I have a small camper. I'd like the option to power the distribution center/panel from either shore power or by the AC output from a Jackery solar generator.
I'm thinking to have a two-position changeover switch with one input and two outputs. Input would be from shore power as it comes...
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First time poster here, albeit long time lurker.
I could do with some opinions on running distribution circuits around and through the building voids of an apartment block. The project is an old police station being converted into flats. The bloke from the private DNO approved company...
I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705.
705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket.
Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD.
Does that...
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Great to of found this forum. Much respect for keeping everyone safe!
My background is in commercial data and Audio Visual. Been working alongside sparkies for my whole career. Have run projects and installed cabling on many a building site. Although I don't have my license I am...
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So I'm not long out of my college days and unfortunately I didn't have a lot of exposure to three phase and commercial wiring systems. I have a three phase switch fuse Isolator rated at 200Amp supplied by the landlord. I need to split this across two Proteus distribution boards, the...
Been asked to quote for a job where the small power and lighting needs separate metering.
I’ve not come across this before as I usually only do small commercial, which I believe is exempt from this requirement. Anyone know the actual requirements as per regulations? Anyway I digress.
I...
As a retired electrician, I need to specify a new type B board for a village church. Principal load is heating. Ipfc phase to phase is 1.1kA.
Requirements:
23 final circuits, so don't want to exceed an 8 way board - pref no higher than about 625mm.
SPD therefore not to steal 3 MCB positions...
A close colleague of mine is hiring a Distribution & Plant Technician at Reading, Napier Road depot.
Technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives. Distribution & Plant Technicians work as part of a team to keep power flowing safely and efficiently...
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I need help with finding solutions for HIGH current and voltage power distribution system for Electric RC Plane with 8 motors. What i need is a power distribution system solution for 100V, 1500A continuous and 2000A peak current to eight outputs with 100V 250A(Max current) for each...
Can someone sanity check my thinking please....
An 80 amp PME service head, tails to meter, 25 sq mm tails into an enclosed fused isolator with 60 amp fuse in it.
16 sq mm from cut out into a MET. Gas and Water bonding connected to the MET.
16 sq mm main earth from MET to the fused isolator...
For context i am in my 2nd year in college and my head is going round in circles a question in my project for which i need to select the right protective devices for :
A 32A distribution circuit from the main board to supply summerhouse will have a four-way SP-N distribution board fitted...
Cascaded Distribution Units.
Given how cheap populated distribution boards are; i've started to use them for almost every major junction in my home:
Domestic Main Distribution Unit >10mm swa > Garage Distribution Unit > 6mm swa >Spa Distribution Unit...
Hi all, existing office building that is being refurbished. Existing DBs (single meter for small power & lighting) need to be replaced. Should split metered boards be installed for landlord areas in addition to tenant areas?
Hi, I have never come across this before but is it OK to put a DB on the ceiling. We have had some cabins in and the db's are all on the ceiling. I have said this is wrong but my supervisor insists it is OK. Any input would be appreciated.
Hi, I have completed a EIC for a garage DB2 with five final circuits (no problem there i think). But for the distribution circuit from house DB1 to Garage DB2 I have completed a second EIC for this alone. The questions I have for the distribution circuit alone are:
1) For the EIC 'particulars...
I need to put in a new distribution panel for under floor (electric) heating.
Are there decent energy monitoring devices I can put into the distribution panel so I can keep track of costs? (especially given the soaring energy costs)
Ideally something I can view on my phone/tablet.
Thanks
I'm hiring a Distribution & Plant Technician for my department.
Network Rail technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives. Distribution & Plant Technicians work as part of a team to keep power flowing through the electrified rails safely and...
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Will have to apologise for asking basic questions but would rather be sure.
I have got an EV charger circuit to be fit in an upgrade consumer unit. The wall connector features built-in RCD Type A + DC 6mA so it is not required to install RCD type B. The board will be 100A main...
Hi Everyone, I have what looks like a BT telephone line distribution box which was installed over 30 years ago (residential). Photos of it are attached. I think it was used to connect multiple phone sockets. I now have a new fibre socket for phone and modem. I no longer need multiple sockets so...
Sorry didn't give enough info on my previous thread. Looking for an 8 way (8 three pole mcb's) three phase dist board. Max height 600mm, Max width 410mm. Cheers.
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