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    Fusing downstream with very short cable length

    Hi, first post newbie here. I have a question relating to what I am told is a grey area in both 7671 and low voltage assemblies regs. I have a customer with some LV industrial control panels, 100A fused isolator with 25mm main singles from isolator down to motor drive, but off the isolator...
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    UK Change in current capacity along run

    Hi, I have a book on domestic wiring which says that everywhere there is a change in current carrying capacity along a circuit there must be some kind of protection (fused spur etc). Suppose I need to run above an insulated ceiling (reference method 101) and then down a wall (reference method...
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    Short circuiting dough mixer

    Hi, I’ve got a brand new dough mixer which won’t work. Out of the box it just popped when switched on and tripped the power in my shop. Using a voltage pen I’ve detected that there’s power getting into the circuit board but not out. Noticed the fuse in the board was gone so replaced it and when...
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    Surge Arrester Installation and External Short Circuit Protection Device

    BACKGROUND I live in a small town where it is difficult to find ceritified electricians. In fact, electrician certification is not common for residential installations. I did find some experienced electricians but I don't think they are certified and know best practices in the installation. I...
    • Daniel DD
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    • circuit circuit protection device external installation protection short short circuit surge surge protection voltage drop
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    GFCI circuit protection when replacing old non grounded receptacles

    Hi All, I’m a retired electrician from the Detroit area. My question is, I need to replace some old two prong receptacles in my daughters 75 year old home. Code says I can install a GFCI receptacle in the first receptacle of a group of receptacles and install standard three prong receptacles...
    • acxman
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    • circuit circuit protection gfci old protection replacing screwfix
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Short circuit protection on high resistance on live conductors

    Thoughts on this scenario,obviously a short circuit fault situation
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    Cooker connection

    Hi I’m in the middle of installing a 2500kw cooker, I have an existing cooker circuit with 6mm cable on a 32Amp breaker with a spur coming of the cooker switch to a double socket which I assume fed the old cooker on a plug top! My question is: Can I replace the double socket with an terminal...
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    Final Circuit Protection

    Hi Everybody Why fuse is no longer use in Final Circuit Protection. Instead, Circuit breakers are used. So far, I know that CB is more sensitive than fuse. Can someone depicts any reason and their respective curves. Thanks
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    Circuit protection advice

    Hi everyone - I am new to the forum , I'm hoping I have come to the correct place to post! I am not an electrician, I have reasonable electrical understanding and know how circuits like ring/radials work,how consumer units protect the circuit etc but little more..... Recently our drying...
    • 67ttamerya
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    • advice circuit circuit protection electrical helvetica protection
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Marbo circuit protection?

    I have just visited an installation covered by a Marbo split load board which needs work before any alteration is carried out, does anyone know where i can get Marbo RCDs / RCBOs or know of a suitable alternative that will fit? Cheers guys
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    problem of circuit protection

    Hello, after shutdown of power supply ,at the next time of start, my water pump it is breakdown. I think my circuit protection is not approperiate, because it is the second breakdown !! please,how to protect my installation correctly. thank you
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    Distribution circuit protection

    Hi all I am planning a CU change for assessment. My detached garage is currently fed from a 16a MCB in my CU. The garage CU has RCD protection for sockets and lights. My question: Can I run the SWA from an unprotected way in the house CU (as it is now) so that I don't have to consider...
    • pencilpusher
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    • aus circuit circuit protection distribution garage house protection quote
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    FCUs as circuit protection for part of circuit

    I'm sure we've all come across these scenarios: 16A supply to garage from consumer unit to a socket and an FCU feeding the lights with a 5A BS1362 fuse. 32A ringmain extended to feed conservatory with FCU with 3A BS1362 fuse feeding garden/patio lighting. Central heating supply from...
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    Best practice for submain circuit protection

    I am currently changing an old consumer unit for a new RCD protected split board. One of the circuits is a 6mm submain circuit protected by a 32A MCB that exits the house, crosses the court yard via a catenary wire, and enters the garage 4 way RCD protected board. Is it ok to put this circuit...
    • GPack
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    • aus best cable circuit circuit protection garage practice protection submain
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia

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