Hi all,
Wondered if I could pick your collective brains, I'm possibly looking to install an RCBO only board on my newly re-wired house and wanted to know the best make/model? I'll then weigh up the options of dual split rcd with 2 RCBO on the unprotected side or full RCBO.
Cheers
Hello all, im new to the electrical game but have recently passed my 2391 and im still a bit lost so forgive me for any odd questions.
As the title id like to produce some temporary boards to sell as a little side line but i see a few issues in my head and i wonder if anyone could point in the...
Some of you may have noticed posts I have made regarding doing work for builders and signing off other peoples work. It's a NO NO for me, from the start of my career to the end I have promised myself that I will NEVER sign off anybody else's work.
Anyway, a while ago I did some labouring...
got quite a few large scale industrial DBs to connect up in the coming weeks. Have done a good few in my time and like to keep them as tidy as possible. i usually use the square cable tie bases to tie the cables to the inside of the DBs but thought I would ask you guys if you have any tips to...
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I have been tasked by my company to find out as much information on the Panel Boards we have fitted at present. It is a GEC System 4 and is older than gods dog. If anyone has any info of any sort concerning this item that should be in the National History Museum would be grateful. We have...
You know lads,
I am constantly coming across these boards in what can only be described has truly scary conditions.
The amount of thermal heat damage due to poor contact surfaces and under rated main switches, or 40 amp plug ins being used on those old push fit contacts is becoming a big cause...
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I am interested in going back to basic,s involving pcb,s..My object is to be able to do basic simple repaire,s to radios, monitors ect. I know the world of pcbs is vast and i want to start at the begining,i am finding it hard to find what ref books to buy or where on the internet to find...
I'm doing my first farm building installation and would like to get it right.
The Main Barn has a 3ph 100A TN-C-S supply to a 3ph Meter. I'm ripping out the the rodent eaten ancient switchfuses, domestic consumer units etc and starting again.
My plan is to feed a new local 3ph board. From...
Hi All,
Wondered if there is anybody out there that could give me some advice on 'What order to carry out a re-wire'?
I am Part P registered and have been running my own Buisness for about 18 months and can carry out most task in a reasonable time frame and order. One thing that concerns me is...
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I've started working in my boss's mansion (10 bedroom, 3 floor plus loft), and i need a little help/guidance with something. The incomming supply is at the front door on the ground level (3phase). As the majority of the loading is on the ground floor, i will have a db next to the...
We are down to replace various DB's on old type commercial buildings, having looked at the install, they are in a bad state of repair, does the replacement DB, require RCBO's for all lighting circuits due to the cabling concealed in walls etc. Or can you fit like for like as it's pre 17th or is...
aqua panels cancerous silicate fibers
i know you sparkies dont deal with this stuff but i am posting the warning trough out the trade forums,i have copied the original thread in the plumbing forum
aqua panels or cement board typically used in showers prior to tiling been on a job today where...
Doing an install on a fibre cement barn roof (doesn't contain asbestos) and I'm wondering what the best roof access method is with regards to crawling boards etc? Are there good ones available to buy? Is it easy to make some? Just using ply etc with rubber underneath?
Many thanks
In the last 2 weeeks I have fitted 3 5x5 Hagar boards.
On testing both pre fitted RCD's failed on all 3 boards.
The replacement RCD's worked fine.
Be warned.
Annoyed over the lost time. First one took a hour and a half round trip to get the replacements.
Can anyone shed some light on this...
All my boards here, all 12, are MEMshiled 2 boards, which fit MEM shield 2 MCB's or any of the EATON range with the same DIN rail fitting. So i ring up WF electrical my usual supplier and they have told me they no longer stock such MCB's and they are going...
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