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  1. Pete999

    Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)

    I used to fit these as a matter of course on my of the installations I did overseas, and understand that you can now get them to fit into a C/U if I'm not mistaken. Mrs Pete999 has been whinging about getting one fitted, now I want to fit one for whole house protection, not sure of what to get...
  2. D

    charging multiple electrical devices

    Hi, I am frustrated by the lack of electrical outlets in my bathroom. I realise there is an electric shock hazard and that is the reason behind this problem. However, I don't see why I can't plug all my devices in at the same time so they can charge, even if they charge one-at-a-time. Isn't it...
    • David Waterman
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    • charging devices electrical multiple
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. A

    Electrical OM software

    Has anyone else used this software? Seems pretty good tbf but seem to be unable to spec rcds amd rcbos... Am I going wrong somewhere?
    • Adrian Sadler
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    • circuit device devices electrical electricalom https software
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. D

    RCD Testing - Remove devices prior to testing

    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...
  5. L

    kentec fire alarm

    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
  6. westward10

    Clipsal rcbo.

    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...
  7. J

    Using powerline homeplugs across separate circuits

    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...
    • Jeff105
    • Thread
    • across circuits devices earth powerline rcbos separate these using
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Home Media Centre Forum
  8. B

    Permanent 12 volt socket to connect 12 volt devices to.

    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...
    • BML
    • Thread
    • battery cables compressor connect devices permanent socket volt
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  9. J

    CTEC intermitant zone fault

    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...
    • John Hope 1970
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    • devices fault insulation other panel sometimes zone
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. 0

    3 phase cable selection and protective devices

    Hi everyone. 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...
  11. T

    maximum devices for 32A ring

    Hi all 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...
  12. O

    BT Broadband and Network dropping out..

    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...
  13. M

    Fire Alarm Devices Getting Faulty Progressively

    Hi All, Feels great to in the community of intellects! 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...
  14. L

    Devices on a Communications loop

    I have a question about Rs485 comms loops. How do we wire multiple devices on the same loop? thanks in advance
  15. K

    USB ports within sockets

    HI all 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...
  16. S

    devices to restrict export

    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?
  17. T

    Devices for meter field testing

    What kind of testing devices you use to measure meter accuracy, when you inspecting metering point?
  18. Marvo

    Protective Devices

    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...
  19. infinity

    Card Payment devices

    HI, 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...
  20. N

    Hard wired alarm system with wirless devices.

    Hello Chaps 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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