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  1. M

    Underfloor Heating on Ring with 32 amp breaker

    We had our kitchen done a few years ago with underfloor heating. When the kitchen was done, a new CU was fitted and everything’s been OK so I didn’t really check anything. The breakers weren’t labelled which ----ed me off at the time so I labelled them all but forgot to check which circuit the...
  2. J

    2.5mm MICC on 32A breaker

    Hi All I was hoping someone could shed some light on a question about the setup of my underfloor heating. I live in a 1970s block of flats with electric underfloor heating. There are 4 heating circuits in total with the original 1970s wylex consumer unit. 3 of the heating circuits are each...
  3. C

    Need to install a 240v breaker for water heater install

    Hey guys, I'm installing a water heater that needs a 240 but no slots open (which I've dealt with before), but this system/ setup looks really old! I just want to get a little advice before moving forward (need to install a 240v/ 2pole breaker for the water heater) *Manufacturer recommends...
  4. L

    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted.

    dining room light suddenly started blowing the lighting breaker in the house. I’ve had the boards up and can’t see any shorts in the wiring. It happens even when the light fixture is removed. Flick switch, breaker blows. Looking for what to try next to be honest. Any help greatly appreciated. Lee
  5. J

    DC or AC breaker

    Hi everyone, I need your assistance to determine whether the breaker in the attached image is a DC breaker and whether there is a sign indicating that it is for the DC side and not the AC side.
  6. captaincaveman

    Range cooker tripping breaker, even when all settings switched off

    Hi guys n gals. I don't often do appliances but been looking at a range cooker of a regular customer (gas hobs, 3x electirc ovens). It keeps blowing the 32A MCB with a flash at the back of the range (unable to position myself behind to see where from but suspect it's around the incoming...
  7. F

    Electric shower Circuit breaker not working

    hi, I have a Mira sport 10.8 kW shower, it has an 0ttermill 60 amp type D circuit breaker which is not breaking the circuit when I push the yellow push to test button, it needs to be replaced before I can use the shower. What would be a suitable replacement circuit breaker compatible with the...
    • Foxbar19
    • Thread
    • breaker circuit circuit breaker electric not working shower working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. D

    Breaker tripping in bedrooms

    our breaker is tripping most of the times in bedroom. I think it’s when we switch in on light in our closet it’s tripping the breaker, what should be the reason? It was working fine for last 10-15 year no recent electrical changes in house. Any help to start will be useful
  9. R

    Is a 2 pole breaker the same as a breaker that has twin single poles?

    I am searching for an RV 30/20 amp 2 pole breaker. (Cutler-Hammer BD3020 A3020 Types BRD, & A 120/240V Cu/Ai HACR Type 2 pole unit J-969 E7819 - T LR43556 Disj) I see quite a few breakers with these specs.....except they are 1 pole. I have seen breakers that are twin single pole breakers and...
  10. P

    individual RCBOs or a main breaker RCBO? and what trip level 10mA or 30mA

    I have the feeling that I might have small currents running in the house. So first of all, I am considering to get a leakage clamp meter. But besides of this, I am also considering to replace the breakers with RCBO. But then the question, should I go for indivdual rcbo or just replace the main...
  11. N

    Upgrade breaker for induction hob?

    Hello. Please could I double check something as I have zero clue about electrics. I have a 32a breaker on its own circuit currently feeding my 5.9kw hob. I'm upgrading to a 7.35 induction hob. My electrician said I NEEDED to upgrade my breaker as it definitely wasn't ok to use on the 7.35kw...
    • Nessab16
    • Thread
    • breaker hob induction induction hob upgrade
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Ireland
  12. N

    Can we connect the 2 phases lines ( 110 V each ) to RCD breaker?

    Can we connect the 2 phases lines (110 V each) to RCD breaker? please advise ?
  13. D

    HV Schneider Breaker

    Hi all, We have a HV Schneider GenieEvo breaker, on the name plate, this device is rated for 50Hz. What would happen if we used a 60Hz supply? Can the 50Hz breaker be able to take 60Hz. thanks
  14. D

    Breaker keeps tripping, potential ground fault?

    Hi all. We have a 120v 20 amp circuit to an accessory dwelling with a run of about 75' of direct bury #12. The breaker keeps tripping even when there is nothing connected to the circuit. What I've done so far: Checked all connections in the circuit(outlets, etc) Then, disconnected the...
  15. L

    UK 32A or 40A breaker for 7kW EV Charger

    I note that in answer to another EV Charger question a member suggested a 40A breaker would be preferred to a 32A because of many hours at continuous full 7kW load. I am not an electrician but understand the reasoning. I have a 7kW charger (which generally runs full load for a continuous 5 hours...
  16. gergex

    Losing power to whole house, not tripping circuit breaker?

    Hi, recently moved into 30 year old home. We were renovating it for a few months and didn't notice this issue. 3-4 times over last month the power has gone out to the entire home, without flipping any circuits. When we've been home for it (twice) it has only lasted a few seconds. I'm yet to ask...
    • gergex
    • Thread
    • ausie elec breaker circuit circuit breaker house power power to tripping whole
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  17. Artimuskillz

    Subpanel feeder breaker size?

    This is a solar tie in generating 22 amps max current, hence the 25a/2p breaker on the subpanel but is there any reason the breaker feeding the subpanel has to be an 80a/2p? Can it be a 50a/2p? Attachments IMG_0010.jpeg 514.6 KB · Views: 2
  18. A

    Circuit breaker finder doesn't function correctly

    Hi everyone I bought the following device for the purpose of inspection and testing of DPs and its connecions: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266252623696 I used this device to inspect a building where i work and with the help of an engineer working on that location we were able to find that a...
  19. D

    Problems with a breaker

    Having trouble figuring this one out. House was built 5 years ago. Eaton box and breakers. Over the past 3 weeks, the bedroom breaker keeps tripping at night. This is happening at night because that's when we have the fan on. Breaker is tripping every 90 minutes. There are 5 outlets and the...
  20. D

    Replace wire or breaker on septic pump?

    After 24 years my septic lift station pump and high water alarm needs to be replaced. It was tripping the breaker and the alarm was no longer working. When I pulled the wires out of the alarm, which serves as a junction box for the pump, pump float switch, and alarm float switch everything was...
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