distribution

  1. timhoward

    Multiple distribution boards and earthing arrangements

    Hi all, first post, and it relates to quite a challenging installation. The short version is that I'm working through remedial work on a 75 page EICR on a site with 24 distribution boards, hit a very nasty C1, have resolved it, but now have max Zs issues that were actually there before but not...
  2. Steve888

    Industrial distribution board

    Hello I have a new warehouse with 100aA three phase supply. Can you recommend a switch board ? If any of you is near Coventry you can quote me for the full installation (lighting, sockets, etc)
  3. L

    Otter mill Distribution board

    Hi, Does anyone know if there is a direct replacement for Ottermill system T MCB’s as from a quick search the company went out of business circa 2004? Thanks
  4. Simon-0116

    spd on 3ph distribution board

    Priced a job to change old 3ph board from pictures alone. No the firm so jobs good. Get there and situation is no spd fitted on existing. So I was going to fit one to my new db in trunking at side of board fed of 32a breaker. Will this act / cover / work for the whole site. Layout is main...
  5. Dean. Sinnett

    Cctv distribution to tvs

    Hi, I have been asked to distribute a Cctv system to multiple TVs in a customer property. What modulator would be best to do this as there are eight TVs in the property. Any recomerecommend will be appreciated as it's not a regular task for myself. Thanks
  6. A

    distribution power supply advice aprreciated

    I am hoping someone will have the knowledge, I have a pole in my garden to which I would like to take a 60amp supply to a new build plot. The supply is an 11kv supply 0.05 cu cable, over a distance of 120meters and currently supplies 3 properties,does it have the capacity to take a 60amp supply...
  7. L

    Distribution board question

    hi guys Question for the knowledgeable on here, I went to look at a possible board change last night after the couple had experienced the ring final circuit going down when the fuse wire burnt out due to s faulty socket outlet had burnt out The socket face had been replaced by the customers...
  8. soms

    RCBO for old Square D distribution board

    Hi, A relative has moved into a flat with a mid-80's Square D QO1 12F distribution board, which has MCBs on all outgoing ways. There are proposals to update the kitchen with a desire for some additional socket outlets. To meet the requirements of Part P and by extension, BS 7671, RCD protection...
    • soms
    • Thread
    • board distribution distribution board old rcbo square
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. J

    Confused about the terminal numbers in a distribution board

    Recently I’ve started my level 3 electrical course but get confused with what the numbers mean for the earth and neutral terminals .
  10. J

    Cable entry question

    Hi all, I am installing a new 3 phase DB and 110V DB. The current installation needs new DBS due to thier age and condition. The cables used are all singles and ran in galvanised steel trunking and I am not replacing the single cores used. My question is, is it alright to cut out a section in...
  11. Arkenbang

    Are there any TT LV wooden pole monkey power distribution sparks on this forum ?

    If there is, maybe you can help me identify what these new boxes are that have recently appeared on all the overhead LV distribution poles/lines located in Devon.I have never seen them before on any overhead power distribution systems. Cheers.
  12. R

    TV distribution for block of flats

    Morning all, I need to split a TV signal for a large block of flats. Does anyone know who might make a large tv amplifier (4g coax)? the largest I've found is 8 ways. I don't mind taking a feed to 3 different 8 ways but I just wondered if there was a larger unit out there?
  13. MFS Electrical

    Old Dorman Smith Distribution Board

    anyone got any pics of the old dorman Smith DBs (don’t know if they were the screw in terminal or the Stablok ones)that used to have the exposed bus bars in the bottom right hand corner was trying to show the apprentice earlier but couldn’t find one anywhere
  14. R

    Stupid question re: moving distribution board

    Firstly, I am not going to do any of this myself as I know my limitations! I have got costs for my distributor and supplier to move my feed/meter positions and need the tails moving (obviously) and distribution board moving as well. My question is does the electrician, generally, simply put...
    • ranger
    • Thread
    • board distribution distribution board moving question stupid
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. F

    New distribution board problem

    Hi. I am looking into having a replacement distribution board / consumer unit fitted into my home. My problem is that I live in an area where thousands of swans overwinter and breaks in power supply can on occasion happen frequently in any 24hour period . With my current wire fuse system this is...
  16. D

    Distribution circuits

    Good Morning I have a series of Henley blocks suppling db’s. Henly block are protected by an bs88 63amp fuse. We have a 2.5mm 6181y cable feeding a isolator which in turns feeds a fire alarm panel, this 2.5mm cable is around 0.5 metre long and within the fire alarm isolator, there is a 20amp...
  17. M

    Need some help/guidance on 400A distribution board

    Morning! Trying to decide on the most appropriate/cost effective distribution board? Supply: 3 phase 400A Circuits: 7 x single phase (16 - 60A) 1 x 3 phase (80A) + 6 single for future proofing Setup: Main supply comes into pump house where fuse...
  18. D

    Distribution board tails

    Just a quickie, if the cut out fuse and head is rated at 63amp can you still use 16mm tails for a 6way board. The reason for asking is, I have to change a board in a old flush internal metal cabinet and there is next to no room inside due to the meter and cut out taking up most of the space, its...
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    • board distribution distribution board tails
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    Glanding 3 phase into metal distribution board.

    Quick question, have a small caravan site to wire up. Have 3 phase supply and TT earthing, 30ma RCD in each individual pods. Was planning on using a 100ma type S incomer in the main DB to protect the sub feeds. ( this should stop a dodgy caravan tripping the whole site being 100ma time...
    • -Matt
    • Thread
    • 3 phase board distribution distribution board metal phase
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. D

    Mains distribution upgrade work, 3 phase,old isolators, steel conduit & trunking providing CPC

    Hello everyone I'm picking up some remedial works from an EICR fail in a commercial property. Its a 3 phase supply with old steel conduits , trunking & coupled metal equipment, that provides the earth to the various locations. At present the earthing is insufficient, every earth in the...
    • Delectrician
    • Thread
    • conduit cpc distribution electrical work isolators mains old phase steel steel conduit trunking upgrade work
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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