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  1. B

    Renting property - VIR (Rubber Cable) - EICR, is this allowable if pass tests?

    Hi, Renovating property, done most & unfortunately (stupidly) now realized there is fair bit of VIR rubber cable still installed in the lighting circuits. The ring has been done, all circuits proctected by RCD etc. The cable surprisingly seems in good condition but appreciate only whats...
  2. Mr Cable

    EV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub.

    Hi; In order to install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present. Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting...
  3. Adam_92

    Mobile cabins cable type

    looking for advice on cable type for mobile cabins.. I’m guessing they fall under the same regs as portable caravans just can’t find reg of which cable as it’s a portable building wondering if someone has advice on this Thanks in advance
  4. Dan

    Best Cable for EV Charger Installation?

    Hi everyone, I’m planning to install a home EV charger and need advice on the best type of cable to use. The charger will be located about 15 meters from the main consumer unit. What cable size and type should I use to ensure safety and efficiency? Should I also install an isolator switch for...
  5. J

    Best solution to minors works certs for over 100 circuits only altered with a 2m cable from an isoltor to a plug?

    I have a situation where we have altered nearly 100 new circuits purely by adding a cable from the supplied isolator to a 3p+n plug to supply pumps. Each isolator is on its own circuit from the local DB and we need to issue certs for all these alterations, I was curious if there was a...
  6. J

    Cable type ID?

    Customer sent me a photo of their bathroom electrics. Anyone able to ID the thick black cable? Looks like some sort of sleeving?
  7. I

    Cable Calc

    Hello Existing 69kva supply with the board 100m from the incoming supply (within a shopping centre). Three phase board supplying lighting and power circuits. Cable ran along a corridor on cable tray/ladder. Online Cable calculators saying the run is OK for 25mm 4core but when I’ve used the...
  8. Jimi Z

    Is this connection safe? Oven power cable connected to electricity mains cable behind oven, sealed with electric tape.

    Is this connection safe? Oven power cable connected to electricity mains cable behind oven, sealed with electric tape
    • Jimi Z
    • Thread
    • behind cable connected connection electric electricity mains oven power safe tape
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. Z

    Confused with type of cable

    Hello all, i haven't posed in a while, and I hope you are in the best of health!! Anyways I'm doing a eicr for a domestic property and I ve come across a type of cable that I ve never seen before so don't really know how to code it, if if to code it, I mean initially it looked like some sort of...
  10. Groot2024

    Sub-main cable design

    Hi, I am currently working on the project part for my C&G 2396 design qualification. I have passed the exam but that was 2 years ago and I have forgotten so much😕. I cannot for the life of me get my head around calculating and designing the sub main cable to a 3 phase DB with a mix of 3 phase...
  11. M

    What size cable, 100 amp sub panel?

    What size cable is used to connect a residential 100amp sub panel from an existing 100amp panel, 75 feet away? All Breakers will be removed from the main panel and move to the new subpanel.
  12. G

    UK Data Cable Testing

    Hi all I was hoping for some guidance as I'm preparing for the AM2. I've seen comments online saying a question came up in the AM2S that I'm struggling to find an answer for. When using a tester on data cable what is the cause of a light showing on the master unit but then it's missing on the...
  13. T

    SWA Cable on campsite fence

    Removed a rotting picket type fence on our campsite which supported 4 electrical 10 amp hook ups and replaced with new fence. As the new fence has different post spacings the previously installed SWA cable is either to long or worse to short. As the cable is above ground and running along the...
  14. T

    Solution for earthing SWA cable whose armour strands have been cut too short

    Hey everyone, got a bit of a dilemma here, I installed an isolator in a meter cupboard, unfortunately, I really did not measure things up and trimmed the SWA steel strands a bit too short, an EICR was conducted and this was flagged up. I don't think I can get a gland in anymore so wondering if...
  15. L

    Type B MCB tripping at higher current rate than cable capacity

    Can someone please explain me how type B MCB can protect a cable if it only trips when current is 3-5 times maximum load? Let's say, 2.5mm radial circuit is protected by 16A type B MCB. Prysmian 2.5mm T&E current rating is 27A. How will 16A MCB protect the cable from overheating and burning if...
    • Luka
    • Thread
    • cable capacity current higher mcb tripping type type b
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    Earth Rod cable CSA

    Hello All, I'm in UK, and I'm after some info to help a family member in Ireland. They've been advised that the cable to their earth rod needs to be upgraded as it's apparently too small. Want to reassure them this is really needed before they pay for it to be done. I'm used to what BS7671...
    • Stanro
    • Thread
    • cable csa earth earth rod is10101
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ireland
  17. L

    Extending SWA garage cable

    I have run 10mm2 3 core SWA to garage CU but miscalculated the length and no way Im going to reach the house CU. I need to extend the cable, is it acceptable to do it like on the picture?
  18. C

    Main armoured DNO cable in ceiling

    I’ve noticed my main incoming armoured DNO cable goes up the garage wall in some capping to the ceiling then runs under the ceiling and drops down to the meters. Is this ok as it’s armoured?
  19. V

    Correct Method to extend CT Clamp cable for EV Charger (Also should it be earthed)

    I'll start with the problem. I've installed two Hive Mini Pro 3 EV chargers, and both have had the same fault, which I think I've now isolated to the CT Cable (Not the clamp or its direction). Essentially if I connect the CT Cable to the EV Charger and enable smart charging, the EV Charger...
  20. Chrisvdmeer

    Ethernet cable

    Ethernet cable problem Hello, I have a 400mbps internet contract. When I plug my Ethernet cable into the modem->straight into my laptop I get my 400mbps. When I plug my Ethernet cable into one of the outlets trough the house I only get a 100mbps. All the cables are CAT6 and I’ve tested all of...
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