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    Garden distribution board

    Hi all, I would like to pick your collective brains by asking if any of you has installed a DB/consumer unit in a garden or outside which is flat and flush to the ground . This one is by a lake and needs to be flat. It will be sat in grass/lawn Ideas or solutions please Ta lots Nigel
  2. S

    Canteen Servery Distribution Board

    Evening Gents, I have carried out a test and inspection on a 10 way 415v distribution board located in a panel within the servery unit.The C Type MCBs in this board protect 13 amp sockets, hot plates, under counter ovens and coffee machines with NO RCD protection . I was...
  3. sparkymalarky

    Distribution board labelling

    Alright lads, I am after a solution in regard to distribution board labeling. We only use Schneider distribution boards and instead of hand writing 1L1, 1L2, 1L3 all the way through to 18L3 or whatever the case may be, I was wondering if any of you know an easier/neater/tidier solution? I was...
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    Before you change a distribution board

    Disconnect the wiring from the existing "fuse box" go around the house and unplug everything, and I mean everything from the socket outlets, remove all light bulbs from lights and ensure all switches are on. Then remove a IR tester from your tool kit and send 500 volts down all cables which have...
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    Lighting circuit - is it allowable to have two branches from the distribution board

    Hi, Quick question. If the consumer unit is located near the middle of area to be served by the lighting circuit, is it allowable to run the circuit as two radials from the same RCBO, one running in each direction? Thanks, Tony S
  6. R

    Distribution board height when replacing original ?

    Replacing a dis board at a house its 6ft up inside a cupboard . What height does this have to be for the new board ? Do i have to lower it for part M ? I`m using this for one of my assessment jobs so i want it to be right All answers appreciated ( even the smug ones )
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    Wiring of the Distribution Board with RCD , Single Phase (Plz Help)

    i want to install a single phase energy meter with RCD Distribution board..So i found a diagram here..can i apply this in my home installation. please take a review Wiring of the Distribution Board with RCD I would be very thankful if someone help.. Thanks in Advance.
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    Total load on distribution board

    Hi im looking for someone to help me understand the total load that can be pull from a dis board. Ie: I have 3phase dis board on a 250amp breaker. The board is filled with mcbs of mixed ratings. However if I add the rating of each MCB together it far exceeds the 250amp breaker on the board...
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    Testing of DC/AC inverter fed Distribution board

    Hi guys, We have upgraded a DC supplied crane with a 460V DC to 230V AC inverter to supply a D/Board for lighting and 110V transformer for tools etc. The question I have is as the Inverter is self regulating its max ouput to 38Amps it will never produce fault current to trip devices as per...
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    Availability of RCD for older wylex distribution board

    Hi, I'd like to replace one of the breakers on an older Wylex board with an equivalent RCD. The current breakers are NB series "Type 2". If anyone knows IF I can find 20 or 25 amp RCDs that would fit and that are not wider than 2 standard breakers, and then of course, WHERE, that would be...
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    Distribution board tails

    Hi all just a quick one may sound really stupid what is the name of the flexible meter tails inside a distribution board used to link busbar and main switch etc I need to purchase some in 6mm but can only find normal double insulated meter tails and was wondering what this cable is actually called?
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    Distribution Board Schedule

    Hi peeps. I have to produce a distribution board schedule for this 2 bed house, has got fire alarm system, burgular alarm system and the normal ring radial shower circuits etc This isnt a real job its for a assignment, stuck on this question Can any one help?? Thanks x
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    Connecting 2kW generator to distribution board

    Im registered MCS installing PV systems and have come across a client who would like to connect his 2kW standby generator to his distribution board to power the lights & freezer during a power outage. There are no other alternative supplies installed. The only way I can see how it would be done...
  14. O

    Wiring of 3 Phase 63A Distribution Board

    I am planning to change my house's 20 years old DB to a new DB like in the website below: http://www.electrolesk.com/Assets/db%203%20ph%20web1.jpg However, I am planning to use Hager 63A 10kA 3 pole MCB (model is: NC363A) instead of MCCB at the incoming. In addition, I plan to add in Hager...
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    extra 3 phase distribution board

    hello all first post here looking for some help, i have a farm workshop with 3 phase supply and 100 amp incomer in distribution board, i have now built a new workshop 70mtrs away and want to take the power across to it. i am thinking 25mm 4 core swa cable will be suitable underground (welders...
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    Distribution Board in Commercial premises

    Hi Before I start, just to let you know, I'm a H&S professional , who went for an interview/assessment yesterday. I pointed out a distribution boards, on a busy commercial property which was hidden behind machinery & equipment. I have always been told, by maintenance, that there is a...
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    RCBO tripping after spur distribution board has already tripped

    Hello All, So to be clear I'm not an electrician, I just like to know how how things work. I will run cables so it's all ready for my sparky to make the connections but I don't do any electrical work. Normally I'd ask my sparky if there is something I don't understand, but I can't on this...
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    Earth Cable To Sub Distribution Board.

    Hi All, I recently installed a new dist. board with 95mm sq 4 core swa cable. I used 35mm sq earthing cable even though I should have used roughly half the size of the live conductor. I used this because I had it, and was hoping it will be ok. I now fear that the cross section of the cpc...
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    Help needed distribution board.

    Hi. Well the problem is pretty difficult to describe (as always). Basically I just had a new isolation switch fitted and was told that I needed a new 100A fuse which enters the building fitting so I booked that but I don't think the 100A is anything to do with this issue. Fast forward later in...
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    Supplying distribution board regs

    Hi, recently done quite a big house rewire, which required 2 distribution boards. The house has a 3 phase supply with the distribution boards located in cupboards directly above each other. I supplied the boards with 2 separate pairs of 25mm double insulated tails and used trunking to house...

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