. I have tried to do a bit of digging however i cant get a find a definite answer, some people say they do and some say they dont. Thanks!
  18. B

    Sub panel install on older Crouse Hinds Board

    I have an older Crouse Hinds board with a 200A service. Due to recent rehab on the house, I found I have the need to install a sub panel. I installed a QO 125A panel, installed the PVC 1.5 inch conduit, and a 100A Siemens breaker in the Crouse Hinds. I then ran the 3 #2 wires to the box, wrappng...
  19. J

    Optima xm6 fuses on the board

    Hello. I have an optima xm6 alarm system. I am trying to identify the two 1.6A fuses on the right hand side of the board and what they cover. See attachments. Thank you for your help.
  20. T

    Remote dis board testing

    Fitted a remote second consumer unit to a detached annex. The supply to it was from a tncs system. The new db has been changed to a tt system for what ever reason. Question is when filling out the EIC do i record the supply characteristics and earthing arrangement as the new board or from the db...

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