I think I've sussed this, but I just wanted to check that I'm doing this correctly according to the latest regs.
I have a customer that wants his garage come workshop on its own circuit as it has lots of high power tools such as lathes etc. Currently it is on a ring final that is shared to a...
This might sound like a stupid question so apologies in advance.
So I had a random thought in my head.
So I was wondering if I was to use a single phase motor to spin a three phase generator to create three phase power, would you be able to create more power then the single phase motor is...
Do you need to be a qualified electrician in the uk to create your own creative lights/lamps like they do on diy programs?
I want to design and create ceiling lights and desktop lamps using different items.
Hi looking for advice about electrical connections with car locks, below are photos of lock and device locking may someone tell me what I doing wrong because it not work . Basic car lock brown and grey cable when I switch it positive and negative cables from battery it close when I swap them...
Hi everybody,
I've setup the new tilers directory and started to transfer old listings over to it. But it's doing my head in now. So I'll show you how to do it instead.
Do it in these stages and you should get traffic to your listing from the forum and whatnot. The listings I've done on...
Could I use a DOL Starter circuit to create an automatic extraction system? I was thinking that I could replace the start button and simply wire in a socket instead. So hypothetically if I plugged in and switched on an electric palm sander, it would start up my dust extraction systems (via the...
Hi
I'm looking for a reasonably priced or free programme that I can upload layout drawings to and then be able to insert electrical symbols (i.e sockets, switches, lights etc).
I've been searching high and low but can't seem to find anything thats not around £1000.
Thanks!
I'm getting an error message that reads "A problem occurred when trying to open this message. A problem has occurred. Please try again."
I get this if I try to create a new message, or reply to, or forward an existing message.
Its only started doing this today. I haven't changed any settings
It...
Hello Everyone, I currently work for a startup solar company as a proposal generator. As of now, I create the proposals using Aurora and then outsource to a partner for fulfillment - site survey, final design, etc. I'm looking into keeping the final design internal, but not sure what options...
A team chemists has created a battery that stores energy in a biologically derived unit, paving the way for cheaper consumer electronics that are easier on the environment.The battery is similar to many commercially-available high-energy lithium-ion batteries with one important difference. It...
So hi everyone, i have alot of electrical items in my room upstairs. And if anything were to fail i would like a switch that would turn everything in the house off. If i were to have a red emergency stop button (normally open) and connect it to a plug so that the ground wire and neutral connect...
So a little while ago I started a thread with a digitally fillable MIWC I created with a promise of creating an EIC and EICR too, however, I hit a stumbling block with the limitation of the Adobe Reader software and the needs of those forms.
I'm in the process of creating an app - primarily...
Dear Members,
Seeking your view to assess a risk for replacement one length of PVC/SWA/PVC Cable.
Back Ground:
A 90 KW Motor is connected to Star-Delta Starter in MCC at a distance of 200 meters, by 2 runs of 3-core70 mm2 PVC/SWA/PVC cables buried directly underground.
One length having an...
Hi,
I had an electrician rewire my flat and he never finished. In the lounge I have a 2 Gang Switch, one for the ceiling light and the other for the 5amp table lights. I have two T+E cables running down to the switch. I was told to bridge the Coms to create power for the 5amp circuit. I want to...
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has created a new directorate – Director of Business Services - headed by Paul Reeve.
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Hello all,
I am a web developer that works exclusively for a PV Installer in the midlands.
They have commissioned us to create an in depth PV Calculator. I will post on here when it is complete for you guys to test.
Whilst creating this it got me thinking of the days when I used to design...
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says spending plans outlined by Chief Secretary Danny Alexander promise work, but there needs to be political consensus to ensure continuity in investment.
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ok i,ll start
there was an old/young woman called alice,
who used a dynamite stick as a phallis
they found her va==a in north carolina
and her ars-hole in buckingham palace
byron
Hi,
we have a 100 m 220V ground power cable and at regular intervals we want to make branches of length say 5 m. My question is how do you do this correctly and in safe way. Just clip the cables and connect the wires or is there a safer way to do this?
Best Regards,
Iliya
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