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    Induction hob correct install

    I’ve been looking for the right answer and just can’t seem to find it. I had an induction hob installed by a certified electrician, and there are no apparent problems so far, however, it is installed on the CU, RCD and upstream with a RCCB with no MCB, I’m just not 100% sure if it’s the safest...
  2. H

    am i correct in saying that in voltage follower/buffer circuit if there are no resistors present then there is no gain?

  3. B

    Rewiring the correct wires for an internal heating element to a Belling Home Oven.

    Hello first post I inherited a secondhand freestanding Belling Oven (make and model below) BEL FSE 60 MF Model Number 444449575 Serial number 31222241 Was working fine for just over 1.5 years until I smelt burning plastic. Disconnected the "cooker flip switch" power supply in my home's...
  4. J

    Need assistance determining correct wire for steam generator

    Hello community, first time post.... I'm currently working on a bathroom renovation, in which I'm installing a 9kW steam generator/boiler. I'm a moderately skilled DIY homeowner (live in the US) and I believe I'm on the right track but would like some verification from someone who is more...
  5. R

    Correct Gauge Wire For Parallel Dual Battery

    First Install with a Parallel circuit or this distance. Connecting 2x 12V 90ah AGM batteries in parallel and the cable length with roughly be 2 meters in length. Putting the batteries any closer is not an option due to space restrictions. 20-30amps is roughly what will be drawn at one given...
  6. K

    Please could you help me to retrain the correct and best way that you know?

    Good afternoon, I have always loved things to do with electrics and always wanted to become an electrician. Life throws things at you which led to me becoming a DJ in Majorca instead. Covid 19 has decimated lives and livelihoods in 2020 and has meant I have lost all my work. I am extremely...
  7. Midwest

    Correct termination of SWA cable

    Having been reading a thread recently about private lamp post installations, I've been look at my place of work's lamp posts. We are considering making some alterations to the existing installation, so I went looking for some manufacturers product details. I took off a post cover, and...
  8. S

    Not getting correct voltage at outlets

    Hello, new poster here, hopefully I’m doing it right. I have several outlets in my kitchen that aren’t working. They all have the same symptoms. I have the proper 125 volts From the hot wire to ground, but I’m only getting 109 volts from the hot wire to neutral. They are on the same circuit as...
  9. E

    What is the correct way to spur off a ceiling rose on a normal ring circuit?

    Hi, I have a standard single ceiling light that I wish to convert to a set of three light fittings, physically right next to each other and controlled by the same switch. What is the correct (and preferably easiest) way to connect this up? Kind wishes - Patrick
  10. C

    hotpoint correct wiring of twin grill switch

    how to wire up a hotpoint twin grill switch
  11. GBDamo

    Correct selection of RCD with regards to EICRs

    The picture is a section of text from the October edition of Professionals Electrician, NAPIT Codebreakers. I have an issue with coding 'incorrect RCD type selected'. 1, is it now expected that all permanently connected equipment is assessed and MIs consulted to determine if the correct type...
  12. D

    EICR Certificate not issued. Not all circuits RCD protected rated C2

    Hello, I've recently had an EICR done on my 2 bed house which is a residential let. This house is about 25 years old built by Charles Church. The EICR has not been issued due do C2's, there were no C1's Email with C2s ratings for 1) Not all circuits RCD protected, 2) Bathroom light is a bare...
  13. N

    Correct grounding of metal junction box w/splices for 3 circuits

    I have 3 circuits (microwave, disposal, and dishwasher) entering a metal box where the THHN wire will be spliced to Romex. I spent half an hour reading 2020 NEC Article 250 but didn't see multiple circuits specifically addressed. To ground the box do I just need to pigtail off of one circuit's...
  14. B

    Need help choosing correct size main breaker for existing subpanel

    DIY homeowner here. I need advice, but will hire a pro if major rewiring needs to be done. I purchased a home with a 200amp service. There is a detached garage about 15’ from the house. I dont think the subpanel in the garage was wired correctly. There are currently three 4awg aluminum branch...
  15. gazdkw82

    Choosing the correct driver

    the driver on my saxby decking lights has failed. It's not repairable so I need a replacement. The Vega one (picture below) is specifically for these lights and is £22 + delivery. I think that is too much and so I found a 12v 1.25A transformer at home. Cut the connector of the one and mashed up...
  16. M

    Has the correct shower been fitted?

    Hi...a bathroom company has fitted an electric shower 9.8kw, we have just found out our cable is 6mm. They had a plumber and a chap who was not a qualified electrician do the first fix of fitting the shower and also putting in down lights in the ceiling and they got an electrician to 2nd fix. We...
  17. C

    How to test for correct voltage (diy)

    (DIY) Hi, I suspect that I'm not getting the correct 230v in my premises. How likely is it that voltage supply could be less than 230v? What equipment would I need to test it?
  18. B

    Correct switches for 2 way pendant + bedside lamp circuits?

    Hi. First post here. Background I have a relative who is an electrician and is about to re-wire our home as a favour. I said that I will order and pay for all of the parts - so that they are here in on-site when he arrives to begin work. I have already ordered a Hager consumer unit; the 10...
  19. lRaziel1

    Help with correct AC adapter!

    Hello everybody. I bought a used keyboard (Yamaha PSR-E303), however it came with an aftermarket AC dapter, not the original one. Its this one: The keyboard does not specify AC adapter specs, but it says this above the plug: However they do specify to use ONLY one of these...
  20. C

    Help! Is this wiring correct?

    I’m having my house extended and they have run a grey 2 core cable with black and red wires coming out of it ( but no apparent earth) to all the downlights and I think the same or similar to the sockets and light switches. Is this correct wiring? I read something about red and black being old...

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