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  1. D

    Electrician didn't install CT clamp, what can I do?

    Hi all, In July I had a PodPoint Solo installed at my house. It was a secondhand unit from my father in law. I've just recently realised it's only be charging at 2kW and not at 7kW. I think this is because the CT clamp is not installed, is that right? Electrician hasn't installed a SWA cable...
  2. 9

    RCBO didn't manually turn off

    Hi all, Turned off RCBO (Lewden B32 6kA) to fit new socket. I always test for voltage with both a volt stick and voltage tester. Volt stick went mad. Went back to check the RCBO and its switch was in down position but for some reason not actually "off". Seemed a bit wiggly - switch wasn't...
  3. C

    Why breaker didn't trip:

    I work in maintenance for a major chemical company. We had a water softener line break above a compressor. The disconnect for the compressor was filled up with water. (There is a window in the front of disconnect) We could see the water boiling inside the disconnect until we shut off the...
  4. J

    Can you guys help make sure my electrician didn't mess up my pizza oven wiring? Schematic included

    Please see the photos in reference. After weeks/almost 2 moths of construction and prep - my contractor had finished up our pizza oven project. He let me know near the end of the process that the control panel would need to be removed in order to fit the oven in the way I desired. When he...
  5. J

    Well tonight didn't go well - involved in a collision

    As the title says, ended up involved in a collision - wind pretty strong tonight, caught me off guard. . . . . . . . . . . .
  6. Dan

    Pop-up thing keeps popping up?! - Why didn't you bloody tell me about it?!?!

    So I got told on the plumbers forum that there was an issue with some pop up popping up and making people consent to stuff. Now the pop-up, is genuine. It's made by Google, and is for Google tracking cookies. So no blocker will block it. Well, most blockers wont block it. I kept seeing it...
  7. J

    RCD didn't trip when live conductors cut

    I recently cut through the live 240V power cable of a plane the tool is double insulated, the blade exposed and combined both conductors. The supply is protected by a 30ma RCD and 30Amp MCB (10 yera old installation), the RCD didn't trip, it does trip when the test button is pressed. Could it be...
  8. Dan

    We've done a member cull. If you didn't login, not matter how many....

    We've done a member cull. If you didn't login within the last 2 years, not matter how many posts you had, what groups you were in, your account has been erased. Sorry. :) We want our stats to be true and accurate. We have 3,124 login over the last 30 days. I think I just erased around...
  9. M

    I was informed K20 engines went forever, but I didn't have this in mind!

    Hi guys. New here and after some advice due to an issue that has me stumped. I'm far from an auto electrician so any advice or even criticism is appreciated. Car - 2002 Honda Civic Type R Fault - Engine doesn't turn off. (Likely) Cause - Jump started after flat battery. As stated above after...
  10. D

    Friday morning stupidity,nearly didn't make lunch time!

    Carrying out a few minor remedials following an EICR on a small rented cottage this morning. One item was to replace the immersion heater stat for one with a thermal cut out. Switched off DP isolator alongside the tank, check with probes, crack on. Only trouble was the airing cupboard was a bit...
  11. Dave OCD

    Customer didn't get his Smart Meter.

    Had a call earlier from a chap I've worked for in the past, his CU [renewed around 12 years ago] and meter is sited in a cupboard under the stairs. The meter fitter was 'on site' and concerned about a buzzing sound in the aforementioned cupboard. He thought it could be dangerous and also thought...
  12. Pete999

    Didn't realise you could PATest a lighting circuit 1.0 min into the vid approx

  13. holeydub

    I did the C&G2360 some 15 years odd years ago but annoyingly i didn't get it completed

    Its been quite a few years since i left the industry and now after some good time to think I'm looking to come back. I worked mainly in the commercial/ office fitout sector in London on the tools to begin with then later as a project manager. I have contemplated going back as a pm but as its...
  14. M

    The 'you don't need to change it socket'

    Hi guys First off I'm not a qualified spark yet I'm a mature level 3 apprentice, however I thought you might like to see a socket I was greeted with in the house I recently purchased. I purchased it from the in laws and the socket in question was in a room I was going to use for my children...
  15. Adie moore

    do the DNO have a duty of care

    went to a house today, it was a tt system with no rcd protection anywhere. Ze was 143ohms, Zs on a socket ring was a bit better. mcbs were old bs 3871 push button conversations. thing is, the overhead supplying the house had been replaced about 4 years ago, nice new service head ripe for a PME...
  16. U

    microwave light bulb, what is Z187?

    Hi there, I have a Russell Hobbs microwave. I have to replace a light bulb on it. The bulb comes with the base on which it says 250v 2a Z187 20w. Is Z187 compatible with T170 base? I spent a few hours googling and searching this Z187 and I can't find anything. The only place I can get a light...
  17. D

    Two Way Lighting

    Had another question about lighting this time as it seems to be what I struggle to get my head around the most and the book is very simplistic. I came across a configuration today which I didn't think would work but it does and i just wondered what possible combinations there are? and what do...
  18. GMES

    Tagging feature

    Just thought I would mention to all trainees to remember the Tagging system we have in place on the forum. It could be a useful tool if you ask a question and would like to get the attention of a particular Mentor to answer said question or equally it could be used where you have already been...
  19. Adie moore

    rcd bust?

    strange goings-on or it might be me, this is what happens; • 3 lead loop test on final circuit = rcd trip • 3 lead loop test at board, outgoing side of rcd, all circuits off = rcd trip • 3 lead loop test at incoming side = rcd trip • rcd test at outgoing side= X.5 no trip X1 45ms X5 29ms...
  20. M

    Generator supply help please

    Morning! I've asked to sort out a generator to supply a occasionally used 'holiday home'. Apparently it's quite remote, and there have been some issues between the supply authority and the owner of the land they would need to access in order to provide / maintain a reliable supply. Their...

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