Hi scratching my head alittle today as of why when I test between two different circuit I was getting 55 meg ohms on L and N and 1700ohm on E.
It is a horse stables and I can see one cable goto the the right hand side stables and the other stays in the left side stables, I thought it might...
Jimmyb
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Hi all,
I have my NVQ level 3, City and guilds 2330 and have been installing fire alarms through out my apprenticeship. Unfortunately the company i was working for went bump and i was out of the electrical game for about a year. I am starting at a new firm as a trainee engineer and they want me...
Hi
Can you use rotary isolators to switch resistive loads on and off on a regular basis (talking 18KW load here)
I personally thought not, that it should be controlled through a contactor but I have seen another installation that is using isolators
thx
Bigfoots
Had a customer today, kettle not boiling correctly, 4th replacement kettle in 3 weeks.
all not boiling past Luke warm
Supply characteristics
TT Supply 66ohms.
No Bonding as caravan and all utilities in plastic (caravan) bonded
RCD protecting caravan and caravan supply (30mA)
when kettle...
hi all
I have been asked by a friend with a small workshop to swap the plug on an ali welder he has just purchased.
upon inspection the welder has an old style bakrlight plug. and also is stated on the machine as 400v single phase 50-60hz
when the old plug as removed there was only three 6mm...
Hi Guys, I'm from a mainly industrial background so looking for an experienced domestic sparky who can help out.
My mate asked me to change a couple of old pendants in his house for new ones.
Went there tonight to do them, in both pendants (different rooms) were 3 x double insulated single...
I think this has been talked about before, but will ask anyway.
I have be asked to remove the panels on a 4kw installation inverter SB4000TL -20
Ready for a new extension. The panels will have to repositioned east-west.
I believe the old SMA 4000TL-20 will be unsuitable and will need a 3000TL...
Changing a CCU and reconnecting existing wiring (twin and earth) = did a N - CPC IR test for earth leaks prior to dismantling the old (BS3036) unit for obvious new RCD trips; all ok.
However, on ring circuit the continuity end-to-end readings of the R1 and Rn are 0.3 ohms different; 0.41 on...
When installing non-maintained emergency lights where there is more than one 'local' lighting circuit e.g a three storey house is it best practice to have the Emergency Lights all on one lighting circuit and therefore testable with one key-switch or split between the lighting circuits with a key...
hi guys
need some advice as to which seems the best way to go.
have a customer wants 4 sockets and a shaver point (via 3amp switched fuse spur) adding to existing ring main. Each new socket is located in a seperate room of the bungalowe (spread evenly accross the ring). No current rcd...
I noticed in the PV Guide this morning:
"2.1.7 d.c. Plug and Socket Connectors
PV specific plug and socket connectors are commonly fitted to module cables by the manufacturer.
Such connectors provide a secure, durable and effective electrical contact. They also simplify and
increase the safety...
Does the current carrying capacity of cables change on what voltage your using??
2.5mm can carry 27a at 230v
would this be the same for 1000v
could someone please explaain this whole process please
Confused lol
Grant
p.s i'm a student :)
iamgary25
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Hi first post here, if during a rewire customer decides they want to keep existing 6mm cable from isolator point to shower so as not to rip up their bathroom wall (& of course keep same shower), but wants a new 10mm cable to isolator point for future use, is a fcu required between the different...
Dave Cabot
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Hi all I'm sorry if this may be a thread that has been done to the death (be gentle lol)
I've recently had an interesting chat with the gaffer about me setting up on my own on the side, weekends etc to eventually fly the nest once i feel more comfortable with having enough of my own work/client...
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I have seen on van rental websites that there is a new 70/30 blend of bio diesel being sold on some supermarket petrol stations, this is not named as bio diesel at the filling station, the rental company website states that if you use it, it invalidates the manufacturers warranty on the vehicle...
Hi all,
Getting back into work life now, just a few quick questions on completing a EICR FORUM. I'm 100% confidences on carrying out the test just the new forum. Carry out a test that was completed to 16 edition, do I have to code 4 all the different from 16 edition to 17 edition or will I...
What's the best way of getting onto power stations I've done loads of different work just after the experience on something different any company names would be appreciated
shay.sparky
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Hi all.
We're currently wiring a large domestic dwelling that has a 3 phase supply. We would like to balance phases as accurately as possible, but due to the lighting control system we have a situation where we have a 13A socket on one phase sited next to a 5A socket on another phase. These...
jjnr78
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