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  1. C

    This cannot be right! 0.8amp in N and 0amp in L

    Hi all, This is really concerning. Turned off all breakers in a domestic single phase consumer unit. With just the main switch on I measure a 0.8 amp current in the neutral tail into the consumer unit and virtually zero current in the Live tail. This is using a clamp meter. One of the...
  2. Z

    VALEO Alternator Slip Ring - Does not Fit, cannot find correct replacement

    Hi. I have a VALEO Alternator from a BMW M3 1997 3.2L with S50B32 engine. I have ordered a replacement Slip ring but it does not appear to fit and I can't find an answer as to why. The issue is the two "Pillars" on the side of the slip ring that slide into the shaft on the alternator are 1mm...
    • Z2TT
    • Thread
    • alternator cannot correct fit replacement ring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  3. Pete999

    Rcbo

    I should know the answer but I don't and have tried google etc so that's out of the way for starters. Reading a post about sockets used for IT equipment and the possible problems caused by RCD tripping due to start up earth leakage, led to think about protecting the circuit with RCBOs with a...
  4. G

    Is it just me who CANNOT see deleted posts & there reasons?

    As above...
  5. C

    When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot view it

    Hello, I should probably be sending this as an enquiry / private message to Marvo or another Moderator - but perhaps I can get the problem sorted on here: When I tried to view a picture in a members post on the thread below [link to that thread below] by clicking onto the picture I received a...
  6. S

    Water pipe installed above db

    While I was on holiday a plumber as run a water pipe over a distribution board, I cannot seem to find any regs regarding this. Any help appreciated
    • staffok
    • Thread
    • access cannot installed led pipe water
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. U

    Smoke alarms - Complete rewire - Cannot find any regulations/law

    I have just completed a complete rewire on an average 1960's 3 bed semi. Inspector chap has just been round and said to get signed off I need to install 2 smoke alarms and one heat alarm in the kitchen, because there is no door, and they all need to be interlinked. He couldn't quote me the...
  8. S

    You cannot be serious?!

    I saw this today... Oh aye, I've come down for a day out have I?! I want what the people who write this are on, and I want it NOW!!!
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Cannot get RCD test to work?

    Evening chaps.. I have just fitted some downlights in a bathroom and needed to give them RCD protection as there was none. I fitted the following: The test button works fine and the unit trips when a fault occurs (touching neutral to earth) but I cannot get the MFT to test it for trip times...
  10. G

    Type of rcd

    Anybody know what Rcd this is. Previous report suggests 61009, I'm thinking more 4293? Nothing on the rcd itself
  11. C

    I cannot use google chrome or internet explorer to type messages for the forum

    "Hello All", As We know Internet Explorer is not recommended for accessing the Forum and being able to type messages - there are reasons why it does not work correctly on here and this was explained to Me some time ago by the Owner / Dan in a post about that so I have been using Google Chrome...
  12. A

    luxomat PIR's

    Hi all, I'm currently on a project in a new build school and we are installing 2 x luxomat pir detectors (master and slave) in the classrooms. The instructions are ridiculously complicated with lots of terminals (2x L 2x N, 2x NO 1x S) they also have a inbuilt relay. We're wiring the lights...
    • adzberry
    • Thread
    • cannot diagrams pir pir's terminals wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. B

    Live Working

    Quick fire question. I was always told that you cannot do live working unless the customer cannot shut X appliance down for what ever reason, a risk assessment is in place with a proper live working procedure/LOA. Granted you cannot do live work in a hazardous area, but AP on site claims you...
    • brookster
    • Thread
    • cannot electrical work live question terminals testing working
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  14. C

    Fire Risk Problem I cannot resolve.

    Hi all, I've been working at a swimming rectfying many faults. The one major fault was bought to their attention after a fire broke out in a breaker. The problem is i cant see why. The breaker and main incomers can get hot to the point of fire. The load is 20.2A on 16mm cable, the connections...
  15. R

    Newbie question cannot get fuse out of fusebox

    Dear All, I need to change the fuse in a standard household Ashley fusebox but I cannot pull the fuse out, no matter how hard I try. The fuse looks a like a standard cartridge type fuse(16 A MCB16). There is a small key in the lid of the fusebox which looks like a paper clip opened out, but I...
    • Rupesjoel
    • Thread
    • cannot fuse fusebox get newbie out question
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. C

    Solar Certicfication

    Hi I am in the process of establishing a solar Pv installation company in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The problem i have is that I cannot gain MCS accreditation until such time as I have my first Install Complete. And the customer cannot avail of the NIE Grant unless they employ an MCS...
  17. D

    Odd solar panel cannot sell spare

    If anyone has an odd solar panel they want to donate for charity your feedback would be much appreciated. Want to help 3rd world countries get electricity they much need.
  18. A

    Cannot get electrical light switch to turn on commercial PL Downlights, Please help.

    Hi, We have just finished a building which contains 10 of Compact Flourescent 2 x 18w PL downlights with gear. When connecting a normal white rocker switch the lights operate fine, however when using the 2 gang electrical touch switch the lights do not seem to work. Any idea to why this is and...
    • ashman3g
    • Thread
    • cannot commercial downlights electric electrical electricians' talk get help light light switch lighting lights please switch
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. F

    Generator zs

    Hi people, I am installing a three phase supply but the out building I am working in is currently fed by a generator and I cannot gain access to the main supply. I have 3 phase 40a type c mcb which in the niceic test sheets says max is 0.46 ohms. The zdb in the out building is 0.60 ohms and the...
  20. A

    Sunday morning and online assessment is "Page cannot be found"

    So...I spent a little while yesterday getting everything in order, my most efficient effort to date. Its sunday morning, the house is quiet, Im fresh and...and...and the website comes up "Page cannot be found" Grrrr,,anyone else notice this or do they just shut it down over bankholidays. Cant...
    • Andy 7671
    • Thread
    • assessment cannot electricians' talk found morning online sunday
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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