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    Commercial dishwasher problems

    Hi all, I got a commercial dishwasher that is not working anymore. Normally when there's no water in the tank and boiler, the machine starts first filling it up with water if you close the lid. If I now close the lid, the machine is not taking water and is not filling. But the machine is...
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    3phase to single new pump set

    Hi all, been a member for a while but this is my first post so hoping you can help. Been asked to install new twin set of pumps. Pictures attached of old pump (3 phase) and new pump (single phase) and the contactors And overload for the pumps . Best and easiest way to change to single phase for...
  3. James

    Diversity

    Good morning, Just trying to get my head round a diversity issue. Will be a new board fed from a panel board adj transformer Have to feed 3 machines Machine 1 140kw Machine 2 80kw Machine 3 80 kw They are production machines (lathes) so will be in use at the same time but the ratings given...
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    American conduit

    Whenever I’m on Instagram, I always see posts from sparks in the good old US of A, and whenever you see a conduit system install, there are always loads of individual conduits running alongside each other....do they not use trunking over the pond? Don’t get me wrong, it looks super impressive...
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    Direct online forwarding and reverse.

    Hi I little confused now , I learn electrical installation Level 3 , but I never did before very difficult, some people working on trade is very easy. I little be Sad because I not like leaving on course. Someone have options I be happy working volunteer just keep experiencing. Probably after...
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    Ceiling grid panels which drop below the ceiling grid

    I am replacing in ceiling grid lights with LED panels, but the metal tiles drop below the grid rather than inside it, so the LED panels will be semi-recessed I don't think the client is going to be happy about this so I was wondering if there is a light which drops below the grid by 10mm to keep...
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    Recommend tin snips for commercial work

    Hi, any recommendation for tin snips? Regards.
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    Newbie looking for electrical advice

    Hi everyone. First-time poster trying to get opinions. I'm by no means educated with the lingo and will try to explain everything to the best of my knowledge. I currently do maintenance at a drink restaurant and well been having issues with our ice machine GFI outlet. Before I replace the part...
  9. Rich54321

    Problems with Acel AC6152 300mm fan

    I was wondering if anyone else has wired one of these. I just need a big fan for the local football club and asked for one with a pullswitch. Yes nice and easy Switched Fused Spur already there, made hole bigger fitted it, I must say a well thought out bit of kit, until the easy bit LNE, or so I...
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    whats the requirement on cable tray going in riser cupboards

    Hi Guys I have a block of 9 flats 3 floors ,ground ,1st & 2nd.6" cable tray going from top to bottom x2 .LV and HV.The contracts manager is insisting on the tray stopping between floors and a 4" pipe with a fire collar around it to go through the flooor.Is this correct. Please help!!!!
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    UPS protection

    Hi everyone, would be great if you can share your experience on type of protection devices recommended on UPS system feeder/upstream? as you know, in some type of critical installations such as hospitals, bank servers,..etc, the client does not want to see UPS loads gets cuts off in no...
  12. RutlandFox

    Professional Domestic, Commercial, Industrial Electricians Staffordshire - Fox and Fox Electrics

    RutlandFox submitted a new resource: Fox and Fox Electrics - Domestic industrial and commercial electricians. NAPIT registered. Read more about this resource...
  13. Darren Evans

    Buzzing dimmer and LED lamps

    Morning chaps! Advice needed please. Is there a tried and tested combination of manufacturer(s) for reducing the annoying buzz from dimmer connected (dimmable!) LED lamps? In the particular example I am having right now, I have 5 lamps on one dimmer switch, 3x ES and 2x SES. One or more of...
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    Winning commercial work

    Guidance on how to win more commercial work. We are a small electrical contracting firm Who have a lot of domestic contracts that serve us well. We are looking to gain more commercial work in the following areas:- hotels, gyms, public sector organisations. We are aiming at local medium sized...
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    Installation method

    So, we’re creating office space out of 2 classrooms. Metal stud wall will be put up, grid ceiling everywhere. We’ve had a price by one firm. I think it’ll be twin and earth lashed in in the ceiling void based on the price (although i haven’t seen spec yet). Given a job like this, would you find...
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    Shower Wiring in Granny Annexe

    Hi All, I am Faraz, I'm a Mechanical Project Engineer by trade. This is my first post on these forums. I am looking for some insight into a problem I'm having. I currently have a 6mm Cable running from the main RCD to a 9.8kW shower in a Granny Annexe. the wire currently runs about 25m long...
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    Tips on getting cable through kopex

    Hi guys does anyone have any tips for getting a 40-50m length of 10mm earthing conductor through a run of 20mm Kopex? Many Thanks
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    UK Anyone from the north east interested in giving a price?

    We’re looking to be creating office space soon which will require a rewire, but I’m just absolutely swamped. Anyone from the north east interested in giving us a price for the works?
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    Technical advice required - metal socket or plastic? / Trunking?

    Hi all Recently my company (I'm just an employee) moved into a new unit and have installed some shelving, the BigDug kind. We've had plug sockets located above (2) each unit to provide power. This was done by the electrician so that's all good. I need a plug socket on each shelf (5 in total)...
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    Supply to apartments

    Hi all, Seeking some general advice. I’m planning to split a property in 5 apartments with their own fuseboxes and supply meters. However if i chose to revert the property back to run off one meter what would be the best way of doing this? I was thinking a main distribution box that supplies...
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