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    Zs Testing Tt

    Hi Guys Job - semi detached with a TT earthing arrangement. I used the Z loop function on my MFT to check the earth at the DB. Reading 164 ohms - ok. Same reading with earth reconnected. However if I do the same test with the Zs RCD function, I get 204 ohms. Why? Do I have a MFT fault? I need...
  2. O

    6A RCBO for this Legrand?

    Hoping to save some time on this! Need a 6A RCBO to fit this Tenby / Legrand board - anyone know if they are readily available? Thanks
  3. L

    Motor starter inspection

    We have a motor starter for a 1.5kw motor that have both been out of service for around 5 years. We plan on bringing this motor and starter back into service. My question is, is there an official checklist with certification to a standard such as bs7671? For this fitness for service inspection...
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    Off peak, one board

    Friend of mine has had a large bill in his flat there is a panel heater in the bedroom and a storage heater in the hall way. Witch heats the whole flat tbh. there is only one board so I assume the meter flicks over to off peak and all electrics are cheap rate at night is it easy to tell a...
  5. J

    Testing a UK plug for continuity with a multimeter?

    Hi, I apologise if this is in the wrong section, but I did not see a specific forum for help. My induction hob has packed in today, it simply won't turn on. There is simply no power to it. It is around 1 year old. I have changed the fuse with one that I have taken from a working appliance, no...
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    Other than recharging, is it possible to check a rechargeable battery?

    I had not used my B&D mini vacuum for a while, went to recharge it but the charger gave no output. Stupidly without checking the price of a new mini vac like the Vax Gator, I bought a new B&D charger but the battery would not recharge. Consequently, for future information I wondered if there...
  7. uksparks

    Check this out

    Hi, I was driving home earlier in the car, and saw this bloke walking along dragging this massive cross.... Bit weird isnt it.
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    CU with a Left Hand Main Switch

    Hi Guys I'm wanting to replace an old 8 way consumer unit which is above the kitchen cupboards. I've limited height of 233mm. All cables are top entry but the tails are to the left of the rest and no doubt won't move. Anyone know of a Amd3, dual RCD unit , min 8 ways, max 230 mm height, left...
  9. Gazthesparky

    Will you check over my calculations

    Hi Guys I would appreciate someone just casting their eyes over my calculations. I carnt decided what to do I'm doing a kitchen renovation and existing 6mm 32a supply but I don't know whether to upgrade to 10mm and 40a breaker as the volex unit doesn't do a 45a Diversity comes out at 22amps...
  10. J

    something is sucking my battery down!!!!

    I put a new alternator and battery on my 99 f150 and something is still killing my battery.i just bought this truck so i decided to pull radio to check wires,there was alot of loose bare wires back there.can that cause a short and drian a battery over night?
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    currently 2 phases in venue unable to upgrade to 3 phases

    Hi looking for some advice I am about to start a commercial job in a rural area the venue is being totally renovated it is a 30 bed hotel which is being extended will have 2 bars large function room a large commercial kitchen and a spectate motel in the future. The venue is only supplied on 2...
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    Flashing orange LEDs turn on and off randomly.

    Hello all. I work at a rescue boat and we use a converted Thwaites 5 ton dumper truck as our launch vehicle. It has orange flashing LEDs on the front but sometime they will just turn off. Obliviously theI sea water has its effects on the tractor but it seems at low rpms the lights turn on and...
  13. vxwestie

    Voltage continuity tester

    Can anyone recommend a good voltage and continuity tester? Nothing fancy but audible continuity test would be handy. And perhaps with a carry case? The NICEIC assessor wasn't too impressed 18months ago with the state of mine and I must be due a assessment again soon..... i think it may have...
  14. M

    Quick installation check?

    Hi guys, just want a quick sanity check on an installation. a chap wants 3, 3Kw heaters wired with a programmable thermostat to control all 3 heaters. my thoughts are: 40A supply to a Contactor ( L-1, N-3) heaters connected to the contactor ( L-2, N-4) then a Perm live to the thermostat...
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    First assessment

    Hi Guys, Just after some advice iv got my first assessment (stroma) coming up in just over a week, And I'm bricking it haha. I'm showing a rewire that i done recently So if any of you could give me an idea of what they look at and what need and what sort of things that they ask you would...
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    Fault finding

    Are neutral earth faults classed as an earth fault?
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    Calcs Check

    New to the designing part and want to make sure im correct. Got a 10 t+e that i want to feed a garage submain. I have wired it to an adaptable box which im going to joint with armoured. The armoured will run about 2 meters in a duct buried in the ground to a depth of 0.8m. There is no bunching...
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    GU10 LED flicker

    Looking for advice/pointers. I have installed client supplied GU10 LEDs in a warehouse. Client reporting flicker from LEDs. Installation is 3 phase, lights in question are on 2 different phases. Have heard and read about EMI, any help appreciated. My apologies if this issue has already been...
  19. O

    Scantronic ion-16 alarm system shut down, can't get running again.

    Initially disconnected 4wires on keypad with power switched off at fused spur reconnected wires back in order system failed to reboot blank keypad all fuses checked hav had an electrician look at it but 2 no avail possibly keypad not sure.any help or advice much appreciated thx
  20. P

    Advice on check meter for shared commercial unit

    I have a customer who will be sharing the unit next door with its current tenant. He wishes to have a meter installed to keep the bills fair between him and the other tenant. It has a stud walled office with its own ring and lighting circuits. Having never been asked to this before my thoughts...

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