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  1. Z

    VALEO Alternator Slip Ring - Does not Fit, cannot find correct replacement

    Hi. I have a VALEO Alternator from a BMW M3 1997 3.2L with S50B32 engine. I have ordered a replacement Slip ring but it does not appear to fit and I can't find an answer as to why. The issue is the two "Pillars" on the side of the slip ring that slide into the shaft on the alternator are 1mm...
  2. M

    Help with earthing arrangement for generator on off-grid PV system

    Hi everyone. We are doing an off-grid system for a small log cabin. It consists of a 6kVA SDMO generator as back up to a small battery set and 4.5 kWp solar PV array with a 3.0/4.4 kW Sunny Island. The problem I have is the generator has a floating earth. After some research I was going...
  3. H

    rate my fuse box (or consumer unit to be politically correct!)

    Job done today. What do you think? I thought it was quite sexy! :o
  4. L

    Professional assessment of DIY work - but was he correct?

    Hi, I am a DIY-er with training in domestic installation - I am not certified etc. My house has a modern consumer unit with RCDs and MCBs. I have done minor changes to some existing circuits. I recently had an Electrician in to re-wire my kitchen - I believe that under current regs (England) I...
  5. davver79

    Wiring of PIR lights - is this correct?!

    Hi, Firstly, I'm not an electrician, I am just here to look for advice from you friendly people. We've just has some PIR lights fitted at the side of our house and a security floodlight at the back. We're really disappointed with the way the work looks. We bought the lights and separate PIR's...
  6. P

    Tragic IR fail on EICR

    Hello all, I could use some help here: I was recently asked to do an EICR at a small warehouse/office unit. The installation was, to put it mildly, less than satisfactory; with multiple C1 and C2 conditions. However, of greatest concern to me were the insulation resistance readings I was...
  7. V

    need a help for the fuse type please

    anybody know whats the fuse type for this isolator switch? put one up while ago, customer called and asked to replace with motor rated ones. save me a trip to the site, really appreciated.:yes: Square D Twinbreak 100A TPN Switch Disconnector Fuse
  8. E

    Trying to setup 21 Computer Fans each rated 12 Volts, is this correct setup?

    Hi all, I’m completely new to any kind of electrical work and would be grateful if you guys could confirm my setup to be correct. I’ll try to be as clear as I can: I have 220V coming from my Wall Socket, so I assume I have 220V to use. What I’d like to do is, use the...
  9. dlt27

    Eicr

    Hi all, I have done a few EICR's before however could do with a bit of advice on what codes you more experienced guys would give these observations; 1 Old 3036 DB made up of wooden base/back. (C3?) 2 Underszed main bond. (C3?) 3 Cooker switch mounted 18" above cooker (C3?) 4 Mutiple cct's in MCB...
  10. P

    correct way to test potential difference?

    elo guys, could someone explain how to test the potential difference between the main earthing and water pipes and what test instrument i should use?
  11. E

    Which way is correct - Relay wiring..

    I Have a little question not sure which way is correct see images I need the coil to be switched when power is supplied from the controller to the motor switch. The relay will be switching a 24v DC feed to a Warning Beacon & Siren. Not sure because controller doesn't have a N output weather...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Most effective or correct way to fault find?

    Evening all... I'm in two minds whether to post this but i've thought about it for a while and was hopeing someone could give me a very clear idea of how they would find the fault. Lets say we have a ring. We test between N-E at the CU and find a poor IR reading, lets say 0Mohms, ie socket...
  13. P

    switch wire I D

    hi guys, just having a debate over switch wires not being marked up, one guy says its a code 3 one says if you don't understand what the cable does and where it goes you should not be in the fitting in the first place. care to comment guys
  14. J

    DIY LED Aquarium Lighting - Is this wiring correct?

    Hi everyone, Very new here, but could do with some advice. I am in the process of designing/building a LED aquarium light using 3W power LEDs. I am using 6 cool White and 6 royal blue LEDs and running them from a 12 volt driver in a set of parallel series strings, as in the following...
  15. D

    Need help on getting the correct qualifications.

    I done a full-time electrical installation course at college when I wad 18. Then during the second year I ended up working for a self employed sparky for cash in hand. He made it clear he wouldnt pay for my nvq and this was for the experience. It started being a few days wiring then labouring...
  16. D

    Rcd not tripping

    I'm stumped, fitted new cu in one bed house today RCD would not trip using test button or on test. The only time it trips is when a load is put onto socket circuit, or the socket on the cooker isolator, no faults have been found during testing. Its a TNC-S system ze of 0.16ohms IR of >999 on...
  17. A

    Possible Job For Tomorrow

    Reported as occasional trip of an RCD. Leakage current noted 2.5A when cooker switched on (which is on a 30mA RCD). Could be interesting.
  18. D

    2395 revision books

    hi all As anyone bought this book prior to doing the course, I have has a couple of there books before found quite good. Periodic Inspection & Testing Level 3 Award - NICEIC Direct
  19. S

    Connection of 2 convector heaters using armoured cable on a radial circuit

    Evening Gents, Im looking for some advice, I have to connect two convector heaters on a radial circuit - I will be connecting each outlet via fused spur flex outlet, I was going to use a 3x3 adaptable box to terminate the one armoured then connect in singles to fused spur...
  20. matt1386

    My work experience portfolio

    Morning all, thought it would be a good idea for me to post photos up of some of the on site work experience I do while going through my level 2 & 3 2365 at college over the next few years All questions welcome, as is constructive criticism etc... Will keep editing this post adding photos as I...

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