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    Connecting underfloor heating into existing boiler.

    I have a s-plan system that has been relocated into an extenstion and all of the wiring has been relocated timer, spur etc. There has also been a new under floor heating system (UFCH Control Pack PB970015) installed. We are hoping to control the UFCH seperate to the CH but obviously run it off...
    • eess
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    • aus being boiler connecting existing heating system underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    Connecting PV to electrical system

    Hi, With the domestic installs I have carried out, I have connected to the electrical systems the following 2 ways: 1. Connect into the customers existing consumer board. 2. Install a garage unit dedicated for the PV system, split the tails of the incoming supply and connect directly to the...
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    4.0kwp installs and DNO's

    Had a long chat with one of the design engineers at our DNO (NEDL) the other day. His opinion was that the whole PV industry is wrong. He's not happy about people connecting all these "generators" up to the grid and says all systems should have to have their consent prior to installation. So I...
  4. Davisonp

    Connecting SWA to regular flex.

    Hi, I have been asked to fix a problem with a pond pump. The existing setup consists of an outdoor water resistant outlet that the pond pump plugs into, but the socket and plug are in a concrete box embedded in the ground and covered by a slab to look like part of a rockery. When the drain...
    • Davisonp
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    • aus connecting flex regular swa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Not connecting inverter directly to consumer unit?

    According to the DTI's "Photovoltaics in Buildings" document: "An inverter supplied from a PV array must preferably be installed in a dedicated circuit in which: no current-using equipment is connected, and no provision is made for the connection of current-using equipment, and no...
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    Best way to route cables between groups of panels

    Hi I'm looking at connecting two or more groups of panels on a roof which are separated by velux windows. What's the best way of connecting them? I've seen installations with two DC wires strung between them over the top of the veluxes (aaaaagh!!) but was wondering if there's a better way...
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    connecting a cellphone charger and a laptop charger to a photovoltaic module

    How do I connect a cellphone charger and a laptop charger to a photovoltaic module. The solar module is has a maximum power of 80 watts.the laptop charger is 65watts,20V the cell phone charger is a power mat used to charge devices simultaneously it's specifications are Input Voltage: 100-240V...
  8. SolarCity

    Connecting PV installation to a Building Management System

    Has anyone had an experience of connecting a PV system to a building management system? We were asked about this earlier this week and I'm more than a little blind, if I'm honest.
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    Connecting 3 phase motor via convertor

    Hi all . A friend of mine has a 3 phase machine with a plug with 5 prongs on it. 3 live, 1 neutral and 1 earth. Because he only has single phase in he's garage he has bought a Clarke 3 phase convertor but the plug on this only takes 4 prongs. He rang up the supplier and explained this and all he...
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    Connecting up new cooker help....

    Hi all. Young apprentice here! I have been roped into replacing a family members old cooker for a new one. Iam easy with the supply/load from the spur. But clueless when it comes to the hob and cooker lid? Is there stuff to do ther? And if so were do the supplys come from or is it just a case...
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    lightning protection systems connecting pv to it

    any one advice on how i do it iv not done one before do i need to speak to designer too any advise be much appreciated
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    IR TESTING - advantage of connecting L and N?

    GN3 states that it acceptable to connect L and N together and IR to earth in a situation where all wires cannot be disconnected from accessories i.e a row of fluo's But what is the advantage of doing this rather than just individually IR testing between first L and earth then between N and earth?
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    Connecting energy monitors with Solar PV

    I'm not an electrician, but I'm hoping that you can help me work out how to solve a problem that's causing me headaches and sleepless nights. I recently had a Solar PV system installed in my home. For background information it's one of the free "rent-a-roof" schemes where the supplier gets the...
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    Connecting shower to existing cu

    Hello. New here and after a little advise. I've bought an 8.5kw electric shower and would like to know if I can wire it direct to the existing cu. I have the old cu type with slot in fuses and wire. It has a spare slot where I have removed the old emersion heater system. Can I use this...
    • helidan
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    • aus cable connecting existing really shower small
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    r1 r2 testing on rings

    hi guys been using a home made intermediate switch and a drilled plug top for r1 r2 testing on rings. does anyone know if I can buy manufactured versions of these and where?
    • electric8
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    • aus connecting cross point rings sorry switch testing
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia
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    Standby Generators again!

    Evening All. Almost clear on connecting the genny to the house! When connecting the genny it is recommended to link the neutral to earth in the socket of the connecting cable. Why? Is there any reason why the neutral to earth link shouldn't be at the back of the fixed plug on the box housing the...
    • Piratepete
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    • again aus connecting earth generator generators genny neutral socket
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
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    HELP! New CCU, RCD keeps tripping???

    New Wylex dual RCD board RCD 1 (80A 30mA) 32A Cooker 32A Kitchen ring 6A Upstairs lights Have tried disconnecting all loads and connecting one at a time to see if I can determine which circuit is causing the problem but take your pick - whichever one I connect up trips the RCD. RCD 2...
    • Stormflex
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    • before connecting help help! keeps neutral new rcd tripping
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    Connecting cable in plastered wall??

    Can anyone advise best practise for joining a cable in a wall that will be plastered over? light switch has to be moved down, customer will not let me replace cable currently plastered in wall?
    • dentie2302
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    • aus cable connecting wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Making DC safe for connecting

    Hi Newbie here, i have done a fair few PV jobs, the only problem is---- how do i make the PV array safe for the electrician to connect the DC cables to the isolator???? Your help is appreciated.
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    connecting to existing lighting circuit

    Greetings, i have a question about a kitchen install. The previous kitchen had under counter lights switched from a normal light switch, i have checked the fuse board and it's not on the rcd side, they will connect new under counter lights to this circuit will it have to be put on the rcd side...
    • siras
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    • aus circuit connecting existing hager index lighting lighting circuit lights unless
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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