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  1. Dave Edwards

    Increasing PV panels on a single phase grid connection

    Someone is connected to the grid with single phase supply and they have a 4kW PV array directly connected. They want to increase their PV generation, and add another 4kW. I keep reading that if you generate more than 4kW you need a "3 phase inverter to split the load". But I can't find out...
  2. Lenny

    PT Connection To Pump

    Hi all. Could someone please confirm where to connect a 4-20mA pressure transducer to AI2 in the attached photo. I believe it’s terminals 7 & 8 but the pump is not responding at all. Thanks.
  3. R

    Electrical connection to shed

    This is possibly quite simple. I am not an electrician but am good at digging holes, I need electric running to my shed so I can put a freezer in it, how deep should the trench be (I am guessing 2 spits depth) so I can cut the most labour intensive part of the job as much as possible...
  4. S

    New 2.9kw oven connection

    Hi, I've got a new built in oven that requires connection to electricity. The oven has a dedicated 32amp RCD protected circuit, with 6mm cable. The old oven was connected via a cooker connection unit with 6mm T&E. The new oven has a power rating of 2.9kw, and comes with a 1.5mm flex attached...
  5. D

    Unboxed Lighting Connection

    This connection was left in a loft after the installation of new lighting in all the rooms below. The loft insulation is also inadequate and will be topped up, in theory covering it. Does this meet regulations for this type of installation, should it be boxed and is it a warning to get the rest...
  6. G

    Northern Power Grid Earth connection

    Hi I have just had an earth put into my property can anyone advise what type of arrangement it is? Many thanks
    • Gudoldtom
    • Thread
    • connection earth earthing grid power
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Michaelwgroves

    Boiler Fused Connection Unit location

    I need to wire a new system boiler, the obvious place to put the supply is with the control unit which powers the boiler. But should the FCU be next to the boiler in the same way any isolation switch would be located close the load. This would still power control unit, but also need cable coming...
  8. J

    Possible problem with supply earth connection on TN-S system

    Long time reader, first time poster. We moved house about a year ago and had an EICR carried out before purchasing. Everything checked out fine but with a some C3 recommendations for improvement. The power supply to the house comes up through the floor in the cupboard under the stairs...
  9. mikejlj

    Help identifying this odd plug connection!

    Hi, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me identify this odd plug / connector. We bought a second hand dresser and it has a spotlight fitted. The spotlight cable has the connector shown in the pic. That connector plugs into a plug, which plugs into the wall. I accidentally broke off...
  10. D

    Please help with this battery connection

    Hi everyone, I have just stumbled across this site and was hoping someone could help me out. I have recently bought an ebike conversion kit and battery. The battery did not come with the discharge cable to connect to the controller. I am struggling to find the right type of cable/connection, I...
  11. D

    PLEASE HELP WITH WHAT BATTERY CONNECTION I NEED FOR MY DISCHARGE CONNECTION

    Hi everyone, I have just stumbled across this site and was hoping someone could help me out. I have recently bought an ebike conversion kit and battery. The battery did not come with the discharge cable to connect to the controller. I am struggling to find the right type of cable/connection, I...
  12. P

    2 switch socket connection to a cable with a 3 pin plug at the end

    Hi all, I am looking to connect a two switched socket to a cable that has a three pin plug at the end (This is a cable with 3 individual cables within it i.e brown, blue and yellow/green in it). It looks really straightforward however at the back of the two switched socket, I noticed there is...
  13. A

    Lighting connection solution

    Hello everyone I am a DIYer and I'm hoping this question will be a really simple answer for an experience electrician. But as 'you don't know what you don't know' here goes. I am wanting to put a chandelier up in a room. I have installed a separate weight bearing ring bolt to a joist to take...
  14. L

    Connection issue with swa

    I need to run an out door supply. However the dist board is boxed in. There is access back entry but that doesn't help glanding a swa. Could you gland outside to a through box them carry the same cable to the breaker? Taking an earth leas from the conduit box also.
  15. J

    Cooker connection unit to double socket for new cooker and hob???

    Hi guys, just looking for a little advice. I have just had my kitchen done (plastered and all) and had a radial circuit set up for the cooker using 6mm cable into a cooker switch down to a connection unit. It's 32amp at the consumer unit. I have just bought an integrated single oven to find it...
  16. O

    Small IP rated cable connection...

    Need some ideas please chaps. Ground workers have damaged a 12V cable running to a light - so I need to put a joint in to it. Its 12v DC so only 2 cores to worry about. So far I've considered: Wiska Shark - the 6A version and The TubeTee IP68 inline connector Are there any others I...
  17. C

    415/720 volt motor connection

    Hello all, I have been asked to reconnect a motor which has a manual star delta starting knob for clockwise/clockwise operation. The motor is 5.5kw 415 delta/ 720 star 10.3 amp. I'm a bit baffled regarding the 720 star connection for starting as the supply is 415 volts, should I just connect it...
  18. T

    Catering trailer connection question....

    Hi Ive just got a pitch for my catering trailer, however the trailer has a 32amp inlet and the supply is only 16amp. Ive got to start there in the next 2 days, and the earliest the supply can get sorted is 2 weeks. Is there anyway I can run it safely for now? Know absolutely zip about...
  19. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Nice tight connection there boys

    Not sure if I have done this one before.
  20. P

    connection of an 11kw 240v kiln into my household supply

    Hi, could I have some general advise regarding the installation of an 11kw electric kiln at my property? I would like to get an idea of what works would be required (and therefore the cost) I have this kiln housed (unconnected) in a brick outbuilding, which has an electrical supply to it from...
    • Phil T
    • Thread
    • 240v connection consumer house outbuilding supply
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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