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  1. mrmitch85

    Connecting induction hob

    Hi, Just looking for a bit of advice here. I am considering swapping my existing 4 burner gas hob for a Bosch induction one. I am not proposing to carry out any electrical connections myself, but simply finding out what my options are at this stage. The setup I currently have: a dedicated...
  2. J

    UK WHY? - When connecting 2 phases in 3p, we get 400v

    When we use 1 phase, L1 or L2 or L3 - we get 240V When we use 2 phases, L1 & L2, or L1 & L3, or L2 & L3 - we get 400v. When we use 3 phases, L1 & L2 & L3 - we get 240v?
  3. J

    connecting lighting together

    hi all im looking at installing 2 downlights into a fire surround and a strip light around the bottom. is there any way i can connect these both together and just use one remote. appreciate any info and anywhere i could purchase these to work in cync. thanks john
  4. J

    Best way of connecting to the live bus bar in Wylex CU

    I'm using a Wylex consumer unit to house some equipment to measure single phase heat pump performance. Part of the box is a conventional main switch and MCBs, but part of it is a din rail mounted RS485 linked three phase energy meter which is used to measure total energy, energy use by any...
  5. R

    Groundwire sparked while connecting it to the main ground

    Hi all So, my brother bought a (new to them) house. I've been redoing the fuse boxes in the house. Today, while putting the grounds from the kitchen together the last wire made a little spark... but the differential didn't trip so is this a big problem? Something to look into? Or something to...
  6. W

    Connecting together 6mm cables

    Hi.... First time I've posted here. I own a property which is rented out. Recently the Gas Oven failed a gas safety test and the Gas Engineers recommended an Electric Oven. I purchased a 2.3Kw oven and they fitted it and plugged it into the ring main. Its only a small terrace and just as the one...
  7. Pretty Mouth

    Cable for connecting induction hob

    The manufacturers instructions for an induction hob I will be fitting in the new year are telling me to use either H03V2V2-F or H05BB-F (basically 90degree PVC or rubber flex) for the connection. These are difficult to get hold of in the couple of meters of 4mm that I need, and I'm...
  8. N

    Connecting two 3-core wires

    Hi, i have two electric radiators that I would like to swap. They have different lengths of 3-core wire and to be able to swap them successfully I'll have to lengthen one of the wires. I first thought about disconnecting them from the radiators, but the earth wires are soldered in (the live...
  9. M

    Advice Regarding Connecting 16amp plug to 32 amp

    Hi, I am an amateur with little knowledge of electrics, so please bear with me. I recently bought a petrol generator Pacini 6.5KVA Petrol 13HP Generator, Electric start - https://ige.ie/pacini-6-5kva-petrol-13hp-generator-electric-start The purpose of the generator is to power basic...
  10. Designmen90

    Connecting ground to neutral in main panel

    Hello everyone ? It's totally confusing for me. It is my understanding that the neutral and the ground busbars should be connected at the main distribution board (schematic attached), but not at the auxiliary or sub panel. But why? I know that if I connect them in sub panel the current from...
  11. N

    UK Connecting wires of different diameter

    I have installed some lights to a wooden gazebo and the wire seems relatively thin ( the lights are 30 LED 0.6A each. I’m getting an infrared heater which I suspect will have a thicker cable. It would be easy to run a short cable to connect to the light cable to power the heater. Are there any...
  12. N

    UK Connecting Dual RCD board.

    I have a 17 way BG consumer unit I have set up with dual RCD. I got the 25mm tail kit, but can work out how to get 2 live tails into the bottom of the main switch to connect to the RCDs. Any ideas please?
  13. W

    Connecting 2 3.5kw ovens

    Hey people, i have two 3.5kw ovens to connect, customer has an existing 10mm t and e in situ on a 32 amp breaker, would this be okay in your opinions
  14. ELECNEWT

    CONNECTING EARTH TO DOUBLE INSULATED WALL LIGHT FITTING

    Is there any advantage, disadvantage or danger in connecting an earth to a double insulated metal light fitting?
  15. W

    Connecting domestic sub-main to REC cutout

    Been retired for a number of years and not kept up with the industry hence I'm well rusty, so apologies for that. I recently moved home and found that the sub-main cable (10mm x 3 core SWA) feeding the garage/outbuilding is connected to the electricity boards meter & service fuse (cutout) via...
  16. J

    Need help with connecting a four wire fan

    I am not a electrician and I need some help. I would imagine this should be an easy one for you guys. I am trying to hook up an indoor air filter that hangs from the ceiling. I cannot find a schematic for connecting to a power source. It is a four wire system. I am not sure if it is a one speed...
  17. G

    Connecting a low voltage transformer using a external switch?

    Currently I have 4 small low voltage transformers connected to 4 circuits of low voltage yard lights. They are under my deck, and I turn then on and off using switches above the deck. I want to consolidate those transformers into one transformer...
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  18. R

    Connecting emergency generator to condo rooms

    I live in a three-room condo in Thailand (220v 50 Hz). Our building has a large emergency generator for power outages and I have tapped into the feed via the hall lights (it's meant to only feed common areas). During outages, I have been running extension cords around my living room...
  19. F

    Connecting Masthead Amp, Cable Length

    Hey gents. I'm looking to install a masthead amp to the old folk's TV aerial outside their garden cabin. The current setup is a 10 foot long coaxial cable running from the aerial directly to the tv in the cabin. I want to of course install the amp between the aerial and the Power-supply/TV -...
  20. SteWal

    Connecting T&E to SWA

    Hi all, Would appreciate your thoughts on the following. Customer has a garage CU fed by a 6mm cable from the main CU in the house. The cable exits the house and then is stretched overhead between the house and the garage. The cable is starting to sag and the customer wants it replacing. My...

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