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  1. Connor Mennell

    Current being drawn on devices connected to power supply

    Hi all, Just wondered if there was any devices that plugged in line with the plug socket and plug which you can use to measure current being drawn on different devices being connected to a power supply? Just wondered if there was a better way then just using a multimeter. Cheers, Connor
  2. D

    Simple amp question (label on UK devices)

    I have a 3amp fused spur. Off this I have a transformer to step down to 12v dc 3A. I've got 2 devices plugged into this transformer, one has 2.5amp on the label, the other has 1amp on the label. Would I be right in assuming these are standard running amounts and so will immediately blow the...
  3. Midwest

    Mixing Manufacturers fire alarm devices

    At my place of work, some of the properties have D2 smoke & heat detectors. They link into a warden call system via relay base. We need to replace one of these bases, as it’s faulty. This particular alarm manufacturer has discontinued their relays. I found out that some of these bases were...
  4. Mark Wright

    Max Earth Fault Loop Impedance for OverCurrent Devices Before Amendment 3 and Now???

    Maximum Earth Fault Loop Impedance for OverCurrent Device was calculated 230/(MCB Rating*5) * Rule of Thumb is that correct? And how are they worked out now after Amendment 3?
    • Mark Wright
    • Thread
    • amendment before devices earth earth fault loop impedance fault impedance loop loop impedance max overcurrent
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Risteard

    ETEK protective devices

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the following: Type B RCD + 2 MCB Garage / Mini Metal Consumer unit - EV Charge Point Install - https://shop.evchargersdirect.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/type-b-rcd-2-mcb-garage-mini-metal-consumer-unit-ev-charge-point-install? I believe...
  6. P

    looking for used Megger CI and sfx 32 devices

    Hello there, i am constantly in search of used Megger CI (cable identification) and sfx 32 (cable fault location) devices, if your company happens to need to dispose old megger cable testing devices, please contact me, i will offer a reasonable price depending on its condition. My email is...
  7. L

    UK Are surge protection devices fitted before or after the main switch

    Are surge protection devices fitted before or after the main switch
    • L1Jay1
    • Thread
    • after before devices fitted main main switch protection surge surge protection switch
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Adam_92

    breaking capacity of overcurrent devices

    I’m wondering if someone can tell me in the OSG or regs that it has the short circuit breaking capacity of overcurrent devices someone said it was table 7.2A but can’t find it anywhere
  9. S

    Multiple audio devices to IP cameras

    Good afternoon all, I am new here, so please excuse my inexperience... I am looking to add CCTV external outdoor microphones (Netview External microphone) to all 10 of my IP Camera's (Bosch FLEXDOME 5000 outdoor HD). The IP camera's are some distance away from the PoE Switch and NAS storage...
  10. Charlie_

    Safe Selection of Devices

    Charlie_ submitted a new resource: Safe Selection of Devices - BEAMA Read more about this resource...
  11. The Flyinhos

    Cheap MCB lockout devices

    Had these arrive today, thought it was quite a bargain. 10x lockouts for £9.00 including VAT and delivery. Thought they maybe cheap n nasty, but pleasantly surprised. Can't knock em for the money. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FDZNTG2?ref_=pe_3187911_264767211_E_301_dt_1
  12. a-z electrics

    Surge Protection Devices for domestic - what do you think?

    Evening all, Just attended elex exeter and see there's a big push on these SPDs coming as standard now in domestic consumer units. Hager, Lewden and Contactum to name just 3. I have had at least 2 clients in the last few months whose appliances have been damaged by apparently surges on the...
  13. Midwest

    Devices plugged into BS1363 Socket Oulet

    Came across this today, a device, which was plugged into a socket outlet, experience a short circuit of plug in power supply. Pics below. I suspect the device was damaged by a heavy item being placed up against it over a period of time, causing the low voltage wiring being exposed &...
  14. Andy-1960

    Surge Protection Devices

    Thought I’d do a bit of browsing on this subject and stumbled across this video from the grand old US of A by a guy who calls himself the ‘Surge Protector Guy’.. great I thought this could be informative... I watched and was left thinking ..Why?
  15. Z

    Help advice needed please, testing medical devices

    Hi I’m hoping someone could point me into the right direction. Thank you in advance for my many questions. To give you my background I currently work as an IT consultant / trainer and look after approximately 70 GP practices. I am freelance and have been asked on a few occasions about PAT...
  16. Gavin John Hyde

    18th ed Arc Fault Devices - £120 each!

    Just watched this video on the GSH youtube channel Crabtree have released there 2 module Arc Fault device, reckon they will be £120 each and needed on basically all non light circuits. They dont say specifically but were 'hinting' as the video was likely made last week and would be interested if...
  17. O

    Laser measure devices - suggestions please

    Fed up with using a tape measure and in the market for a laser device Any suggestions? Recommendations from personal experience? Thanks
  18. mattg4321

    Surge protection devices (SPD)

    Hi guys, hopefully someones going to be able to point me in the right direction here. We do a lot of work for a small retirement home locally that has recently decided to fit lightning protection. We've pretty much been strong armed into fitting SPD's on behalf of the lightning firm (LF). Being...
  19. U

    One power supply 2 devices - help with switches needed please

    hi all, I'm making a hopefully simple easier pump system to do small water changes on my reef tank. I need some help please to confirm my circuitry so I know I'm using the right switches ratings etc I'm going to be using the following: 1x 12v 1amp DC power supply Connected too 1x emergency...
  20. littlespark

    Limit to number of devices on BT Homehub 6 (infinity2)?

    After a lot of t-ing and fro-ing, I got a replacement HH6 from BT as the original was disconnecting devices at random. I was asked on the phone once about how many devices, and when I listed them, they said that was the problem. As my wife and I both work from home, with 3 kids, I probably have...
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