I've got a 3 phase DB with individual RCBO's supplying various equipment, Fire Alarm Controller/Water Heaters/Office Sockets/Office Lighting/Air Conditioning Controller.
GN3 suggests "Any load or appliances should be disconnected prior to testing", would it be ok remove the supply at the RCBO...
What's peoples opinions on kentec fire alarm panels? I have an installation of about 80 points and been looking at this panel and Apollo XP95 range of devices. Any pitfalls, things I should look out for etc? Cheers
Tested a Crabtree Polestar board today full of Sector rcbos, tested many of these boards and never seen this. The only Crabtree devices were two mcbs but the Sector devices are identical to Crabtree devices. Out of the nineteen four failed which is something you don't get with Crabtree rcbos...
I have just bought an Innuos music server not realising it has no built in Wi-fi capability, but needs an ethernet wired connection to the router. This could be done only by placing it in the cupboard where the router lives, whereas I wanted to place it alongside my Naim streamer upstairs. So...
I recently purchased what seems to be quite an effective tyre compressor to use on a Motor Caravan with 60/65 lbs pressure. I say, "what seems to be quite effective" because unlike a couple of other tyre compressors it does actually raise the tyre pressures.
However, the wires from the...
Hi all, I am hoping somebody might have some advise for me. I would like to add a new wireless switch to an existing 2 switch setup using the following devices: on/off built-in module for lighting (1000W) and a wireless wall switch. A wireless remote control which looks like a light switch...
Hello can any body help I have been pulling my hair out for 2 days in a carehome we have a ctec conventional panel that is coming up zone 6 fault the problem is its in fault sometimes for 2 seconds then clears sometimes 5 to 10 mins which is not giving me enough time to properly investigate. I...
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I'm after abit of help calculating cables sizes and protective devices for a 3 phase DOL motor.
I haven't worked on 3 phase equipment for many years and 3 phase calculations is as far back as college so please excuse my ignorance on the subject and not knowing answers to perhaps...
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We are setting up a IT training company and we are trying to work out how many devices he can have in training room. There are 5 double sockets in the room, and they all go back to a 32A fuse.
We want to have the following in the room, will this be ok with the fuses/amps etc.
45W...
Over the last couple of days our internet connection and rather bizarrely, the internal connections to al our devices seem to drop out/lock out.
I've been running both the 2.4 ghz and the 5 ghz wifi and I have just turned off the 5 ghz to see if this helps.
We also have a number of powerline...
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I am facing a problem in one of my projects and need urgent help. The fire alarm system (Edwards brand) is behaving very funny. The devices installed on the loops of the panel are progressively getting faulty in a random order. There are...
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A client ask if i could look into the idea of having one of those USB + standard stock installed in her house. I know there are a couple of comments in this forum but just thought I would ask as they are older threads.
So has any one has any experience with them (as i have not) if so...
We are having trouble getting any G59/3 applications passed around here now :( I'm not talking Gavin or Jason stylee but 6-12KWp
Is there a reasonably priced way to prevent export and comply with the above?
There's hundreds and hundreds of different protective devices around that you're likely to come across sooner or later. They all operate slightly differently and they may appear different in shape and size but they've all got one thing in common in that they will facilitate the disconnection of...
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Im looking at card payment devices and wondering if you have found they are any use in the trade? i can see the benefit of being able to take payment there and then from a customer without ever having to goto the bank.
Has anyone else tried or does use a mobile card payment device? If so...
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I'm looking for a domestic alarm system that i can hard wire into a spur then devices that's are wireless operated from the panel. Does this sort of system exist i cant find one anywhere. All i can find is 13amp plug or battery operated ones. I don't want plug for cosmetic reasons...
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I'm in the Philippines and have an office full of PCs that need to run with as little interruption as possible. Power is pretty reliable here in general, but we have rotational blackouts for an hour a day at the moment due to a regional shortage caused by damage from the typhoon in...
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