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  1. R

    UK Powered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice.

    Hello, stating I am not an electrician, I have purchased a fairly expensive set of used powered studio monitors and I’m concerned about one of them. I was switching the power switch at the back and I’ve switched it off quite poorly where it went back on itself and as it was half way between on...
    • reprobate
    • Thread
    • advice circuits couple insulation powered result seems speaker tester times tripped weeks
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. N

    Mains water bonding when only couple of inches of copper

    Not sure on this one. Mains water is coming up from the ground in lead pipe in bathroom. 2 inches of copper pipe before the stop tap. All pipework inside the house after stop tap is plastic. Does that 2 inch of copper pipe before stop need mains bonding?
  3. Scott smit

    UK Running a couple new sockets from mains

    Hi everyone Just looking for a little advise on if my plan to run this spur is okay I’ve drawn a diagram in hopes to make my expiation simpler The MS square is the main socket which has not been tampered with The F is a 13 amp fuse spur And the S are the additional sockets which I plan to...
  4. L

    A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
    • lrubin28
    • Thread
    • basic couple installing outlet outside questions regarding screwfix
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. M

    Couple of testing questions ?

    Apologies gone a bit rusty on this stuff: 1) (Max) Resistance of protective conductor: An Installation with a sub-board all pvc wiring Is the max protective conductor resistance = the resistance of the protective conductor on the submain + the highest resistance CPC on the sub-board Above...
  6. S

    A couple of questions about the 2365 design project

    I've completed it all in rough, but before I go ahead and mark up the finished product, I just wanted to check a couple of things if anyone is currently doing it or remembers doing it.. Q2 (b) Asks to show position of sockets and fused connection units in the hotel rooms, giving consideration...
  7. J

    Callout charges & work carried out couple of days later

    Hey I let out my flat to help with the mortgage costs and I live with my parents. Flat let via fully managed letting agents. My question, Electrician went out to reports of fault with economy 7 heater that is 2.5 yrs old and additional earth bonding required due to new regulations as existing...
  8. S

    Help with certification

    Hi, Hope all are well, I just need clarification on a job Ive done with regards to the certification. I have wired an extension to house which includes a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The old house is installed to 17th edition. The extension has a new DB that the extension circuits are...
  9. mak

    Couple of questions, r1r2, Zs and polarity

    On a ring main we test r1r2 at every outlet since there is no end of the circuit and every test should return same-ish figure unless there is a loose connection or socket is on a spur, right? What about the the radial circuit? Other than to check polarity is there a point to test anywhere other...
  10. Nightmer

    UK Earthing a vintage brass lamp to the lamp base

    I have a couple of old metal/brass lamps to which adding an earthed lampholder would be tricky (either the entry for 3 wires is VERY small or the lamp holder is integral to the lamp and is original). All of these lamps have a screw within the base which appear to be for an earth wire - is this...
    • Nightmer
    • Thread
    • adding brass couple earthed earthing fittings holder lamp lamps new old screw vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. A

    couple of PAT testing questions

    Hi Everyone, I have recently bought a UNI-T PAT tester ( UT528) and have few questions: It is mentioned in the handbook, to limit the earth continuity test for some appliances such as TV between 20 and 200 mA. When I check the UNI-T operation manual, it is mentioned the test current for earth...
  12. sam400

    Couple of tools for sale

    Have a couple of bits for sale. Don’t do much install now so don’t have a need for them anymore. Prob going to be a £5 each to post or you can collect from bexhill. I’ve priced them at approx 1/2 what I paid for them. Whia torque screwdriver in case, used about half a dozen times. In good used...
  13. Dan

    Upgrading the forum in a couple of weeks guys and gals

    I'll be upgrading the forum in a few weeks. Giving you a heads up now so by the time I do it, most regulars should know about it. Comes with the ability to uploads videos directly into threads and posts. My server guy isn't too happy about that. Bandwidth will skyrocket. Ha Due to the lack...
  14. M

    Is this a reasonable quote for a couple of jobs?

    Hi, I need to get some work done so that I can get an electrical safety certificate for property. I called in an Electrician and he suggested that I need to do the following; 1. Replace old fuse box with Consumer unit (£350) 2. Upgrade Gas and Water main earthing and bonding (£90) 3...
  15. O

    Couple of question about Can-bus ready LED's

    Hello at present I drive a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9cdti 16V 150bhp 56 plate. I wish to add some extra lights to my vehicle, as in Angel Eyes (Halo rings) to my head lights, also some extra indicators to the door mirrors and possibly some LED strip lights to the headlights that also connect to the...
  16. 7

    Couple of questions to the wise

    New connection to refurb, what does the S.S.E MP band represent on the incoming feed. Secondly, how come they can get away with wrapping the earth in tape whilst we are required to follow the regs
  17. D

    Couple questions regarding cable entries

    So I'm just wondering what the best practice is on cable entries If you are running SWA through an outside wall. What is the best way to seal the hole where the cable runs through? Silicone It? but I figure that's not the prettiest. Are there any cable covers for SWA? I understand you can...
  18. littlespark

    Hotpoint washing machine with a couple of issues

    Fairly new washing machine with 2 problems. 1. When starting up a new wash, the motor turns the drum slightly. Repeats a few times, then runs as normal. Some form of starter on the motor failing? 2. The washing comes out after the program still wet. There's no puddles on the floor under the...
  19. S

    Smart meters... A couple of questions

    I live with my parents and have a shed/workshop down the bottom of the garden. I would like to know how much electricity I am consuming in my shed/workshop. Mainly so that I know what to pay my parents each month for the electricity bill. I'm thinking maybe a smart meter would work. Just a...
  20. Gazthesparky

    Couple of questions just run by my thoughts

    couple of questions just thought I would run them by you lot to see your thoughts 1. Changing a fuseboard and it's in a block of flats the supply comes in 10mm singles through a conduit then a meter then 16mm tails to the board. Bonding is all in place and tested it's 6mm though. Planning to...
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