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    Isolator in the outdoor electrical box

    Hi there, I'm planning to replace the MCB on my outdoor electrical box with a better quality one, and since there is already an isolator installed by ESB Networks, as a DIY I can safely do it myself. My question is, about the isolator marked inside the orange circle. Does anyone knows what key...
  2. R

    New fuse box for house renovation Australia

    Hi Guys, This is my first question in this forum. I.have renovated a 60s built house in Australia, I have an electrician mate helping me add a new single phase fuse box in the meter cabinet, I have purchased a 64ampain 2 pole switch, 2 x 20amp RCBOs for 2 power circuits and 1 x 16amp breaker...
  3. S

    Old 30amp junction box

    Hi All Just found in my loft a 30amp round junction box on lighting circuit with 7x1.5mm T&E cables going into it. It doesn't look very tidy with the earths twisted together on outside of box. Would it be ok to change this to a Wago XL box and Wago connectors. Thank you for your help.
  4. S

    How to pierce a junction box??

    I bought this junction box from screwfix. I need it to put my cctv camera connections in there. https://www.screwfix.com/p/vimark-4-entry-square-junction-box-with-knockouts-82mm-x-52mm-x-82mm/999vt Outside near the camera. So a camera cable will come into it and one cable that is for power and...
  5. A

    Has fuse box been left safe

    Apparently half the downstairs works were on the left of the fuse box and half on the right sparky replace one of the fuses ( allegedly as I wasn’t in ) and decided not to use any of the left switches. everything is now powered from the right switches but he didn’t bother to relabel what’s what...
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    Ferrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box

    Ancillary to my other post, I wanted to check if something was up to standard in part of the installation I'm doing. We have a metal back box in this case. I've got a fly lead going to the face plate, which has the two other CPC cables going to it also. I've not been happy with how sturdy the...
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    Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances?

    Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier...
  8. S

    JG UFH wiring control box no power

    I have a JG JGWC wired control centre which has lost power. Have been advised it is discontinued and replacement is JGWC4 which is differently wired internally? Top is current one now discontinued Bottom replacement one
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    Meter box RCD tripping

    The meter box RCD for my power outlets in my home trips at random times, approximately every 13 hours. Have used a portable RCD box to test every appliance plugged into outlets but the portable RCD doesn’t trip. Any ideas? Faulty outlet? Faulty RCD ( it’s 25-30 years old)? No other circuit...
    • MickC67
    • Thread
    • box meter meter box power random rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  10. S

    MCB in an 85x85x45 box

    Does anyone know of a plate that accepts an MCB?
  11. C

    UK Add new outlets in house with original fuse box

    My house was built in 1968 and still has the original fuse box with wired fuses. I want an electrician to add to the existing ring main a new spur for a combi boiler and a new dual 13A outlet. Is it correct that in order to comply with the current regs the fuse box will have to be replaced by...
  12. J

    Can I move the splitter box myself?

    Hi, I want to move the splitter box in my meter box to make room for a smart meter, which looks relatively straightforward. Should I do that myself (homeowner), or does it need a specialist? Is there any requirement regarding its location? Cheers
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    Do crimped connections in a choc box in an inaccesssible location comply with regulations?

    The relevant regulations are I think as follows: BS 7671 513.1: cable joints must be accessible except where allowed by 526.3 which is covered by ... BS 7671 526.3 (iv) joints made by welding, soldering, brazing or compression (which covers crimped connections) So far so good. But: 526.5...
  14. _q12x_

    Variable Wattage Box

    Hi everyone, I want to make a variable Wattage box. Mainly for testing purposes. I want some small scale, medium and if possible, some big scale variable wattage ranges. Lets start with something easy, the small scale. From the back of my mind, I would use a small npn tr like BC548 or BD681 to...
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    Junction Box Connection for AC Cables

    Hi everyone, I'm working on a project where I need to connect two copper AC cables. Instead of running a very long cable, I'm using two shorter cables that I already have on hand. I'm planning to connect them inside a junction box using a terminal block ) for continuity. The cables are...
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    Wiring an Optima G4 Alarm panel to a Reson8 bell box using existing 4 core cable

    I am replacing an existing old bell box with a Reson 8 bell box 8EP420. My alarm panel is a Optima G4. They are connected via a 4 core cable. The existing panel wiring is as follows: Panel Bell box Strobe+ (no connection) A link between T and A Strobe- (yellow)...
    • BernieA
    • Thread
    • 4 core accenta alarm bell box cable core existing optima panel reson 8 using wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. VeeKay22

    UK Meter box too congested!

    Hi, I’m just looking for some advice on what can be done. I wouldn’t be touching any of it myself! We are trying to be unlooped and have a fuse upgrade as we have two electric car chargers but northern power grid is now unwilling to do the work due to our meter box being congested! Would we just...
  18. dogbob

    Attractive Covering For Ceiling Box - USA

    I just installed can lights in the ceiling, replacing a hanging light. That leaves me with a live 4" round box in the ceiling. Code won't allow me to conceal it or mud over it. The ceiling is drywall with hand-troweled ripples. What can I do to cover this live box that will look nearly...
  19. W

    Ring flood light conduit adapter box

    Hi all, Looking for recomendations for a junction box adapater for a Ring flood light to 20mm conduit, black preferably. Thanks in advance.
  20. A

    Help with a fuse box

    Hi ive recently got myself a mig welder for my garage but each time i try to use it it trips out. Ive spoken to an electrician and he said its because welders use a lot of power to start up thats why its tripping out. He suggested to put a 32amp breaker into my garage fuse box and connect it to...
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